Typiquement, les matériaux utilisés dans les composites ne sont pas recyclables. Lorsqu’une pièce est brisée ou qu’elle atteint sa fin de vie, elle peut être brulée afin de récupérer les fibres de renforts, mais plus souvent les pièces se dirigent directement vers un site d’enfouissement. Nous travaillons depuis environ 10 ans sur une méthode de […]

We are seeking to bring to market a new moisture barrier layer for firefighting and other protective gear. Currently used PFAS based moisture barriers dominate the market but are responsible for causing both cancer and microplastic water contamination. Efforts to find effective alternatives are hampered by the need for replacement products to meet high performance […]

**Public Project Overview** This project will develop a new type of robotic tool for sanding, grinding, and polishing using advanced magneto-rheological (MR) actuators. Unlike traditional tools that rely on air pressure or electric servo motors, the MR-based tool can quickly and smoothly adjust how hard it pushes on a surface, making it ideal for high-precision […]

The rapid rise in global telecommunications, fueled by artificial intelligence and edge computing, is placing unprecedented pressure on existing infrastructure. Data centers, in particular, are struggling to meet surging demands for bandwidth and energy efficiency, raising concerns about scalability and environmental impact. To address this, our team has developed a novel photonic telecom switch designed […]

Green hydrogen is a cornerstone of the global clean energy transition, offering a zero-emission alternative to fossil fuels for sectors like heavy industry and transport. However, its adoption remains limited due to high production costs—typically $4–6 per kilogram compared to $1–2 for fossil-based hydrogen. Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water using an electrolyzer powered […]

La stagiaire participera à la conception d’encres pharmaceutiques pour l’impression 3D de comprimés mâchables destinés à l’usage pédiatrique. Cette nouvelle technologie permet de fabriquer de façon rapide et sécuritaire des imprimés gélifiés contenant une dose personnalisée d’un ou plusieurs médicaments. La stagiaire mettra au point de nouvelles formulations d’encres imprimables et en assurera la caractérisation, […]

Two of the most important characteristics of woody biomass to consider when evaluating their suitability for use in bio-energy applications are moisture content and ash content. The industry has long been seeking a technology capable of rapidly and economically characterizing feedstock, however such a solution is currently not available. This project will lay the groundwork […]

Ce projet a pour objectif d’évaluer les performances de résines polymères biosourcées, fabriquées à partir de chitosane pour des applications de microfabrication de dispositifis et systèmes microélectroniques. Ces résines représentent une alternative écologique aux résines dérivées du pétrole et permettraient ainsi une diminution de l’impact environnemental de certains procédés de microfabrication

Permeation of CO2 gas through the inner layer in multi-layer fiber reinforced pipes (FRPs) destructively reduces pipe durability. FRPs generally consist of three or more layers of polymer and reinforcing fibers. Gas permeation thorough the polymer layer and its accumulation in reinforcing layer leads to pipe failure during depressurizing cycles. Using clay nano-platelet can lead […]

Permeation of CO2 gas through the inner layer in multi-layer fiber reinforced pipes (FRPs) destructively reduces pipe durability. FRPs generally consist of three or more layers of polymer and reinforcing fibers. Gas permeation thorough the polymer layer and its accumulation in reinforcing layer leads to pipe failure during depressurizing cycles. Using clay nano-platelet can lead […]

We propose the construction of novel ultrasound transducer structures based on existing MEMS technology that has been in development through collaboration between Micralyne and Prof. Roger Zemp. We will be exploring linear array transducers intended for medical imaging, and individual transducers for automotive use for ultrasound range finding. We will undertake the design, modelling, fabrication, […]

This project focuses on developing new types of catalysts by designing and testing innovative molecules (ligands) that can better interact with metals and tune their properties. Catalysts are chemical species that help speed up chemical reactions, making them more efficient, selective, and sustainable. They are essential in many industries, from pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals to energy […]