Tailings produced by oil sands mining operations are a long-term liability. Separation of water from fine solids is a critical operational and environmental challenge for tailings management and reclamation. Current methods have ongoing challenges to meet geotechnical performance criteria, and require expensive processes and movement of very large amounts of fluids and solids. Electrokinetic Solutions […]

Cette étude vise à analyser les stratégies de propriété intellectuelle durable adoptées par les startups œuvrant dans le domaine des technologies propres au Canada. L’objectif est de mieux comprendre les défis auxquels elles sont confrontées ainsi que les solutions qu’elles mettent en place. Pour ce faire, nous comparerons ces stratégies aux mécanismes gouvernementaux existants, tels […]

Ionada has developed a patented marine exhaust gas cleaning system utilizing the latest in membrane technologies to provide the marine industry with a simple solution to save money and satisfy new International Marine Organizations (IMO) emission requirements. The intern will implement (install/retrofit/integrate) Ionada’s product onto existing ships with the aim of improving and optimizing the […]

This proposed project will investigate the failure modes of platinum-rare earth element alloy catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells. These alloys are the current state-of-the-art catalysts in terms of durability for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), yet due to their recent discovery are lacking important studies to understand their degradation under working conditions. These types […]

The proposed research will review and evaluate the renewable energy options available for both energy production and carbon dioxide mitigation in the Columbia Valley and how to implement the preferred solution at the community level. The research aims to review relevant academic literature and Canadian case studies, consult with local stakeholders, provide quantitative analysis (e.g., […]

Chemia is a material discovery company that aims to improve its material handling and characterization processes by developing innovative automation and robotics solutions in this project. The initiative is set to enhance Chemia’s capabilities in developing innovative functional materials, focusing on developing more efficient CO2 capture and waste heat recovery technologies. This project is particularly […]

The volumetric reduction of tailings is required to exert volumetric control on these ponds and shorten the timeline required for the reclamation of the lands occupied by the ponds. In this project we propose to harvest wind energy for fast interfacial evaporation to speed up drying process and volume reduction of highly concentrated waste slurries.

NexaPowder Inc. aims to revolutionize metal 3D printing by recycling scraps and waste into affordable, eco-friendly metal powders. This will slash costs by half and reduce carbon emissions by 80%, making metal 3D printing more accessible and sustainable. The Lab2Market Launch program offers NexaPowder tailored support to develop vital business skills and secure funding, helping […]

Decentralized P2P energy trading using blockchain technology has been the top research and development subject around the globe during past years, especially in the presence of large-scale integrated RESs. The blockchain-based applications could facilitate the energy transition and paradigm shift in energy and pave the way for reaching future net-zero smart energy systems. The main […]

This proposal focuses on enhancing renewable energy utilization by developing efficient thermal energy storage systems. By leveraging technologies like microscale flow channels that are reported to provide high heat transfer coefficients, the project aims to improve heat extraction rates, enabling better integration of renewable power generation systems with thermal storage. The collaboration between the University […]

Chemia Discovery is a company that specializes in the research and development of new materials that can enhance the performance and sustainability of various technologies and enable emergent technologies. Chief among the materials explored at Chemia are those with applications for waste heat recovery and carbon capture. Chemia evaluates potential material R&D projects based on […]

Organic semiconductors have driven the development of next generation technologies such as printable solar cells, flexible displays, and wearable electronics. Such devices are based on thin films of organic semiconductors, often blended with other semiconductors or nanomaterials. The structure and morphology of a thin film plays a crucial role in the performance and efficiency of […]