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 […]

The project involves the development of a machine learning model which can predict targeted properties of materials from their band structure. Computational modeling methods, such as ab initio (quantum chemistry) calculations, Density Functional Theory and Molecular Dynamics, enable us to calculate properties of materials from their crystalline structure. The band structure is a representation of […]

Nova Scotia plans to become a major player in the global hydrogen market. The province wants to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia using renewable electricity. Hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon dioxide are three precursors to products that will be essential to a sustainable future: Methanol can be produced by combining green hydrogen and carbon dioxide, […]

Micro- and nanoplastic (MP/NP) pollution is a pressing global issue resulting from the widespread use of plastics. These minute particles, present in everyday products, accumulate in the environment, even being detected in infant feces and blood. Addressing this concern is paramount, with wastewater treatment processes (WWTPs) playing a pivotal role. However, conventional WWTPs encounter challenges […]

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