Aquaculture and coastal water treatment facilities across Atlantic Canada and beyond are facing increasing challenges in maintaining reliable water quality. Marine environments are burdened by nutrient runoff, pathogens, and pollution that directly impact fish health, leading to frequent contamination events and yield losses of 10–30%. These losses translate into millions of dollars in damages annually […]

We are developing a self-powered ocean-energy system that reduces reliance on conventional batteries by using triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) to harvest energy from ocean waves, currents, and wind. Unlike many existing technologies that struggle with low-frequency and unpredictable motion, TENGs are lightweight, low-cost, and highly efficient at capturing irregular, low-frequency energy. With nearly 70 % of […]

The transition to low-carbon ocean economies requires innovative energy solutions for ports and coastal communities, where electrification of ships, ferries, and vehicles is accelerating. Building on prior research in probabilistic EV charging demand forecasting, energy consumption modeling, and emissions analysis, this project proposes a Smart Port Energy and EV Infrastructure Management Platform. The system integrates […]

This project aims to advance a clean technology that uses an electrodialysis process to remove acidity from seawater while producing green hydrogen. Using seawater and renewable electricity, the system removes excess acidity, encouraging ocean carbon uptake. The result is de-acidified seawater capable of absorbing more carbon dioxide, while simultaneously producing green hydrogen as a valuable […]

The global energy system remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which continue to supply about 80% of global demand. While renewable energy is growing, combustion-based systems—such as gas turbines and engines—are expected to dominate for decades. This dependency contributes significantly to harmful emissions like CO and NO?. As a clean fuel with no carbon emissions […]

This project focuses on improving short-term electricity demand forecasting, which is essential for ensuring the reliable and cost-effective operation of the power grid. Many Canadian utilities are now using demand-side management strategies such as peak shaving, reducing electricity consumption during peak hours, to lower costs and reduce strain on the grid. However, these strategies can […]

Dans le cadre de ce projet, le stagiaire mènera des entrevues avec des entreprises agroalimentaires et d’autres organisations qui produisent de grandes quantités de déchets organiques. L’objectif est de mieux comprendre leurs besoins, leurs défis et leur intérêt pour une solution locale qui transformerait ces déchets en biogaz renouvelable, pouvant remplacer une partie du gaz […]

This project will help the partner organization develop a business plan and commercialization strategy for a new technology that uses light to turn methane into clean hydrogen and valuable carbon nanomaterials without releasing carbon dioxide. By building a clear profile of potential customers, mapping out how a production plant would operate, designing a business model, […]

Emerging contaminants (ECs) have become a significant environmental concern due to their widespread presence and risks to health and ecosystems. Meanwhile, agricultural waste is also increasing, providing a valuable source for high-value materials. Traditional detection methods are costly, slow, and require specialized equipment and time-consuming laboratory analyses. Electrochemical sensors offer a low-cost, rapid, and sensitive […]

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 […]

Governments around the world are making considerable efforts to promote renewable energy generation in electric power systems, and to promote technologies such as electric vehicles to replace fossil energy by green electric energy in order to combat the adverse societal impacts of global warming. However, the rising uncertainties in power generation from renewable resources and […]

The continued rise in global temperatures, driven by excessive greenhouse gas emissions, has brought carbon dioxide (CO2) to the forefront of global challenges. As the most abundant greenhouse gas, CO2 presents both a critical issue and a unique opportunity: its removal and conversion into value-added products have become key goals for scientists, industries, and policymakers. […]