This project focuses on preparing photoelectrodes by designing molecular dye sensitizers, nanostructured substrates, integrating them and finally characterizing the photoelectrochemical properties of the photoelectrode under low-light conditions. By developing and optimizing the design of the photoelectrode, the project aims to enhance solar to chemical energy conversion processes for green fuel or high-added value products. The […]

This project focuses on synthesizing a new class of conjugated polymers incorporating stable, quinoidal units that enhance electronic properties, targeting applications in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), organic solar cells, and organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs). By designing polymers that feature reduced bond-length alternation, these materials exhibit lower band gaps and high charge carrier mobilities, essential for […]

Ce projet vise à fabriquer deux nouveaux polymères qui offrent des propriétés supérieures en vue de construire des cellules solaires plastiques. Ces propriétés consistent d’un meilleur empilement et d’une meilleure géométrie planaire pour améliorer le transport des charges, et de composantes judicieusement choisies pour améliorer la vitesse du photo-transfert du premier électron afin de minimiser […]

This project proposes the development of an innovative robotic system that utilizes piezoelectric energy harvesting to convert vibrations into usable energy. The system will be integrated with flexible robotic arms, enhancing their efficiency and sustainability. Collaborative simulations and experimental studies will be conducted at The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the University of […]

This Mitacs project focuses on evaluating the potential of adapting the novel Hydrothermal Carbonization technology as a suitable waste-to-energy (WtE) technology for various regions. A review of relevant literature has revealed that there is little to no research or comparative study conducted to identify the optimal conditions for energy recovery using the new Hydrothermal Carbonization […]

This study seeks to conduct a comprehensive analysis to investigate the optimum process parameters for generating green hydrogen from waste materials (cocoa pod husk, rice husk, coconut husk, sawdust, etc.) and to assess the economic viability of the process. The use of the selected biomass as feedstock would provide a clearer scientific understanding of green […]

Près de 98 % de l’énergie électrique québécoise provient de l’hydro-électricité, une source d’énergie propre et renouvelable. Il apparaît donc important d’utiliser au mieux cette énergie. Dans cette optique, le Québec devrait favoriser l’utilisation de pompes à chaleur qui possèdent des performances supérieures à celles des plinthes électriques. Leurs performances sont toutefois affectées à mesure […]

The government of Canada has been developing the Clean Electricity Regulations, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions to 45 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. One main sustainability goal in the global power sector is to generate clean electricity using renewable energy sources. Hydro, Newfoundland and Labrador’s primary electricity generation […]

Dual Axis Solar Tracking System for Marine Environments is a project that aims to integrate a solar tracking technology onboard a marine vessel. By integrating 2 different tracking methods in one system for improving the efficiency of tracking, further leading to improvement in energy production, this project aims to make this technology economically and technically […]

The proposed research project aims to develop next-generation materials for sustainable hydrogen production through water electrolysis. Hydrogen is a key energy carrier in the transition to a clean, carbon-neutral future, and this project focuses on improving the efficiency and durability of anion exchange membranes (AEMs), which are critical components of water electrolyzers. The research will […]

Il s’agit d’étudier les effets des ultrasons sur la production d’hydrogène en milieu liquide alcalin. Le projet se déroule dans un laboratoire français, à l’UTINAM, Besançon, sous la supervision de Prof. Jean-Yves HIHN, expert dans la réactivité de surface et sonochimie en traitement de surface. Description : Le stage consistera à apprendre à concevoir des […]

The proposed research aims to advance energy storage technology by improving the cyclability of silicon-based anodes in lithium-ion batteries. Silicon anodes offer high theoretical capacity but face issues such as volume expansion and capacity fade. The project will explore substituting pure silicon with a silicon-carbon alloy core, hypothesized to enhance cyclability due to its amorphous […]