Anion exchange membrane for water electrolysis for hydrogen production

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 […]

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Graphene protected silicon alloy-based Li-ion batteries

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 […]

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Modélisation et caractérisation de modules photovoltaïques bifaciaux – performances en milieu enneigé

Les performances des modules PV ont considérablement évolué ces dernières années, atteignant des valeurs supérieures à 20%. Cette amélioration est due à des progrès dans l’architecture des cellules solaires, notamment pour les cellules bifaciales. L’utilisation des modules dans des conditions d’enneigement peut considérablement modifier leurs performances. Cela est dû à l’ombrage lié à la neige […]

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L2M QC 2024 – «BeNat»

There are three main problems in construction sector which are addressed through our startup. The first one is the high negative environmental impacts and energy required for conventional concrete or earthen constructions. The second problem is the high pre- and post-construction costs which results more building costs and maintenance fees. Lastly, there is the necessity […]

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L2M – Development of Waste Paper Biomass Technology: Transformation of Recycled Waste Paper into Carbon-Based Products.

Waste paper is considered to have no value, destined for landfills. There is significant potential to process this waste and convert it to value added carbon-based products that will be developed, tested, and produced, namely Biochar, activated carbon, and carbon electrodes. Biochar is used in the agriculture industry for soil remediation to promote plant growth, […]

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Harnessing first row transition metal complexes for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reactions

My Ph.D. research with Prof. Hanan focuses on developing first-row (3d) transition metal complexes as photosensitizers for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (PHER). This is crucial due to the depletion of fossil fuel reserves. PHER is crucial in global material, physical, and chemical science research. We are designing organic ligands to fine-tune the coordination sphere of […]

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L2M QC 2024 – «SysNergie – Fabrication de modules et de blocs batteries lithium-ion modulaires pour application stationnaire.»

Le projet de stage en stratégie d’entreprise du stagiaire se concentre sur la validation de marché pour les batteries innovantes développées par l’entreprise, spécifiquement destinées aux applications de stockage d’énergie stationnaire. L’objectif principal de ce projet est d’évaluer la demande et le potentiel commercial de ces batteries sur différents segments de marché. Cela implique une […]

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Reinforcement Learning for Micro-Grid Control and Optimization

This project aims at optimizing the use of energy in micro-grids. Reinforcement learning, a branch of artificial intelligence, will be used to reduce the consumption of fossil fuel by better deciding when to charge or discharge batteries. Using reinforcement learning for this automated decision making problem could be interesting as it should allow to handle […]

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Planification de la production hydroélectrique à court terme à l’aide de l’apprentissage par renforcement

Ce projet vise à développer différents modèles d’algorithmes d’apprentissage automatique afin de planifier la production hydroélectrique à court terme. La résolution de ce problème permet d’obtenir les débits, les volumes et les turbines en marche pour toutes les centrales d’un système de production hydroélectrique. Ayant accès à plusieurs années de données historiques, celles-ci seront exploitées […]

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Realistic Degradation Studies of Platinum-Rare Earth Alloy Fuel Cell Catalysts using Near-Ambient Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

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 […]

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