BNTrading Inc., located in Alberta, is interested in developing a more efficient form (block) of densified feed material compared to small-size cubes and pellets currently available. This new form of densified material is to provide an easier handling, storage, and transportation. The target is firstly to convert the pellet or cube forms to block in […]

Due to lifestyle and work demands, chronic sleep deprivation is now experienced by many people, leading to increased drowsiness and fatigue which can have a negative influence on health, safety and work performance. Drowsiness, in particular, can influence fitness to drive and put people at significant risk. With this in mind and in response to […]

Anesthesia is delivered to patients in vapour form, supplied via Mechanical ventilation in closed loop anesthesia circuit. This necessitates the removal of the carbon dioxide (CO2) produced during respiration. Currently, anesthesia circuits use granulate-based CO2 absorbents that react with CO2 to remove it from the gas stream. However, anesthetic vapours also react with the chemical […]

Wind turbines need to be regularly visually inspected, notably their blades, in order to detect as early as possible potential cracks and thus minimize downtime and repair costs. The goal of this project is to develop a vision-based navigation system for a multicopter, enabling automated inspection of wind turbines. The navigation system will be integrated […]

As the consumption of cigarettes declines in North America and Europe market, a company that specializes in manufacturing specialty papers is seeking new opportunities with its natural fiber productions. This research intends to identify new market trends and opportunities for natural fibers in the competitive environment; provide a comprehensive analysis in worldwide natural fiber industries; […]

Li-ion batteries (LIBs) are currently the most important power source for a wide variety of applications such as cell phones, laptops, computers and other portable electronics. They are also considered as very promising storage/power systems for future electric/hybrid-electric powered transportation. Although clever cell design and improvements in cell subcomponents can bear potential for volume and […]

Li-ion batteries (LIBs) are currently the most important power source for a wide variety of applications such as cell phones, laptops, computers and other portable electronics. They are also considered as very promising storage/power systems for future electric/hybrid-electric powered transportation. Although clever cell design and improvements in cell subcomponents can bear potential for volume and […]

L’os est le site de prédilection d’implantation des métastases de nombreux cancers, tels que le cancer du sein, et malheureusement l’environnement osseux rend l’accès aux traitements de chimiothérapie et de radiothérapie quasi-impossible. Par conséquent, plus de 50% des patients souffrant d’un cancer des os ne sont pas soulagés par les traitements antalgiques actuels. Nous proposons […]

Les végétaux produisent une variété de molécules bioactives en réponse à un stimulus externe (intensité lumineuse, prédation, pathogènes, conditions climatiques, etc.). Ainsi, nous croyons que la flore nordique du Québec regorge de substances bioactives inédites étant donné qu’elle subit des stress environnementaux qui sont uniques au monde. L’identification de nouveaux produits naturels bioactifs issus de […]

The proposed research will be focused on eliminating fugitive emissions from liquefied natural gas (LNG) transmission, storage, and distribution operations. LNG can be used as fuel for transportation, and for combined heat and power generation in remote locations. We will study transmission, storage, and distribution operations by developing quasi-steady-state and time-dependent thermodynamic models. These models […]

In this project, we will develop nanostructured coatings for panels that collect water from moisture in the air. Water is the most important resource for humanity, yet many parts of the world do not have access to potable water due to their environmental and economic limitations. Collaborative development with SkyTap Technologies and the Gates Research […]

The biggest limiting factor barring increased performance in today’s ultrafast computer systems is the ability to effectively remove the substantial heat generated by the microprocessors. The difficulty lies in the fact that such a large heat load emanates from a relatively small area of the system. The main objective of this project is to investigate […]