Indoor air is contaminated by a variety of chemical and microbial contaminants. These contaminants can be effectively removed or inactivated using a process known as photocatalysis. In this method, a photocatalyst is chemically activated using ultraviolet (UV) radiation and readily degrade the contaminants when coming in contact with them. The application of newly emerged ultraviolet […]

Increasing concerns about global warming related to greenhouse emission, and depletion of fossil fuel resources, bring biomass as a promising environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to supply chemicals and fuels. One attractive option is the conversion of biomass obtained from recycling activities to high-value chemicals. In this context, direct biomass conversion to ethyl levulinate (EL) […]

In last few year, due to bad impression, single used plastics has received huge attention from scientist, environmentalist and attentive people from different part of the world. Since only a fraction of these plastics are recycled or repurposed, due to numerous reasons, municipal and industrial waste contain a large portion as plastics. As Canada is […]

An integrated biorefinery for furfural production is an opportunity for Kraft pulp mills to create value from hemicellulose, a class of wood component that is currently burnt for energy. Furfural is one of the top bio-products with the potential to replace many industrial organic compounds that are currently produced from crude oil revenue. The objective […]

As very large scale integrated circuit (VLSI) technology progresses, power consumption and power density of VLSI circuits increase when design complexity and transistor density increase. Low-power design becomes a major design challenge. Lowering the supply voltage is one of the most efficient ways to save power because power consumption is proportional to the square of […]

Le projet consistera à concevoir et analyser un sous-réseau d’antenne qui devra s’intégrer à une grande antenne réseau, formant le cœur d’un radar à synthèse d’ouverture (RSO). Ce RSO sera utilisé sur une satellite à basse orbite et sa mission sera d’obtenir des images de la couverture, et plus spécifiquement de la masse de neige […]

Bien que les causes qui mènent à (et qui maintiennent) l’état improductif des pinèdes grises à lichens ont fait l’objet de nombreuses études, nous ne possédons à ce jour aucune stratégie d’aménagement durable des pinèdes sur sable. Les objectifs de ce projet sont 1) d’identifier les variables et processus (e.g. stress physiologiques liés à la […]

Today, data centers are playing an essential role in the explosion of cloud computing services and the Internet. However, the current architectures of data center networks have not been optimized to transport traffic dynamically. In this project, we will develop a new architecture, which is based on the theoretical concept of Expander graph, for data […]

La recherche vise à identifier les sources primaires d’incidents liés aux systèmes d’avions Bombardier, ainsi qu’à prévoir ces incidents à partir de données tirées des relevés de capteurs et des interventions de maintenance. Le projet a pour objectif le développement d’une approche systématique d’interprétation de l’ensemble de ces données temporelles et événementielles. Ce travail permettra […]

Catalyst layers (CLs) determine the performance, durability, and cost of PEM fuel cells. The proposed research will focus on developing durable ultra-low-Pt-loading CLs with high performance and durability. The novel CLs will be fabricated by sputtering Pt onto a thin layer of carbon particles, pre-deposited on the membrane. The CL structure will be investigated by […]

That Planted Life provides plant-based nutrition and wellness services to British Columbians. This project will identify COVID-19 related challenges to business, recommend potential solutions and update the business plan accordingly. It will examine options to geographically expand its services, identify opportunities for new projects and create a pathway to publishing a resource for sustainable living […]

Le projet de revalorisation de la dorure va permettre à l’entreprise de changer ses méthodes de production afin d’atteindre un niveau plus élevé et une meilleure standardisation de la gestion de leurs déchets d’origine alimentaire. En plus, de diminuer leur impact sur l’environnement en optimisant l’utilisation de matières premières et leur valorisation en fin de […]