The project is focused on study of commercial microbial cultures for biological remediation of soils and ground waters contaminated by chlorinated organic. The successful elaboration and improvement of the products requires analysis on molecular-genetic level and developing of specific techniques (16S pyrotag pipeline) for microbial communities profiling and metabolic reconstruction. The work benefits to industry […]

This project focuses on investigating the behavior of a typical Colombian asphalt, which has been modified to enhance its properties, under short and long-term aging conditions. The primary objective is to evaluate how these modifications influence the asphalt’s strength and durability, critical factors affecting its lifespan in road pavement. The overarching goal is to develop […]

The objective of this project is assessing the current distribution of kelp forests and to identify potential areas where the environmental conditions could enhance the development and resilience of kelp forests in the Broughton Archipelago, northeast of Vancouver Island. This information will help research, managers, communities, and Bamfield Marine Science Centre, the partner organization, to […]

Marine plastic pollution is a growing environmental concern that is plaguing coastal communities around the world. Remote locations face unequal waste burdens from the inequitable global flow of plastics and limited waste management infrastructure, causing social and environmental injustices. Small-scale fishers and rural coastal communities directly depend on a healthy marine ecosystem for subsistence and […]

Nova Scotia plans to become a major player in the global hydrogen market. The province wants to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia using renewable electricity. Hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon dioxide are three precursors to products that will be essential to a sustainable future: Methanol can be produced by combining green hydrogen and carbon dioxide, […]

Micro- and nanoplastic (MP/NP) pollution is a pressing global issue resulting from the widespread use of plastics. These minute particles, present in everyday products, accumulate in the environment, even being detected in infant feces and blood. Addressing this concern is paramount, with wastewater treatment processes (WWTPs) playing a pivotal role. However, conventional WWTPs encounter challenges […]

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a major hospital and medical research facility in Toronto, is fed from a portion of the electrical grid that is subject to numerous short power dips. These dips can cause significant issues within the hospital. A newly installed generator was found to not only produce electrical power but also help support […]

A collaboration between health geographers from Michigan State University and ornithologists from Carleton University, this proposed research project will investigate the factors influencing avian diversity and community composition in Detroit, MI. and the potential relationship between human health and access to biodiversity and nature. The results of this research project will lead to several high-quality […]

There are many stressors contributing to poor health in honey bees. Varroa mites are by far the most devastating parasite of bees. These mites have been contributing to high annual bee colony mortality (45% in 2022) in Canada. Despite using recommendations on how to apply options to control Varroa according to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) […]

This project investigates the ethical challenges inherent in transformation-oriented research (TR), addressing complex socio-ecological issues like climate change and social inequalities. TR, characterised by normative orientations toward societal change, presents dilemmas such as balancing rigor and relevance, avoiding false neutrality, and addressing epistemic injustice. Despite a resurgence of peer principles and proposals for TR researchers’ […]

This research focuses on recycling polyamides, especially polyamide 11 (PA11). Our goal is to study the effect of recycling processes on the thermal properties of PA11 by different techniques using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). This research project has the potential to set up new possibilities for improved methods of recycling by providing critical insights into […]

With an estimated population of 15,893, the Municipal District of Willow Creek is a small municipality. Willow Creek Regional Class II Landfill is the only waste management facility for the entire M.D. of Willow Creek region. The Willow Creek Regional Waste Management Services Commission (WCRWMSC) governs and manages this existing disposal facility. The Willow Creek […]