Étude géologique, métallurgique et environnementale d’un gisement de pegmatite lithinifère

Le lithium et le tantale fait partie des minéraux critiques (MC) identifiés par le Canada. De nombreux gîtes à Li-Ta ont été répertoriés au Québec et afin de promouvoir l’exploitation responsable de ceux-ci, il est impératif de réaliser une caractérisation détaillée qui déterminera le modèle d’exploration, la ressource exploitable ainsi que les risques environnementaux. L’identification […]

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Integrated analyses of transcriptome for the hepatic and gut mucosa tissues and gut microbiome of broiler chickens under heat stress conditions

The world’s rising environmental temperatures due to climate change have a severe impact on poultry, which is highly sensitive to heat due to lacking sweat glands and being covered with feathers. Researchers are focused on developing strategies to relieve heat stress in poultry, with dietary interventions being extensively studied. Heat stress affects appetite and animal […]

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Prediction and management of the long-term environmental risk of mine waste rock piles via 5G-enabled instrumentation and monitoring

Mining activities generate large quantities of waste rock after valuable metals are extracted. Upon exposure to air and water, a diverse range of metals and metalloids are released and mobilized to the surrounding environment. There is an urgent need to manage the environmental risk posed by mine waste rock piles given the scale of the […]

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Reductive defunctionalization of biomass-derived polyols and lignin models using environmentally friendly silane reductants and a new and stable boron-based catalyst

There is a need for alternative and renewable methods to produce liquid fuels and commodity chemicals and decrease the world’s dependence on fossil resources. In this regard, the modification of simple, non-food (plant) biomass-derived chemicals is an important goal towards providing a sustainable access to high-energy molecules as potential fuels and other starting materials for […]

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Shaping the Future of Shrimp Waste: Hydrothermal Technologies for Valuable Hydrochar and Chitin

Our research project aims to transform shrimp waste into valuable resources, chitin, and hydrochar, benefiting seafood companies by improving waste management and profitability. The problem we are tackling is the harmful disposal of shrimp waste by these companies, causing environmental damage, economic losses, and missed opportunities. Hydrothermal uses heat, pressure, and water to potentially separate […]

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Heavy metal sensing with terpyridines and coumarin-derivatives

Contamination of water and soil with heavy metals, particularly with mercury (Hg) and lead (Pb), is a huge problem of modern society. Rigorous monitoring of levels of Hg and Pb in water and renewable resources including food, natural and naturopathic products and/or cosmetics, is drastically important. Therefore proper methodologies for the express detection and effective […]

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Modelling pollutant removal processes for an underground detention chamber system

This project will determine if underground detention systems provide an equivalent level of service for stormwater treatment as stormwater management ponds. This will be achieved through water quality measurements collected from a StormTrap system and through the development of a pollutant-transfer model. The intern will work with both the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and Con […]

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Developing an Advanced Vessel Relocation Tool for Extending Subsea Riser’s Lifetime

Subsea steel catenary risers (SCR) transfer the hydrocarbons from seabed reservoirs to floating vessels for processing, storage, and eventual transportation to shore. These risers are under wave and current loads and have a limited lifetime. There is strong demand from oil and gas companies to safely prolong the operational life of steel catenary risers. “Vessel […]

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