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Development of novel fuel additives for internal combustion engines

Fuel additives are used to increase oxygen content and lubricity of the fuel as well as enhance the efficiency of combustion, and reduce exhaust emissions (particulate matter, CO, NOx and SOx emissions). Vehicular pollution contaminates eco-system and affects human and plant life. The motivation of this research is to compliment petroleum based fuel additives by bio-based additives. The main objective of this research is to synthesize a novel glycerol ketal (solketal) as a biofuel additive and to prepare a single formulation of solketal and glycerol t-butyl ether for mixing with bioethanol blended gasoline to increase fuel efficiency and lubricity and to reduce exhaust gas emissions from transportation vehicles. This research will provide environmental friendly technologies to produce high-grade fuel additives for commercialization and if successful, it will generate additional revenue for the industry. Also, it will have positive environmental foot prints due to substitution of petroleum based products by bio-based materials

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ajay Dalai

Student:

Partner:

Spectrum Technologies

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Development of a Fuel Cell Test Protocol for defected GDL material and its statistical validation

This project aims to develop a standard that relates the loss of functionality in the porous transport layer (PTL) due to the presence of defects to the performance of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell. This work attempts to screen defects in the PTL using previously developed testing protocols. Currently there are no existing protocols that specify when to reject defected PTL material from external suppliers. These results will help to avoid falsely rejecting material by developing such guidelines for a failure screening method based on experimental data. This will aid to reduce cost and time of the production process.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Walter Merida

Student:

Partner:

Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Retail trade

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Color management for low light levels in OLED displays

The objective of the proposed research project is to develop a realistic color appearance model based on the human visual system’s functioning that addresses the issue of noise under low luminance levels. This will be incorporated into algorithms used in the color reproduction and retargeting algorithms of OLED displays. This model should give rise to reduced power consumption in OLED displays, while maintaining a high perceived quality of images. The project will also explore the effect of changing the white point to manage the circadian rhythm on OLED screens. The project will entail an evaluation and comparison of color gamuts on conventional LED and OLED displays, the development of solutions to use the OLED color gamut potential for power saving in mesopic and photopic vision conditions. The project will benefit the Alterview division of TandemLaunch in their development of color management solutions for mobile and tablet based computer displays

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Faculty Supervisor:

James Clark

Student:

Partner:

TandemLaunch Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Enzyme-aided Hydrogen Peroxide Bleaching of Mechanical Pulp

Irving Paper Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers in the world in making value-added specialty paper (SC) from mechanical pulp which is conventionally used for newsprint. SC paper requires not only more refining (energy) in fibre preparation but also higher brightness of the produced pulp, which adds more to the pulp production costs. Dr. U’s group at the University of New Brunswick has been collaborating with Irving on improving refining energy efficiency through applying biotechnologies (enzymes) in the mechanical refining process. The positive research results has inspired this further research collaboration, i.e, applying biotechnologies in pulp bleaching process. This proposed Mitacs internship project will particularly investigate how enzymes can be utilized for improving bleaching performance and for reducing the overall bleaching cost. The project will also thorough investigate the current bleaching process at Irving and develop strategies for improving the bleaching efficiency through simple process modification.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kecheng Li

Student:

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

Végétalisation de résidus miniers avec char

Le site minier Doyon possède des centaines d’hectares couverts de tonnes de résidus miniers. Vu l’impact majeur des déchets miniers sur l’environnement, le MDDEP oblige, par des lois, la restauration de ces sites. Le Centre Jardin Lac Pelletier (CJLP) et le CTRI ont développé des techniques de restauration de sites miniers en valorisant la MOR locale pour la croissance de plusieurs espèces végétales. Le projet vise à développer une nouvelle méthode de végétalisation, durable et économique en utilisant un mélange de matériaux miniers, de char et d’amendements organiques pour des espèces végétales sélectionnées. Le projet vise à caractériser des chars, les matériaux miniers et fabriquer des substrats de croissances optimaux pour des végétaux rustiques et indigènes. La réussite de l’expérience permettra au CJLP d’introduire le char dans les techniques de restauration des sites miniers

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Faculty Supervisor:

Suzanne Allaire

Student:

Partner:

Centre jardin lac Pelletier;Centre technologique des résidus industriels

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

The Effects of Natural and Anthropogenic Disturbance onArctic Wildlife

The exploration phase of the Agnico Eagle Meliadine Mine (AEMM) close to the community of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut overlaps with a study area where our research group has been studying the ecology of Arctic peregrine falcons since 1980. We are now taking advantage of this unique opportunity to combine a long-term, pre-disturbance data set with continual monitoring to determine the influence of mining operations on wildlife in an Arctic tundra ecosystem. One intern will continue our research on peregrine falcons, while two other interns expand the scope of our program to include rough-legged hawks and three species of fish: Arctic grayling, Arctic char, and lake trout. Agnico Eagle, our industry partner in this proposal, will benefit from our research program by obtaining ecological knowledge about the habitat in which the AEMM is located. This ecological information will provide the bases for monitoring and mitigation initiatives designed to minimize the impacts of the AEMM on Arctic wildlife. This collaboration will help to establish standards for environmental impact assessment associated with mining and other industrial activity in the Canadian Arctic, increasing the sustainability these activities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alastair Franke

Student:

Partner:

Agnico-Eagle Mines-Ontario

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

A dual-band optogenetic headstage

B. Gosselin and Doric Lenses Inc. have developed the first low-cost wireless head mounted optogenetic device enabling simultaneous biopotential recording and optical stimulation in the brain of freely moving rodents. This project aims at providing such a wireless optogenetic headstage system with user programmable functions, so it can address the dual nature of brain biopotentials, and become an essential tool for innovative research. Additionally, an important aspect of this project consists of making the necessary adjustments so the actual this design meets all practical requirements for in-vivo testing with small rodents. The proposed project will involve 1 MSc student who holds unique background in electronics, bioinstrumentation and wireless system design. The proposed project will allow Doric Lenses to commercializing the first optogenetic research tool to offer both electrophysiological recording and optical stimulation inside the same wireless device, which will tremendously enhance small animal brain research capability for researchers worldwide.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Benoit Gosselin

Student:

Partner:

Doric Lenses Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

A wireless ring pulse oximeter with advanced signal processing

Pulse oximeters are key devices to provide early information on the respiratory and circulatory systems. In addition to be bulky and cumbersome, most commercially available systems lack a wireless connection, which cause numerous inconveniences. This project aims at designing a new wireless ring pulse oximeter which will enable to measure transmitted and reflected light from several locations around the finger to increase the quality of signal and gain more flexibility while improving comfort and ease of use. In addition to contribute to improve healthcare of Canadians, the envisioned technology will accelerate pre-competitive development of a promising technology that will give Oxy’nov Inc. an edge for capturing the huge emerging market of smart medical devices with a unique product. Finally, this project will give an intern a unique opportunity to advance his design skills, and will provide him with a relevant industrial experience in the area of biomedical engineering

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Faculty Supervisor:

Benoit Gosselin

Student:

Partner:

OxyNov

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Information and Communications Technology; Biotechnology

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Urban Economic Innovation Lab – Researching Economic Alternatives for Inner City Neighbourhoods

Vancouver’s inner city is experiencing disproportionate levels of poverty and is under strong development pressure, with concern that few of the associated benefits are being captured by local communities and economies. An appetite exists for innovation in economic development but current community capacity to explore and support these ideas is limited. RADIUS SFU and Ecotrust Canada are developing a social innovation lab methodology and framework that works with community to design, test and launch new approaches to sustainable economic development. The Lab itself is an iterative process, receiving continuous feedback from interns and participants to help refine the methodologies to best fit the context. In a rapidly urbanizing world this becomes a useful asset to Ecotrust to lead in this type of work, Canada as the country grapples with these urban economic development challenges, and the world as we learn and share what works.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sarah Lubik;Thomas Hutton;Sean Geobey;Amy Hanser;Penelope Gurstein;Evert Lindquist

Student:

Partner:

Ecotrust Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Sustainability & the Environment; Commercial Services

University:

Simon Fraser University; The University of British Columbia; University of Victoria; University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Modèle d’Évaluation de l’État des Transformateurs pour la Pérennité et la Maintenance

Le projet vise à établir l’état de santé des transformateurs du réseau de transport électrique dans le but de passer d’une approche systématique de maintenance à une approche basée sur la condition réelle du transformateur. Dans le cadre de ce projet, le stage consistera à établir une méthode permettant d’établir, en temps réel, le niveau de performance attendu du système de refroidissement des transformateurs afin de pouvoir détecter une dégradation de ce dernier. Les modèles physiques qui existent actuellement sont intéressants mais ils ne sont pas adaptés aux conditions nordiques dans lesquels les transformateurs sont utilisés au Canada. L’huile qui est utilisée comme isolant dans la cuve des transformateurs devient par exemple beaucoup plus visqueuse à basse température. Ce projet vise donc à corriger cette lacune avec le développement et l’application de modèles semi-physique ou numérique et non-physique tels que les réseaux de neurones.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christian Gagné

Student:

Partner:

Institut de Recherche Hydro-Québec

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Optimisation d’un biosenseur visant la détection de pathogènes bactériens

L’objectif du projet de recherche vise l’évaluation et l’optimisation d’un appareil de détection de bactéries pathogènes. Ces bactéries pathogènes représentent un risque important pour la santé publique, c’est pourquoi le développement d’une méthode d’analyse rapide et efficace permettrait de répondre à un besoin croissant de senseurs biologiques. À travers différentes phases de validation et de développement, le projet vise l’évaluation du potentiel commercial d’un biosenseur optique développé par l’entreprise. En somme, l’entreprise veut valider son utilisation en laboratoire et sur le terrain pour permettre l’analyse d’échantillons biologiques dans un environnement rempli de contaminants. L’entreprise bénéficiera de ces analyses, permettant de mieux caractériser son détecteur par rapport à différentes sources de contamination provenant de divers échantillons biologiques.

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Faculty Supervisor:

François Boudreau

Student:

Partner:

SPI Biosensing

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

From Data Collection, Cleaning, Integration and Management to Analytics, Prediction and Recommendation

Individuals (donors) wishing to donate funds to non-profit and/or charitable organizations want to know how the organizations operate and how effectively their donations are used. Dexterity has developed an online service called Place2Give which aims to answer those questions. The research project aims to employ social network analysis and data mining to enhance the data introduced into the databases used by Place2Give from which the data for the analysis of the charitable organizations behavior is extracted on a case by case basis.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Reda Alhajj

Student:

Partner:

Dexterity Consulting

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

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