Grants and Contributions

effman, a Canadian small enterprise, will collaborate with the NRC to investigate composite design and manufacturing processes that could meet the weight, load capability, durability and cost requirements needed for agricultural vehicles. For applicability and relevance, an actual agricultural structural component will be selected to conduct the design study, using real loading cases and requirements.
Various composite design concepts will be investigated (computer aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA)) in order to evaluate the potential of each for mass reduction while meeting load case requirements. A combination of different material systems (such as continuous and discontinuous reinforcements or glass and carbon reinforcements) will be considered, specifically regarding their ability to meet complex load cases as well as their manufacturability requirements. In parallel, a cost analysis of the most promising concepts will be done in order to evaluate their feasibility at an industrial level and from a business perspective (material and manufacturing costs versus component volume). From the FEA analysis, the most promising solutions will be identified and design and manufacturing guidelines will be established.
The Project will enable a better understanding of the advantages and limits of using composite materials for demanding applications such as agricultural equipment, and identify potential areas for future research and development activities in the agricultural field.

This project investigates extracellular electron transfer between the multilayer microbial community in acidophilic biofilms and the surface of sulfidic minerals. A meta-omic approach combined with surface mineralogy mapping and electrochemical measurements will provide new insights into sulfide oxidation processes in mine waste rock piles, and the resulting problem of acid rock drainage.

The influence of individual characteristics on global pattern of crowd motion is important for safety planning activities.
FZJ will be responsible for the technical planning and implementation of the study design and
will gather the data during the experiment, like camera and IMU recordings.
With the collected data FZJ will generate utilizable information like trajectories of each individual and for some
persons full body motion data.
All data will be uploaed to an open access repository.

The influence of individual characteristics on global pattern of crowd motion is important for safety planning activities. OvGU will support NRC with expertise in planning, implementation and analysis of engineering egress studies. OvGU and NRC will co-lead the study design, the technical implementation and the processing and analysis of the pedestrian trajectories obtained. OvGU will be responsible for the engineering perspective of the analysis

Neurescence, located in Toronto, has a proprietary micro-endoscope technology for imaging and stimulation of the brain and the spinal cord. It’s mission is to help understand how the central nervous system works in healthy and diseased subjects to shed light on mechanisms of neurological diseases, such as Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Depression. The technology is then used to find efficacious treatments for these diseases. Micro-endoscopes use highly specialized miniature optical elements to form an image. The creation of these optics is a main goal of this project. Neurescence will design the specialized optics, and tests these optics created by NRC team using its microedoscope and provide feedback to the NRC team. Moreover, Neurescence’s team has extensive experience with creating and commercializing hardware and software products from prototype stage. This unique combination of technical and business expertise ensures the right steps are taken to commercialize the results of the project.

High-concentration electrolytes (HCE) show enhanced chemical stability when applied in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. These electrolytes can also be used as components of liquid-solid hybrid batteries to obtain a combination of improved battery performance and safety. Nevertheless, unwanted decomposition reaction occurring at the interface of HCE and battery electrode potentially hinders the application of HCE in lithium batteries. The goal of this project is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the interfacial reactions that are responsible for deteriorating performances. Our team will use our expertise in molecular spectroscopy and electrochemistry to directly approach the physicochemical properties of the interface from operating batteries. Results obtained from the research will inform the optimal choice of battery materials.

This project investigates extracellular electron transfer between the multilayer microbial community in acidophilic biofilms and the surface of sulfidic minerals. A meta-omic approach combined with surface mineralogy mapping and electrochemical measurements will provide new insights into sulfide oxidation processes in mine waste rock piles, and the resulting problem of acid rock drainage.

The organization will create a dedicated Indigenous sacred space to engage with Indigenous community members entering the justice system as victims and witnesses with the goal of promoting healing and relationship building within the community. The space will be dedicated to increasing awareness regarding Indigenous cultural diversity, decreasing racism and providing both community members and CPS officers with the opportunity to experience and explore Indigenous tradition and culture. The space will also show commitment of CPS to reconciliation and their relationship with the Indigenous community.

effman, a Canadian small enterprise, will collaborate with the NRC to investigate composite design and manufacturing processes that could meet the weight, load capability, durability and cost requirements needed for agricultural vehicles. For applicability and relevance, an actual agricultural structural component will be selected to conduct the design study, using real loading cases and requirements.
Various composite design concepts will be investigated (computer aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA)) in order to evaluate the potential of each for mass reduction while meeting load case requirements. A combination of different material systems (such as continuous and discontinuous reinforcements or glass and carbon reinforcements) will be considered, specifically regarding their ability to meet complex load cases as well as their manufacturability requirements. In parallel, a cost analysis of the most promising concepts will be done in order to evaluate their feasibility at an industrial level and from a business perspective (material and manufacturing costs versus component volume). From the FEA analysis, the most promising solutions will be identified and design and manufacturing guidelines will be established.
The Project will enable a better understanding of the advantages and limits of using composite materials for demanding applications such as agricultural equipment, and identify potential areas for future research and development activities in the agricultural field.

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