Grants and Contributions:

Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019).

Reliable, affordable, and environmentally friendly energy conversion and storage technologies are essential forx000D
keeping pace with the ever-growing need for energy in Canada and elsewhere. Electrochemical power sourcesx000D
such as rechargeable batteries, ultra-capacitors, and fuel cells have been identified as critical enablingx000D
technologies for advanced, cost-effective and efficient energy conversion and storage.x000D
Nano-engineered materials exhibit specific properties that are unique to this class of materials and are based onx000D
surface and quantum effects. One of the first and foremost important steps in synthesis and optimization ofx000D
such materials is to understand and control how they interact with their immediate environment at thex000D
molecular level. Novel, nano-structured electrodes and membranes for use in rechargeable batteries,x000D
electrochemical capacitors, bio-reactors and bio-fuel cells will not only enhance their performance and extendx000D
their useful lifetime, but also will lower their manufacturing and operating costs.x000D
The requested laboratory equipment aims to enhanceLambton College's Advanced Nano Engineered Materialsx000D
Laboratory capacity to meet the needs of local and regional SMEs by initiating and conducting highlyx000D
collaborative industry-driven applied research projects. The equipment to be purchased with the requestedx000D
funding includes a complete electrochemical test station and an (industrially-oriented surface analyzer withx000D
chemisorption capability) to synthesize, characterize, and optimize smart nano-engineered materials for a widex000D
range of industrial applications, including viable energy conversion and storage technologies and devices forx000D
the smart grid and transportation sector. The requested equipment will be initially utilized by nine (9) local andx000D
regional companies and will be used by Lambton College researchers through the Lambton Energy Researchx000D
Centre, Centre for Industrial Material Development and Bluewater Technology Access Centre.