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Seminar - “The Evolution and Future of IGPC Ethanol Inc.”, by Rachel Murdy, Operations Manager, IGPC Ethanol Inc.
ABSTRACT: IGPC Ethanol located in Southwestern Ontario is a first generation corn to ethanol plant commissioned in September 2008. Today, IGPC produces 200 million litres of ethanol and 170,000 tonnes of distiller’s grains on a yearly basis, as well as 4,000 tonnes of corn oil for biodiesel production.
Seminar - “Multiphase Electrically Conducting Polyolefin Nanocomposites with Well-Defined Structures” by Marianna Kontopoulou, Department of Chemical Engineeirng, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
ABSTRACT: Polyolefins are ubiquitous in polymer technology, yet conductive nanocomposites based on these materials are very difficult to manufacture, because of the inability to efficiently disperse conductive nanoparticles, and the poor interfacial adhesion between polymers and fillers. During the last decade we have done extensive research to develop melt compounded electroconductive polyolefin composites, containing well dispersed conducting fillers, such as carbon black, multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), graphite and graphene.
Notice of PhD Oral Defence - "Nature-Inspired Polymers: Promising Materials for OTFT-Based Sensors" by Jesse Quinn
CBB Bioinnovations Seminar - Zhanfeng Cui, Oxford University - "Regenerative Medical Technology - From Fundamental Research to Commercial Bio-Manufacture"
Seminar - “Regenerative Medicine from an Engineer's Perspective”, by Professor Hua (Cathy) Ye, Associate Professor Engineering Science and Deputy Director of the CRMI Technology Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University of Oxford
ABSTRACT: Regenerative medicine offers great hope in curing many currently untreatable diseases. Tissue engineering and stem cell therapy are the two main components of regenerative medicine. In this talk, I will discuss how engineering can make contributions to this highly interdisciplinary field, including biomaterials as 3D scaffolds, bioreactor design, and stem cell bioprocessing.
Bio-Sketch: Professor Hua (Cathy) Ye, University of Oxford
Seminar - “Small Particles Hoisting Gigantic Industrial Processes the Application of Particle Technology in the Real World” by Dr. Jesse Zhu, Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON
ABSTRACT: Fine particles under 30 microns are very sticky and therefore extremely difficult to handle, due to the stronger interparticle forces, leading to poor powder flowability and fluidization. However, they are also very useful due to their small size and the very large specific surface areas. A nanotechnology has been developed that can significantly enhance fine particle flowability by coating a small fraction of nano particles onto their surfaces.
Seminar - “3 Dimensions of Additive Manufacturing - Overviews, Perspectives and Challenges”, Naveen Chopra, Senior Research Scientist, Xerox Research Centre of Canada
ABSTRACT: The field of additive manufacturing (often referred to as 3-D printing) is experiencing a period of tremendous growth. Applications are being found and continue to emerge in numerous sectors, such as consumer products, aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and many more. Today's talk will give a brief overview of the various additive manufacturing technologies, some industrial examples will be shared, and finally, challenges within each technology will be highlighted.
Notice of PhD Oral Defence, "Advanced Nanostructure Materials for Hybrid Supercapacitors" by Salah Abureden
Seminar - “Pressure Sensitive Adhesives & Related Products: A 3M Core Technology Platform”, Prince Antony, Senior Scientist, 3M Canada, London, ON
ABSTRACT: Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA’s) are adhesives which forms a bond when pressure is applied between the adhesive and the adhered (substrate). PSA is tacky at room temperature and requires no activation by water, solvent or heat to form a strong bond. Glass transition temperature (Tg) of the adhesive is well below the room temperature.