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Tuesday, July 14, 2015 11:30 am - 11:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Seminar- “Hierarchically Structured Fuel Cell Catalysts: Materials Derived by Sacrificial Support Method (SSM)” by Plamen Atanassov, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

ABSTRACT:  Nano-structured and hierarchically structured materials play a vital role in electrochemical power source technologies: batteries, super capacitors and fuel cells.  They are becoming increasingly important in electrochemical synthesis technologies such as electrolysis, photolysis, CO2 electro-reduction and production of value added chemicals.

Thursday, August 13, 2015 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Biomedical Discusson Group Lecture and Seminar - Department of Chemical Engineering and Co-Sponsored by the Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology (CBB)

"Mussel Power:  Defining the Essentials for Translation to Technology" by Dr. J. Herbert Waite, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry, Departments of Molecular Cell, Developmental Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)

Wednesday, September 9, 2015 8:30 am - Thursday, September 10, 2015 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

ExpecTAtions Workshop

ExpecTAtions is a two-day workshop that prepares Waterloo Engineering students to undertake a teaching assistantship. To serve as a TA, you are required to complete the ExpecTAtions workshop. After full attendance and successful completion of all required activities you will receive a certificate noting your achievement.

Friday, September 18, 2015 10:00 am - 10:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Seminar - “Production of Polyglutamic Acid Nanoparticles for Controlled Release of Anti-Cancer Drugs” by Dr. Argyrios Margaritis, Professor of Biochemical Engineering, Dept. of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London,ON

ABSTRACT:  In this work we present results on the use of Gamma-Polyglutamic Acid (PGA) biopolymer to produce nanoparticles and encapsulate the anti-cancer drug Doxorubicin (DOX). Microbially produced PGA is used alone and in combination with Chitosan (CS) to form DOX-loaded nanoparticles at different conditions. The main mechanism of nanoparticle formation is the ionic complexation between PGA, DOX and CS.

Thursday, September 24, 2015 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Park and Veva Reilly Distinguished Seminar - "Silicon Based Nano-Architectures for Advanced Lithium-Ion Batteries" by Fathy M. Hassan, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo

 ABSTRACT:  Silicon has the potential to revolutionize the energy storage capacities of lithium ion batteries, propelling their capabilities to meet the ever increasing power demands of next generation technologies. Silicon has a huge energy storage capacity (4200 mAh/g), ten times higher than the conventionally used graphite materials (372 mAh/g). To avoid the operational stability problems associated with the use of silicon-based anodes, the electrode structure needs to be architectured on the nanoscale.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Seminar - “Bioactive Peptides from Enzymatic Hydrolysates of Deer Protein” by Yan Jin, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Science

ABSTRACT:  Deer constitutes an important animal in traditional Chinese medicine and most deer organs are used as medicines or nourishment in traditional Chinese medicine. The most valuable portion of deer is the antler. With the development of deer breeding in northeast China, many other deer organs are now harvested after the antler is collected. Deer protein is the valuable source for producing bioactive peptides, which have been defined as specific protein fragments that have a positive impact on health.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 11:30 am - 11:30 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Seminar - "Tips on How to Write and Submit a Successful Paper" - Joao B.P. Soares, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Overview

In this mini workshop I explain what you need to know to write and effective scientific paper, simplify the review process, and expedite the acceptance of your paper. I will discuss the scientific elements you should include, the writing style you should follow, and the formatting you should adopt to compose an excellent article. I will also explain the reviewing and publication process followed by most journals.

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Thursday, November 12, 2015 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Seminar - “Flocculation of Mature Fine Tailings: Is there a Solution in Sight for the Canadian Oil Sands Environmental Challenge?” by Joao B.P. Soares, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

ABSTRACT:  Oil sands are a strategic resource for Canada, but despite technological advances in extraction techniques, the treatment of tailing ponds resulting from bitumen extraction is plagued by many environmental challenges. The crucial technical challenge is to separate bitumen from the sand and clay particles, then flocculate or stack the clay particles to release water that can be recycled to the bitumen extraction process. The clays can then be placed in the mine, giving rapid reclamation without forming tailing ponds that may take decades to be reclaimed.