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🔬 Exciting Announcement: The 4th tutorial at our scientific conference focuses on cutting-edge advancements in nanomaterials! (What else?)🌟 👉 Topic: Nanomaterials via green manufacturing approaches using reactive coating and printing, by Prof. Ghassan Jabbour from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa (Canada). Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) hold immense potential across diverse fields such as catalysis, electronics, detection systems, and packaging, thanks to their extraordinary chemical and physical properties. Traditionally, their fabrication involved complex processes and expensive equipment. But fear not, our speaker is set to unveil a game-changing method - an in-situ reduction reactive blade-coating technique! 🎨 This revolutionary approach paves the way for roll-to-roll coating and printing, making large-scale production of AuNP-based films more accessible and cost-effective, opening up a world of possibilities for their applications. By tinkering with reactant quantities and solvent systems, we unlock the ability to craft AuNP films with varied sizes and shapes on both rigid and flexible substrates. 💡 Imagine the possibilities: flexible, printable devices ushering in a new era of innovation in electronics, photonics, chemistry, and biomedicine! 🚀 Don't miss out on this groundbreaking tutorial! More information here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3Rv7rQH Remember to send your one-page abstract by April 25 to be part of the future of nanoscience, nanotechnology, and nanomaterials. See you in Gijón! 🌟 #IEEENANO24 #NANO2024 #IEEE #IEEENTC #IEEEXplore #nanoscience #nanomaterials #nanotechnology #nano #ieeeregion8 #science #youngscientists #conference #youngprofesionals #ScienceAcrossBorders #LatinAmerica #KnowledgeExchange #scienceconference #scientists #originalresearch #researchers #ScienceCommunity #InnovationJourney #ResearchRevolution #NanotechRevolution #CommunityBuilding #GreenManufacturing #PrintingTechnology #Gijón #Spain

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Scientists at Université de Sherbrooke have unveiled a groundbreaking prototype of a concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) module, leveraging the innovative surface-mount technology (SMT) commonly used in electronics. This new design eliminates the need for wire bonding for cell emitter connections, significantly enhancing heat dissipation. The result? Lower operating temperatures and boosted performance! This breakthrough promises to push the boundaries of solar efficiency, showcasing the incredible potential of CPV technology. It's a powerful step forward in our journey toward a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. https://lnkd.in/dsXXNTPw #SolarInnovation #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #GreenTech #EnergyEfficiency #FutureOfEnergy

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Cardinal's Call: A Transdisciplinary Inspiration Ten patient minutes yielded this photo close to Lassonde building of Polytechnique Montréal. The cardinal's call echoes the spirit of transdisciplinary engineering research. Its ... 1) patient nest-building symbolizes the perseverance required in complex problem-solving.  2) social acceptance within the ecosystem reflects the importance of community engagement.  3) natural sense of place speaks to the significance of context in developing sustainable solutions. Just as the cardinal weaves together diverse materials to build its nest, our researchers combine knowledge from various fields to tackle complex challenges. This reminds us that engineering is more than technical expertise. It's about observing, learning, and adapting, just as the cardinal flourishes in its environment. It's about collaborating across disciplines, just as building its community. Let the cardinal's call inspire us to continue our transdisciplinary journey, where innovation and collaboration converge to create a brighter, more sustainable world. #transdisciplinaryresearch, #engineering, #innovation, #collaboration #sustainability, #natureinspired, #PolytechniqueMontreal

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🌀 Groundbreaking discovery at the Weizmann Institute of Science! Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown type of vortex created when light particles interact with each other in the presence of dense atomic gas clouds. This finding not only expands our fundamental understanding of vortices but may also contribute to improving data processing in quantum computing. Sometimes the best discoveries are made when you're searching for something else. This is exactly what happened to the researchers in Prof. Ofer Firstenberg's lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science during an experiment that began eight years ago! In their experiment, the scientists forced photons to interact by firing them through a glass cell containing tightly packed atoms. Surprisingly, when two photons collided, they created vortices - swirling patterns of circular flow. This phenomenon occurred because the photons influenced each other's speed and wave patterns as they passed through the dense atomic environment. While the vortices stole the spotlight, this study's original goal was to find efficient ways to use photons for quantum computing. The unexpected vortex discovery could ultimately contribute to that aim by deepening our understanding of photon interactions. https://lnkd.in/eVZ-pERY

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🔍 Seeking solutions for mid-IR photonics challenges? Conquer absorption hurdles and material limitations to unleash mid-IR photonics' full potential for spectroscopy, communication, and more. Dive into our article revealing groundbreaking research by a collaborative team from Harvard, MIT, and European institutes. Explore how their innovative mid-IR ring resonator and directional couplers, powered by quantum cascade technology, revolutionise PICs applications. #Photonics #MidIR Wavelength Electronics, Inc.

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ZPC's CTO and University of Alberta Professor Dr. John P Davis will be giving an invited talk at #PhotonicsNorth about ''Yttrium iron garnet photonic crystals for cavity magnomechanics.'' Photonics North is at the Vancouver Convention Centre from May 28-30 and aims to strengthen the connections between theory and application and build stronger ties between university research and industry needs. Are you going to be at #Photonics North? #Photonics #Science #MadeInCanada 🍁

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Check out our latest blog post showcasing how RoboDK facilitates optimal task scheduling in Human-Robot Collaboration! Researchers at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi delve into disassembling Nissan Leaf battery packs, demonstrating RoboDK's prowess in streamlining production schedules with adaptability. https://lnkd.in/gd7yTkHT #RoboDK #Robotics #Robot #Manufacturing #Mfg #SimulationSoftware #Automation #RobotSoftware #OfflineProgramming #Olp #Industry #RobotProgramming #RobotSimulation

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🔬 Join Us for an Exciting Webinar on Electron Diffraction in a TEM! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar by Yuchen Chen from CCEM, titled "Electron Diffraction in a TEM: Unveiling Materials in Real Space from Reciprocal Space." 📅 Date: October 25, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11 AM Eastern In this insightful session,  will delve into the fascinating world of electron diffraction using a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). Learn how materials can be analyzed and understood by transitioning from reciprocal space to real space, revealing intricate details about their structure and properties. 🌟 Whether you're a researcher, engineer, or enthusiast in the field of materials science, this webinar will provide valuable knowledge and insights to enhance your expertise. 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gFtFQ4sn Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of our experts and deepen your understanding of material analysis through electron diffraction. #Webinar #ElectronDiffraction #TEM #MaterialsScience #CCEM #Research #Engineering

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🎉 Congratulations to Marion Bassi for the successful defense of her PhD Thesis entitled "Tunable resilience to charge noise of a hole spin". The work was supervised by Xavier Jehl and Étienne Dumur. This PhD thesis explored the potential of spin qubits in group-IV semiconductor quantum dots for scalable quantum processors, focusing on hole particles due to their fast and all-electrical manipulation enabled by large spin-orbit coupling. Despite the challenge of environmental interactions degrading qubit coherence time, efforts have identified "sweetspots" of enhanced coherence dependent on magnetic field orientation. The research characterizes electrical noise impacts on a single hole spin qubit in a P-doped silicon-MOS structure, finding that these sweetspots form continuous "sweetlines" around magnetic field polar-angle components. Experimentally, sweetline operation demonstrates extended coherence times and efficient electric-dipole spin resonance with high Rabi frequencies and quality factors. The study highlights significant gate-voltage control of sweetlines, relevant for scalability, and extends the investigation to a two-qubit system, emphasizing the importance of tuning sweetlines in spin qubit systems. Thanks to Alexander Hamilton, Georgios Katsaros, Arne Laucht, David FERRAND, Maximilian Rimbach, and Hélène Béa for their participation to the jury. #phdthesis #quantum #quantumtechnologies #qubits CEA-Irig, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble INP - UGA

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At National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada, we're revolutionizing #ceramic materials by harnessing the power of #machinelearning. Inspired by nature's intricate structures, our research uses #ML to predict material properties, optimize designs for peak performance, and develop advanced models for #bioinspired ceramics. This paves the way for a new era of innovation in #subtractive #manufacturing, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the field. Behnam Ashrafi, Aditi Singh https://lnkd.in/gwjPNswu

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On June 5th, I discussed "Supersensitive wireless sensing - how cracks can help composites get smarter?" at the Future Composites Materials and Structures Seminar from the Department of Aeronautics (Imperial) Missed it? Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gZG-sD-i

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𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌍 University of Toronto researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to recycle steel, using a novel oxysulfide electrolyte for electrorefining. This innovative process removes copper and carbon impurities from molten steel, producing high-quality recycled steel and valuable by-products. Led by Professor Gisele Azimi, the study demonstrates the first successful electrochemical removal of copper from steel, achieving impurity levels below alloy thresholds. 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝, but with the global push for net-zero emissions, this new method could transform the industry. Traditional methods struggle with copper contamination, limiting recycled steel quality. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟔𝟎𝟎°𝐂 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐝-𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫. This technique could significantly expand the secondary steel market, reduce the industry's carbon footprint, and promote a circular economy. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dNx2F2iM SolidPro's Sustenance Engineering services help global businesses maintain and innovate their mature product lines. The team supports various areas, including product design, manufacturing processes, functionality enhancements, market positioning, pricing strategies, and service support. Key benefits include product upgrades, cost analysis, productivity automation, engineering support, change management, customer support, technical publications, and warranty management. #SteelRecycling #Decarbonization #SolidPro #SustainableManufacturing #InnovationInSteel #GreenTechnology #ClimateAction  

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By harnessing the power of photosynthesis, a team at Concordia University developed micro photosynthetic power cells that generate electricity from algae. These cells capture electrons produced during photosynthesis, turning them into a continuous electrical current: https://bit.ly/4bdC97q

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📢 Exciting Webinar Alert! 🚀 Join us for an in-depth exploration into the intricate world of biological tissue structure and hierarchy. Discover the power of multiscale and multimodal correlative microscopy in our upcoming webinar titled "Unveiling Biological Tissue Structure & Hierarchy: A Multiscale and Multimodal Correlative Microscopy Approach" with expert researcher, Prof. Toni Tand, McMaster University. 🗓️ Date: July 4, 2024 🕒 Time: 11 am Eastern This webinar is a must-attend for anyone interested in cutting-edge microscopy techniques and their applications in understanding complex biological systems. Prof. Tang will guide you through the latest advancements and methodologies, offering valuable insights and practical knowledge. 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gYKF-bik #Microscopy #BiologicalTissues #Webinar #ScientificResearch #Multiscale #Multimodal #CorrelativeMicroscopy #TissueEngineering #Biotech #ResearchAndDevelopment Looking forward to seeing you there! 🎉

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🌟 Research Update! 🌟 We're thrilled to share a recent publication from researchers at the University of Ottawa and our long-time collaborators at Synchrotron SOLEIL that highlights a significant advancement in the field of organic electronics. The paper delves into the use of Metal Pththalocyanines as semiconductor materials in Organic Thin Film Transistors (OTFTs). The research team explored the addition of silicon to OTFT materials to enhance their stability in air, a crucial factor for practical applications. Their goal was to leverage OTFTs for the fast detection of cannabinoid molecules—a promising technique for rapid cannabis detection. Key findings from the study include: ▪ A tradeoff between the stability of the material in air and its sensitivity to cannabinoids. ▪ Poor selectivity caused by bulky axial groups. ▪ The first verification of the material's orientation to the substrate at 45-48 degrees. Norcada is proud to have contributed to this groundbreaking work by providing our custom SiN membranes for NEXAFS and STXM measurements, enabling precise and reliable sample preparation and measurement. Kudos to the University of Ottawa team for their innovative approach and impactful results! 🚀 Halynne Lamontagne Mélanie Cyr Mário César Vebber Sufal Swaraj, Phd (Habil.) Cory Harris Jaclyn Brusso Adam Shuhendler Benoît H. Lessard Read the full paper at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gnqwv-uq #Norcada #Yegtech #OrganicElectronics #Semiconductor #CannabinoidDetection #Research #Innovation #Xray #syncrotron

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A McGill University-led research team has developed the first real-time, on-site technology capable of detecting and deciphering nanoplastics from all other particles in water, a capacity akin to being able to find a needle in a haystack within milliseconds. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the equivalent of approximately 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic is dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers and lakes each day. Understanding the impact of nanoplastics on ecosystems has been challenging due to the limitations of existing detection methods. https://lnkd.in/g3KXCkzf

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Today, we are getting to know about Amir Firouzeh. Amir is a postdoctoral researcher at LMTS Laboratory at EPFL. He has a BSc and MSc in Mechanical Engineering, and a PhD in Robotics. In his research, Amir utilizes the principles of mechanical engineering (solid mechanics, dynamics, and fluid mechanics) to design sensors, actuators, and mechanisms with desired electromechanical behaviour for application in soft robots.   A few words from Amir: "My research interests fall at the intersection of mechanical engineering, material science, and robotics. I utilize materials with exotic properties to develop actuators and sensors for soft robots of the future. Currently, I am developing a multi-layered zipping actuator with a large loading capacity and high energy density. My actuators have a footprint of 10 cm². They generate 35 N of pulling force and a strain of up to 60%. At LMTS, we are working towards implementing these actuator in a wearable robot. In my spare time, I work on hobby projects involving flying robots (quadcopters). When I get the opportunity, I recharge my batteries by spending time in the mountains. “You can find more about his research here: Scholar: https://lnkd.in/dSzKGYuZ Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/d-ex42xt A zipping actuator developed for a haptic interface: https://lnkd.in/dFzGgmsa #wearable #team

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🚀 Did you read the #SOLARXPublication from our research partners CNRS and the Université de Sherbrooke? Their latest advancement in 3D interconnect technology for III-V semiconductor heterostructures is set to revolutionize the field of miniaturized power devices. ⚡🔬 ☀️🔧 By integrating through-substrate vias with multijunction solar cells, this innovation overcomes the limitations of traditional 2D frameworks. The result? Enhanced efficiency, reduced size, and greater power density in next-generation devices. This leap forward is crucial for applications in high-frequency devices, IoT systems, and advanced photovoltaic technologies. 🌍🤝This cutting-edge research not only boosts performance but also opens new horizons for compact and efficient power solutions. 🇪🇺 ☀ ☀ Universitat de Lleida HyGear Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE DTU - Technical University of Denmark ACCIONA EMD International A/S accelopment CNRS Faculté de génie - Université de Sherbrooke European Commission CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency #HorizonEurope #Research #Innovation #management #renewableenergy #euproject #energyproduction #energysector #energysolutions #energysystems #futureofenergy #energyinfrastructure #EUGreenDeal #solarenergy #energyefficiency 🔗 Read more about this in the #SOLARXnews! https://lnkd.in/dP7GE_WE

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