Project Portfolio

 

 

Lead Researcher & Affiliation

Project Title

Project Partners

Length of Project

Mark Andrews

McGill University

Inks Based on NCC for Enhanced Colour and Encryption

Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FQRNT)

NanoQuébec

Collège Ahunstic

ICGQ

2010 – 2013

Carmel Jolocoeur

Université de Sherbrooke

 

Monitoring and Controlling Nanoparticle Dispersion

Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FQRNT)

Handy Chemicals

2010 – 2013

Bernard Riedl

Université de Laval

Multi-layer Wood Coatings

Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FQRNT)

NanoQuébec

FPInnovations

2010 – 2013

Bernard Riedl

Université Laval

Opaque and Aqueous Nanocomposite Wood Coatings

Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FQRNT)

NanoQuébec

FPInnovations

2010 – 2013

Sylvain Robert

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Molecular Modeling of NanoCrystalline Cellulose

Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FQRNT)

NanoQuébec

FPInnovations

National Research Council (NRC) – National Institute for Nanotechnology (NINT)

2010 – 2013

Pierre Blanchet

FPInnovations

Use of NCC as an additive in clear coatings

FPInnovations

Université Laval

Akzo Nobel

2010 – 2013

Gilles Dorris

FPInnovations

Cellulose Filament-Reinforced Packaging Products

FPInnovations

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune (MRNF)

BASF

2011 – 2013

Jean Bouchard

FPInnovations

The Compatibilisation of NCC for Dispersion in Other Matrices

FPInnovations

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune (MRNF)

University of Waterloo

2011 – 2013

Balazs Tolnai

Kruger Inc.

Substitution of Fossil Fuel Based Latex with Bio Vision NCC

Kruger Inc.

Bio Vision Technology

2011 – 2012

Mark MacLachlan

University of 
British Columbia

Mesoporous Paper: New Nanoporous Membranes from Nanocrystalline Cellulose

University of British Columbia

Noram Engineering & Constructors

FPInnovations

2010 – 2013

Denis Rodrigue

Université Laval

Nano-Reinforced Foams from Nanocrystalline Cellulose and Thermoplastics

Université Laval

Woodbridge Foam Corporation

2010 - 2013

Yaman Boluk

University of 
Alberta

Investigating Nanocrystalline Cellulose (NCC) as Loss Circulation Material in Drilling Fluids

University of Alberta

Marquis Alliance

C-Fer Technologies

Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures

2010 – 2013

Andriy Kovalenko

University of 
Alberta

Multiscale Modeling of the Structure and Thermodynamics of Chemically Modified NCC for Rational Design of NCC-based Nanocomposites, Gels, and Foams

University of Alberta

National Institute for Nanotechnology
Woodbridge Foam Corporation

McGill University

2010 – 2013

Ahmed Koubaa

Université du 
Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Improving the Performance of Finishing Oils with Nanoparticles

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

FPInnovations

Tembec

2010 – 2013

Patrice Mangin

Université du 
Québec à Trois-Rivières

Functionalized Mechanical Paper and Board Grades Using NCC/NFC/Nano‐pigment Structuring

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

GL&V Canada

École Polytechnique

FPInnovations

2011 – 2013

Hamdy Khalil

Woodbridge 
Foam Corporation

Investigating NCC as Potential Unique Performance Enhancing Agent in Polymer Systems Used in the Manufacturing of Automotive & Construction Products

Woodbridge Foam Corporation

McGill University

2011 – 2013

Hamdy Khalil
Woodbridge Foam Corporation
Graft modified NCC/Polyurethane interpenetrating networks

Woodbridge Foam Corporation

McGill University

2011 – 2013

Vincent D’Arienzo
Bell Helicopter Textron
Wood derived nano-enhanced aerospace products

Bell Helicopter Textron

Nanoledge

Bio Vision Technology McGill University

2011 – 2013

Xiang-Ming Wang
FPInnovations
Using NCC in adhesives

FPInnovations
CelluForce
NRCan
MRNF

2011 – 2013

Jean Bouchard
FPInnovations
Application of NCC for high-performance textiles FPInnovations
CelluForce
NRCan
MRNF

2011 – 2013

Leonardo Simon
University of Waterloo
NCC-reinforced polycarbonate for automotive applications University of Waterloo
CelluForce

2011 – 2013

Monique Lacroix
INRS – Institut Armand Frappier
Encapsulation of natural antimicrobial agents into PLA-NCC films for protection of food products INRS
CelluForce

2011 – 2013

Michael Tam
University of Waterloo
Modification, functionalization and application of NCC in personal home care, coating and biomedical systems University of Waterloo
CelluForce

2011 – 2013

Helen Burt
University of British Columbia
Pharmaceutical applications of NCC University of British Columbia
CelluForce

2011 – 2013

Mark MacLachlan
University of British Columbia
New Processing Methods for chiral nematic structures University of British Columbia
CelluForce

2011 – 2013

 

 

 
 
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