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Development of a ceria-based catalyst prepared by the microemulsion method for highly selective CO2 conversion via reverse water gas shift
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-21)Reverse water gas shift (RWGS) is an emerging technology for CO2 utilization. The RWGS process catalytically converts CO2 to carbon monoxide (CO), producing syngas (a mixture of hydrogen (H2) and CO) which can be further ... -
Development of a Compact, Energy-Positive Food Waste Treatment Process
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-17)This study developed an innovative bioprocess for food waste (FW) treatment by combining a leach bed reactor (LBR) with an anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR). The two bioreactors were consistently operated at neutral ... -
Development of a Control System for an Urban Electric Vehicle Compatible with Autonomous Driving Features
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-10)As cities continue to grow, the roads only become more congested, leading drivers to spend more time commuting, while vehicle accidents continue to rise. The Mechatronics Vehicle Systems Laboratory has developed its own ... -
Development of a correlation based and a decision tree based prediction algorithm for tissue to plasma partition coefficients
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-29)Physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling is a tool used in drug discovery and human health risk assessment. PBPK models are mathematical representations of the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of an organism. ... -
Development of a Cost-Effective and Consumable-Free Interface for Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GC×GC)
(University of Waterloo, 2007-05-23)The biggest limitation to conventional gas chromatography (GC) is limited peak capacity, making the analysis of complex mixtures a difficult or even impossible task. Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) ... -
Development of a coupled numerical-experimental facility to model the fluid-structure interactions of the human vocal folds
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-07)Voiced speech is a complex process that involves the exchange of energy between the air flow from the lungs and the elastic tissue of the vocal folds. Accurate modelling of the fluid-structure interactions of speech is ... -
Development of a Cyclists' Route-Choice Model: An Ontario Case Study
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-16)This research presents the first North American route-choice model for cyclists developed from a large sample of GPS data. These findings should encourage all interested municipalities to implement cycling as part of their ... -
Development of a Design-Phase Assessment Tool for Double Façades in Retrofit Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-26)Much of the existing commercial building stock is aging and will be in need of upgrades now or within the next twenty years. Typically, enclosure retrofits consist of adding insulation to the exterior or interior of the ... -
Development of a Distributed Model Predictive Controller for Over-Actuated Autonomous Vehicle Path Tracking
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-19)Widespread interest in the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology is motivated by multiple outstanding issues associated with vehicular travel despite the decades-long ubiquity of this mode of transportation. It is ... -
Development of a Feasible Elastography Framework for Portable Ultrasound
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-06)Portable wireless ultrasound is emerging as a new ultrasound device due to the advantages such as small size, lightweight and affordable price. Its high portability allows practitioners to make diagnostic and therapeutic ... -
Development of a Field Deployable Underwater Laser Scanning System
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-09)As humans seek to explore and exploit underwater environments and resources the need for tools and techniques to assist in this is critical. An important component of working in any environment is understanding dimensional ... -
Development of a Flame Atomic Emission Spectrometer for Lab on Chip Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-24)Flame Atomic Emissions Spectroscopy (FAES) is a powerful spectroscopic technique for trace metal analysis, however, the applications of the method is severely curtailed by its inability to deal with complex samples unless ... -
Development of a Framework for Identifying Critical Input Parameters for Effective Pediatric PBPK/PBTK Modelling
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-20)Within a physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model framework, virtual children are built based on known trajectories of anatomy and physiology across age and a compounds transfer within the body is defined by ... -
Development of a Framework for Monitoring the Long-Term Performance of Perpetual Pavements
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-20)Perpetual pavements represent a significant investment to an owner who has committed to spending additional dollars at initial construction in order to benefit from potential long-term savings from the enhanced performance ... -
Development of a Framework to Evaluate Asphalt Binder and Plant Produced Asphalt Mixes for Acceptance in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-05)Asphalt binder, sometimes referred to as asphalt cement binder, or asphalt cement, is the binder that holds the aggregates together in asphalt mixes for asphalt concrete pavements. In Canada, asphalt binder properties are ... -
Development of a full flexion 3D musculoskeletal model of the knee considering intersegmental contact and deep muscle activity during high knee flexion
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-24)Habitual kneeling in high knee flexion postures is a risk factor for knee joint dysfunction yet critical parameters for modeling this range of motion remain unknown or untested in three dimensions. High flexion is defined ... -
The Development of a Green Fluorescent Protein Reporter System for Apoptosis Repressor with Caspase Recruitment Domain Promoter Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-31)Apoptosis is a form of controlled cell death that is important to tissue homeostasis. There are a variety of pro- and anti-apoptotic proteins that play an important role in the regulation of cell death. Apoptosis repressor ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF A GREEN HETEROGENEOUS-CATALYZED PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ASTM-STANDARD BIODIESEL FROM MULTI-FEEDSTOCKS
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-22)Biodiesel is a renewable and biodegradable alternative green fuel for petroleum-based diesel. The major obstacle for the production of biodiesel at an industrial scale is the high production cost, which is related to the ... -
Development of a Hardware-in-the-loop Platform for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-21)On a larger scope, improving the hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) could address the public concern on climate changes and environmental issues. While ongoing research at the University of Waterloo ... -
The Development of a Household Travel Resource Allocation Model for Kitchener – Waterloo
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-24)Cities are dynamic and complex. Changes within cities are a result of actions of decision makers – governments, businesses, and households – and interactions within urban systems. An integrated land use - transport model ...