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Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Recycled Polyamide-Cellulose Fiber Composite
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-21)Natural fiber as an alternative for glass fiber to reinforce thermoplastic in the automotive industry has already attracted many manufacturers’ interest because of its many benefits. Natural fiber is biodegradable, has ... -
Evaluation of Miniaturized Mixer and Integrated Optical Components for Cell Sorting
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-24)Conventional cell cytometers are often bulky and thus not convenient for bio-medical analysis where portable devices are desired. They also suffer from the drawback of high cost due to the complicated and expensive optical ... -
An evaluation of moisture dynamics and productivity of Sphagnum and Tomenthypnum mosses in western boreal peatlands, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-22)Western boreal peatlands have diverse ground covers of Sphagnum and brown mosses that have important hydrological controls on peatland-atmosphere interactions. Since peatland mosses are non-vascular, their shoot structural ... -
An Evaluation of National Tourism Plans in the Caribbean-SIDS Region in the Context of Climate Change
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-27)The Caribbean-Small Island Developing States (SIDS) region is heavily reliant on its tourism sector which is amongst the most vulnerable to climate change impacts globally. Sector officials and regional governments have ... -
Evaluation of Natural and Synthetic Sorbents for Oil Spill Clean-up Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-22)Oil products have become an important commodity in the world. However, the world oil demand has been increased due to the growing global population, and as long as oil transportation worldwide continues to increase, many ... -
Evaluation of persulfate for the treatment of manufactured gas plant residuals
(University of Waterloo, 2013-02-01)The presence of coal tars in the subsurface associated with former manufactured gas plants (MGPs) offers a remediation challenge due to their complex chemical composition, dissolution behaviour and recalcitrant characteristics. ... -
Evaluation of Polymeric Membranes for Gas Separation Processes: Poly(ether-<I>b</I>-amide)(PEBAX® 2533) Block Copolymer
(University of Waterloo, 2002)The development of polymeric membranes for gas separations has provided an alternative to traditional energy-intensive processes, especially for hydrocarbon separations. Material studies of the membrane can provide ... -
Evaluation of polyunsaturated fatty acid uptake, distribution, and incorporation into specific muscle types
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-01)Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) affect key cellular and physiological processes in the body ranging from cell signalling to inflammation. Compositional, dietary refinement and bioassay studies have shown strong associations ... -
Evaluation of Potential Health Risks from Microplastics in Drinking Water
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-03)Microplastics have been detected, often abundantly, in freshwater environments over the past decade. While understanding of the ecological health implications of microplastics in aquatic environments has advanced considerably, ... -
An evaluation of public participation theory and practice: The Waterloo Region case
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-25)At the end of the 1960s, public participation became an important issue where citizens and academics questioned the influence of power in the decision-making process. Since that time, the theory of public participation has ... -
Evaluation of Pulsed Xenon UV Lamp on Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on Stainless- Steel Surfaces
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-08)Foodborne diseases remain a major global public health concern, with Listeria monocytogenes posing a significant risk, particularly for immunocompromised individuals. Ensuring food safety and minimizing contamination has ... -
Evaluation of Recycled Concrete Aggregate Performance in Structural Concrete
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-18)Sustainable resource management and development have been at the forefront of important issues concerning the construction industry for the past several years. Specifically, the use of sustainable building materials and ... -
Evaluation of safety effects of roundabouts in the Region of Waterloo: inclement weather and conversion
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-19)Roundabouts, as a form of intersection traffic control, significantly improve safety and efficiency. In Canada, the benefits of roundabouts have drawn growing interest, and roundabouts are being constructed increasingly ... -
Evaluation of seismic activity and fault reactivation for Enhanced Geothermal Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2017-02-10)Growth in energy demand from developing nations necessitates the utilization of all available sources of energy. Primarily due to their environmental benefits, clean and renewable energy resources are of particular interest. ... -
Evaluation of Shortest Path Query Algorithm in Spatial Databases
(University of Waterloo, 2003)Many variations of algorithms for finding the shortest path in a large graph have been introduced recently due to the needs of applications like the Geographic Information System (GIS) or Intelligent Transportation System ... -
Evaluation of Signal Retiming Measures Using Bluetooth Travel Time Data
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-15)Signal retiming is an appealing strategy for improving network performance because it does not require the addition of new roadway capacity. The emergence of Bluetooth technology presents an alternative method of collecting ... -
An Evaluation of Smartphone Resources Used by Web Advertisements
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-17)With the rapid advancement of mobile devices, people have become more attached to them than ever. This rapid growth combined with millions of applications (apps) make smartphones a favourite means of communication among ... -
Evaluation of soil chemical and physical characteristics in a complex agroecosystem in the Argentine Pampa
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-16)The Argentine Pampa is a global producer of maize (Zea mays L.) and soybean [Glycine max L. (Merr.), however agricultural practices have caused severe soil degradation and amplified greenhouse gas (GHG) production rates. ... -
Evaluation of Sound Attenuation Abilities of Various Asphalt Pavements
(University of Waterloo, 2007-08-22)Road traffic noise is becoming a major public concern. Many transportation agencies are looking for practical and economical means to reduce traffic noise generation and propagation. In 2003, the University of Waterloo’s ... -
Evaluation of Stable Chlorine and Bromine Isotopes in Sedimentary Formation Fluids
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-21)Two new analytical methodologies were developed for chlorine and bromine stable isotope analyses of inorganic samples by Continuous-Flow Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (CF-IRMS) coupled with gas chromatography (GC). ...