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Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Green ammonia derived membranes & sorbents for direct air capture of carbon dioxide
September 2023 – September 2024
Carbon dioxide (CO2) induced global warming is an existential threat, prompting efforts to reduce net emissions of this greenhouse gas (GHG) to zero. But as CO2 levels are already dangerously high, removal of CO2 remains necessary even once the net-zero target is achieved.
Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Heat Pump and Phase Change Thermal Energy Storage Feasibility Study
September 2023 – September 2024
The Applied Energy Research Lab at NSCC will lead a consortium of private and public sector partners to develop and evaluate electricity demand response solutions using air source heat pumps (ASHP) with advanced phase change material thermal energy storage (PCM-TES).
Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Empowering Sustainable Livestock Practices: Advanced Sensors for GHG Monitoring
September 2023 – September 2024
Livestock industry accounts for approximately 14.5% of total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The primary sources of GHG emissions from ruminant animals are enteric fermentation and manure disposal, which are inherent and essential parts of the animal food cycle.
Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Eco-Friendly Fisheries
September 2023 – September 2024
Eco-Friendly Fisheries project aims to substantially reduce the fuel consumption, optimize by-catch avoidance, reduce time for search of resources and impact on the seabed.
Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
A Feasibility Study for Nature-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal Solutions at Nova Scotia Power’s Hydroelectric Facilities
September 2023 – September 2024
Rapid and widespread reduction of emissions are needed to reduce the risk of severe climate change; however, emission reductions will not be enough.
Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Two-step CO2 Capture and Storage Technology using Seawater and Mineral Carbonation of Mine Water Pool of Sydney Coalfields
September 2023 – September 2024
The goal of this project is to develop a point-source carbon capture and storage technology that: 1) uses a capture medium constituted from seawater; and 2) employs a technique that permanently sequesters the captured carbon as metal carbonates using the contaminated water of flooded former mines
Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
High-performance hydrogen sensors for leak detection in transportation and industrial applications
September 2023 – September 2024
This project will develop hydrogen sensors with superior sensitivity, selectivity, and response times for early leak detection in marine and ground transportation sectors.
Tidal Energy » Socio-economic and Traditional Use » Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs)
Tidal Energy: Strategic Environmental Assessment – Bay of Fundy (Phase I)
April 2018
This Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) provides advice on whether, when and under what conditions tidal energy demonstration and commercial projects should be allowed in the Bay of Fundy.
Tidal Energy » Socio-economic and Traditional Use » Socioeconomic Studies
Nova Scotia Small Tidal Test Centre: Gap Analysis and Business Case
November 2017 – March 2018
As the tidal energy industry develops, there is increasing interest in the prospects for small-scale tidal energy development. Building small-scale tidal energy installations has promise given the number of locations where they can be used.
Tidal Energy » Socio-economic and Traditional Use » Socioeconomic Studies
Nova Scotia Tidal Research Summary Report – Researching Tidal Energy – Marine Life: The Nova Scotia Experience
October 2015 – May 2016
This report looks at the extensive tidal energy-related research undertaken in the Bay of Fundy over a 10 year period beginning in 2005.