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Higher education and research

Public research university in Québec specializing in applied research, including earth sciences and energy resources.

Ultra-bright X-ray technology used to observe atomic-level changes in materials during chemical reactions.

A metal alloy catalyst identified by AI for use in green hydrogen electrolyzers, composed of ruthenium, chromium, and titanium in specific proportions.

Devices that convert chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through an electrochemical reaction, producing minimal emissions.

Quebec

Saskatchewan

Ontario

Research project using artificial intelligence to identify superior catalysts for green hydrogen production. The AI program was trained on over 36,000 metal oxide combinations and identified a ruthenium-chromium-titanium alloy with superior stability and durability.

Research project investigating the use of waste reed biomass to create a cheaper, more stable catalyst for hydrogen fuel cells. The project focuses on developing iron-nitrogen-carbon catalysts enhanced with silicon from reed waste as a replacement for expensive platinum.

A metal alloy catalyst identified through AI-assisted research for use in green hydrogen electrolyzers. The alloy is 20 times more stable and long-lasting than benchmark catalysts and uses abundant metals rather than rare precious metals.