��VR��Ƶ News - Dept. of Chemistry

David Harpp (1937-2026)

webfull — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:45:54 +0000

It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you know that David Harpp, the Tomlinson Professor Emeritus in Science Education, our colleague, but also to many of us in the department a teacher, mentor and friend for many decades, passed away Saturday February 14^th, peacefully and in the presence of those closest to him.

Published: 19 February 2026

��VR��Ƶ researchers develop a cheaper, safer material for use in solar panels, sensors and optical devices

webfull — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:38:33 +0000

Using proteins from a common tobacco plant virus, ��VR��Ƶ chemistry researchers have developed a simple, eco-friendly way to arrange gold nanoparticles into ultrathin sheets, strengthening the particles’ optical properties. The result: cheaper, safer materials for solar panels, sensors and advanced optical devices.

Published: 8 December 2025

Professor Audrey Moores (Chemistry) awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology

webfull — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:56:12 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Audrey Moores (Chemistry), who has been awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology!

The Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology is an endowed chair created in 1984 to promote research in the field of biotechnology. The chair is awarded for a five-year term and rotates among ��VR��Ƶ's Faculties of Medicine, Science and Agriculture.

Published: 4 December 2025

New technique replicates microplastics in the lab with greater precision

webfull — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:04:00 +0000

��VR��Ƶ researchers have developed a novel method to replicate four types of microplastics commonly found in the environment, providing researchers with a standardized approach to study their toxic effects.

Published: 3 September 2025

��VR��Ƶ scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more

webfull — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:59:20 +0000

An interdisciplinary team of ��VR��Ƶ researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices and medical implants.

“Being able to produce glues that can close wounds  or make something strongly adhere to the skin is critical for many medical interventions,” said Audrey Moores, Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Published: 31 July 2025

Dr. Alison Bain (PhD’21) named to C&EN’s 2025 Talented 12

webfull — Fri, 23 May 2025 18:04:43 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Alison Bain, who completed her PhD in the Preston Group at ��VR��Ƶ in 2021, on being selected for Chemical & Engineering News’s Talented 12 list for 2025. Now an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Oregon State University, Dr. Bain continues to develop state-of-the-art optical trapping techniques to study aerosols at the single-particle level. Her research centres on how fundamental physical and chemical properties of aerosols shape climate, air quality, and other pressing environmental issues. This honour recognises Dr.

Published: 23 May 2025

A HoLDI mass spectrometry platform for airborne nanoplastic detection

webfull — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:11:04 +0000

· There are no established protocols for nanoplastic detection within complex environmental matrices.

· Mass spectrometry (MS) analysis of environmental nanoplastics is impeded by methodological constraints.

· Ariya's lab, namely Zi Wang, present a versatile platform evolved from matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) MS for airborne nano/microplastic research.

· The 3D-printed hollow-laser desorption/ionization (HoLDI) target enables efficient, high-throughput analysis of aerosols collected on simple substrates without pre/post-treatments.

Published: 25 March 2025

Novel method to transform greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals ranked among year’s top breakthroughs

webfull — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:24:34 +0000

A groundbreaking discovery by ��VR��Ƶ researchers is among the top scientific advances of 2024, according to Québec Science magazine.

The scientists developed a novel method to transform two greenhouse gases—methane and carbon dioxide—into valuable chemicals using sunlight. This innovation could help reduce emissions and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.

Published: 9 January 2025

MC2 in Cordoba U

webfull — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:13:13 +0000

Representing ��VR��Ƶ’s Chemistry Department, the MC² facility, and the QCAM-FRQNT strategic cluster, Petr Fiurasek was honored to be invited to the University of Córdoba to deliver two lectures. One presentation was part of the advanced characterization course for physics master’s students. Beyond the scientific discussions, the visit aimed to foster collaboration between the University of Córdoba and Quebec universities through MITACS and various mobility programs

Published: 29 November 2024

Eric McCalla Na-ion battery research is in the news

webfull — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:56:33 +0000

The Eric McCalla lab's work improving Na-ion battery cathodes has been highlighted in a nice article and video by Patrick de Bellefeuille from MétéoMédia.

Published: 26 November 2024

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