Bioresource Engineering Senior Seminar Series
| Oil from Microalgae 鈥� Principles,
Problems, & Possibilities
Mohsin Bin Latheef In recent years, the field of bioenergy research has been abuzz with activity and speculation on how the modestly-studied and repulsive-looking 鈥榩ond scum鈥� could well be the next big thing for the biofuel industry. These tiny photosynthetic aquatic microorganisms scientifically known as 鈥榤icroalgae鈥� have the ability to 鈥榝ix鈥� or 鈥榗apture鈥� atmospheric CO2 as carbon rich biological molecules such as lipids. Some species can accumulate upto 85% of their dry biomass in this form! The 鈥榓lgal oil鈥� extracted from these oil-rich microorganisms hold enormous potential as the 鈥榝uel of the future鈥�; it has been predicted to become the biggest contributor to 3rd generation biofuels (such as biodiesel) as well as becoming the backbone for future generations of bioenergy. In my presentation, I provide an introduction to microalgae as the source for the next generation of biofuels. I also attempt to identify the challenges faced by algal oil and suggest the various possibilities that could help provide algal oil a more economically, and environmentally sustainable edge compared to fossil fuels. Reviewers: Lauren Donnelly, Ryan Garber, Heather Gerstmar, Penelope Ma |
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Bean Proteins 鈥� Thermal Properties and
Secondary Structure
Xin Rui Beans are a group of legumes have high protein content as well as high level of mineral and lysine. Incorporate beans into our daily food is tremendous interesting by elevating the nutritional value of food and meet the worldwide malnutrition problem. Thermal property and secondary structure are basic characteristics of protein and close related to functional properties which have a guide role in food application. Nine varieties of beans broadly cultivated in Canada were selected in this study. Their thermal properties as well as secondary structures were analyzed. This presentation would give an overview of these results. Besides, bean nutrients information, background knowledge about thermal property and secondary structure, principles of the techniques, as well as suggestions in food applications are also given.Reviewers: Lauren Donnelly, Ashley Robertson, Ramesh Murugesan |
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Culture Shock
Candice Young-Rojanshci In an increasingly globalized world, many engineers and managers work for multinational or international consultancies and will participate in projects abroad.听 Others study or take research positions in institutions not in their home country. 听With recent estimates of as many as 2 million Canadians presently living abroad on one hand, and nearly 30% of the island of Montreal populated with people not originally Canadian on the other, it is critical to examine some of the factors leading to failed expatriate experiences.听 鈥淐ulture shock鈥� is an experience most expatriates experience at some point or another.听 This presentation looks at some of the present theories about culture shock, and provides some tips for surviving it.Reviewers: Claude Aboukinane, Colline Gombault, Ahmed Nafea |
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Flood Routing of the Ogunpa River in
Ibadan, Nigeria
Peter Adewale The Ogunpa River, one of the largest rivers in Ibadan town, Oyo state, Nigeria is significantly affected by human influence. The flood events of the river are due to the population and interference of human activities. This channel is the holder for sewage, domestic, hospital and industrial wastes. Poor waste disposal habits are mainly responsible for the frequent flooding of the river especially at downstream reaches. The channel velocity in the lower course tends to zero due to urbanization in this region of floodplain which leads to increase in runoff, chemical and waste pollution. This is responsible for the stagnant nature of the river in the lower course due to the compilation of heavy refuse. This region of the river channel is susceptible to flooding at rainfall peaks. Reviewers: Sammy Bajwa, Mohammed Bakari, Nicolas Dubuc, Mohsin Bin Latheef |
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