A research team with technological solutions. These netwok have college center for technology...

A research team with technological solutions

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Hello everybody. I am very pleased to be there with you today. My name is Nancy Deziel and I an working for the CNETE (National center for technology transfert in Electrochemistry and environmental technologies).

These netwok have college center for technology transfert.

Introduction

I am from Québec, a province of Canada

Québec population : 8M majority of french speaking people

Canada population : 35Mmajority of english speaking people

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I am coming from the Province of Québec in Canada. Quebec is one of the largest province of Canada. It's population totalizing 8 millions of people in a very big territory. The density of population is only 4 people per square kilometer. Quebec people are french speaking persons. Our country the Canada, has a population of 35 millions almost all english speaking people.

In Quebec there is a network of learning institutions called CEGEP and College.

These institutions have the mandate to dispense general pre-university teaching and also train superior technologists for industry.

This network is really similar to the SENAI network in Brasil.

There is 48 CEGEP located in every region of the province. These institutions are also known for their contribution to the economical development.

Introduction

The Cegep have 46 collegiate centers for technology transfert called CCTT.

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In Quebec there is a network of learning institutions called CEGEP and College. These institutions have the mandate to dispense general pre-university teaching and also train superior technologists for industry. This network is really similar to the SENAI network in Brasil. There is 48 CEGEP located in every region of the province. These institutions are also known for their contribution to the economical development. The Cegep have 46 collegiate centers for technology transfert called CCTT.Each CCTT work in his own field of research. For example, we have CCTT which working in aerospace, biotechnology, printing industry, advanced textiles and many more.

Shawinigan College is a regional college with 1200 students and dispense general pre-university teaching programs and technical programs, among them :

• Laboratory superior technologists (biotechnology, biomedical, and chemistry)

• Water and wastewater operators

It is also a College well known for it’s research programs.

The National Center in Electrochemistry and Environmental Technology (CNETE) is the CCTT of the Shawinigan College

Introduction

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Shawinigan College is a regional college with 1200 students and dispense general pre-university teaching programs and technical programs, among them :we train Laboratory superior technologists for biotechnology, biomedical, and chemistry industry. We also train water and wastewater operatorsIt is also a College well known for it’s research programs.The National Center in Electrochemistry and Environmental Technology (CNETE) is the CCTT of the Shawinigan College

CNETE exists since 1993. It was founded by the Research Institute of Hydro-Quebec (laboratory of energy) and the Shawinigan College.

CNETE is recognized and financially supported by :

• Quebec ministry of education

• Quebec ministry of economy

• Quebec research funds on Nature and technologies

• Natural sciences and engineering research council of Canada

Introduction

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CNETE exists since 1993. It was founded by the Research Institute of Hydro-Quebec (laboratory of energy) and the Shawinigan College. CNETE is recognized and financially supported by : Quebec ministry of education Quebec ministry of economy Quebec research funds on Nature and technologies Natural sciences and engineering research council of Canada25% of our revenu comes from grant programs. 75% comes from customer research contracts. Our customers are for 66% SME (small and medium enterprises), 17% are big company, and 17% non profit organisation (city, government, other research center)

Our mandate is to assist companies in innovation processes, by providing the following services:

contracts of technological development and applied research;

technical support for industry;

promotion of scientific and technical

information;

scientific and technical training.

Introduction

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Our mandate is to assist companies in innovation processes, by providing the following services: We make contracts of technological development and applied research;We offer technical support for industry;We make the promotion of scientific and technical information;We offer scientific and technical training to the industry.

Developing profitable environmental solutions for industriesSolutions developed along four main research areas:The development and optimization of Industrial Bio-processes

Development of bioprocessesDevelopment and optimization of bioproduct’s formulation

The development and optimization of membrane processesMF, UF, NF and reverse osmosis Biomolecule isolation and purification processes

Development of gas treatment and gas filtration processes

Development of electrochemical processes Electrodialysis, electro-electrodialysis, electrolysis.

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CNETE is developing profitable environmental solutions for industries (economical aspects areCNETE is developing profitable environmental solutions for industries (the economical aspect is very important for them)These solutions are developed along four main research areas:First - The development and optimization of Industrial Bio-processes We develop bioprocessesWe develop and optimize the bioproduct’s formulationsSecond - The development and optimization of membrane processesWe work with MF, UF, NF and reverse osmosis We develop biomolecule isolation and purification processesThird - Development of gas treatment and gas filtration processesFouth - Development of electrochemical processesWe recently work with electrodialysis, electro-electrodialysis, electrolysis and membrane electrolysis. very important for ndustry)These solutions are developed along four main research areas:The development and optimization of Industrial Bio-processes Development of bioprocessesDevelopment and optimization of bioproduct’s formulationThe development and optimization of membrane processesMF, UF, NF and reverse osmosis Biomolecule isolation and purification processesDevelopment of gas treatment and gas filtration processesDevelopment of electrochemical processesElectrodialysis, electro-electrodialysis, electrolysis.

College

Location : Shawinigan (QC) Canada

Laboratory surface of 800 m2

Our research equipmenttotalizing 6 000 000$ (cd)

Access to expertise and equipment from both departments of analytical chemistry and biotechnology (Shawinigan College)

Facilities

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Our main Location is in ShawiniganOur Laboratory surface is 800 m2Our research equipmenttotalizing 6 000 000$ (cd)We have access to the expertise and equipment from both departments of analytical chemistry and biotechnology (Shawinigan College)

College

Location : Trois-Rivières (QC) Canada

Laboratory surface of 700 m2

Our research equipmentTotalizing 1 500 000$ (cd)

Facilities

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We have a second location in Trois-Rivières. Our Laboratory surface is 700 m2.This location is also an incubator of bioprocess industries. So we can be near of new companies.Our research equipmentTotalizing 1 500 000$ (cd)

Laboratory of bioprocesses and genetic engineering

Microbiology and cellular biology

Industrial bioprocessesNatural or recombinant cells, enzymes, biomolecules of interest.

FermentationDevelopment and optimization of culture media. Development of fermentation models : batch, fed batch and continuous

Facilities

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We have a laboratory of bioprocesses and genetic engineeringvery well equipedWe work on microbiology and cellular biologyWe develop here industrial bioprocesses with natural or recombinant cells. We work on fermentation process in different models

Bioprocess Laboratory

Bioreactor’s capacity from 1 to 750 L (aerobic and anaerobic)

Facilities

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Here is few examples of our different equipments of bioreactors from 1 to 750 liters of capacity.

Bioprocess Laboratory

Biodigestor (anaerobic)

Facilities

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Here it is examples of our anaerobic biodigestors. We have from 1 to 3000 liters of capacity

Facilities

Extraction and purification technologies lab, membrane separation

Microfiltration to reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, electro-electrodialysis

Allow the separation,concentration andpurification of moleculeswhile reducing production costs.

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We also have an Extraction and purification technologies laboratory, principally based on membrane separation technologiesWe work on technics of microfiltration to reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, electro-electrodialysisThese technics allow the separation, concentration and purification of molecules while reducing production costs.

Membranes separation technologyLaboratory to pilot scale

Facilities

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Here you have some pictures of our laboratory scale equipment. Amicon cell, Sepa CF cell that allows choosing membrane at low costs, and several types of membranes.

Complete analytical chemistry and microbiology laboratories Molecular biologyPCR and Real Time PCRElisa plate readerElectroporatorElectrophoresisGC-MSICP (PKI)HPLC UV-VisHPLC-ICTOCFluorescencePhysico-chemistry

Facilities

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We also have complete analytical chemistry and microbiology laboratories

Our team

Our major skill !

Multidisciplinary team composed of 50 people aware of the industrial realities Scientists:

Ph.D, masters, engineers, reasearch assistants, technicians

Disciplines:Biotechnology, chemistry, bioprocesses, microbiology, environment, filtration, electrochemistry.

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Here it's our major skill !We can count on a multidisciplinary team composed of 50 peoples aware of the industrial realities. 5 years ago we were 5 and we passed to 50. Our turnover was multiply by 4. In our team we have Scientists:Ph.D, masters, engineers, reasearch assistants, techniciansIn many disciplines:Biotechnology, chemistry, bioprocesses, microbiology, environment, filtration, electrochemistry.

We provide :

• Technology performance evaluation: testing and

verification for ETV Canada

• Applied research contracts : process developement,

adaptation and upscale in Electrolysis, ED and EED.

Electrochemical department

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Let's talk about our electrochemical department. We provide mainly 2 services : Technology performance evaluation: we do testing and verification for ETV Canada (environemental technologies verification program)We also do applied research contracts : process developement, adaptation and upscale in Electrolysis, membrane electrolysis, ED and EED

Electrochemical department

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Here you can see examples of our electrochemical equipment. A MP cell for laboratory tests and a electrodialysis pilot scale of 60 membranes of capacity

Achievements: Hayward Pool Canada

Technology Performance Testing and Verification

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This slide show an example of a project done in the ETV verification program. We studied the performances of a new apparatus that produce chlorine for the pools based on electrochemistry process.

Project : Applied research 2008-2010

Object : Development to recycle amine compound used in process for capturing green house gas for petrochemical industry by ED

Specific object : separate the salts from the amine compound

Company : Electrosep

Grant : government of Québec 60,000$

Commercialization of innovation : licensing

Process development

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In the 5 next slides I will briefly talk about few projects we have in the electrochemistry departement. This project was done in 2008-2010The object of the project was to develop a recycle process for amine compound used in capture of green house gas for petrochemical industry by ED The specific object was to separate the salts from the amine compoundOur industrial partner was Electrosep We receive a grant of 60,000$ from the government of Québec We made the commercialization of innovation by licensing


Object : Development ED to recycle sulfuric acid used in biofuel production process.

Specific object : separate the salts and recover the acid

Company : Société de développement LSQ

Grant : government of Québec 60,000$

Next step : search company to sponsor for the pilot scale testing

Process development

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In this second slide, we talk about a projet made in 2010-2011. The object was to develop and ED process to recycle sulfuric acid used in biofuel production.The specific object was to separate the salts and recover the acidThe Company partner was Société de développement LSQ We received a grant of 60,000$ of the government of Québec This project is not finished. The laboratory scale testing is completed with good results. The next step is to find a company to sponsor for the pilot scale testing


Object : Development of ED to recycle acid used in contaminated soil treatment.

Specific object : separate the metals and recover the acid

Company : Northex Environment

Grant : gov. of Québec 60,000$, gov. of Canada 150,000$

Next step : pilot scale testing and develop a new cell configuration allows easy removal of sludge

Process development

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This third project is still on going. The object is to develo an ED process to recycle acid used in contaminated soil treatment.The specific object is to separate the metals and recover, reuse the acidThe company is Northex EnvironmentWe received two grant : one of 60,000$ from gov. of Québec, and one of 150,000$gov. of Canada. The next step planned for the next year is a pilot scale testing and to develop a new cell configuration allows easy removal of sludge (we search collaborators for this last point)


Object : Development of ED to recycle acid used in periodic cleaning treatment of cooling towers.

Specific object : separate the metals and recover the acid

Company : Produits chimiques Magnus

Grant : government of Canada 75,000$

Next step : pilot scale testing

Process development

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This project is also on going. The object is to develop an ED process to recycle acid used in periodic cleaning treatment of cooling towers.The specific object is to separate the metals and recover the acid for reuse itThe company partner is Produits chimiques MagnusFor this project we also received a grant of 7,5000$ from teh government of Canada The next step is a pilot scale testing on the site


Object : Development of green process for lithium production in batteries by membrane electrolysis

Specific object : Determine the best operating conditions and the long term effects

Company : Nemaska

Grant : government of Canada 150,000$

Process development

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This is the last project I want to talk about, but not the least. This project is on the beginning state. The object is the development of green process for lithium production in batteries by membrane electrolysisThe specific object is to determine the best operating conditions, and the long term effects on the components of the equipment.The company partner is NemaskaWe applied for a grant of 150,000$ with the government of Canada.

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This is the last project I want to talk about, but not the least. This project is on the beginning state. The object is the development of green process for lithium production in batteries by membrane electrolysisThe specific object is to determine the best operating conditions, and the long term effects on the components of the equipment.The company partner is NemaskaWe applied for a grant of 150,000$ with the government of Canada.

Customized and solution-oriented approach

Respect of delays and budget : we complete projects very quickly

We have done 250 projects with 150 clients during the last 5 years

Technology transfer achieved in 85% of our projects

We proposed solutions objectively

We do not publish results : Confidentiality is assured!

Management of I.P. is flexible

Grants for Canadian customers (rise-up to 85% of costs)

Access to 1050 experts in the Trans-Tech network

Benefits

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Here you can see some benefits to work with CCTT and specially with CNETE Customized and solution-oriented approachRespect of delays and budget : we complete projects very quicklyWe have done 250 projects with 150 clients during the last 5 yearsTechnology transfer achieved in 85% of our projectsWe proposed solutions objectivelyWe do not publish results : Confidentiality is assured!Management of I.P. is flexibleGrants for Canadian customers (rise-up to 85% of costs)Access to 1050 experts in the Trans-Tech network

In the 5 next year

We will increase our expertise in the scale up testing in membrane electrolysis, ED and EED with our new pilot equipment. We plan to develop expertise in energy production by Reversed electrodialysis with Hydro-Quebec for facilities of 5MW.

We plan to study the effect of the nanotechnology in electrochemical process.

In the future

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In the 5 next year What we would like to do is to increase our expertise in the scale up testing for membrane electrolysis, ED and EED with our new pilot equipment. We plan to develop expertise in energy production by Reversed electrodialysis with Hydro-Quebec for facilities of 5MW.And finally, we plan to study the effect of the nanotechnology in electrochemical process.

Success factors for achieving technology transfer :

• Talk the same level of language with the entrepreneur• Getting to know each other to develop relationship based on

trust• Be there and see the facilities of the company• Listen! And find the real problem, the real need• Understand, consider and explain the risks for the company• Try to find the best solution for this company• Begin by laboratory scale to minimize the costs• Execute the testing at pilot scale in plant facilities

Success factors

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For the end of this presentation, I woud like to share some success factors for achieving technology transfer : Talk the same level of language with the entrepreneurGetting to know each other to develop relationship based on trustBe there and see the facilities of the companyListen! And find the real problem, the real needUnderstand, consider and explain the risks for the companyTry to find the best solution for this companyBegin by laboratory scale testing to minimize the costsExecute the testing at pilot scale in the plant facilities

Recognition award

Winner of NSERC-Celebrate the partnership in 2012 and 2013

Winner of ADRIQ award in 2012

Nominated for Innovative Company of the Year 2009

Winner of Technological research prize of the ARC (Association for Research in College) in 2009

CNETE is the only center of technology transfer which have received the technology award of the ARC five times.

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