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[Kerry Rowe]
September 24, 2019
April 30, 2019
January 21, 2019
October 2, 2018
July 9, 2018

Using polymers to develop new materials such as films, membranes, and hollow nanotubes: this research will lead to the development of new cost- and energy-efficient materials with wide-ranging applications that include friction reduction in engines and oil- and water-repellent surfaces.

July 9, 2018

Using carbon dioxide as a “trigger” for “switchable materials” able to change from one form to another: this research will make industry safer and more environmentally-benign through the reuse of waste carbon dioxide gas.

July 9, 2018

Studying power electronics for smart micro-grid and renewable energy systems: this research will lead to new energy-efficient and smart-grid-ready power electronics technology for use in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, energy storage, and IT infrastructure.

July 9, 2018

Investigating how organic compounds interact with metals in the synthesis of novel materials and development of highly active catalysts: this research will help to develop new catalysts that will be useful in producing pharmaceuticals and state-of-the-art biosensing applications.

[Gregory Jerkiewicz]
June 18, 2018

Electrochemistry surrounds us every day, especially if you drive a car. Dr. Gregory Jerkiewicz is studying the fuel cell of the future, made from a surprising material: nickel.

[Gregory Jerkiewicz]
June 1, 2017

To help create a greener and cleaner world, Queen's chemist Gregory Jerkiewicz is looking at alternative approaches to fuel cell technology with the NSERC Ni Electro Can project.

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