Cedric Briens and Franco Berruti, both Chemical and Biochemical Engineering professors, developed the first pilot of the Fast Pyrolysis Machine that produces valuable bioproducts and renewable energy from such agricultural materials as raw sugar cane, tobacco, rice straw and coffee husks. Seen here, Berruti and Cedric are in the pilot plant with their raw materials and bio-oil.
Engineering Research in the Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion
The Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion is a new $20-million 45,000-square-foot building that integrates modern technology and the principles of environmental sustainability. The building also houses laboratories for leading-edge environmental research in areas such as:
Green Energy from Agricultural Resources
Green Technologies for Air/Water Treatment and Hydrogen
Fuel and BioFuel Cell Technologies
Novel Materials for Green Processes
Leadership in Research
Read more about the researchers involved with the CMLP. (more)
Impact of Green Technologies
Green technologies and green energy will bring major benefits to all Canadians and present unique opportunities in emerging areas by creating jobs in advanced technologies and new business opportunities both in Canada and abroad. (more)
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