Intensified Mechano-Chemical Processes for Sustainable *Biomass Conversion

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During the 2015 COP21 conference, Canada committed to reducing its GHG emissions by 30 % by 2030, and producing 100 % of its energy from renewables within 35 years. The proposed Canada Research Chair in Intensified Mechano-Chemical Processes for Sustainable Biomass Conversion redefines process intensification by bringing into play alternative energy sources such as ultrasound and microwaves. The Chair's research program is innovative and original in that it addresses the technological gap between heterogeneous catalysis and process intensification by finding and exploiting synergies that reduce the energy requirements and shorten the time-to-market of biomass- based processes. The Chair will maximize maximize process productivity while minimizing the size and energy requirements of the energy-intensive chemical industry in Canada.