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Intelligent NanoFertilizers – The dynamics of soil bacterial genomics associated with root exudates and N uptake by wheat and canola
Understanding Bacteria in Soil to Develop Intelligent NanoFertilizers Funded through the Biological Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management Program in 2014, this project used genomics to determine the dynamics of the soil bacterial populations in the rhizospheres of wheat and canola. The rhizosphere is the portion of soil found adjacent to the roots of living plants and
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Sustainable remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons using phytotechnologies
Project Overview Approved for funding through ERA’s Biological GHG Management Program in 2014, this project explored the use of native plants and biochar to clean contaminated soil while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the process. By its completion in 2015, the project trials demonstrated significant reduction of contamination using phytotechnologies, leading to a recommendation
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Identification of regionally appropriate grazing systems for the reduction of greenhouse gasses in Alberta, now and in the future
Investigating the Link Between Drought, Cattle Management and Soil Carbon This project studied the role of different cattle grazing systems in maximizing carbon storage and minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout Alberta’s grasslands. Funded through the Biological GHG Management Program in 2015, the project aimed to better understand how grazing affects carbon storage in grasslands
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Eco-mimicry approach to methane capture in tailing ponds
Project Overview Approved for funding through ERA’s Biological GHG Management Program in 2015, the project set out to design a multi bioreactor and gas sampling system for testing the performances of known methane oxidizing materials. By its completion in 2016, the study demonstrated initial proof-of-concept for designing a floating methanotrophic biofilter that could limit methane
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Artificial photosynthesis for managing industrially produced CO2 emissions
Using Captured CO2 for Artificial Photosynthesis Funded through the Biological Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management program in 2014, this project developed a non-living system that mimics photosynthesis to convert industrial carbon emissions into valuable chemicals. The project aimed to demonstrate a scalable, modular technology for carbon capture and utilization. This technology uses captured industrial CO2, light,
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Remote Generator Compressor System
Remote Wellsite Instrument Air and Power Solution to Eliminate Methane Approved for funding in ERA’s Methane Challenge in 2017, Gentherm Global Power Technologies demonstrated their Remote Generator Compression System (RGCS), a solution to provide compressed air and power on remote sites to replace methane venting from pneumatic equipment. By its completion in 2021, the RGCS technology was developed and
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Area fugitive emission measurements of methane & carbon dioxide
Testing Fugitive Emissions Quantification Methods Approved for funding in ERA’s Methane Challenge in 2017, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) partnered with Alberta-based LuxMux, Boreal Laser, RWDI Air, SAIT, the University of Alberta, and others to conduct a comprehensive program to improve detection, monitoring, and quantification of fugitive methane and carbon dioxide emissions from area sources such as mine faces and tailings ponds. By its
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Implementation of 4R Nutrient Stewardship and the NERP in AB
Reducing Emissions Through Stewardship Initiatives Fertilizer production is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and nitrogen management is critical to overall environmental health. To demonstrate its commitment to sustainability, the fertilizer industry has been headlining a stewardship initiative that will utilize the 4R (Right Source at Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place®)
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Wavelength-Selective Solar Collectors for Power Generating Greenhouses and Carbon Capture
Solar Panels that Produce Energy and Help Promote Crop Growth Funded through Round 7: Renewable Energy in 2013, this project allowed farmland to simultaneously generate food and electricity with the use of a low cost and highly durable power generating greenhouse-mounted solar panel that simultaneously generates electricity and facilitates plant growth. The ability to reduce
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Commercialization of Bio-based Sprayfoam
Project Summary Approved for funding through ERA’s Biological GHG Management Program in 2014, 1782815 Alberta Ltd aimed to develop a polyurethane (PU) spray foam with bio-polyol formula to replace conventional commercial petrochemical polyol formulas. By completion in 2015, the project developed and tested a spray foam insulation product that incorporated renewable materials from the agricultural
