Bosnick K. – TechConnect Briefs

Meat Spoilage Sensing Devices

Bosnick K., Tay L.L., Bruce J., Smith B., Zhang H., Shwartz C., National Research Council Canada, CA

The safety, sustainability, and profitability of the food industry will remain a key societal challenge in the decades ahead. For example, the value of food waste in Canada is currently over $31 billion annually (or [...]

Graphene – Epoxy Composites for Anti-Corrosion Coatings

Bosnick K., Benhalima A., Chapleau N., Tefashe U.M., Bergren A.J., Yang Q., Champagne M.F., National Research Council Canada, CA

It is important to protect steel infrastructure, such as pipelines, from environmental corrosion. The primary method for this protection is by utilizing coatings, especially epoxy (EP) coatings. In recent years graphene has shown a great [...]

Modification of Cellulose Nanocrystals for Compostable Food-Packaging

Bosnick K., Benhalima A., Chapleau N., Champagne M., National Research Council Canada, CA

To support the sustainability of the food packaging industry, a move from petroleum-derived packaging products to renewable-derived ones is needed. In addition, a complete compostability of the packing is desirable for reducing waste at the [...]