Eliminating microplastics in wastewater directly at the source

A research team has developed a process for the electrolytic treatment of wastewater that degrades microplastics at the source

22-Jan-2021 - A research team from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) has developed a process for the electrolytic treatment of wastewater that degrades microplastics at the source. The results of this research have been published in the Environmental Pollution journal. Wastewater can ...

A new method for the functionalization of graphene

International research team to modify the properties of graphene for its use in electronics

22-Dec-2020 - An international research team involving Professor Federico Rosei of the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) has demonstrated a novel process to modify the structure and properties of graphene, a one atom thick carbon. This chemical reaction, known as photocycloaddition, ...

Taking a giant step forward in generating optical qubits

14-Mar-2016 - The optical chip developed at INRS by Prof. Roberto Morandotti's team overcomes a number of obstacles in the development of quantum computers, which are expected to revolutionize information processing. The international research team has demonstrated that on-chip quantum frequency combs can be ...

Promising new approach for controlled fabrication of carbon nanostructures

07-Jan-2016 - An international team of researchers including Professor Federico Rosei and members of his group at INRS has developed a new strategy for fabricating atomically controlled carbon nanostructures used in molecular carbon-based electronics. An article presents their findings: the complete electronic ...

A micro-supercapacitor with unmatched energy storage performance

02-Oct-2015 - A micro-supercapacitor made using a new electrode reached an energy density 1,000 times greater than existing electrochemical capacitors. With such a performance, comparable to current Li-ion micro-batteries, this energy storage device is a legitimate option for a range of applications from ...