GRTP - Group of Research on Technologies and Processes

Alors que l’année 2024 touche à sa fin, nous tenons à saluer une année fructueuse pour le GRTP - Group of Research on Technologies and Processes.   Cette année a été marquée par d’innombrables réalisations : de la publication de nombreux articles scientifiques à notre participation active à diverses conférences internationales. Nous avons également eu l’honneur d’organiser le Symposium Canadien sur la Catalyse, et de remporter plusieurs prix prestigieux, soulignant l’excellence de notre travail et de notre engagement dans la recherche scientifique.   Au-delà de ces réussites académiques, l’année 2024 a été riche en moments conviviaux qui ont renforcé les liens entre nos membres, créant un environnement de travail stimulant et agréable.   Enfin, nous tenons à exprimer notre gratitude envers tous nos partenaires et collaborateurs. Votre soutien continu a été indispensable à notre succès.   le GRTP vous souhaite à tous une merveilleuse année 2025, pleine de santé, de bonheur, et bien sûr de nouvelles avancées scientifiques ! 🎉 ——————————————— As 2024 comes to an end, we would like to celebrate a fruitful year for the GRTP - Group of Research on Technologies and Processes. This year was marked by countless achievements: from the publication of numerous scientific articles to our active participation in various international conferences. We also had the honor of hosting the Canadian Symposium on Catalysis (CSC) and winning several prestigious awards, underscoring the excellence of our work and our commitment to scientific research. Beyond these academic achievements, 2024 was rich in friendly moments that strengthened the bonds among our members, creating a stimulating and enjoyable work environment. We would like to express our gratitude to all our partners and collaborators. Your continuous support has been essential to our success. The GRTP wishes you all a wonderful year in 2025, filled with health, happiness, and of course, new scientific breakthroughs.

Today I had the pleasure of presenting, at the Canadian Chemical engineering conference #CSChE2024 in Toronto, part of my postdoc research at GRTP - Group of Research on Technologies and Processes about the use of in-line MicroNIR spectroscopy for particle size prediction during foam granulation. I would like to thank Inès Esma Achouri, Nicolas Abatzoglou and Ryan Gosselin for their support in this work and this opportunity they have given me

I was honoured to be part of the special edition «Celebrating Women in Process intensification, of the journal Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification. and I am particularly proud to share with you my perspective article on how can PI approaches help build next generations on engineers. Enjoy! 🤩 https://lnkd.in/eMsp4Nxy Elsevier for Engineering R&D

I am pleased to share one of our latest articles published as Featured article in the journel Fuels MDPI. Congratulation to Hanaa HASSINI my PhD student for the great job she is doing in this collaboration with my colleague and friend Bruna Rego de Vasconcelos

Nos travaux font parler d’eux! Belle collaboration avec @CRB Innovations et @MGA environnement Inès Esma Achouri #womeninscience

Congratulations Prof. achouri 🤩👏

🔎 💡 PhD/MSc opportunity in Chemical Engineering    Dear network,   We are excited to announce two PhD/MSc positions available in the fascinating field of #biomass conversion to sustainable fuels in our group of research ! If you’re a graduate student passionate about #chemistry, #catalysis, and renewable #energies, this opportunity might be perfect for you.   🔬 Research Topic: #Lignin Conversion to Sustainable Fuels The production of #biofuels from renewable and fossil raw materials relies on various chemical processes, including two crucial ones: deoxygenation and hydrogenation. #Deoxygenation: This process aims to remove oxygen atoms from organic compounds, often found in vegetable oils and biomass. By eliminating these oxygen atoms, we obtain more stable hydrocarbons suitable for use as fuels. #Hydrogenation: Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction where #hydrogen atoms are added to organic compounds, saturating unsaturated carbon bonds. This step is essential for improving fuel quality by increasing energy density and reducing chemical instability.   🌿 Our Research Project: In partnership with the Kemitek center, we’re exploring innovative methods to convert lignin—a major component of forest waste—into sustainable fuels. Our approach focuses on using metal-based catalysts to drive deoxygenation and hydrogenation reactions. These reactions are critical for transforming lignin into usable fuels.   🌎 Environmental Impact:  This project is strategically important. By reducing dependence on fossil fuels, we contribute to cleaner, more environmentally friendly fuel sources. Additionally, we promote cutting-edge technologies for sustainable energy solutions, aligning with Canada’s and global sustainable development goals.   🏫 Location : GRTP - Group of Research on Technologies and Processes Our research group, part of Department of Chemical and Biotechnological Engineering of Université de Sherbrooke, is engaged in developing and investigating technologies and process intensification in the following areas: 1. Thermochemical and catalytic conversion 2. Pharmaceutical production 3. Plasma  4. Biotechnology      While our primary focus is on using renewable resources for energy and techno-economically sustainable materials, the process engineering knowledge we gain is broadly applicable across the entire field of process engineering.   You can find more details about the group on our Linkedin page GRTP - Group of Research on Technologies and Processes or our website https://lnkd.in/eTU2ZDa7 The project is in codirection with Biomass Technology Laboratory, you can find more details about this research group on their website https://www.ltb-btl.ca/   📧 For More Information  If you’re interested in this research opportunity, feel free to reach out at applications-grtp@usherbrooke.ca

Nous sommes fiers d'annoncer que la Professeure Inès Esma Achouri, codirectrice du #GRTP, a présenté une plénière au congrès de l’Association des distributeurs d'énergie du Québec (#ADEQ2024), qui a eu lieu du 23 au 25 mai à l'hôtel Château Bromont en Estrie. Dans sa présentation intitulée "Vers un avenir énergétique durable : Bioraffineries et synergie entre fossiles et renouvelables", la Professeure Achouri a exploré les avancées innovantes et les collaborations nécessaires pour harmoniser les énergies fossiles et renouvelables. Son intervention a non seulement souligné l'importance de la transition énergétique mais aussi les défis et opportunités que cela représente pour l'industrie et la recherche. Un grand bravo à la Professeure Achouri pour son engagement continu en faveur de la durabilité de l'innovation dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables. ——————————————————————— We are happy to share that Professor Inès Esma Achouri, co-director of the #GRTP, was a plenary speaker at the ADEQ 2024 congress (Association of Energy Distributors of Quebec), which took place from May 23 to 25 at the Château Bromont Hotel in Estrie. In her presentation entitled "Towards a Sustainable Energy Future: Biorefineries and Synergy between Fossil and Renewable Energies," Professor Achouri explored innovative advancements and the necessary collaborations to harmonize fossil and renewable energies. Her intervention not only highlighted the importance of the energy transition but also the challenges and opportunities it presents for the industry and research. A big congratulations to Professor Achouri for her ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation in the field of renewable energies. #ADEQ2024 #SustainableEnergy #Biorefineries #EnergyTransition #Innovation

Congratulations to our PhD students Vaibhavi Bele who managed to put her Master research into a significant article while conducting her PhD research. As a recipient of an excellence scholarship we did not expect less 🙌 Have a look at it! GRTP - Group of Research on Technologies and Processes Springer Nature Group Environmental Science and Pollution Research #WomeninSTEM