Ines Hamam’s research is focused on the development of lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries that not only offer improved performance but are made with more sustainable and affordable materials.
“Our relationship with energy and our consumption of it is presently unsound – particularly in the first world. I hope my research will lead us to develop better, more sustainable energy systems.”
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No doubt, the world was different in 2016. While you could board a plane with flu-like symptoms, the same could not be said of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The reason being, the phone’s battery caused a number of explosions and fires, resulting in the largest phone recall in history, with 2.5 million recalled devices […]
If asked about the current price of a gallon of milk or an ounce of gold, the average Canadian is unlikely to give a prompt answer, but the price of gas is a number that is always on our minds. The post-lockdown demand for fuel compounded with a shortage of supply due to the recent […]
Last month marked the 45th International Women’s Day since its adoption by the United Nations (UN) in 1977. The theme for this year was “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” and focused on “advancing gender equality in the context of the climate crisis.” The importance of advancing equality between genders is well known. Equally […]
If you watched the recent Super Bowl, you might have noticed something odd this year. Of the nine car commercials, seven were for electric cars – an unprecedented ratio. Does this mean we are at the dawn of a major paradigm shift? How soon will gas cars become extinct and replaced by electric vehicles? The […]
