There have been several notable announcements regarding Canadian satellite launches in 2025, reflecting Canada’s active role in space-based technology, particularly in Earth observation and defense applications. Below is a summary of the most recent developments based on available information:
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Canada’s First Commercial Spaceport in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland
A bold new chapter in Canadian aerospace is unfolding in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland, where Ontario-based startup NordSpace plans to build the country’s first-ever commercial spaceport. Here’s what’s in the works:
From Biomass to Biochar, Sequestering Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Credits
The Carbonity plant in Quebec is the largest biochar production facility in North America. The project is financially supported by the Quebec and Canadian governments and will help sequester 75,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year when fully operational. We went to the Microsoft Ai chatbot to ask more questions about Biochar and operations in North America.
The Story of Cantimber Biotech in Port Alberni
This is a story, with some lessons, about setting up a biotech company on Vancouver Island focused on using logging waste to create a carbon product, activated carbon in this case. The story starts in 2015 and ends in 2018 in Port Alberni. The core of the problem were complaints by nearby residents on the air quality from the emissions of the plant. Initially the company blamed a cracked valve in the wet scrubber that was supposed introduce a water mist to remove pollutants from the exhaust gas. An independent consulting group were brought in and a series of recommendations were made in a 146 page report. Ultimately the company couldn’t meet the recommendations to the satisfaction of the Port Alberni Port Authority and on May 31st, 2018 their license to operate was terminated.
HydroGraph – HG.CN
HydroGraph is a Canadian graphene producer, the head office is in Toronto, accounting and legal are in Vancouver.
HydroGraph graphene is a type of graphene produced by HydroGraph Clean Power Inc., a company that uses a patented detonation synthesis technology to create high-quality nanomaterials and alternative-energy fuels. HydroGraph graphene has applications in various industries, such as lubricants, composites, coatings, concrete, and 3D printing.
Production of Graphene from Petroleum Coke
We’ve compiled a list of the latest articles, including patents, on the subject of Graphene production from Petroleum Coke.
Graphene Updates – December 2023
The following are some articles focusing on the commercialization of graphene as of December 2023.
Overview Article on Graphene Commercialization in 2023
This article by Akanksha Urade, Ph.D. gives a good summary of how commercialization of graphene has grown in 2023. It covers batteries, coatings, concrete and a few other niche markets.
Integrated Graphene’s 3-D Graphene Scaffold ( Gii™ )
Article taken from Linkedin post by Saima Nisar on August 3rd 2023
As a Chemistry graduate by background and my 30 years in Industry, I had heard the mention of Graphene from time to time, but never really got under the ‘bonnet’.
However, over the course of the next 3 days in 3-part postings, I am hoping to share my learnings and clear some of the ‘grey’ areas of confusion, ending with exciting applications of Integrated Graphene’s 3-D Graphene scaffold, we call Gii™, and the fantastic opportunities and new application spaces Gii™ brings! 🤓
Over the next 3 days I will be looking at :
Part 1 – Basics of Graphene
Part 2 – Commercially available forms of Graphene
Part 3 – Properties and Applications
Graphene Batteries – April 2023
The following article was written by AI, copy.ai, the prompt was:
Write an article about graphene battery technology. Use only information presented in 2023.
Introduction to Graphene Batteries
Graphene batteries are a new type of battery that uses graphene as its anode. Graphene is a material made from carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb structure, and it’s very strong, flexible and conductive.
Graphene batteries have many benefits over other types of batteries: they’re lighter than lithium-ion ones; they charge faster; they last longer; they don’t degrade over time like other types do; and they can withstand temperatures up to 1000 degrees Celsius (1832 Fahrenheit).
Current applications for graphene batteries include electric vehicles (EVs), drones and spacecrafts
Concretene Updates – March 2023
Concretene is a new type of concrete that contains graphene, a material that is incredibly strong and lightweight. According to the University of Manchester’s Sustainable Futures program, Concretene can be used in the same way as standard concrete, meaning no new equipment or training is needed in the batching or laying process. The improved binding means less material is required, making the process greener and cheaper, with cost savings passed directly to the client. [1]