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Investigating Mycotoxins And Secondary Metabolites In Canadian Agricultural Commodities Using High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry, Megan J. Kelman Sep 2016

Investigating Mycotoxins And Secondary Metabolites In Canadian Agricultural Commodities Using High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry, Megan J. Kelman

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Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi, which are harmful to humans and/or animals. Alternaria is a common fungal plant pathogen that can produce mycotoxins in agricultural commodities, such as processed wheat products, and fruit juices. Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is commonly used for the detection, characterization and quantitation of mycotoxins in agricultural products. Canadian Alternaria species were assessed to provide a risk assessment of their secondary metabolites in agricultural products by describing their global metabolome data obtained from the Orbitrap LC-MS instrument. Combination of this high mass accuracy data with post data-acquisition analysis techniques resulted in the discovery …


Fabricating And Characterizing Chalcogenide Thin Films As Light Absorbing Layers In Solar Cells, Daniel Vaccarello Sep 2016

Fabricating And Characterizing Chalcogenide Thin Films As Light Absorbing Layers In Solar Cells, Daniel Vaccarello

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Solar cell development has been a focus in energy research, with light-absorbing layers as the key theme. Copper indium disulphide (CuInS2) and copper zinc tin sulphide (Cu2ZnSnS4 or CZTS) have energy band gaps that are optimal for solar energy conversion. New preparation methods have been developed with practicality, safety, and low costs in mind. The one-pot method developed in this thesis group has been utilized to create nanocrystals that can be used to absorb light and generate current. The use of low temperatures and minimalistic reaction conditions has led to the production of CIS and …


The Corrosion Of Carbon Steel Under Deep Geologic Nuclear Waste Disposal Conditions, Shannon L.W. Hill Jun 2016

The Corrosion Of Carbon Steel Under Deep Geologic Nuclear Waste Disposal Conditions, Shannon L.W. Hill

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The proposed disposal scenario for high-level nuclear waste (spent fuel) in Canada is emplacement within a sealed, deep geological repository (DGR) located in either granitic rock or sedimentary clay. Disposal is based on a multi-barrier approach, with the primary barrier being a sealed container which could be either dual-walled with a copper shell over an inner carbon steel vessel for granitic rock or a single thick-walled steel container for sedimentary clay. This study focuses on the corrosion behaviour of A516 Gr70 carbon steel as well as the corrosion products formed in a variety of groundwater compositions and concentrations expected within …