Emma Master
Key Research Areas
- Chemical engineering
- Manufacturing processes and products
- Biochemical engineering
- Wood, wood products and paper
- Life sciences (including biotechnology)
- Biochemistry
- Forest engineering
- Construction, urban and rural planning
- Environmental engineering
- Enzymes
- Materials performance
- Waste water treatment
- Wood science and engineering
- Fibres and textiles
- Aerospace
- Forestry (silviculture, forest management)
- Alternative energy resources
- Agricultural chemicals (fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides)
- Aerospace, aeronautical and automotive engineering
- Materials sciences
- Mechanical engineering
- Natural resources (economic aspects)
- Other studies in natural sciences and engineering
- Renewable and non-renewable resources management
- Thermodynamics
- Transportation systems and services
- Energy resources
- Engineering
- Environment
Associated Researchers
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Edwards, Elizabeth
University of Toronto -
Li, Kecheng
University of New Brunswick -
MacLean, Heather
University of Toronto -
Mahadevan, Radhakrishnan
University of Toronto -
Saville, Bradley
University of Toronto -
Yakunin, Alexander
University of Toronto -
Chen, Aicheng
Lakehead University -
Tsang, Adrian
Concordia University -
Martin, Vincent
Concordia University -
Powlowski, Justin
Concordia University -
Campbell, Malcolm
University of Toronto -
Maclean, Heather
University of Toronto -
Chen, Zengtao
University of New Brunswick -
Savchenko, Alexei
University of Toronto -
Tran, Honghi
University of Toronto -
Brumer, Harry
University of British Columbia -
Brumer, Harry H
University of British Columbia -
Mahadevan, Radhakrishnan R
University of Toronto -
Martin, Vincent V
Concordia University -
Master, Emma ER
University of Toronto -
Powlowski, Justin JB
Concordia University -
Savchenko, Alexei A
University of Toronto -
Tsang, Adrian A
Concordia University -
Yakunin, Alexander AF
University of Toronto -
Ekmekci, Alis
University of Toronto -
Groth, Clinton
University of Toronto -
Gulder, Omer
University of Toronto -
Lavoie, Philippe
University of Toronto -
Moreau, Stephane
Université de Sherbrooke -
Nair, Prasanth Balagopal
University of Toronto -
Steeves, Craig
University of Toronto -
Strong, Kimberly
University of Toronto -
Zingg, David
University of Toronto -
Allen, D Grant
University of Toronto -
Farnood, Ramin
University of Toronto -
TRAN, HONGHI
University of Toronto -
Acosta, Edgar
University of Toronto -
Allen, Grant
University of Toronto -
Boluk, Yaman
Alberta Research Council -
Habash, Marc
University of Guelph -
Lee, Hung
University of Guelph -
Mabee, Warren
University of British Columbia -
Saddler, Jack (John
University of British Columbia -
Saddler, John(Jack
University of British Columbia -
Saddler, John N
University of British Columbia -
Storms, Reginald
Concordia University -
Trevors, Jack
University of Guelph -
Allen, D. Grant
University of Toronto -
McGuigan, Alison
University of Toronto -
Bussmann, Markus
University of Toronto -
Chin, YaHueiCathy
University of Toronto -
Herrera, Jose
Western University -
Jia, Charles
University of Toronto -
Kirk, Donald
University of Toronto -
Allen, Doug
University of Toronto -
Passeport, Elodie
University of Toronto -
Savchenko, Alexei
University of Calgary -
Christendat, Dinesh
University of Toronto -
Kanelis, Voula
University of Toronto -
Lee, Jeffrey
University of Toronto -
Moraes, Trevor
University of Toronto -
Pai, Emil
University of Toronto -
Rubinstein, John
University of Toronto -
Sharpe, Simon
Not Applicable -
Yip, Christopher
University of Toronto
Associated Organizations
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EcoSynthetix
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Canadian Forest Service
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Grober
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Lignol Innovations Corp
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Valmet
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Irving Paper
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NewPage Port Hawkesbury
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FPInnovations
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Tembec
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Alberta Research Council
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Resolute Forest Products
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Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada
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Lallemand
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Boise Corporate
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Hydromantis
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J.D. Irving
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BP Technology Ventures
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CanSyn Chem Corp
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Concordia University
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E.I. du Pont Canada Company
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Elanco Animal Health/Provel Division of Eli Lilly
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Monaghan Biosciences
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Suncor Energy
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University of British Columbia
Recent Research Projects
Chemo-enzymatic reassembly of underused biomass fractions
2017/18-2019/20 • $404,750 • PI
In response to pressing climate change, environmental and social concerns, the global economy is becoming increasingly bio-based. Lignocellulosic biomass from forest and agricultural residues represent the most abundant and underused bioresource on earth. So far, sustainable technologies...
BioZone: An Open Bioscience and Bioengineering Research and Training Environment
2019/20 • $150,000 • PI,CO
biomanufacturing,bioproducts,computational biology,intellectual property,machine learning,microbial biochemistry,open science,public policy,synthetic biology,technoeconnomics assessment
Improving Evaluation of Anaerobic Digestion Processes
2019/20 • $147,785 • PI,CO
Diverting organic waste from landfills substantially reduces greenhouse gas emissions and leachate production. Anaerobic digestion (AD) of liquid and solid organic wastes from municipal, industrial and agricultural sources is a preferred waste management strategy. AD stabilizes the waste and...
Biocatalytic Activation of Macromolecular Building Blocks
2017/18-2019/20 • $99,000 • PI
Greater use of all bioresource fractions will be critical to an invigorated forest sector that plays a central role in Canadas growing bioeconomy and national commitments to reduced carbon emissions. Moreover, seizing this opportunity will realize Canadas potential to supply global bioproduct...
NSERC Industrial Biocatalysis Network
2014/15-2018/19 • $5,150,000 • PI,CO
Oil and gas are converted to plastics, chemicals, and other industrial and consumer products through energy-intensive manufacturing processes. These products would be more environmentally sustainable if they were made from renewable resources, such as agricultural and forestry waste, and if they...
Enzymatic grafting of acrylic monomers to lignin for polyurethane resin applications
2018/19 • $25,000 • PI
Lignin is the most abundant natural polyaromatic plant-derived macromolecule in the world. Majority of lignin*is currently used by pulp and paper mills as a source of energy, whereas the presence of aliphatic and aromatic*hydroxyl groups in lignin structures makes it a good candidate for...
NSERC CREATE in Environmentally Sustainable Aviation
2012/13-2017/18 • $1,620,000 • PI,CO
This Industrial Stream NSERC CREATE Research and Training Program in Sustainable Aviation is aimed at graduate and undergraduate students and emphasises the scientific and engineering disciplines responsible for the knowledge and skills needed to build future generations of aircraft which have...
Biomolecular Self-Assembly of Hydrophobins and Fusion Constructs for Biocatalytic Surfaces and Multi-enzyme Complexes
2012/13-2016/17 • $170,000 • PI
Hydrophobins are among the most surface-active molecules known. The amphiphilic properties of hydrophobins promote their self-assembly into films at the interface of liquid and air, liquid and solids, and between liquid phases. This unique family of small amphiphilic proteins are expressed by...
Combined enzymatic and mechanical processing of spent ethanol yeast for recovery of high-value bioproducts
2016/17 • $25,000 • PI
Spent ethanol yeast is a major by-product of bio-ethanol and alcoholic beverage production. Given the high yield of spent yeast and the current limited application of this side stream, the aim of our project is to develop an economically feasible process that combines enzymatic and mechanical...
Development of 100% biobased adhesive for applications in engineered wood products
2015/16 • $8,929 • PI
Wood composite industries mainly use phenolic-based adhesives in the production of exterior grade plywood, oriented strand boards and particle boards. Phenolic adhesives are made from two main components: phenol and formaldehyde, which are both produced from petroleum resources. Cost-effective...
Innovative technologies for biorefining of wood and agriculture biomass
2011/12-2014/15 • $598,260 • PI,CO
Canada has implemented a federal mandate of 5% ethanol blending by 2010. The current ethanol production uses sugars and starches from food crops which competes for land with food production and generates more life-cycle GHG emissions. Second-generation liquid biofuels made from lignocellulose...
Expanding the ability to anaerobically digest pulp and paper mill waste
2012/13-2014/15 • $489,400 • PI,CO
In order for the Canadian pulp and paper industry to stay globally competitive and leave a smaller environmental footprint, its extensive water usage requires optimization. Anaerobic digestion is a cost-effective wastewater treatment option, decreasing the amount of residual sludge while...
Investigating the development of 100% biobased adhesive for applications in engineered wood products
2014/15 • $25,000 • PI
Wood composite industries mainly use phenolic-based adhesives in the production of exterior grade plywood, oriented strand boards and particle boards. Phenolic adhesives are made from two main components: phenol and formaldehyde, which are both produced from petroleum resources. Cost-effective...
Reagent development and assessment for biomass conversion
2010/11-2013/14 • $420,124 • PI,CO
The global market for conventional forest products is increasingly competitive. At the same time, there is acritical need to develop sustainable sources of energy, chemicals and materials from renewable resources.Moreover, through historical investment in the forest sector, Canada has emerged as...
Examining Biomolecular Interactions using Microscale Thermophoresis
2013/14 • $150,000 • PI,CO
As part of a team of 10 structural biologists at the University of Toronto (spanning several departments and faculties), we use biophysical tools such as Atomic Force Microscopy, NMR spectroscopy, X- ray crystallography and electron cryomicroscopy to analyze the biomolecular interactions between...
Re-imbursement for paid parental for Resmi Radhamony for the period of July 1, 2013 to October 31, 2013.
2013/14 • $15,000 • PI
No summary
A versatile differential calorimetry system for evaluation of phase transition and fluid-solid interfacial thermodynamics in nano-structured solids, surfactants, and polymers
2012/13 • $147,876 • PI,CO
A high precision and flow through differential scanning calorimeter is requested in this proposal. This instrument will probe the heats associated with phase transition of materials and with the interaction of gas phase species on solid surfaces over a wide pressure and temperature range under...
Lignin Modification to Produce Sustainable Polyurethane Resin for Coatings
2012/13 • $25,000 • PI
Sustainability has become an important driving force for many polymer industries. Resins are the main component of paints and coatings (50-60%) which are made of fossil-fuel based polymers. Accordingly, the development of bio-based resins by using renewable raw materials constitutes a key step...
Enzyme Treatment in the TMP Process for Energy Savings and Pulp Quality Improvement
2010/11-2011/12 • $74,000 • PI,CO
Newsprint manufacturers have in recent years been experiencing an extremely difficult time due to the challenges created by the popularity of electronic media and the continued increase of the electrical energy costs. To overcome the current challenges, newsprint manufacturers using...
Engineering biocatalysts for the development of Novel materials from lignocellulosic biomass
2010/11-2011/12 • $46,200 • PI
Technologies that promote the utilization of biomass and reduce the demand for petroleum feedstocks will improve environmental and political security. With roughly 68 M ha of arable land, and 10% of the World's forest, Canada has a natural advantage to become a world leader in technologies that...
Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation for characterization of value-added biomaterials from underutilized biomass and activated sludge
2010/11 • $144,970 • PI,CO
No summary
Tool kit for quantifying gene expression
2010/11 • $81,233 • PI,CO
Engineering specific cellular behaviour is a common objective for a range of important environmental and health biotechnology problems such as tissue engineering, bioremediation, enzyme applications for plant fibre engineering and conversion to fermentable sugars and metabolic engineering. Cell...
Extraction and enzymatic modification of Xylan for cellulose fibre engineering
2010/11 • $78,000 • PI
Our aim is to create new market opportunities for Canada's agricultural and forest industries by generating novel biomaterials that combine the reactivity of polymers extracted from agricultural residues and the strength properties of cellulose from wood fibres. This project combines necessary...
Patents
GLUCO-OLIGOSACCHARIDE OXIDASES FROM ACREMONIUM STRICTUM AND USES THEREOF
This invention provides a description of novel polypeptides and nucleotide sequences having gluco-oligosaccharide oxidase (GOOX) activity. The polypeptides of the invention can be used for enzymatic processes that modify carbohydrates from wood fiber. These polypeptides can be used in the oxidation of C6 and C5 mono-and oligomeric sugars. These polypeptides can also be used for the oxidation of glucose, xylose, galactose, NAG, xylo- oligosaccharides, cello-oligosaccharides. The novel...
Related applications: CA20122831432, WO2012CA00171, EP20120752709