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Investigations on the action mode of Bacillus thuringiensis Cyt2Aa1 toxin
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-11)B. thuringiensis is a Gram-positive bacterium that, while quite otherwise closely related to the soil saprophyte Bacillus cereus, is unique in producing a large variety of membrane-damaging, insecticidal protein toxins. ... -
Investigations on the Oligomerization of Pyolysin, a Cholesterol-Dependent Cytolysin
(University of Waterloo, 2011-01-25)The bacterial toxin pyolysin (PLO) is a member of the family of Cholesterol-Dependent Cytolysins, which form large, oligomeric pores in cholesterol-containing membranes. The general CDC structure has an elongated shape and ... -
Investigations on the Reptilian Spectacle
(University of Waterloo, 2012-12-12)The eyes of snakes and most geckos, as well as a number of other disparate squamate taxa, are shielded beneath a layer of transparent integument referred to as the “reptilian spectacle.” Derived from the embryonic fusion ... -
Investing Flow over an Airfoil at Low Reynolds Numbers Using Novel Time-Resolved Surface Pressure Measurements
(University of Waterloo, 2011-04-12)An aluminum NACA 0018 airfoil testbed was constructed with 95 static pressure taps and 25 embedded microphones to enable novel time-resolved measurements of surface pressure. The main objective of this investigation is to ... -
Investing for climate action: The role of capital markets in enabling a low-carbon transition
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-26)Economies around the world face a stark choice – to bolster fossil fuel production and face climate catastrophe or to keep fossil fuels in the ground and face trillions in potential asset stranding. Capital markets, as ... -
An Investment Decision under the Clean Development Mechanism: A Real Options Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-08)One of the main challenges that investors in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project face is the management of the volatility of the price of Certified Emission Reduction (CERs). Large scale CDM projects require a ... -
Investment Planning Models and Optimal Incentive Design for System Planners and Investors to Integrate Renewables
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-14)Emissions from fossil fuel based energy sources is a global concern with respect to environmental degradation. Thus, a diversification of energy sources in the supply mix of power systems to include renewable sources of ... -
Invisible Boundaries
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-12)Within Buenos Aires there exists a boundary between the formal, planned developments of the middle class and the informal, organically-developed self-built housing of the poor. Villa 31, an informal settlement located near ... -
The Involvement of Business Improvement Areas in Tourism: An Exploratory Study of Ontario BIAs
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-13)Local festivals and cultural events, signage and streetscape improvements, and regional marketing efforts indicate that tourism is present in some Business Improvement Areas (BIAs). However, the extent and form of this ... -
The Involvement of Spiritual Organizations in Sustainability Initiatives, as seen in the Transition Towns Movement in the United Kingdom
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-30)Spiritual organizations have historically played an important role in social and civil movements (Aminzade & Perry 2007). This research is one investigation of how spiritual organizations may benefit sustainability ... -
Ionic Liquid Assisted Composite Ceramic-Polymer Electrolyte for Lithium Metal Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2020-02-11)Facing demands for smaller and more powerful batteries to keep pace with technological advances, as the conventional lithium-ion battery (LIB) is reaching its inherent physicochemical limit, new electrode materials must ... -
Ionic liquid/surfactant mixtures as multi-functional electrolytes for graphene-based supercapacitors
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-26)Supercapacitors store energy by the restructuring of ions at the electrode/electrolyte interface under an applied potential. Supercapacitors bridge the gap between batteries, which are high energy density devices, and ... -
Ionic-complementary Peptide Modified Electrode for Biosensing Application
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-17)Self-assembling peptides have emerged as new nanobiomaterials and received considerable attention in the areas of nanoscience and biomedical engineering. One important type is the ionic-complementary peptide, which contains ... -
IP Mobility Support in Multi-hop Vehicular Communications Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-28)The combination of infrastructure-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-vehicle communications, namely the multi-hop Vehicular Communications Network (VCN) , appears as a promising solution for the ubiquitous access to IP services in ... -
Iron isotope fractionation in sediments of an oligotrophic freshwater lake
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-06)In situ iron (Fe) isotope compositions of pore water and solid-bound Fe phases were measured in sediments of an oligotrophic, sulfate-poor freshwater lake (Lake Tantaré, Québec, Canada). Previous work has shown that ... -
Iron Nanoparticles for In Situ Chemical Oxidation
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-09)Recently, metal nanoparticles have attracted the attention of researchers in several fields of study due to their high surface area and other unique properties. Using metal nanoparticles as a component of an in situ ... -
Irreversible Oxidation Reaction in Aqueous Rechargeable Zn-MnO2 Batteries and Its Elimination for High Reversibility at Low Current Density
(University of Waterloo, 2021-11-30)With the ascending requirements of global energy storage, secondary batteries are receiving significant attentions. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been dominating the market over the decades because of their superior ... -
Irritations from Shaving Peaks: Barriers to the Implementation of Residential Seasonal Water Rates in Southwestern Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-01)The water soft path (WSP) has been formulated as a progressive paradigm in water management. The WSP has four main principles: water should be viewed as a service; ecological sustainability is of utmost importance; water ... -
Is a nutritionally-balanced and low-carbon diet affordable in Ontario?
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-19)Food plays an essential role in the path towards healthy growth and development, and enhancing the quality of life. Food systems contribute to food security, but also contribute to global environmental changes, such as ... -
Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words? An Investigation into the Validity of 3D Computer Landscape Visualizations in Urban Planning
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-14)This study examined the use of computer visualizations in urban planning and whether they facilitate effective decision-making and communication within community engagement. The objective was to determine the potential for ...