Louis Mercier, Laurentian University

Research

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Latest papers

Cadmium(II) adsorption using functional mesoporous silica and activated carbon.
Journal of hazardous materials · 2012 · senior author
Evaluation of mesoporous cyclodextrin-silica nanocomposites for the removal of pesticides from aqueous media.
Environmental science & technology · 2006 · senior author

All 2 publications

Latest funding

Preparation of an adsorbent matrix modified with nanomaterials for the removal and recovery of metals and selected anions from mine waters
NSERC · 2012 · Co-investigator
$135,000
Functional nanoporous materiels: synthesis, inclusion properties and applications
NSERC · 2007 · Principal investigator
$225,000
Differential scanning calorimeter
NSERC · 2005 · Co-investigator
$93,496

All 10 grants and awards

2 publications.

01

Cadmium(II) adsorption using functional mesoporous silica and activated carbon.

Machida M, Fotoohi B, Amamo Y, Ohba T, Kanoh H, Mercier L

Journal of hazardous materials2012Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.04.039 PMID: 22579402

02

Evaluation of mesoporous cyclodextrin-silica nanocomposites for the removal of pesticides from aqueous media.

Sawicki R, Mercier L

Environmental science & technology2006Senior author

DOI: 10.1021/es051441r PMID: 16570624

Preparation of an adsorbent matrix modified with nanomaterials for the removal and recovery of metals and selected anions from mine waters

Co-investigatorNSERC2012Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Belzile, Nelson

$135,000

Functional nanoporous materiels: synthesis, inclusion properties and applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2007Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Mercier, Louis

$225,000

Differential scanning calorimeter

Co-investigatorNSERC2005Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Ye, Zhibin

$93,496

Removal of sulfur-containing compounds from fuels using tailored nanostructured adsorbents

Principal investigatorNSERC2004Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Mercier, Louis

$49,946

Functional nanoporous materiels: synthesis, inclusion and environmental applications.

Principal investigatorNSERC2002Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Mercier, Louis

$178,320

Gamma spectroscopy equipment

Co-investigatorNSERC2001Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Caron, François

$46,150

Functionalized nanoporous oxides prepared by non-electrostatic surfactant assembly: applications for environmental remediation

Principal investigatorNSERC2000Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Mercier, Louis

$76,230

CIMTec - A Centre for Integrated Monitoring Technology

Co-investigatorCFI1999Research Development Fund: Research Development Fund

Principal investigators: Kaiser, Peter

Keywords: mining, monitoring, environmental rehabilitation, geosensing, information systems, mine design, mine simulation, data management

$1,920,000

Functionalized nanoporous oxides prepared by non-electrostatic surfactant assembly: applications for environmental remediation

Principal investigatorNSERC1998Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Mercier, Louis

$74,415

Functionalized nanoporous oxides prepared by non-electrostatic surfactant assembly: applications for environmental remediation

Principal investigatorNSERC1998Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Mercier, Louis

$59,993

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Mercier, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Cadmium(II) adsorption using functional mesoporous silica and activated carbon." (2012), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]