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A series of potent BODIPY photosensitisers featuring tellurophene motifs at boron† (Postprint)
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2024-05-08)
This article describes the synthesis and photophysical properties of a series of BODIPY photosensitisers that feature tellurophene motifs appended at the boron centre. These compounds were obtained via nucleophilic ...
Determining the Effectiveness of Forestry Beneficial Management Practices for Olive-sided Flycatcher, a Species at Risk Bird in Nova Scotia
(2024-04)
The Olive-sided Flycatcher (OSFL) is a bird species at risk that breeds across Canada, including in Nova Scotia's forests. It is considered threatened in the province, experiencing recent population declines. While OSFL ...
Student Guided Suggestions for Improving Participation in Dalhousie Office of Sustainability’s Used Device Drive
(2024-04)
Electronic waste, or e-waste, poses a significant global challenge, driven by escalating technology consumption and declining device lifespans. In Canada, individuals generate an estimated 20kg of e-waste annually, ...
Do Dalhousie Students Carrot All? A Comparative Study of Food Waste Patterns
(2024-04)
Food waste poses a major global challenge in terms of environmental and economic
impacts. Within this context, higher education institutions play a pivotal role in fostering
sustainability awareness and cultivating ...
Sustainability Education Initiatives for University Staff: A Case Study from Dalhousie University
(2024-04)
Universities play a pivotal role in fostering sustainability practices through education and operation. Considerable attention has been given to integrating sustainability into curricula to engage students; however, there ...
Qualitative Analysis of Potential Locations for Agrivoltaic System Implementation on Dalhousie’s Agricultural Campus in Truro, Nova Scotia
(2024-04)
Given that the energy sector contributes to over one-third of all anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, there is a clear need to transition away from unsustainable fossil fuels to a more renewable-energy-powered world. ...
A Comparative Analysis of Particulate Matter ≤ 2.5μm Emissions Across Canadian Universities from 2012-2022
(2024-04)
Particulate matter <= 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) has been linked to cause harm to human health (Health Canada, 2021) and the environment (CARB, 2024). Exposure to PM2.5 leads to various adverse health outcomes, including ...
How do Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus students rate public transportation user experience on the Halifax peninsula?
(2024-04)
Public transit can offer many valuable benefits to cities worldwide. However, ridership can often be low due to several different factors that can make it difficult or inconvenient for people to rely on it as a regular ...
An Investigation into Student Perceptions of Green Spaces on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus
(2024-04)
Landscaping holds significant importance on university campuses and has traditionally
aimed to enhance the visual appeal of environments. Green space, as it refers to natural areas and
vegetation, as well as urban parks ...
The Impact of Sustainability focused Cooking Workshops on Dalhousie Students
(2024-04)
Earth is experiencing a great climate change event caused mainly by human actions. One of the main sources contributing to our greenhouse gas emissions in Canada is agriculture. Agriculture accounts for 10% of Canada’s ...