Jason Robert Tavares
B.Eng., Ph.D. (McGill)
Full Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
Research interests and affiliations
Research interests
The Photochemical Surface Engineering Laboratory (PhotoSEL) conducts research in the following fields:
- Photochemical surface engineering and functionalization;
- Bridging the gap between small scale nanofabrication and large scale nanomanufacturing;
- Gas phase treatment methods (PICVD, chemical reactions, plasma);
- Nanoparticle stabilization, to prevent and reverse agglomeration;
- Identification of low-cost nanoparticle sources;
- Health and safety aspects of nanomaterials;
- Valorization of domestic and industrial waste streams;
- Biocompatibility of materials destined for implantation.
Our platform technology presented by Univalor: http://www.univalor.ca/en/technology/novel-low-cost-method-surface-functionalization
Affiliation(s)
Expertise type(s) (NSERC subjects)
- 1800 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
- 2000 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- 2002 Materials processing/fabrication
- 2004 Polymers and coatings
- 2006 Biomaterials
- 2007 Composites
- 3402 Surface and interfacial chemistry
- 2010 Thin films/interfaces
Publications
Recent publications
Journal article
Journal article
Journal article
Journal article
Klassen, D., Lennox, M.D., Dumont, M.-J., Chouinard, G. & Tavares, J.R. (2023). Dispensers for pheromonal pest control. Journal of Environmental Management, 325, 14. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116590
Girard, M., Bertrand, F., Tavares, J.R. & Heuzey, M.-C. (2022). A technique for the ultrasonic dispersion of larger quantities of cellulose nanocrystals with in-line validation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 446, 9 pages. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.137434
Torres-Castillo, C.S. & Tavares, J.R. (2022). Covalent functionalization of boron nitride nanotubes through photo-initiated chemical vapour deposition. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 35 pages. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.24440
Legrand, U., Girard-Lauriault, P.-L., Meunier, J.-L., Boudreault, R. & Tavares, J.R. (2022). Experimental and Theoretical Assessment of Water Sorbent Kinetics. Langmuir, 38(8), 2651-2659. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c03364
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Biography
Associate Professor (2011-...)
- Chemical Engineering
- Polytechnique Montréal
Industrial postdoctoral fellowship (2010-2011)
- Product Development Scientist
- PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
- Publications:
- Tavares J., Rao L., Derboghossian C., Carabin P., Kaldas A., Chevalier P., Holcroft G. (2011), Large-Scale Plasma Waste Gasification, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 39, 11, 2908-2909 (special issue - Images in Plasma Science)
- Tavares J., Carabin P. (PyroGenesis Canada Inc.) Method to maximize energy recovery in waste-to-energy processes, US Patent US9447705, PCT/CA2012/000233
Ph.D. (2006-2010)
- Chemical Engineering
- McGill University
- Under Prof. Sylvain Coulombe
- Publications :
- Tavares J., Coulombe S. (2011), Dual plasma synthesis and characterization of a stable copper-ethylene glycol nanofluid, Powder Technology 210, 132–142
- Tavares J., Coulombe S., Meunier J.-L. (2009), Synthesis of cubic-structured monocrystalline titanium nitride nanoparticles by means of a dual plasma process, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 42, 102001
- Tavares J., Shahryari A., Harvey J., Coulombe S., Omanovic S. (2009) Corrosion behaviour and fibrinogen adsorptive interaction of SS316L surfaces covered with ethylene glycol plasma polymer-coated Ti nanoparticles, Surface and Coatings Technology, 203, 2278-2287
- Vandsburger L., Swanson E.J., Tavares J., Coulombe S, Meunier J.-L. (2009), Stabilized aqueous dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes obtained by RF glow discharge treatment, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 11, 7, 1817-1822
- Tavares J., Swanson E.J., Coulombe S. (2008) Plasma synthesis of coated metal nanoparticles with surface properties tailored for dispersion, Plasma Processes and Polymers, 5, 759-769
- Swanson E.J., Tavares J., Coulombe S. (2008) Improved dual-plasma process for the synthesis of coated or functionalized metal nanoparticles, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 36, 4, 886-887 (special issue - Images in Plasma Science)
Bachelor's (2002-2005)
- Chemical Engineering
- McGill University
Teaching
Courses
- GCH8271 Conception et synthèse des procédés (process design)
- GCH8272 Projet de conception et analyse d'impact (design project)
- GCH8729 Déchets solides et énergie résiduelle (waste and energy management)
Supervision at Polytechnique
IN PROGRESS
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Post-doctoral fellowship (2)
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Legrand, Ulrich. Nanomaterials for atmospheric water harvesting.
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Hosseinirad, Somayeh. Development of green binders for additive manufacturing.
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Ph.D. (4)
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Chen, Gaowen. Continuous synthesis of photo-initiator compounds.
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Jahromi, Allen. Induction welding of high-performance thermoplastics.
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Girard, Mélanie. Dispersion of modified CNC.
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Torres Castillo, Cristina Sofia. Nano-additives for elastomers.
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Master (thesis) (2)
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Bernard, Gabrielle. Wearing of orthodontic aligners.
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Pille, Ann. Functionalized hydrogels for water decontamination.
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COMPLETED
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Ph.D. Thesis (7)
- Girard, M. (2022). Sonication of Cellulose Nanocrystals: From Fundamentals Towards Scale-Up (Ph.D. Thesis, Polytechnique Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/10290/
- Brassard, D. (2020). Développement d'un nanocomposite conducteur pour le soudage par résistance des composites thermoplastiques (Ph.D. Thesis, Polytechnique Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/5202/
- Bruel, C. (2020). On the Role of Chemical Affinity on the Dispersion, Self-Assembly, and Interfacial Behavior of Colloidal Cellulose Nanocrystals (Ph.D. Thesis, Polytechnique Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/5401/
- Nasri Lari, H. (2020). Continuous In-line De-agglomeration and Coating of Nanoparticles (Ph.D. Thesis, Polytechnique Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/5223/
- Sabri, F. (2019). Novel Reversible “Sticky” Particles Grafted With Gelling Polysaccharides to Control the Stability of Pickering Emulsions (Ph.D. Thesis, Polytechnique Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/4008/
- Hosseininasab, S. (2018). Syngas/Photo-Initiated Chemical Vapor Deposition to Modify Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (Ph.D. Thesis, Polytechnique Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/3938/
- Farhanian, D. (2017). Controlled Functionalization of Surfaces Through Syngas Photo-Initiated Chemical Vapor Depostion (Ph.D. Thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/2706/
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Master's Thesis (11)
- Schlachter, D. (2021). Pénétration de liant dans un lit de poudre en impression 3D par jets de liant (Master's Thesis, Polytechnique Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/9163/
- Yanez Sachez, S.I. (2021). Experimental Protocols for Polymeric Binder Selection in the Binder Jetting of Metallic Particles in Three-Dimensional Printing (Master's Thesis, Polytechnique Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/6296/
- Aufoujal, A. (2020). Physical and Chemical Approaches for Water Micro-Droplet Capture (Master's Thesis, Polytechnique Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/5357/
- Goffin, A. (2020). Caractérisation thermomécanique du frittage de poudre d'acier 316L mise en forme par jet de liant (Master's Thesis, Polytechnique Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/5546/
- Knoch, S. (2020). Sur la modification du PLA en vue de son application pour filet d'exclusion (Master's Thesis, Polytechnique Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/4193/
- Ouellet, J. (2020). Croissance de nanotubes de carbones en continu pour produire des harpes permettant de collecter les microgouttelettes d'eau du brouillard (Master's Thesis, Polytechnique Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/5566/
- Zakeri, B. (2017). Tailoring the Surface Charge of Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) Using a Polycation (Master's Thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/2690/
- Bérard, A. (2016). Modification de la surface des filets d'exclusion utilisés dans la production biologique de pommes dans l'est du Canada (Master's Thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/2108/
- Labonté, V. (2016). Déposition d'un revêtement organique par voie photochimique sur des particules employées dans le contrôle qualité des médicaments injectables (Master's Thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/2105/
- Talwar, B.S. (2015). Investigation of the Effect of Mixing Methods and Chemical Treatments on the Conductivity of the CNT/PLA Based Composites (Master's Thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/1716/
- Dorval Dion, C.A. (2013). Déposition photochimique du gaz de synthèse (CO et H2) pour la fonctionnalisation en surface à conditions ambiantes (Master's Thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal). Retrieved from https://publications.polymtl.ca/1278
News about Jason Robert Tavares
Press review about Jason Robert Tavares
August 22, 2022,
Radio-Canada,
Place publique - La Chine ensemence les nuages pour provoquer la pluie!
Entrevue avec Jason Robert Tavares, professeur au département de génie chimique à Polytechnique Montréal, au sujet des phénomènes météo.
April 19, 2022,
ici.radio-canada.ca,
Les Gargouilles lavent-elles mieux votre portefeuille que vos vêtements?
Afin de démêler le vrai du faux, Jason Robert Tavares, professeur titulaire au Département de génie chimique à Polytechnique Montréal, a fait subir une série de tests aux Gargouilles.
Other mentions:
OiCanadian, News Rebeat
March 9, 2022,
ICI Radio-Canada Télé | L'épicerie ,
Un guide d'achat de papier toilette
Le Pr Jason R. Tavares, professeur titulaire au Département de génie chimique à Polytechnique Montréal, et son équipe ont testé pour L'épicerie plus de 30 rouleaux de papier hygiénique de 15 marques différentes, afin de savoir quels sont les meilleurs choix sur les plans pratique, économique et écologique.
Other mentions:
ICI Radio-Canada
January 24, 2022,
Le Journal de Montréal ,
Boire de l'eau qui se trouve...dans l'air
À Montréal, au Département de génie chimique de Polytechnique, Jason R. Tavares et son équipe peaufinent un matériau-clé pour le développement d'une technologie nouvelle donnant accès à de l'eau potable en l'extirpant de l'air de façon passive, et à faible coût.
Other mentions:
Journal de Québec
