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The Microwave-Assisted Processes Division
The MAP Division at ETC performs research and
development on various "clean process" applications of Environment Canada's
patented Microwave-Assisted Process (MAPTM). The MAP technology uses microwaves and
solvents which are relatively transparent to microwaves to extract chemicals from various
matrices. The applications of the technology include a rapid sample preparation method for
the analytical laboratory and an cost effective replacement for conventional industrial
extraction processes. When compared with conventional extraction and samples preparation
methods the MAP reduces production time, energy, solvent consumption and waste production
while increasing extraction yields and extract purity. These advantages not only reduce
operating costs but result in a more environmentally friendly process.
Environment Canada, which owns the intellectual property rights for this technology in
several countries, is currently investigating further applications of the technology as
solutions to a number of environmental problems such as for the remediation of
contaminated sites. The research and development of these techniques is performed mainly
by the MAP Division in collaboration with representatives of the private sector, NGOs and
OGAs. The staff of the MAP Division includes research scientists, engineers and chemists
with expertise in the areas of analytical chemistry, food chemistry, and industrial and
environmental technology.
To effectively promote and implement the commercialization of the MAP applications, and
to provide technical support to end-users, Environment Canada currently has five
licensees. CWT-TRAN International of Oakville, Ontario, and le Centre de d�veloppement
Pronatex, Inc. of Sherbrooke, Qu�bec have rights in the area of large-scale industrial
application of the technology. The CEM Corporation of Matthews, North Carolina, Prolabo of
France and the Hewlett-Packard Company of Wilmington, Delaware have rights in the various
fields of activities that require analytical capability such as chemistry, environmental
sciences, food science, forensic science, cosmetics, etc. The members of the MAP division
work closely with licensees and groups interested in developing and custom-tailoring new
applications of MAP.
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