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Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Memorial University of Newfoundland

$111,898.00

Characterization and applications of biogenic nanomaterials from salmon aquaculture processing waste

FY 2021-22 · 2021-09-01

Summary
This project aims to valorize salmon processing waste into new environmentally-friendly functional materials for chemical catalysis, and the biomedical and energy sectors by developing a process that does not use hazardous reagents to access the nanoscale, biomineral crystals that make up fish bones. A broad range of characterization techniques will be used to characterize the nanomaterials and guide their use in different end sectors. The proposed technology will impact the triple bottom line as follows: increased profit for aquaculture/fish processing activities as secondary products are manufactured, increased employment opportunities in rural regions in a female-dominated industry, and reduced environmental pollution from biologically hazardous waste.
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
St. John's|St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
107690273
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2026-02-28
Agreement Number
983518
Agreement Start Date
2021-09-01
Agreement Title
Characterization and applications of biogenic nanomaterials from salmon aquaculture processing waste
Agreement Title (French)
Caractérisation et applications des nanomatériaux biogènes issus des déchets de transformation de l’aquaculture du saumon
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$111,898.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project aims to valorize salmon processing waste into new environmentally-friendly functional materials for chemical catalysis, and the biomedical and energy sectors by developing a process that does not use hazardous reagents to access the nanoscale, biomineral crystals that make up fish bones. A broad range of characterization techniques will be used to characterize the nanomaterials and guide their use in different end sectors. The proposed technology will impact the triple bottom line as follows: increased profit for aquaculture/fish processing activities as secondary products are manufactured, increased employment opportunities in rural regions in a female-dominated industry, and reduced environmental pollution from biologically hazardous waste.
Description (French)
Dans le cadre du projet, on tentera de valoriser les déchets de la transformation du saumon en nouveaux matériaux fonctionnels écologiques pour la catalyse chimique et les secteurs biomédical et énergétique en développant un procédé qui n’utilise aucun réactif dangereux pour accéder aux cristaux biominéraux, à l’échelle nanométrique, qui composent les arêtes de poisson. Un large éventail de techniques de caractérisation sera utilisé pour caractériser les nanomatériaux et guider leur utilisation dans différents secteurs finaux. La technologie proposée aura un impact sur le triple résultat comme suit : augmentation des bénéfices pour les activités d’aquaculture et de transformation du poisson grâce à la fabrication de produits secondaires; augmentation des possibilités d’emploi dans les régions rurales dans un secteur dominé par les femmes; et réduction de la pollution environnementale due aux déchets biologiquement dangereux.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
St. John's East
Federal Riding (French)
St. John's-Est
Federal Riding Number
10006
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
107690273
Recipient City
St. John's|St. John's
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Recipient Postal Code
A1C 5S7
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q3-983518
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