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Title:
Microcosm studies for improved detection, physicochemical process characterization and modelling of the transport, degradation and fate of microplastics in Canadian waters
Agreement Number:
955751
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 13, 2020 - Mar 30, 2021
Description:
Although, there is increasing environmental awareness about plastic wastes, a lack of understanding of the physicochemical transformation processes. The goal of the collaborative research Project is to understand the natural transformation and agglomeration of microplastic particles in Canadian water bodies. Using McGill’s ultra-trace quantification of microplastics technology supporting by other technologies, the environmental fate of microplastics will be studied in microcosms, at different conditions. The collaborative Project between McGill University and NRC supports two scientists and will assist NRC in developing advanced monitoring technologies, digital models and decision-making tools. These tools will also facilitate improved water quality management, directly supporting NRC’s Ocean Program and the Government of Canada’s agenda to reduce and mitigate the environmental impact of plastics in waterbodies.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
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.

Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3A 0G4
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q2-955751
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119128981
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Sœurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
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.

NAICS Code:
541710