Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Investigation and development of green processes to valorize shellfish residues for applications in aquaculture feed and biomaterials
Agreement Number:
983182
Agreement Value:
$157,804.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2025
Description:
This project focuses on the (i) development of green processes (low energy intensity, no or little waste, and no toxic chemical use) to extract value added products from shellfish residues, specifically mussel and shrimp; (ii) characterization of products for applications (NRC and MUN labs); (iii) produce material for product testing at the Ocean Science Centre (OSC) and NRC laboratory to inform further process optimization, and; (iv) biomaterial development from solids (mussel shells chitin/mineral).
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:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1C 5S7
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q1-983182
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107690273
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is $157,804
Amendment Date
Jan 13, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Federal Riding Name:
St. John's East
Federal Riding Number:
10006
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
Amendments: