Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Integration of sensors for the in-situ detection and characterization of ocean microplastics
Agreement Number:
1018157
Agreement Value:
$124,960.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The objective of the project is to allow the real-time in-situ characterization of microplastics in the marine environment, in order to better measure and monitor this form of ocean pollution, by developing and validating illumination and collection systems in a dynamic fluid environment for the purposes of Raman spectroscopy.
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:
Lasalle, Quebec, CA H8N 2J4
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q2-1018157
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
144782448
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Centre de Technologie Physique et Photonique de Montreal
Federal Riding Name:
LaSalle--Émard--Verdun
Federal Riding Number:
24035
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 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences