Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Scaling up and Optimizing Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream Processes for Production of Hydrous Bio-Graphene Oxide (hBGO) Admixture from Wood Biochar for Decarbonization of Concrete

Agreement Number:

1026387

Agreement Value:

$398,200.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2025

Description:

This IRAP R&D project proposal focuses on developing an innovative and groundbreaking bio-graphene based admixture for decarbonizing concrete. Hydrous Bio-Graphene Oxide (hBGO) is made via pyrolysis of softwood lumber residues followed by surfactant-assisted liquid phase exfoliation of stable dispersions of graphene oxide nanoplatelets and micronized biochar. Subprojects include development and testing of optimal solutions for sustainable biochar production (upstream), biochar exfoliation into bio-graphene oxide (midstream), and the integration of hBGO into concrete mixtures for low-carbon applications (downstream).

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Edwardsville, Nova Scotia, CA B2A 4S6

Reference Number:

172-2024-2025-Q4-1026387

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

730790086

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Alter Biota Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Sydney--Victoria

Federal Riding Number:

12010

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

444190