Title:
Interfacial properties and electronic applications of surface-modified cellulose nanocrystals
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 27, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
The research conducted in this project involves synthesizing cellulose nanocrystals conjugated to organic dye molecules. Spectroscopy and imaging will be used to study the physical and chemical properties of the resulting hybrids, and explore the use of dye-conjugated cellulose nanocrystals in photocatalysts and sensors. The work will involve establishing detailed protocols and recipes for the conjugation process. The work will involve the collection and analysis of data on conjugated cellulose nanocrystals from a variety of scientific instruments. The work will involve observing changes in the properties of conjugated cellulose nanocrystals upon exposure to common industrial gases found in automobile exhausts and thermal power plant emissions. The work will also involve examining the effect of illuminated cellulose nanocrystals on the rates of certain chemical reactions.
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.
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6G 2E1
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q4-945850
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108102831
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 5,000 dollars.
Recipient's Operating Name:
The Governors of the University of Alberta
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governors of the University of Alberta
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number:
48019
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
Program Purpose:
The Ideation Fund is intended to encourage, test and validate transformative research ideas generated by teams of NRC scientific personnel and external collaborators with complementary capabilities, acting as a demonstration phase for a continually-evolving suite of research and development (R&D) deliverables at the NRC. The fund supports exploratory research through two mechanisms: the New Beginnings Initiative and the Small Teams Initiative.