Grants and Contributions:

Characterization and applications of biogenic nanomaterials from salmon aquaculture processing waste

983518

$111,898.00

Sep 1, 2021 - Feb 28, 2026

This project aims to valorize salmon processing waste into new environmentally-friendly functional materials for chemical catalysis, and the biomedical and energy sectors by developing a process that does not use hazardous reagents to access the nanoscale, biomineral crystals that make up fish bones. A broad range of characterization techniques will be used to characterize the nanomaterials and guide their use in different end sectors. The proposed technology will impact the triple bottom line as follows: increased profit for aquaculture/fish processing activities as secondary products are manufactured, increased employment opportunities in rural regions in a female-dominated industry, and reduced environmental pollution from biologically hazardous waste.

National Research Council Canada

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.

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1C 5S7

172-2021-2022-Q3-983518

Grant

Grants and Contributions

107690273

Academia

Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. John's East

10006

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

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.

541710