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Title:

Adapting an novel biomaterial for molding.

Agreement Number:

CARD1

Agreement Value:

$25,000.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 18, 2017 -

Organization:

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Location:

Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

GC-2017-Q3-00024

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019).

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ray, Mira (Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology)

Program:

Engage Grants for colleges

Program Purpose:

Georgian College is partnering with AgSeed Technologies (Canada) Inc. (AST) to adapt their novel material for optimal use in molding. The material is comprised of a polyol (the reactive oil in the resin) and filler, with the filler being a stone-based or a biomass material. While the material has been used in proof of concept molding studies using a rudimentary mold, the material's response to added molding functionalities such as heating, venting, and mold surface coating, have not been studies. This project will investigate the material's reactions to the different molding functionalities by measuring key parameters. This is critical for commercialization of the material and for AST's future use of the product for molded parts.x000D