Viable gear will provide proof-of-concept for a seaweed-based bioplastic to be used in manufacturing a compostable biotwine for marine equipment, designed to replace petroleum-based plastics

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Award ID
NA23OAR0210575
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$350,000

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Portland, ME 04103, USA

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This addresses NOM-sbir research topic area 9.3, the changing ocean - specifically to "support increased protection and restoration of marine and coastal habitats to enhance vital ecosystems", by helping decrease macro and microplastic pollution. This is a critical need, since broken-down or lost fishing/aquaculture gear comprises ~ 70% of ocean-based macroplastics. Technical questions to be addressed include whether seaweed can be the primary component of a bioplastics durable enough to last in the ocean for a minimum of six months and whether IT can be created without petroleum-based toxic additives that are typical in mainstream plastics and bioplastics. Seaweed-based fiber twine using brown macroalgae (class phaeophycean) will be created, and the project will test alginate

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Original award $175,000

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Who received award NA23OAR0210575?

NA23OAR0210575 was awarded to Viable Gear Inc. by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on September 1, 2023.

How much is award NA23OAR0210575 worth?

$350,000 has been obligated on NA23OAR0210575.

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