Dsolve – Senter for forskningsdrevet innovasjon blir ledet av Fakultetet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi ved UiT – Norges arktiske universitet. Senterets visjon er å redusere plastsøppel og tilhørende problemer som spøkelsesfiske, mikro- og makroplast forårsaket av fiskeri og havbruk. Målet er at tradisjonell plast i disse sektorene kan erstattes med nye bionedbrytbare materiale.
The centre will develop research-based solutions and help the industry to develop sustainable innovations for the global market, including:
- • Development of new types of plastics (polymers for fibre to twines, nets and ropes etc.)
- Test strength, durability and degradation of new materials
- Thorough testing on vessels and fish farms to clarify the strength, durability and degradability of biodegradable gear.
- Analyse motivation and effect of incentives to use new materials in the seafood industry.
- Test and analyse the recyclability of materials for the fishing industry.
- Dissemination of results to make it easier for business actors to use biodegradable materials.
Project owner and coordinating research manager: UiT – The Artic University of Norway. Furtjermore the SFI consists of 14 industrial partners from fisheries, aquaculture and gear suppliers, five national research institutions, four international research institutions, as well as several public agencies and organizations from the fishery- and aquaculture sector participate in the center.
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