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Award Abstract #0628282
BE MUSES: Production and Use of a Novel Bacterial Protein in Aquaculture Operations: Societal Benefits and Global Ramifications
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CBET
Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
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| Initial Amendment Date: |
September 8, 2006 |
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| Latest Amendment Date: |
September 8, 2006 |
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| Award Number: |
0628282 |
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| Award Instrument: |
Standard Grant |
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| Program Manager: |
Patrick L. Brezonik
CBET Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
ENG Directorate for Engineering
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| Start Date: |
September 15, 2006 |
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| Expires: |
August 31, 2010 (Estimated) |
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| Awarded Amount to Date: |
$1100000 |
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| Investigator(s): |
John Spear jspear@mines.edu (Principal Investigator)
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| Sponsor: |
Colorado School of Mines
1500 Illinois
Golden, CO 80401 303/273-3000
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| NSF Program(s): |
BE-MAT USE:SCIENCE,ENG&SOCIETY
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| Field Application(s): |
0313040 Water Pollution
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| Program Reference Code(s): |
EGCH, 9197, 9187, 021E
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| Program Element Code(s): |
1794
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ABSTRACT
0628282
Spear
The feasibility of up-scaling the generation of single-cell protein (SCP) from wastewater from the food-processing industry for use as food in aquaculture will be evaluated in this project funded by the Materials Use: Science, Engineering and Society program. The project includes three tasks: (1) development of a SCP-production apparatus; (2) assessment of human and social impacts of the technology in Mexico, India and Bangladesh, where great potential for adoption of the technology is expected; and (3) economic analysis of the concept in one of the test countries. This multi-disciplinary project addresses an important topic and effectively integrates the various tasks to be performed. The project involves working in remote areas of developing nations in Latin America and south Asia, which involves some risk and cultural challenges, but this is mitigated by the experience of the researchers, strong connections to a prominent NGO, and a well-developed implementation plan. The proposed work has potentially positive societal Impacts in that it will convert a waste stream into a beneficial product for another food production process and could be implemented in many countries around the world. The project fits within the goals of the MUSES program in that it involves materials use with reduction of environmental impact. It is intended to reduce environmental impacts of a major and growing global economic activity (aquaculture) and also reduce waste streams from beer brewing. The range of disciplines involved in the study is appropriate, and intellectual diversity is strong. The proposed work is quantitative, especially in the economic and social components. This project is being co-managed by the BES (lead) and CMS Divisions.
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