Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0560401]Researchers: Gagnon, Marthe Monique (Chief Investigator) , Mr Michael Bartsch (Partner Investigator)
Brief description DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE DRILLING FLUIDS. An innovative technique of micro-emulsion of vegetable oils and water has been developed to create a new generation, low-toxicity drilling fluids for use by the petroleum exploration industry. The project aims at investigating the chronic toxicity of new generation drilling fluids to fish, and re-formulate the drilling fluids to minimize the toxic ingredients. Biomarkers of exposure and effects such as, but not limited to, EROD induction, DNA damage and stress proteins will be explored in fish exposed chronically to drilling fluids or their ingredients. Outcomes include environmentally acceptable drilling fluids, and will represent the start point for multi-million dollars agriculture and manufacturing industry in Australia.
Funding Amount $149,675
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0560401
- ARC : LP0560401