Project Overview
- STRATEGIC RATIONALE:
Structural cracks are widespread in Nigerian homes, schools, and public infrastructure, particularly in low-income areas where repair products are unaffordable. Meanwhile, seafood shell waste contributes to environmental pollution.
This project integrates both challenges into one solution by converting locally available shell waste into a functional construction material, reinforcing Nigeria’s circular-economy agenda and demonstrating the practical use of biotechnology for community development.
- KEY OBJECTIVES:
- To produce 10 kg of ultra-fine chitosan powder (≤50 μm) from 40 kg of shell waste.
- To formulate and field-test a biodegradable crack filler suitable for walls, pavements, and concrete.
- To train 20 youths and technicians in chitosan extraction and construction-material formulation.
- To demonstrate a replicable model for sustainable building-maintenance solutions.
Project Information
Status
Completed
Commencement Date
January 19, 2026
Posted On
January 26, 2026
