Abstract
Dsolve (2020-2028) is a centre for research-based innovation - development of biodegradable materials for applications in fisheries and aquaculture. Our research aims to reduce plastic litter and associated problems such as ghost fishing, macro and microplastic caused by the fishery and aquaculture industries. The goal is that new biodegradable materials can replace traditional plastics in these sectors. Dsolve is divided into six research areas led by national research partners UiT Arctic University of Norway, Norner AS, SINTEF Industry, SINTEF Ocean, Norsus AS and SALT Lofoten AS/UiT. The centre include research from DTU Aqua (Denmark), Thünen Institute of Baltic Sea Fisheries (Germany) and the University of Split (Croatia). Dsolve involves 18 industry partners, several NGO’s, public organisations and research institutions. The conceptual structure of Dsolve is: Product-orientated areas represent a value-chain perspective, while policy goals connect to the total value-chain. The iteration processes for research and development constitute a stepwise approach, from basic research to full-scale testing of prototype applications.