- Mechanistic Nano-Tox
Mechanistic Nano-Tox
The goal of this project is to develop a predictive methodology for aggregation behavior of metallic nanomaterials using a combination of experimental and theoretical techniques. A suit of metallic and carbonaceous nanomaterials in the biological exposure conditions will be used to experimentally determine aggregation kinetics and structural evolution and a diffusion-based mathematical model will be developed to predict such behavior a priori.
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Chiral SWNTs
The goal of this research proposal is to systematically investigate the effect of variation in electronic structure on fate, transport, and biological fate/effects of chiral carbon nanotubes in the aquatic environment. Knowledge to support this goal will be gathered through aggregation, deposition, and biological uptake/toxicity testing of well-characterized, chirally separated single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs).
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Nano Education
This proposal is designed to offer an opportunity to teach the principles and application of nanotechnology through a real-world problem of global significance: water decontamination. Enquiry based in-class experience will be enhanced through a field visit to Bangladesh (BUET and ICDDRB) where the students will obtain real life exposure to engineering problems in a developing country setting.
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Peapods
The goal of this project is to generate fundamental knowledge of fullerene-CNT hybrid aggregation and deposition behavior in the environment. This project will study aggregation and deposition kinetics and aggregate structure properties of higher order fullerenes and peapods.
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SWNT Membranes
This project would incorporate single-walled carbon nanotubes in ultrafiltration (UF)/ microfiltration (MF) membranes to overcome the possible exacerbation of fouling readily shown in conventional adsorbent- UF/MF processes; optimization of various pretreatment system designs including PACUF/ MF may reduce the energy demands and membrane fouling in seawater reverse osmosis desalination.
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