| NSF Org: |
CBET Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | May 2, 2006 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | July 6, 2007 |
| Award Number: | 0607368 |
| Award Instrument: | Continuing Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Paul L. Bishop
CBET Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems ENG Directorate for Engineering |
| Start Date: | October 1, 2006 |
| End Date: | September 30, 2008 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $270,000.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $270,000.00 |
| Funds Obligated to Date: |
FY 2007 = $111,469.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
1850 RESEARCH PARK DR STE 300 DAVIS CA US 95618-6153 (530)754-7700 |
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| Primary Place of Performance: |
1850 RESEARCH PARK DR STE 300 DAVIS CA US 95618-6153 |
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Performance Congressional District: |
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| NSF Program(s): | Nanoscale Interactions Program |
| Primary Program Source: |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.041 |
ABSTRACT
0607368
VanderGheynst
This project seeks to improve water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion technology for the storage and delivery of microorganisms to aquatic ecosystems. The successful outcome from this research has the potential to improve biological methods for mosquito control and thus could have significant health benefits; this could be extremely important worldwide. The technology potentially could be applied to other systems yielding a reduction in the need for chemical pesticides. Through the use of experimentation and modeling, the researchers will investigate formulation alternatives that yield long-term storage of microorganisms and their controlled release. The research includes development of models to elucidate water transport in formulations to predict stability and rates of controlled release of microorganisms. The work builds upon the PI's previous research and has a strong theoretical foundation. The combination of experimental work, coupled with the further development of theoretical models, should enhance the probability of success.
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