Grant
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
$698,236
National Science Foundation
Award ID
2543819
Action Date
2026-06-01
Fiscal Year
FY 2026
Award Type
Grant
Place of Performance
KINGSTON, Rhode Island
Period of Performance
2026-06-01 → 2031-05-31
Funding Agency
National Science Foundation
Description
CAREER: TRANSPORT AND TRANSPORT EFFECTS OF MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES IN BACTERIAL BIOFILMS -BIOFILMS ARE COLLECTIONS OF BACTERIA THAT ADHERE TO SURFACES. THEY POSE SERIOUS CHALLENGES IN MANUFACTURING, FOOD SAFETY, AND MEDICAL PRACTICE. THIS CAREER PROJECT WILL EXPLORE HOW MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES COULD WEAKEN BIOFILMS AND PREVENT THEIR GROWTH. THE TEAM WILL USE MAGNETIC FIELDS TO PUSH MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES INTO A BIOFILM, MAKE THE NANOPARTICLES ROTATE, OR MAKE THEM HEAT UP INSIDE THE BIOFILM. THE TE
Recipient
Name
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
State
RI
UEI
CJDNG9D14MW7