This $516,762 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports fundamental research at the University of Central Florida (UCF) to develop a new ultrasonic shearing method for scalable manufacturing of uniform-sized nanobubbles. The research aims to advance nanobubble production capabilities, particularly for biomedical applications like drug delivery and medical imaging. Key aspects include computational modeling of the ultrasonic shearing process, empirical assessment of temperature effects, and identification of nanobubble subpopulations with enhanced ultrasound responsiveness. The project also includes educational initiatives to increase understanding of nanobubble manufacturing among underrepresented groups. The award is intended to run from Aug 1, 2024 through Jul 31, 2028 and does not include any planned subawards.
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