The National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) awarded a $353,941 project grant to The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York, doing business as Stony Brook University. This 3-year award, effective August 1, 2024, will support fundamental research to improve understanding and control of nanoparticle adhesion and aggregation in liquids. The research will focus on characterizing the role of "solvent-induced interactions" - nanoscale forces arising from the rearrangement of liquid molecules between solid surfaces - on the physical adhesion of nanoparticles. The project aims to develop predictive models and experimental validation for controlling nanoparticle behavior, with applications in environmental remediation, filtration, self-assembly, and energy storage. Additionally, the award will fund an educational "Green Nanotechnology Forum" to inform the public and research community on nanomaterial toxicity and sustainability. No subawards are planned under this grant.
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