Effects of Ozone impregnated nano bubbles on sediment and water column nutrient loads
Ozone nanobubbles will be tested to remove phosphorus and nitrogen from water and sediment, aiming to control harmful algal blooms, with metal involvement also studied.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Typical stipend approximately $56,000 per year; fellowship duration 2-3 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral and senior researchers to investigate ozone impregnated nanobubbles for reducing phosphorus and nitrogen nutrient loads in water and sediment to control harmful algal blooms, including study of metal interactions and nutrient fate using advanced mass spectrometry.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens; requires contacting a Research Adviser prior to application; multiple annual deadlines.
Description
This fellowship opportunity under the NRC Research Associateship Programs focuses on innovative environmental research using ozone impregnated nanobubbles to reduce or eliminate nutrient loads—specifically phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N)—in water columns and sediments. These nutrients are key contributors to harmful algal bloom (HAB) growth and proliferation. The research also explores the role of metals in this nutrient reduction process.
The project involves working with membrane-infused mass spectrometry (MIMS) to track the fate and mass balance of nutrients before, during, and after treatment with ozone/nanobubble technology (NBOT). The goal is to establish a comprehensive understanding of how these treatments affect nutrient dynamics over time, potentially offering new methods to control HABs and improve aquatic ecosystem health.
This opportunity is ideal for researchers in environmental science, aquatic science, marine biology, and related fields interested in advanced water treatment technologies and nutrient cycling.
