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Phosphorous and nitrogen are valuable nutrients found in wastewater. The flow of phosphorous from rocks to the natural waterway has increased in recent years, due in large part to agricultural production. In addition to being a nutrient, phosphorous is a contaminant in aquatic environments that leads to the formation of organic material and algae. Recovery of phosphorous from wastewater will ensur ...

Nutrient pollution caused by excess nitrogen and phosphorus in the water is a costly and challenging environmental problem with widespread potential for negative health and ecological effects. The proposed solution to this problem is the capture of ammonium, urea, nitrate and phosphate on low-cost biodegradable sorbent pellets that upon saturation, with the nutrients can be employed directly as sl ...

Optimization of the prescription of antimicrobials is required to improve clinical outcome from infections and to reduce the development of antimicrobial resistance. Maximizing the effectiveness whilst simultaneously minimizing the toxicity of antimicrobial agents is the most important step in any effective treatment regimen, however, escalating antibiotic resistance, lack of novel antibiotics and ...

ABSTRACT: To address the need for CubeSat-compatible, dimensionally stable, high strain composite materials and booms for future RF antennas, Roccor proposes to develop DiSH technology. DiSHTM laminates are rollable to achieve high linear and volumetric compaction ratios and dimensionally stable to minimize deformations from temperature variations and on-orbit operations. Further, DiSHTM laminate ...

Project Summary Abstract An estimated million adults in the United States currently provide informal care to relatives and friends with Alzheimer s disease The economic contribution of informal caregivers service is estimated in the billions and is the cornerstone of care for the million people with the disease While informal caregivers undoubtedly perform an important role the respon ...

Significance of Research Exo Dynamics seeks to develop a novel active spinal orthosis that will enhance the outcomes of bracing treatment for the most common osteoporotic spinal fractures The goal is to create a device that will enhance outcomes through monitored use and provide consistent continuous support through a complete range of motion ROM This device may reduce pain enhance mobilit ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Ulcerative keratitis caused by infectious microbes bacteria fungi amoebae and viruses represents a major area of medical concern It is one of the most important causes of corneal opacifications which is the second common cause of legal blindness world wide after cataracts In in the USA alone of the approximately doctorandapos s offic ...

The objective of this Phase I proposal is to develop, design, and prototype a computer-based, Automated Vision Tester (AVT) for comprehensive vision screening of military aircrew. A fully realized AVT would combine a variety of clinical screening tests into a unified, automated tabletop unit capable of conducting screenings at both near (14 in./35 cm) and far (20 ft/6 m) distances. The ideal test ...

To provide a reduced-order computational tool for prediction of propeller-airframe interaction noise, the team of Techsburg and AVEC proposes to enhance and unify existing methods and tools for predicting inflow distortion noise currently in use by the team for design of low-noise propulsion systems. This streamlined and user-friendly inflow noise modeling tool will be called the Installed Propell ...

Although the technologies developed over the last decade have helped solve several difficult field engine problems there is a need for analytical tool for reliable HCF life estimation engine components, specifically of blisk aerofoils in the presence of residual stresses. Technical Data Analysis Inc. will develop a novel HCF life assessment technology along with an associated software package to a ...