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This project will develop a new scientific instrument optimized for the advanced characterization of near-infrared fluorescent nanoparticles that can exist as left- or right-handed structures (enantiomers). Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are the leading current example of such nanomaterials. Applied NanoFluorescence, LLC (ANF) proposes a novel multi-mode chiroptical spectrometer that can ...

Luna is developing a new catalytic membrane reactor technology to produce nitrates for fertilizerwith less energy cost and environmental impact than the conventional industrial methods. Theconventional approach to industrially producing nitrogenous fertilizers helps feed about half of theworld's population but is energy inefficient and requires extensive infrastructure. Together theconventional Ha ...

The Novateur team proposes to develop an automated system for objective non-invasiveevaluation and real-time monitoring of laying hen flocks to identify risks to hen well-being. Theproposed system comprises of various sensing technologies and deep learning-based algorithmsthat enable continuous (24/7) real-time monitoring of the flock and provides automatedquantification and continuous tracking of ...

MBio Diagnostics is proposing to develop a portable rapid inexpensive technology formore effective detection of harmful algal bloom (HAB) toxins in shellfish.The proposedproduct will help producers and managers get more product to market while ensuringthe safety of this commercially important food supply during HAB events.Shellfish arefilter feeders and can accumulate HAB toxins during blooms.Thes ...

APPLIED SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, INC. PROPOSES TO PRODUCT FUEL ALCOHOL FROM SWEET SORGHUM: A PROLIFIC PRODUCER OF BIOMASS ON MARGINAL FARMLAND, RENEWABLE AND NON-COMPETITIVE WITH THEFOOD CHAIN. AN EXPERIMENTAL PROTOTYPE OF A "CROSSFOADS" FEEDSTOCK PROCESSOR IS AT HAND; A LOADER, A FLAIL FOR SEPERATINGPITH FROM RIND, A VIBRATING SEPARATOR OF THESE COMPONENTS, AAND A SCREW PRESS FOR EXPRESSING THE JUICE. ...

THE GOAL OF THIS R&D PROJECT IS TO DETERMINE IF SUPERIOR QUALITY NORI CAN BE RAISED ON A COMMERCIAL SCALE UTILIZING INNOVATIVE AQUACULTURE METHODS. THREE MAJOR EXPERIMENTS WILLTEST THE NEW TECHNIQUES DESIGNED FOR A COMMERCIAL FARM. THE OBJECTIVES ARE 1) DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE GROWOUTTANK; 2) TEST THE NURSERY TANK AND DESIGN AND DEVELOP ASSOC IATED METHODOLOGIES; 3) DETERMINE THE ACTUAL ...

THE PROPOSED FEASIBILITY RESEARCH IS TO USE A UNIQUE GRAFTI ING TECHNIQUE TO MODIFY MEMBRANE MATERIALS IN SUCH A WAY AS TO RENDER THEM USEFUL FOR SPECIFIC WATER TREATMENT SITUATIONS. THE WORK WILL SPECIFICALLY FOCUS ON THE DEVELOP MENT OF THE GRAFTING TECHNIQUE FOR POROUS MEMBRANE MATERIAL S. THE TECHNIQUE WILL BE DEMONSTRATED BY THE GRAFTING OF CHARGED MONOMER AND POLYMERS ONTO SEVERAL MATERIALS ...