Grants: AMD and Nanotechnology Initiative From EPA
Posted on Thursday, 29 July 2004 (11:30:10) EDT by admin
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Are there any projects being developed that would use nanotechnology to impede upon the formation of acid mine drainage?
Nora Savage @ EPA answered no. She said that no EPA funds are currently being used for research on nanotech AMD remediation. Possible pilot project for some institute of higher learning or not-for-profit group. Perhaps research will lead to nanoscale assemblers that will kill thiobacillus ferroxidans and work to prevent the formation of AMD.
The EPA, Office of Research & Development as part of its Greater Opportunities research program, is seeking applications proposing research on nanotechnology w/ respect to the environment. They will award 3 or 4 grants of up to $150,000/year with a duration of 3 years.
Please Visit the US EPA National Center For Environmental Research or the National Nanotechnology Initiative
Crazier ideas have been funded before by our gov't.
Jim Mahrer
Eastern Coal Regional Roundtable Coordinator
304-345-7663
304-345-3240 fax
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Visit the Eastern Coal Region Roundtable Website for large collection of grant opportunities.