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# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
<< STAR GRANTS AND STAR CENTERS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
1 R840625
Grant



Evaluation and Control of Emissions from MSW landfills: Direct Measurement and Modeling Imhoff, Paul T.
Chow, Fotini K
Yazdani, Ramin  
University of Delaware, University of California - Berkeley, University of California - Davis $999,831   September 01, 2023 -
August 31, 2026  
September 01, 2023   August 31, 2026     DE  
2 R834859
Grant



Uptake of Specific Engineered Nanoparticles (ENP) by Sludge Particulates as Affected by the Presence of Dissolved Organic Matters (DOM) Huang, C. P.
Johnston, Murray V.  
University of Delaware $599,678   February 01, 2011 -
January 31, 2014  
February 01, 2011   January 31, 2014     DE  
3 R833221
Grant



The Future of Harmful Algal Blooms: An Empirical Approach to Predicting the Combined Impacts of Rising CO2, Temperature, and Eutrophication Hutchins, David A.
Coyne, Kathryn J.
Warner, Mark A  
University of Delaware, University of Southern California $549,993   March 15, 2007 -
March 14, 2010  
March 15, 2007   March 14, 2010     DE  
4 R833318
Grant



Agglomeration, Retention, and Transport Behavior of Manufactured Nanoparticles in Variably-Saturated Porous Media Jin, Yan
Xiao, John  
University of Delaware $399,035   March 01, 2007 -
February 28, 2011  
March 01, 2007   February 28, 2011     DE  
5 R831721
Grant



Short-term Chronic Toxicity of Photocatalytic Nanoparticles to Bacteria, Algae, and Zooplankton Huang, C. P.
Cha, Daniel K.
Ismat, Shah S.  
University of Delaware $334,881   October 01, 2005 -
September 30, 2007  
October 01, 2005   September 30, 2007     DE  
6 R832414C005
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Center for the Study of Metals in the Environment (R832414)
Project 5 -- Architecture Development and Particle Deposition Wexler, Anthony S.
Plopper, Charles
Schelegle, Ed
Winkle, Laura Van

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of California - Davis, University of Delaware Refer to main center abstract (R832414) for funding details.   October 01, 2005 -
September 30, 2010
(Extended to September 30, 2011)  
October 01, 2005   September 30, 2010  
September 30, 2011  
CA  
7 R832166
Grant



Near Real-Time Speciation of Organic Aerosols for Source Apportionment Johnston, Murray V.
Tolocka, Michael P.  
University of Delaware $450,000   January 01, 2005 -
December 31, 2007
(Extended to December 31, 2008)  
January 01, 2005   December 31, 2007  
December 31, 2008  
DE  
8 R831041
Grant



Investigation of Toxic Raphidophyte Population Dynamics Using Molecular and Physiological Tools Hutchins, David A.
Cary, S. Craig
Coyne, Kathryn J.
Doblin, Martina  
University of Delaware, University of Southern California, Old Dominion University $567,331   September 01, 2003 -
August 31, 2006  
September 01, 2003   August 31, 2006     DE  
9 R829624
Grant



Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Studies of Transition Metal Carbide Nanoparticles as Environmental Nanocatalysts Shah, S. Ismat
Chen, Jingguang G.  
University of Delaware $350,000   March 01, 2002 -
February 28, 2006
(Extended to February 28, 2007)  
March 01, 2002   February 28, 2006  
February 28, 2007  
DE  
10 R829622
Grant



Elemental Composition of Freshly Nucleated Particles Johnston, Murray V.   University of Delaware $390,000   January 01, 2002 -
December 31, 2004
(Extended to March 31, 2006)  
January 01, 2002   December 31, 2004  
March 31, 2006  
DE  
11 R829576
Grant



Composite Resins and Adhesives from Plants Wool, R. P.   University of Delaware $325,000   January 01, 2002 -
December 31, 2004  
January 01, 2002   December 31, 2004     DE  
12 R826945
Grant



CISNet: Nutrient Inputs as a Stressor and Net Nutrient Flux as an Indicator of Stress Response in Delaware's Inland Bays Ecosystem Ullman, William J.
Andres, A. Scott
Krantz, David E.
Madsen, John M.
McKenna, Thomas E.
Scudlark, Joseph R.
Wong, Kuo-Chuin  
University of Delaware, United States Geological Survey, University of Toledo $600,000   October 01, 1998 -
September 30, 2001
(Extended to September 30, 2002)  
October 01, 1998   September 30, 2001  
September 30, 2002  
DE  
13 R826769
Grant



A Portable Device for Real-Time Measurement of the Size and Composition of Atmospheric Aerosols Johnston, Murray V.
Eiceman, Gary A.  
University of Delaware, New Mexico State University - Main Campus $580,963   October 01, 1998 -
September 30, 2001  
October 01, 1998   September 30, 2001     DE  
14 R826234
Grant



Real-time Measurement of the Size and Composition of Atmospheric Particulate Matter Wexler, Anthony S.
Johnston, Murray V.  
University of Delaware $374,833   December 15, 1997 -
December 14, 2000  
December 15, 1997   December 14, 2000     DE  
15 R826188
Grant



Fate and Transport of Heavy Metals in the Subsurface: Effects of Polymer-Surfactant Aggregates Dentel, Steven K.
Cha, Daniel K.
Huang, C. P.  
University of Delaware $295,582   September 01, 1997 -
August 31, 2000  
September 01, 1997   August 31, 2000     DE  
16 R823980
Grant



Speciation of Volatile and Reacting Compounds in Particulate Matter Johnston, Murray V.
Wexler, Anthony S.  
University of Delaware $334,455   October 01, 1995 -
September 30, 1998  
October 01, 1995   September 30, 1998     DE  
<< NON-STAR GRANTS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
17 SU839272
Grant



Development of mushroom mycelium based biocomposites for fashion products Cao, Huantian
Cobb, Kelly Ann
Silverman, Jillian
Tang, Wing  
University of Delaware $14,999   October 23, 2017 -
October 22, 2018
(Extended to August 31, 2019)  
October 23, 2017   October 22, 2018  
August 31, 2019  
DE  
18 SU836784
Grant



Optimizing Apparel Development to Reduce Waste Cobb, Kelly Ann
Cao, Huantian  
University of Delaware $14,999   November 01, 2016 -
October 31, 2017
(Extended to August 31, 2018)  
November 01, 2016   October 31, 2017  
August 31, 2018  
DE  
19 SU835511
Grant



Environmentally Friendly Leather Tanning Using Enzymes Cao, Huantian
Scudder, Crescent
Siron, Leslie
Wu, Changqing
Xu, Wenqing  
University of Delaware $14,999   August 15, 2013 -
August 14, 2014  
August 15, 2013   August 14, 2014     DE  
20 SU835096
Grant



Twenty-mile clothing: localized production of apparel and accessories from agriculture-based materials Cao, Huantian
Frett, John J.
Howard, Christine
Piro, Karen
Tattersall, Hillary  
University of Delaware $15,000   August 15, 2011 -
August 14, 2012  
August 15, 2011   August 14, 2012     DE  
21 SU836007
Grant



Development of Apparel and Footwear From Renewable Sources (Phase II) Cao, Huantian
Benz, Thomas
Bonanno, Paula
Camara, Juliana
Cook, Henley
Dan, Quan
Gong, Shijin
Kramer, Jillian
Lipschitz, Stacey
Sidoriak, Emma
Su, Xintian
Woo, Andrew
Wool, R. P.
Zuckman, Emma  
University of Delaware $74,999   August 15, 2011 -
August 14, 2013
(Extended to August 14, 2014)  
August 15, 2011   August 14, 2013  
August 14, 2014  
DE  
22 SU834707
Grant



Development of Apparel and Footwear From Renewable Sources Cao, Huantian
Bonanno, Paula
Dan, Quan
Kramer, Jillian
Lipschitz, Stacey
Senoz, Erman
Wool, R. P.  
University of Delaware $10,000   August 15, 2010 -
August 14, 2011  
August 15, 2010   August 14, 2011     DE  
23 SU834323
Grant



Change Without Buying: An Application of Adaptable Design in Apparel Cao, Huantian
Chang, Rita
Kallal, Mary Jo
Malano, Grace
McCord, Jennifer
Shaw, Jenna
Starner, Heather  
University of Delaware $10,000   August 15, 2009 -
August 14, 2010  
August 15, 2009   August 14, 2010     DE  
24 SU834324
Grant



Chicken Feather Fibers for Hydrogen Storage Wool, R. P.
Campanella, Alejandrina
Danner, Kate
Senoz, Erman
Stanzione III, Joseph F
Watson, Cara
Zhan, Mingjiang  
University of Delaware $10,000   August 15, 2009 -
August 14, 2010  
August 15, 2009   August 14, 2010     DE  
25 X3831781
Grant



Framework for Sustainable Watershed Management Najjar, Ken
Hantush, Muhamed
Sloto, Ron
Todd, Craig
Woodling, John
Young, Leroy  
Delaware River Basin Commission, Monroe County Conservation District, Monroe County Planning Commission, Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, United States Geological Survey $102,500   October 01, 2004 -
May 31, 2008  
October 01, 2004   May 31, 2008     NJ  
<< FELLOWSHIPS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
26 FP917315
Fellow



Amines in Ambient Particle Formation and Growth Bzdek, Bryan R   University of Delaware $126,000   September 01, 2011 -
August 31, 2014  
September 01, 2011   August 31, 2014     DE  
27 FP917135
Fellow



Coupling of Biotic and Abiotic Arsenite Oxidation in Soil Jones, Laura Camille   University of Delaware $74,000   August 31, 2010 -
August 31, 2012  
August 31, 2010   August 31, 2012     DE  
28 F5E20892
Fellow



The Maintenance of Diversity on Coral Reefs: Empirical Tests of the Role of Aggregation in Promoting Coral Species Richness Idjadi, Joshua A.   University of Delaware $94,232   September 01, 2005 -
August 01, 2007  
September 01, 2005   August 01, 2007     DE  
29 MA916357
Fellow



The Importance of Horizontal Swimming Behavior in the Patch Dynamics and Transport of Larval Crabs: Do Biochemical Cues Have an Effect? Houser, Letise T.   University of Delaware $95,292   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2006  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2006     DE  
30 FP916342
Fellow



Biological Border Patrols: Does Interspecific Competition Exclude Bio-Invaders From Otherwise Optimal Habitat? Steinberg, Mia   University of Delaware $111,172   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2006  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2006     DE  
31 U916132
Fellow



A Conceptual Model of the Spread of the Introduced Crab Hemigrapsus sanguineus Using Behavioral, Field, and Genetic Studies Park, Susan   University of Delaware $77,850   January 01, 2003 -
January 01, 2006  
January 01, 2003   January 01, 2006     DE  
32 U916129
Fellow



The Ecological Significance of Bacteriophages in Soil Williamson, Kurt E.   University of Delaware $98,008   January 01, 2003 -
January 01, 2006  
January 01, 2003   January 01, 2006     DE  
33 U915771
Fellow



A Portable Instrument for Aerosol Particle Characterization Lake, Derek A.   University of Delaware $70,864   August 01, 2000 -
August 01, 2002  
August 01, 2000   August 01, 2002     DE  
34 U915363
Fellow



Submarine Groundwater Discharge in the Delaware Estuary Schwartz, Matthew   University of Delaware $102,000   September 01, 1998 -
January 01, 2001  
September 01, 1998   January 01, 2001     DE  
<< CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED GRANTS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
35 EM840933
Grant



The University of Delaware Study Addressing PFAS, Nitrates, and Emerging Pollutants Concerns Messer, Kent
Ganguly, Diya
Heintzelman, Martin
Kecinski, Maik  
University of Delaware $120,000   October 01, 2024 -
September 30, 2025  
October 01, 2024   September 30, 2025     DE  
<< CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED CENTERS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
36 EM832971
Centers




- Main center abstract - Center for the Study of Metals in the Environment
Center for the Study of Metals in the Environment Allen, Herbert E.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Delaware $651,300   August 01, 2006 -
July 31, 2008  
August 01, 2006   July 31, 2008     DE  
37 R829500
Centers




- Main center abstract - Center for the Study of Metals in the Environment
Center for the Study of Metals in the Environment Allen, Herbert E.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Delaware   April 01, 2002 -
March 31, 2005  
April 01, 2002   March 31, 2005     DE  
38 R829500C002
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Center for the Study of Metals in the Environment (R829500)
The Role of Organic Matter and Metal Oxides in the Retention of Trace Metals by Soil and Suspended Particles Allen, Herbert E.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Delaware Refer to main center abstract (R829500) for funding details.   April 01, 2002 -
March 31, 2005  
April 01, 2002   March 31, 2005     DE  
<< PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
39 R834677C173
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Health Effects Institute (Prior to 2000) (R834677)
Detection and Characterization of Nanoparticles from Motor Vehicles Johnston, Murray V.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Delaware, Health Effects Institute Refer to main center abstract (R834677) for funding details.   April 01, 2010 -
March 31, 2015  
April 01, 2010   March 31, 2015     DE  


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