Highlights
High Throughput Screening for Oxidative Stress Potential by Nanomaterials in a Biological System
NSF Grant Number: EEC-0425826
PI(s): Eugene J. Rogers and Dhimiter Bello
Student Researchers: Shu-Feng Hsieh and Nikhil Organti.
Institution: University of Massachusetts Lowell
Objectives: Limited studies have shown that selected nanomaterials (NMs) impart various forms of toxicity in cell culture or animals, however, these approaches are complex and expensive; a common and simple metric to screen for potential toxicity is needed.
Economic and Industrial Hygiene Tradeoffs in Manufacturing
NSF Grant Number: EEC-0425826
PI(s): J. Isaacs and J. Benneyan
Student Researcher: Z. Ok
Institution: Northeastern University
Objective: The goal of this research is the assessment of economic and environmental, health and safety attributes of process alternatives while in the developmental phase. Given the myriad of uncertainties, predictive models would be advantageous to help explore the potential tradeoffs, to develop useful information for private and regulatory decision-makers and for guiding research priorities.
Best Practice Guidelines for Safely Working with Nanomaterials
NSF Grant Number: EEC-0425826
PI(s): M. Ellenbecker
Student Researcher: C. Tsai
Institution: University of Massachusetts Lowell
Objective: The Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing (CHN) is an NSF-funded Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center collocated at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Northeastern University, and the University of New Hampshire. A unique aspect of CHN is its dedication to performing all of its activities in a manner that protects the environmental and occupational environment.