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Collaborative Research: Coupled Effects of Density, Microstructure, and Ion Selectivity fo — NSF Award to Villanova University (PA

This award will support research that advances fundamental understanding of bentonite clay, promoting the progress of science and contributing to national infrastructure and water security needs. Bentonite is a natural clay mineral with a unique ability to act like a semi-permeable membrane, slowing the movement of che

Award titleCollaborative Research: Coupled Effects of Density, Microstructure, and Ion Selectivity fo
Award ID2520609
AwardeeVillanova University
CityVILLANOVA
StatePA
Amount obligated$298,622
Principal investigatorKristin Sample-Lord
ProgramSpecial Initiatives, ECI-Engineering for Civil Infr
Start date12/01/2025
AbstractThis award will support research that advances fundamental understanding of bentonite clay, promoting the progress of science and contributing to national infrastructure and water security needs. Bentonite is a natural clay mineral with a unique ability to act like a semi-permeable membrane, slowing the movement of chemicals while still allowing water to pass through. This special property can affect the performance of engineered containment systems for municipal, agricultural, nuclear, and mini
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