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Collaborative Research: Mass Transport Mediated by Microbial Biosurfactants in Unsaturated — NSF Award to University of Minnesota-

Many naturally occurring microorganisms can produce soap-like substances, called biosurfactants, that alter how fluids and other substances in the liquids move through porous spaces such as soils and biological tissues. However, scientists still do not know how far and how fast these biosurfactants spread or how they r

Award titleCollaborative Research: Mass Transport Mediated by Microbial Biosurfactants in Unsaturated
Award ID2451901
AwardeeUniversity of Minnesota-Twin Cities
CityMINNEAPOLIS
StateMN
Amount obligated$340,743
Principal investigatorJudy Yang
ProgramPMP-Particul&MultiphaseProcess
Start date09/01/2025
AbstractMany naturally occurring microorganisms can produce soap-like substances, called biosurfactants, that alter how fluids and other substances in the liquids move through porous spaces such as soils and biological tissues. However, scientists still do not know how far and how fast these biosurfactants spread or how they redirect substances ranging from nutrients and pollutants to disease-causing bacteria. Yet, these microbial agents play important roles in the health of soils, plant roots, and even
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