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Metal reduction and degradation of organic contaminants via ammonium oxidation under iron reduction for water remediation

Metal reduction and degradation of organic contaminants via ammonium oxidation under iron reduction for water remediationPrinceton Docket # 15-3080Researchers in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University have cultured Acidimicrobiaceae bacterium A6 (ATCC, PTA-122488) to investigate the process of ammonium oxidation...
Published: 3/15/2018   |   Inventor(s): Peter Jaffe, Shan Huang, Emily Gilson
Keywords(s): civil engineering, earth science, metal reduction, wastewater management, water
Category(s): Civil/Environmental Engineering

Nanoparticulate Apatite-Coated-Calcite/Limestone Filter Materials for Removing Contaminants From Contaminated Water

Princeton Docket # 14-3027Elevated levels of fluoride in groundwaters of granitic and basaltic terrains pose a major environmental problem and are affecting millions of people all over the world. Everyday many people, especially in the developing world, are exposed to elevated levels of fluoride, which has been found to be well above the World Health...
Published: 3/15/2018   |   Inventor(s): Satish Myneni, Peter Jaffe
Keywords(s): Chemistry, civil engineering, earth science, green tech, polymer chemistry, wastewater management, water
Category(s): Ceramics/Material Sciences

Granular Composite Density Enhancement Process

Granular Composite Density Enhancement Process Princeton Docket # 12-2827 Researchers in the Department of Chemistry at Princeton University and Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials have developed a novel process to substantially decrease the amount of cement required for and therefore the cost of concrete production, increase...
Published: 3/15/2018   |   Inventor(s): Salvatore Torquato, Frank Stillinger, Adam Hopkins
Keywords(s): civil engineering, materials
Category(s): Ceramics/Material Sciences, Chemistry

Sensing Sheet for High-Resolution Structural Health Monitoring over Large Civil Engineering Structures

Princeton Docket # 12-2744 Civil infrastructure in the U.S. is aging and has been identified as an area of critical need. Many bridges of great importance are approaching the end of their life span. It is necessary to determine and monitor their structural health in order to mitigate risks, prevent disasters, and plan maintenance activities...
Published: 3/15/2018   |   Inventor(s): Branko Glisic, Naveen Verma
Keywords(s): civil engineering, Opto-Electronics/ELE ENG
Category(s): Opto-Electronics/ Electrical Engineering