Pore-level flow, transport, agglomeration, and reaction kinetics of microorganisms

The overall goal of this research project is to improve the characterization and assessment techniques currently being used to evaluate bioremediation alternatives. This will be accomplished by investigating the phenomena and processes that affect the fate and transport of pollutants and microorganisms at the microscopic level. The specific research objectives are: Quantify the physical constants relevant to the interfacial adsorption of bacteria; Examine the bacteriological properties associated with the bioremediation of a toxin using a microscopic viewpoint; and Determine the detailed pore-level behavior of contaminants and microorganisms in a system with adsorbed contamination