UFB generation and lifespan in industrial applications

Ultrafine bubbles (bubbles that are several nanometers in diameter) have been adopted in several applications Japan and surrounding countries, ranging from cleaning and sanitation of surfaces with reduced use of chemicals, to the treatment and preservation of seafood, to new and emerging chemistry and energy storage approaches. One application that has shown some promise is the use of these bubbles in the growth of plants in aquaculture systems. The intern will be looking in-depth at different strategies for generating and distributing ultrafine bubbles in plant and animal growing systems where pumping and piping systems are used to move water and nutrients from a central location to each of the plants. The intern will determine the impact of piping and system designs on the lifespan of these bubbles, and will look at developing new applications with partners in nova scotia to explore possible use of this technology in a canadian environment.

Faculty Supervisor:

Adam Donaldson

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Partner:

Keio University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Dalhousie University

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