Source: UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS submitted to
ACQUISITION OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART MULTI-PURPOSE PARTICLE SIZE ANALYZER FOR THE CHARACTERIZATION OF MICRO-AND NANOPARTICLES IN THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
ACTIVE
Funding Source
OTHER GRANTS
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
1033257
Grant No.
2024-70410-43765
Cumulative Award Amt.
$206,830.00
Proposal No.
2024-06170
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Sep 15, 2024
Project End Date
Sep 14, 2028
Grant Year
2024
Program Code
[EGP]- Equipment Grants Program
Project Director
Ubeyitogullari, A.
Recipient Organization
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
(N/A)
FAYETTEVILLE,AR 72703
Performing Department
(N/A)
Non Technical Summary
Particle size analysis is vital in the food and agricultural sciences as the size of particles/droplets dictates the properties of food and agricultural materials, including their functionality, solubility, flowability, reactivity, texture, and bioavailability. The overall objective for this equipment grant application is to acquire a state-of-the-art particle size analyzer for measuring the particle size of dry powders, emulsions, and suspensions in the range of 10 nm - 3.5 mm using the laser diffraction technique. The specific objectives are (1) Acquire a state-of-the-art particle size analyzer (i.e., Mastersizer 3000+ Ultra), install the system, and organize training sessions, and (2) Utilize the equipment in innovative fundamental and applied research related to the food and agricultural sciences and report the impact of the acquired particle size analyzer. The proposed shared-use particle size analyzer will enable innovative research in multiple disciplines, including food engineering, grain processing, membrane separation, waste treatment, carbohydrate chemistry, and animal health. This project will (i) enhance the capabilities of multiple departments (i.e., Food Science, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Chemistry and Biochemistry), (ii) provide training opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students, (iii) attract middle/high school students to STEM programs by providing job shadowing opportunities and lab tours, and (iv) provide service to stakeholders via Arkansas Food Innovation Center. This project aligns well with the USDA-NIFA Equipment Grants Program area priorities.
Animal Health Component
50%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
20%
Applied
50%
Developmental
30%
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
5015010202050%
4025310202030%
5025010200020%
Knowledge Area
501 - New and Improved Food Processing Technologies; 402 - Engineering Systems and Equipment; 502 - New and Improved Food Products;

Subject Of Investigation
5310 - Machinery and equipment; 5010 - Food;

Field Of Science
2020 - Engineering; 2000 - Chemistry;
Goals / Objectives
The specific objectives are (1) Acquire a state-of-the-art particle size analyzer (i.e., Mastersizer 3000+ Ultra), install the system, and organize training sessions, and (2) Utilize the equipment in innovative fundamental and applied research related to the food and agricultural sciences and report the impact of the acquired particle size analyzer.
Project Methods
Objective 1: Acquire a state-of-the-art particle size analyzer (i.e., Mastersizer 3000+ Ultra), install the system, and organize training sessions.Objective 2: Utilize the equipment in innovative fundamental and applied research related to the food and agricultural sciences and report the impact of the acquired particle size analyzer.