Investigating ways to reduce hazardous substances in the environment after disasters
Project 5
This study is looking at how dangerous chemicals from natural disasters can affect our water and food, and it's working on creating safe materials that can help clean up these harmful substances to protect communities and first responders during emergencies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas A&m University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Station, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874504 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the impact of hazardous substances released during natural disasters and emergencies, particularly on water and food safety. It aims to develop safe materials that can effectively bind and remove these harmful chemicals from contaminated environments. The project will utilize both laboratory experiments and computational methods to understand how these materials interact with environmental pollutants. By addressing the risks posed to vulnerable communities and first responders, the research seeks to enhance safety during and after disaster events.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals living in areas prone to natural disasters, particularly those in vulnerable communities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by environmental contamination or who do not reside in disaster-prone areas may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve public health and safety by providing effective solutions to mitigate the effects of environmental contamination during disasters.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using safe materials to bind environmental pollutants, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
College Station, United States
- Texas A&m University — College Station, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Phillips, Timothy — Texas A&m University
- Study coordinator: Phillips, Timothy
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.