Manchin announces grant for fertilizer project at West Virginia University

The funding will support research into a grid-resistant energy ecosystem and the recovery of key macronutrients from wastewater, as well as provide opportunities for students to attend the 2024 International Conference on Smart Grid Synchronized Measurements and Analytics.

“The National Science Foundation continues to be an important partner for the Mountain State through their investments in ground-breaking research opportunities. I’m pleased these three projects are receiving US$1.5 million to further our understanding of energy resilience, macronutrients in wastewater, and grid synchronised measurements and analytics,” said Senator Manchin. “As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for resources that advance academic research and support our universities across West Virginia.”

• $568,356 – West Virginia University: CAREER: Design of surface modified membranes for recovery of key fertilizer macronutrients from wastewater.

• This funding will support research into the separation mechanisms in polyelectrolyte-modified membranes and provide mentored research opportunities to students who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM higher education.

Read the article online at: https://www.worldfertilizer.com/project-news/07032024/manchin-announces-grant-for-fertilizer-project-at-west-virginia-university/