Modeling transport of nanoparticles: Pilot study

ERDC TR-18-3 Environmental Quality and Installation (ERDC-EQ/I) Research Program Modeling Transport of Nanoparticles: Pilot Study Engineer Research and Development Center Tahirih C. Lackey, Steven A. Diamond, Robert D. Moser, Charles A Weiss Jr., and Alan J. Kennedy April 2018 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) solves the nation’s toughest engineering and environmental challenges. ERDC develops innovative solutions in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our nation’s public good. Find out more at www.erdc.usace.army.mil. To search for other technical reports published by ERDC, visit the ERDC online library at http://acwc.sdp.sirsi.net/client/default. Environmental Quality and Installation (ERDC-EQ/I) Research Program ERDC TR-18-3 April 2018 Modeling Transport of Nanoparticles: Pilot Study Tahirih C. Lackey Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199 Alan J. Kennedy Environmental Laboratory U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199 Charles A. Weiss, Jr. and Robert D. Moser Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199 Steven A. Diamond NanoSafe, Inc., Midwest Division 3808 East Superior Street S Duluth, MN 55802 Final report Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Prepared for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington, DC 20314-1000 Under Project P2 461894 “Advanced and Additive Materials: Sustainability in Army Acquisitions” ERDC TR-18-3 ii Abstract Determination of transport of engineered nanomaterials within the aquatic environment is an important area of study due to knowledge and capabilities gaps, leading to uncer