Selective Microbial Control in Drinking Water Systems Using Bacteriophages Conjugated with Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles

By Laurel Bingman1; NEWT Center2

1. YES Prep Public Schools, Houston, TX 2. NanoEnabled Water Treatment (NEWT) ERC

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Abstract

This whiteboard video is designed to engage K-12 students in high-level nanotechnology research. 

Bacteriophages have been studied for decades as a possible treatment for bacterial diseases. Now, scientists are trying to use them for the purpose of water treatment. Show students this intro video in order to help them understand how scientists use viruses to fight harmful bacteria.

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Dr. Pedro Alvarez, Rice - Lab PI 

Dr. Pingfeng Yu, Rice - Research Mentor 

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Rice University Nano Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT) RET Program

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Researchers should cite this work as follows:

  • Laurel Bingman, NEWT Center (2021), "Selective Microbial Control in Drinking Water Systems Using Bacteriophages Conjugated with Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles," https://nanohub.org/resources/34702.

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Tags

  1. bacteriophages
  2. clean water
  3. Engineering Research Center (ERC)
  4. K-12
  5. NanoEnabled Water Treatment (NEWT) ERC
  6. nano technology
  7. phages
  8. viruses
  9. Water
  10. water purification/filtration