Effect of Photochemistry on Biotransformation of Crude Oil
Implementing Organization
University of New Orleans
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$1,469,130
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI)
Funding Program
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative GoMRI Grant Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Chemical Aspects Research
Targeted Resources
Human and/or Institutional Capacity
Project Description
The goals of this project are to: 1) gain a fundamental understanding of the behavior of Deepwater Horizon crude oil components when exposed to sunlight at the marine surface under a range of relevant conditions, and 2) understand how the photochemical transformations impact toxicity and biodegradation.
Contact
Matthew Tarr504-280-6323
mtarr@uno.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None