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  • Development of a Mobile Self-Powered Sensor for Assessment of Water Quality, pending, NSF, $2,500,000 (Marshall Porterfield, P.I., M. K. Banks, Co-P.I., J. Rickus, Co-P.I., S. Nof, Co-P.I., S. Wereley, Co-P.I., and S. Pekerak, Co-P.I.).
  • 21st Century Center for Phytoremediation Research and Development, 2003-2005, State of Indiana , $2,000,000 (David Salt, P.I., M. K. Banks, Co-P.I.).
  • OUR TOWN: Developing Partnerships for K-12 and Brownfield Redevelopment, 2003-2007, US EPA, $1,200,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I.).
  • Phytoremediation of Cyanide Contaminated Soil, EPA MHSRC, 2003-2006, $210,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I., G. Ejata, Co-P.I.)
  • Soil Amendments to Reduce Bioavailability of Metals in Soils: Experimental Studies and Spectroscopic Verification, 2003-2006, DoD SERDP, $900,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I., A. P. Schwab, Co-P.I., C. Johnston, Co-P.I., D. Schultz, Co-P.I.).
  • Treatment of Slag Leachate with Constructed Wetlands, Indiana Department of Transportation, 2002-2004, $125,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I., J. Alleman, Co-P.I., A. P. Schwab, Co-P.I.)
  • NSCORT Center of Excellence in Advance Life Support, 2002-2007, NASA, $10,000,000 (Cary Mitchell, P. I., M. K. Banks, Co-P.I., J. Alleman, Co-P.I. with 25 other investigators).
  • NSCORT: Development of BREATHe, 2002-2007, NASA, $500,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I.).
  • Phytoremediation of Contaminated Sediments, 2001-2004, US EPA, $125,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I., and A. P. Schwab, Co-P.I.).
  • Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center for Integrated Remediation Using Managed Natural Systems: A University/EPA/Industry Partnership, 2001-2006, US EPA, $6,000,000 (M. K. Banks, Director; with 21 Co-P.I.s).
  • Treatment of Dredged Sediments Using Plants, 2001-2004, MHSRC, $350,000 (A.P. Schwab, P.I., M. K. Banks, Co-P.I., L. Newman, Co-P.I., K. Nedunari, Co-P.I.).
  • Molecular Techniques for Assessment of Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Success, 2001-2002, MHSRC, $35,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I., J. A. Alleman, Co-P.I.)
  • Wavelength-Dependence in UV Dose-Response Behavior Among Waterborne Microorganisms, 2000-2002, US EPA, $56,000 ( E. Blatchley , P.I., J. A. Alleman, Co-P.I., M. K. Banks, Co-P.I.)
  • Development of an Integrated Biotoxicity Protocol for Biosolids, 2000-2002, Water Environmental Research Foundation, $250,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I., A. P. Schwab, Co-P.I., J. Alleman, Co-P.I., M. Switzenbaum, Co-P.I.).
  • Phytoremediation of Lead Contaminated Soil, 2001-2004, Indiana Department of Transportation, $180,000 (A. P. Schwab, P.I., M. K. Banks, Co-P.I.).
  • The Use of Plants to Enhance Remediation of INDOT Impacted Areas, 2002-2004, Indiana Department of Transportation, $80,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I., A. P. Schwab, Co-P.I.).
  • Field Support of Demonstrating Phytoremediation for Soil Contaminated with Manufactured Gas Plant Waste, 1998-2002, Battelle Memorial Institute, $65,000 (M. K. Banks, PI, A. P. Schwab, Co-P.I.).
  • The Impact of Soil Chemical Properties on the Bioavailability and Chemical Lability of Selected Organic Priority Pollutants, 1998-2000, US EPA, $200,000 (A. P. Schwab, P.I., M. K. Banks, Co-P.I., G. Carlson, Co-P.I., L. Lee, Co-P.I.).
  • Evaluation of Rhizosphere Microbial Changes During Phytoremediation, 1998-2000, Showalter Trust, Purdue University , $50,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I.).
  • Phytoremediation of Aged Petroleum Contaminants, 1998, Purdue Research Foundation, $12,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I.).
  • The Effect of Plants on the Bioavailability and Toxicity of Contaminants in Soil, 1997-2000, DOE/NSF/EPA/ONR Joint Program on Bioremediation, $500,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I., A. P. Schwab, Co-P.I., S. Smith, Co-P.I.).
  • Assessment of Groundwater Contamination from Agricultural Wastewater Lagoons in Kansas, 1996-1997, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, $100,000 (A. P. Schwab, P.I., J. Ham, Co-P.I., L. Reddi, Co-P.I., M. K. Banks, Co-P.I.).
  • Phytoremediation of Soil Contaminated with Hazardous Chemicals, 1995-1997, DOD Advanced Applied Technology Demonstration Facility, $609,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I., A. P. Schwab, Co-P.I., R. S. Govindaraju, Co-P.I.).
  • Fate and Transport of Heavy Metals and Radionuclides in Soil: The Impacts of Vegetation, 1995-1998, US EPA Hazardous Substance Research Center, Regions 7 and 8, $220,000 (A. P. Schwab, P.I., M. K. Banks, Co-P.I., J. C. Tracy, Co-P.I., L. E. Erickson, Co-P.I.).
  • Biodegradation of Hazardous Organics at Soil Textural Interfaces, 1994-1996, US EPA, $180,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I., L. K. Reddi, Co-P.I., C. Rice, Co-P.I., G. Kluitenburg, Co-P.I.).
  • Acquisition of High Performance Liquid Chromatograph and Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer for Studying Dissipation of Organic Chemicals, 1994, NSF, $100,000 (A. P. Schwab, P.I., M. K. Banks, Co-P.I., J. Blair, Co-P.I., L. C. Davis, Co-P.I., L. E. Erickson, Co-P.I., F. Oehme, Co-P.I., J. Pickrell, Co-P.I.).
  • Bioremediation of Petroleum Contaminated Soil Using Vegetation - A Technology Transfer Project, 1994-1997, US EPA Hazardous Substance Research Center, Regions 7 and 8, $219,389 (M. K. Banks, P.I., A. P. Schwab, Co-P.I., R. S. Govindaraju, Co-P.I.).
  • Vegetative Remediation of Hazardous Contaminated Soil, 1994, Alfred Sloan Foundation Grant, $4000 (M. K. Banks, P.I.).
  • Groundwater Contamination by Heavy Metals: Effect of Vegetation on Leaching of Mine Tailings, 1993-1997, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station, $60,572 (M. K. Banks, P.I.).
  • Biotic and Abiotic Factors Controlling Nitrogen Flux in Pristine and Agricultural Subsurface Systems, 1992-1995, NSF, $594,884 (A. P. Schwab, P.I., C. W. Rice, Co-P.I., W. K. Dodds, Co-P.I., M. K. Banks, Co-P.I., G. L. Macpherson, Co-P.I., J. K. Koelliker, Co-P.I., M. Sophocleous, Co-P.I.).
  • Transport of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Sand/Clay Columns, 1993, Sandia National Laboratory, $5100 (M. K. Banks, P.I.).
  • Transport and Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons at Subsurface Sand/Clay Interfaces, 1992-1993, Argonne National Laboratory, $26,696 (M. K. Banks, P.I.).
  • Services of Students at Research and Development Laboratories, 1993, US Army, $10,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I.).
  • Impact of Soil Microflora on Revegetation Efforts in Southeast Kansas, 1991-1994, US EPA Hazardous Substance Research Center, Regions 7 and 8, $203,209 (M. K. Banks, P.I., B. A. Hetrick, Co-P.I., A. P. Schwab, Co-P.I.).
  • Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soil Using Vegetation: A Field and Greenhouse Study, 1991-1992, Conoco, Inc., $20,000 (M. K. Banks, P.I., A. P. Schwab, Co-P.I., B. A. Hetrick, Co-P.I).
  • Effect of Preozonation on the Biodegradability of Atrazine in GAC Columns, 1991-1992, Kansas Water Resources Research Institute, USGS, $15,147 (M. K. Banks, P.I.).
  • Biodegradation of Atrazine in Granular Activated Carbon Columns, 1990-1991, Kansas Water Resources Research Institute, US Geological Survey, $12,469 (M. K. Banks, P.I.).