James Dale
Contact Information
Office Address:
4044 Derring Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Research Interests
My research aims to direct policy decisions governing nanoparticulate cerium oxide. Nano-ceria is used to catalyze combustion within diesel engines, resulting in increased fuel efficiency and reduced particulate matter emissions. While these known effects on emissions would be a great benefit to the health of the environment and society, the effects of emitting undetermined quantities of nano-ceria into the environment is largely unknown. By studying the emitted nano-ceria as it is released into the atmosphere, deposited on the lithosphere, travels through the environment and its effects on ecosystems, we can make a more well-informed decision regarding the safety and overall health effects of implementing such a technology.