--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20240306-west-virginia-university-receives-568k-grant-for-fertilizer-research/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # West Virginia University receives $568k grant for fertilizer research Publication Date: 2024-03-06T15:00:05-05:00 Last Updated: 2024-03-06T14:44:02-05:00 Author: Timothy Bueno (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/timbueno/) Categories: [Sustainability](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/sustainability/), [Trade & Policy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/trade-and-policy/) ![Dramatic image of Woodburn Hall at West Virginia University or WVU in Morgantown WV as the sun sets behind the illuminated historic building](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/dramatic-image-of-woodburn-hall-at-west-virginia-university-or-wvu-in-morgantown-wv-as-the-sun-sets-behind-the-illuminated-historic-building-stockpack-istock-scaled.jpg) US Senator Joe Manchin announces funding from the National Science Foundation. US Senator Joe Manchin has announced that West Virginia University will receive a grant of $568,356 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). He said in a statement on Tuesday that the funding will support a project focused on advancing the recovery of essential macronutrients from wastewater, an area of research with significant implications for sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. Specifically, the project aims to explore the design of surface-modified membranes for the efficient recovery of key fertilizer macronutrients. By investigating the separation mechanisms in polyelectrolyte-modified membranes, the research will contribute valuable insights into sustainable fertilizer production. Senator Manchin said the initiative not only addresses the pressing issue of nutrient recycling from wastewater but also provides mentored research opportunities for students, with an emphasis on including those traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields. The West Virginia lawmaker also highlighted the importance of funding innovative research that could lead to progress in energy resilience and environmental stewardship. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Manchin underscored his commitment to securing resources that enhance academic research and support educational institutions across West Virginia. Tags: [grant](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/grant/), [micronutrients](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/micronutrients/), [United States](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/united-states/), [wastewater](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/wastewater/), [West Virginia University](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/west-virginia-university/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.