ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2026-2027 NANOBUBBLES WITH ACIDICIFATION RESEARCHER: Dr. Frank Mitloehner, UC Davis 2026 Project Budget: $113,194
The project evaluates integrated manure treatment strategies—nanobubbles, nitrification inhibitors, and acidification—to reduce greenhouse gas (CH ₄ , N ₂ O) and ammonia (NH ₃ ) emissions from dairy manure while improving nitrogen management and reducing nitrate leaching when applied to croplands. It also examines the economic feasibility and environmental benefits of these treatments. PROJECT GOALS: • Reduce methane emissions by up to 90% and ammonia by up to 75%; while assessing other treatments to control nitrous oxide. • Increase nitrogen content, increasing its fertilizer value and reducing environmental impacts. • Generate economic returns: ~2,070 metric tons CO ₂ e reduction per 1,500-cow dairy, ~$77,625/year from carbon credits, plus ~$40,450 in gross profit. • Provide data-driven recommendations for cost-effective, low-emission manure management systems. • Support regulatory compliance (SGMA and other environmental rules) and scalable adoption across the dairy industry.
CDRF 2026 Proposed Projects and Budget Request
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