Los Angeles, CA, October 2025 — Dr. Wen Zhang, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), was an invited speaker and panelist at the Global Nanobubble Forum 2025 organized by Moleaer, a world leader in nanobubble technology innovation. Hosted by Moleaer, the Global Nanobubble Forum 2025 featured keynotes from industry leaders such as Nick Dyner (CEO, Moleaer) and Snehal Desai (Chief Innovation Officer, Xylem), as well as technical sessions on lake restoration, wastewater innovation, and ozone nanobubbles for food safety. The event reinforced the pivotal role of nanobubble technologies in building a resilient, water-secure future.
The Forum, held on October 15–16 in Los Angeles, brought together leading researchers, industry pioneers, and technology developers to explore how nanobubbles are transforming industries from wastewater and surface water management to agriculture, aquaculture, and food safety.
In his invited presentation, “Nanobubbles and Their Environmental and Agricultural Applications,” Dr. Zhang showcased cutting-edge research from NJIT on membrane-based nanobubble generation, interfacial processes, and colloidal behavior that underpin applications in pollution mitigation, soil remediation, and sustainable agriculture. Dr. Zhang highlighted novel uses of oxygen (O₂), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and ozone (O₃) nanobubbles for soil and sediment cleanup, particularly for removing PFAS and oil contaminants. His team’s research demonstrates how nanobubbles act as adsorption and reaction sites to detach pollutants and improve mass transfer efficiency, offering a green, low-energy approach to restoring contaminated sites. In the agricultural domain, Dr. Zhang shared findings showing that nanobubble-enriched irrigation water can enhance soil nutrient release, stimulate root electrochemical activity, and promote plant growth by improving oxygen delivery and rhizosphere microbial balance. These results illustrate the potential of nanobubbles as a sustainable technology for improving crop health and soil productivity.
Panel Contribution: Debunking Myths, Defining Science
Dr. Zhang also joined Moleaer’s scientific leadership and academic experts in the lively panel “Myth or Game-Changer”, which challenged misconceptions surrounding nanobubble technology. Alongside Dr. James Earthman (UC Irvine) and Moleaer’s R&D leaders, he discussed how rigorous scientific studies—spanning bubble stability, surface charge dynamics, and pollutant interaction mechanisms—are essential to validate nanobubble performance across sectors. His contributions emphasized the need for interdisciplinary research and standardized testing, aligning with ongoing international efforts under ISO/TC 281 to formalize nanobubble terminology and measurement methods.
Bridging Research and Global Collaboration
This Global Nanobubble Forum served as a vital platform for fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and government. Moleaer’s initiative aligns closely with Dr. Zhang’s leadership in organizing the 2026 International Nanobubble Conference, to be held at NJIT, Newark, New Jersey (August 19–21, 2026) — an event that will build on the momentum of the Forum to advance global understanding and real-world adoption of nanobubble technology (https://nanobubble2026.com). “The Forum underscores how science and application can converge to solve urgent environmental challenges,” said Dr. Zhang. “As we prepare for the 2026 Nanobubble Conference at NJIT, we aim to continue this global dialogue and translate fundamental discoveries into scalable, sustainable solutions for water, agriculture, and energy systems.”
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