This three-year, $185,429 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) supports research into solvate ionic liquids. Professors Daniel Kuroda and Revati Kumar of Louisiana State University and Professor Ryan Jorn of Villanova University will study solvate ionic liquids using combined laser experiments and computer simulations. Their work aims to determine how the molecular packing of ions influences liquid properties. Findings could impact technologies like next-generation batteries needed for clean energy storage. The collaborative research also provides student research opportunities. An educational outreach project called the "Po'Boy Battery" introduces middle and high school students to batteries. The award reflects the NSF's mission to advance scientific knowledge and understanding through merit-based funded research and broader societal impacts.
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