Project Grant 2201361
- This $103,242 National Science Foundation project grant supports research into the self-healing mechanics of nanocomposite hydrogels at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. The grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The project will integrate molecular dynamics simulations, analytical theories, and experimental validation to...
- This Project Grant award of $421,781 from the National Science Foundation's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) supports the University of Chicago in developing advanced polymer materials with unprecedented mechanical properties and self-healing capabilities. The research aims to create an integrated database of adaptive polymer networks that are highly stretchable, resilient, and self-healing through the use of novel double-threaded slide-ring polymers and dynamic...
- Rice University will conduct collaborative research on the role of polymer sequence on penetrant transport in charged brushes under a three-year, $286,339 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The research aims to improve understanding of how polymer chain structure influences the ability of small molecules to permeate charged polymer coatings. The findings could enable design of polymer surfaces with tailored permeability for applications in...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $420,553 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to The Washington University in St. Louis. This collaborative research project aims to develop novel polymer materials with unprecedented mechanical properties and self-healing capabilities through an integrated experimental and computational approach. The key products and services to be delivered include: Pioneering the use of double-threaded slide-ring...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Rice University received a $290,251 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (Engineering program, CFDA 47.041) effective December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2028. This collaborative research award supports fundamental scientific research into polymer brush chemistry and penetrant transport mechanisms, with the primary deliverable being advanced understanding of how polymer brush...
- This two-year, $240,597 National Science Foundation Project Grant through the Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) will fund research into the atomic-scale self-healing mechanisms of ionic polymers. The principal investigator at the University of Vermont will conduct large-scale accelerated molecular dynamics simulations at Oak Ridge National Laboratory to examine the interaction dynamics of different ionic polymer compositions. This physics-based understanding is intended to enhance the...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) aims to develop a new class of fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs) based on vitrimers. Vitrimers are polymers that can reverse fatigue-induced damage when exposed to heat, improving the durability, safety, and lifecycle performance of FRPs in high-performance applications such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. The $150,027 award to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will systematically...
- Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences awarded a $272,001 Project Grant to Rice University, effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2027, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). This award supports fundamental research investigating stimuli-responsive materials, specifically examining structure-function relationships in entangled polymer chains and fibrous systems across multiple scales. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary William Marsh Rice University received a $345,625 collaborative research project grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The award, effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2028, funds research to develop advanced polymeric membranes for recovering critical minerals from waste and process streams. The project delivers experimental...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant, funded under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), aims to develop polymers with unprecedented mechanical properties and processibility for use in advanced applications like wearable sensors, soft actuators, and energy harvesting devices. The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is leading this collaborative $350,229 research effort, which uses a systematic, data-driven approach to create adaptive polymer networks...
This National Science Foundation project grant of $399,449 awarded on August 15, 2022 will support research at Rice University to develop self-healing polymers for use in complex water environments through July 31, 2025. The research aligns with the NSF Engineering Directorate's CFDA 47.041 program to foster innovation in engineering research. Specifically, the grant will fund examination of how common water ions impact the self-healing process of polymers. Model polymers will be synthesized and tested mechanically and microscopically in various water matrices to quantify self-healing performance as a function of water constituents like hardness, salinity, and organic carbon. Mechanistic studies using techniques such as dynamic mechanical analysis and spectroscopic analysis will provide insights into how water components alter self-healing behavior. The research aims to establish design principles for smart, responsive polymers that can self-heal under a range of environmental conditions to address sustainability challenges. The grant also supports related curriculum enhancements in materials science and environmental engineering at Rice University.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $24.6k | 1/12/23 | ||
| Not listed | $374.9k | 8/9/22 |