The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry awarded a 3-year, $567,231 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to the Regents of the University of Minnesota, Office of Sponsored Projects Administration. The grant supports research by William Arnold, William Pomerantz, and Sebastian Behrens to investigate the environmental presence and degradation of mass-produced chemicals, particularly pharmaceuticals and pesticides containing fluorine. Key objectives include: 1) Identifying fluorinated functional groups resistant to environmental transformation; 2) Measuring abiotic and biological degradation rates and byproducts; and 3) Developing a quantitative fluorine NMR method for environmental samples. This research is aimed at guiding the development of fluorinated chemicals that can break down into innocuous products in the environment. The grant will also provide interdisciplinary training for multiple students in areas such as green chemistry, environmental science, synthetic chemistry, and water treatment.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $567.2k | 6/28/23 |