The National Science Foundation awarded a $414,664 Project Grant to the University of Delaware under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences federal grant program (CFDA 47.049). The award will fund collaborative research between the University of Delaware, Arizona State University, and Washington University in St. Louis to investigate how the presence of halides influences the crystal structure of certain classes of metal and lanthanide chalcogenide nanoparticles during synthesis. The researchers will employ experimental techniques including in situ methods and computational modeling to gain insight into pre-nucleation species, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and atomic interactions driving crystal structure control. The work aims to provide a framework for rationally synthesizing specific polymorphs or phases of manganese and lanthanide chalcogenide nanocrystals, which dictate properties for applications in photovoltaics, catalysis, and energy storage. The award period is from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $414.7k | 5/16/23 |