The National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences awarded a $250,000 project grant under the CFDA 47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences program to the Old Dominion University Research Foundation (Odurf), a non-profit organization. The 2-year grant, active from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025, will support research by Professor Trandon Bender and students at Old Dominion University to develop new approaches for efficiently copolymerizing ethylene with polar monomers. The project aims to understand fundamental organometallic processes that enable the synthesis of polymers with varied characteristics for applications in packaging, medical devices, and building materials. The research will explore the use of photocatalysts and Lewis acids to disrupt the formation of stable chelates that hinder the copolymerization of ethylene with polar monomers. Additionally, the project will train a diverse group of students from Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $250.0k | 8/21/23 |