CCI phase i: NSF center for sustainable photoredox catalysis (suprcat)

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2318141
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Awarding agency
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$1,800,000

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47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences
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Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA

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Abstract
The NSF center for sustainable photoredox catalysis (suprcat) is supported by the centers for chemical innovation (CCI) program of the division of chemistry. Photoredox catalysis is a type of catalysis that dramatically speeds up chemical reactions by using light as the primary energy source. Most current systems incorporate precious metals as photoredox catalysts (PCS), resulting in a more limited chemical applicability and reduced industrial interest due to the high costs of precious metals. The goal of suprcat is to unleash the potential of photoredox catalysis by creating new sustainable PCS that incorporate earth abundant metals at their core; suprcat will also establish new understandings on how to rationally select and use these PCS to best effect. Suprcat will investigate techniques for performing multi-catalytic transformations in an environmentally friendly, single reaction vessel. Suprcat will encourage innovation through active engagement with industrial stakeholders. The development of undergraduate curriculum focused on photoredox catalysis and a research exchange program across institutions will promote higher education. Suprcat will also create and post numerous three-minute videos that describe suprcat topics and promote recruitment of the next generation of ?supr? Scientists. The mission of suprcat is to transform chemical synthesis by designing powerful, industrially relevant processes using sustainable catalysts based on organic or earth abundant compounds and the energy from visible light. The overarching goal of suprcat in phase i is to establish the capability to rationally design a polymer supported PC system and successfully employ the system for one-pot, multi-catalytic transformations. Suprcat will achieve this fundamental breakthrough by merging the broad collective expertise of scientists from academia and industry with complementary expertise spanning physical, computational, spectroscopic, photo-, electro-, magnetic, catalytic, synthetic, organic, inorganic, polymer, and materials chemistries. Suprcat will create a computational and data-driven discovery platform based upon machine learning that works closely with experimentalists to intelligently search chemical space and identify new classes of organic PCS, optimize the performance of existing PCS, and identify corresponding reaction conditions. The team will focus on developing and understanding closed-shell and open-shell PCS with applications that include single electron transfer and atom transfer reactions. Systems of PCS will be merged together into multi-catalytic systems capable of performing dehydrogenation of alkanes to alkenes, alkane functionalization, and the synthesis of polar functionalized monomers. The final pillar will be to unify these multi-component systems into heterogeneous polymer supports for increased efficiency and recyclability. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

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Original award $1,800,000

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
Northeastern University Steven Lopez and his team will use their high throughput virtual screening software to predict the properties of candidate organic photoredox catalysts… $71,000
University Of Northern Colorado The overarching vision of SuPRCat is to extend the capabilities of photoredox catalysis through systematic and wholistic development of new photocatalysts… -$20,000
University Of Wisconsin System This will consist of three major activities: (1) He will supply new photoredox catalyst structures demonstrated to exhibit unique properties (e.g., more… $137,998
The Regents Of The University Of Colorado Year 3 funding - Applications of static and time-resolved (ultrafast to millisecond) electronic spectroscopies to understand photophysical and photochemical… $67,655
Metropolitan State University Of Denver My work for this grant is comprised of three parts: research, mentoring an undergraduate student researcher, and co-leading the Broadening Participation… $22,000
The Ohio State University Prof. Zadrozny and group will work with other members of the CCI to study compounds with unpaired electrons. Samples will either be sent to the Zadrozny group… $36,338
University Of Northern Colorado The overarching vision of SuPRCat is to extend the capabilities of photoredox catalysis through systematic and wholistic development of new photocatalysts… $22,000
Northeastern University Steven Lopez and his team will use their high throughput virtual screening software to predict the properties of candidate organic photoredox catalysts… $69,000
The Ohio State University Prof. Zadrozny and group will work with other members of the CCI to study compounds with unpaired electrons. Samples will either be sent to the Zadrozny group… $72,162
University Of Wisconsin System This will consist of three major activities: (1) He will supply new photoredox catalyst structures demonstrated to exhibit unique properties (e.g., more… $134,001
University Of Northern Colorado The overarching vision of SuPRCat is to extend the capabilities of photoredox catalysis through systematic and wholistic development of new photocatalysts… $40,000
The Regents Of The University Of Colorado Applications of static and time-resolved (ultrafast to millisecond) electronic spectroscopies to understand photophysical and photochemical properties of… $65,593
Metropolitan State University Of Denver My work for this grant is comprised of three parts: research, mentoring an undergraduate student researcher, and co-leading the Broadening Participation… $40,000
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Who received award 2318141?

2318141 was awarded to Colorado State University by Division of Chemistry (National Science Foundation) on September 1, 2023.

How much is award 2318141 worth?

$1,800,000 has been obligated on 2318141.

Which agency awarded 2318141?

Division of Chemistry (National Science Foundation) awarded 2318141, with funding from National Science Foundation.

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