The University of Puerto Rico, Humacao (UPRH) received a $599,878 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) to acquire an Atomic Force Microscope - Raman Confocal Microscope (AFM-Raman) instrument. This Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) project will enhance UPRH's research, education, and training capabilities in materials science, biology, chemistry, physics, and related disciplines. The AFM-Raman system enables advanced analytical techniques like scanning near-field optical microscopy and tip-enhanced Raman scattering to support a range of research projects, including the development of liquid marbles for colorimetric assays, silver nanoparticles for ultra-sensitive sensors, and conductive polymer nanofibers for flexible electronics. This award also benefits hundreds of minority undergraduate and high school students through hands-on research experiences and integration of the new instrument into science curricula. No sub-awards are planned under this grant, which has a performance period from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026.
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