Project Grant 2320929
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $330,000 Project Grant under the Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program to the Regents of the University of Michigan to conduct collaborative research on engineering catalyst selectivity for the deconstruction and re-synthesis of biomass and waste plastic feedstocks. The research aims to develop a fundamental understanding of how tuning catalyst architecture can enable selective cleavage of carbon-oxygen bonds in multifunctional organic molecules...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Michigan received a $550,000 Project Grant award dated August 1, 2025, from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The award funds a three-year research initiative through July 31, 2028, focused on developing zero-gap bipolar membrane (BPM) electrolysis technology for simultaneous conversion of two waste streams into valuable...
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation provides $1,367,545 to the University of Michigan under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2025. The funding supports collaborative research titled "Machine Learning-Aided Discovery of Synthesizable, Active and Stable Heterogeneous Catalysts." The Engineering program seeks to improve quality of life and economic strength through innovation and excellence in engineering research. This...
- This $431,430 National Science Foundation project grant supports the development of machine learning-aided methods to discover synthesizable, active, and stable heterogeneous catalyst materials. Funded under the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), the three-year award to the University of Michigan involves collaborating with Wayne State University to create an open-source, computer-aided workflow and tools for predicting catalyst properties beyond just activity. The project will apply density...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded a $599,434 Project Grant to The Regents of the University of Colorado, Boulder, under the NSF Engineering Program (CFDA 47.041). The project aims to investigate the use of corrosion products to mediate electrochemical hydrogenation reactions, which could enable more controlled and efficient electrochemical systems for producing biofuels and biodegradable plastics from...
- This $538,791 Project Grant award, provided by the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), will support research at the University of Colorado to develop novel electrocatalysts for converting bio-derived carboxylic acids into alcohols, such as propylene glycol. The project aims to create a sustainable, low-carbon pathway for producing high-volume chemical products that currently rely on fossil fuel feedstocks and energy sources. Key aspects of the work include bridging...
- Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded a $650,000 Project Grant (CFDA 47.041, Engineering Program) to the Regents of the University of Michigan for fundamental research on ultrahigh charge density (UHCD) hydrocarbon-based anion exchange membranes (AEMs) for vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) applications. The three-year research project, initiated August 1, 2025 and concluding July 31, 2028, will...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Michigan State University received a $550,000 CAREER (Faculty Early Career Development) award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2030. The project develops advanced electrode interfaces and synthetic nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) mimics to enable selective and rapid electrochemical...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Michigan received a $887,650 Project Grant award from the Department of Energy Office of Science under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049), effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. The award supports research on surface-inspired catalysts for carbon oxygenate reduction to C2+ products, fundamental research aligned with the Office of Science's mission as the nation's largest federal sponsor of basic research in...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded $349,772 in Project Grant funding (CFDA 47.041, Engineering program) to the Regents of the University of Minnesota on September 15, 2025, for collaborative research on catalytic mechanisms. The primary deliverables include fundamental research findings on CO and CO2 hydrogenation reactions on densely covered catalyst surfaces, with specific focus on...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.041 - Engineering) in the amount of $557,722.00 will support research by the Regents of the University of Michigan to advance the fundamental understanding of electrocatalytic hydrogenation (ECH) for upgrading bio-oil into sustainable transportation fuels. The key objectives are to: 1) Understand ECH of individual model organic molecules, 2) Elucidate how organic mixtures can enhance or slow ECH, and 3) Design systems for simultaneous hydrogenation of organic mixtures. This research will generate knowledge about reaction mechanisms, the role of electrochemical potential and water solvent, and the impact of co-adsorbed organics on ECH rate and selectivity. Ultimately, this work aims to enhance the efficiency and commercial feasibility of bio-based fuel manufacturing processes using renewable energy. The award period is from Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2026.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $557.7k | 8/7/23 |