The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $203,000 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the University of South Carolina (USC) on April 15, 2024. The project, titled "Collaborative Research: Resolving the Contributions of Lattice Oxygen, Dioxygen, Acid Sites, Base Sites, and Redox Sites during the Oxidative Scission of Ketones on Metal Oxides," aims to address sustainable chemical manufacturing based on the catalytic upgrading of biomass-derived platform chemicals. The research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of oxidative scission of ketone compounds over metal oxide catalysts to improve selectivity and reduce over-oxidation. The project combines experimental and computational approaches, including steady-state and transient kinetic analysis, in-situ spectroscopy, electronic structure calculations, and microkinetic modeling. The expected completion date for this project is March 31, 2027.
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