This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program grant, awarded to Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines (Colorado School of Mines) under CFDA 47.041, provides $386,077 to support a project to develop molecular imprinting atomic layer deposition techniques for creating microporous silica structures near active sites in mesoporous aluminosilicate catalysts. The goal is to induce confinement effects to enhance catalytic activity and selectivity for C-C coupling reactions, particularly those involving biomass-derived molecules. This 5-year research project, awarded on January 15, 2024, aims to provide comprehensive catalyst design principles for active site manipulation to optimize performance for targeted chemical transformations. The work will integrate research findings into educational materials and provide research opportunities for underrepresented STEM students.
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