Under a $561,576 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemistry, Professor Nilay Hazari of Yale University is developing a fundamental understanding of how transition metal hydrides transfer hydrogen atoms to organic compounds. This knowledge is crucial for designing improved and new transition metal hydrides that can facilitate faster and more selective hydride transfer reactions, which are critical for the synthesis of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and plastics precursors. The research involves experimental and theoretical methods to characterize the reactivity of transition metal hydrides and test hypotheses about the applicability of electron transfer models to describe hydride transfer processes. In parallel, Professor Hazari is conducting outreach activities to increase the representation of students from underrepresented minorities in chemistry, including public lectures, a summer program for high school students, and hosting undergraduates to perform research in his laboratory. This 3-year award, effective August 1, 2024, supports the fundamental research and educational components of this project.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $561.6k | 7/17/24 |