This $575,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) program was provided to The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York to conduct research on alkylperoxide and fluoromethyl compounds of the Groups 2 and 12 metals. The research, led by Professor Gerard Parkin, will focus on the synthesis, structural characterization, and reactivity of these compounds, with the goal of reducing the chemical industry's reliance on precious metals for catalysis. The project will also involve training graduate, undergraduate, and high school students, as well as performing chemistry demonstrations for diverse public middle school students in New York City. The award period runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, and the findings from this research are expected to advance scientific knowledge and have potential applications in agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
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