The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $510,000 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) and Winthrop University. The purpose of this collaborative research project is to design and study new, low-cost, high-efficiency photocatalyst scaffolds based on thiazolothiazole (TTZ) organic compounds. These novel photocatalysts have the potential to drive a wide range of organic chemical transformations more sustainably compared to traditional precious metal-based systems. The research will involve the synthesis and evaluation of TTZ photocatalyst derivatives with tunable light absorption and redox properties. The project aims to advance fundamental knowledge about how structural modifications affect photochemical reactivity and enable new or improved organic transformations. The research will be conducted by faculty and students from both universities, providing valuable interdisciplinary training opportunities. No sub-awards are planned under this grant, which has a period of performance from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027.
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