The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry awarded a $550,000 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) for a 3-year project. The objective is to establish light-activated reactions that form transition metal hydride complexes, which are critical for producing fuels and commodity chemicals. The research activities will study the electronic structure and photochemistry of coordination complexes with ligand-to-metal charge transfer excited states to demonstrate excited-state proton-coupled electron transfer reactions. This knowledge will guide the investigation of new strategies for integrating light capture and proton-electron reactivity. The project also includes complementary efforts to broaden participation of underrepresented groups in STEM and develop a globally competitive scientific workforce through mentoring and specialized training programs led by the Principal Investigator.
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