This Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA #47.049) Federal Grant Program, will support a collaborative effort between Professor Robert Waymouth of Stanford University and researchers from IBM Almaden Laboratories. The $660,000 award, with a performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, aims to develop and explore new catalysts and catalytic methods for transforming bio-sourced feedstocks into biodegradable, functional, and responsive polymers and sustainable plastics. The central focus is on designing and characterizing environmentally-benign, metal-free catalysts and polymerization processes for polymer synthesis. This work has the potential to advance new strategies in polymer chemistry and create technologies for the next generation of renewable plastics. The project will engage students in an interdisciplinary academic-industry collaboration to simultaneously advance scientific knowledge and develop implementable technologies.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $660.0k | 5/3/24 |