The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $555,000 Project Grant titled "FUNDAMENTAL REDOX REACTIVITY AT BINARY NANOPARTICLE/SOLUTION INTERFACES" under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program. The 3-year award, effective September 1, 2024, supports research led by Professor James Mayer and his team at Yale University to examine how hydrogen atoms bind to and interact with the surfaces of nanoparticles made of materials like tungsten oxide, iron carbide, and cobalt phosphide. The research aims to provide a fundamental understanding of these nano-scale surface processes, which is crucial for advancing energy applications using more earth-abundant and sustainable materials. The project will also include outreach through student research internships and summer programs to engage the broader community on energy and nano-chemistry topics. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.
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