The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $204,181 Project Grant under the Integrative Activities (IA) program (CFDA 47.083) to the University of Kentucky Research Foundation. This 3-year grant, awarded on August 1, 2024, supports research by Professor Marcelo Guzman and his team to investigate the atmospheric chemistry of biomass burning emissions, particularly the pollutant catechol. The project aims to reveal new mechanistic understanding of how catechol interacts with mineral surfaces under sunlight, potentially producing reactive oxygen species that impact air quality, public health, and climate. The research will utilize advanced experimental methods and spectroscopic techniques to study these interfacial photoreactions under environmentally relevant conditions. The project also provides interdisciplinary training for graduate and undergraduate students in Kentucky, as well as educational outreach activities for underserved elementary school students.
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