This $640,000 Project Grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to Professor Robert J. Gilliard at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The grant supports the design, synthesis, and characterization of boron-doped nanographenes, which are a class of graphene-based materials with potential applications in solar cells, LED screens, and other optoelectronic devices. The research focuses on two main thrusts: (1) using boron-doped acenes as templates for the synthesis of boron-doped nanographenes, and (2) employing coordination chemistry, self-assembly, and surface chemistry to control the properties of these materials. This project aims to provide advances in the strategic placement of electron-deficient dopants in complex pi-extended conjugated networks, with potential implications for the development of new boron-doped heterocycles for spintronics and optoelectronics. The award period is from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2028, and includes a broader impact component to support the recruitment, retention, and professional development of underrepresented minorities and first-generation students in chemistry through the ChemRISE program at MIT.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $640.0k | 7/17/24 |