The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $499,877 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to The Pennsylvania State University, doing business as Penn State, for a research project titled "Emergence and Cooperativity During Anisotropic Nanostructure Synthesis." The project, led by Professor Rioux, will investigate the mechanisms underlying the synthesis of anisotropic colloidal nanostructures, such as silver nanocubes and gold nanorods, with the goal of advancing the fundamental understanding of complex reaction networks in nanochemistry. The research aims to elucidate the role of emergence and cooperativity in controlling the size, shape, and properties of these nanostructures, which have important applications in areas like catalysis and optoelectronics. The project will also provide training for a postdoctoral scholar and undergraduate students, who will contribute to the research and disseminate their findings through publications and presentations. No subawards are planned for this grant, which has a performance period from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027.
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