The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry awarded the University of South Carolina (USC) a $409,519 Project Grant titled "UNRAVELING CHEMICAL SINK PROCESSES OF AMMONIA: INSIGHTS FROM STABLE ISOTOPES" under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) federal grant program. The 3-year research project, commencing on September 1, 2024, aims to study ammonia and its interactions in the atmosphere. The key objectives include determining nitrogen-stable isotope effects associated with aerosol nucleation involving ammonia, quantifying nitrogen isotope fractionation during particle condensation, and characterizing isotope effects and reaction mechanisms in ammonia oxidation. The resulting data will help improve atmospheric chemistry models and inform policies to address challenges posed by atmospheric reactive nitrogen. The project will also involve educational and outreach activities to enhance science education and community engagement. No sub-awards are planned for this grant.
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