This $255,443 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) program will fund the acquisition of a helium recovery system by the University of Missouri System, doing business as Missouri University of Science & Technology (Missouri S&T). The new helium reliquefier system will significantly upgrade Missouri S&T's existing Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS), which is crucial for advanced research across fields including quantum materials, composite materials, and battery materials. By recapturing and recondensing helium gas, the enhanced PPMS will ensure a steady supply of liquid helium, mitigate regional challenges in securing this critical resource, and reduce operational costs. This award, effective from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, will support ongoing scientific endeavors and serve as an educational tool to demonstrate physical property measurements to students. The project aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of material properties and their applications in various technology domains.
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