The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $605,237 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) federal grant program to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. The award period extends from June 1, 2024 to January 31, 2028.
The grant will fund research to map the impact of polymer-polymer interfaces on local material properties. The project will measure shear wave propagation across glassy-rubbery polymer bilayer samples using a quartz crystal microbalance to understand how acoustic impedance differences affect local modulus gradients. Researchers also aim to develop a fluorescent probe to study temperature-dependent polymer vibrational dynamics. In addition, the project includes a partnership with Emory's Carlos Museum to characterize polymers used in art conservation. The research seeks to advance fundamental scientific understanding with potential applications in fields like batteries and material stability.
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