The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $188,625 Project Grant under its Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to Saint Mary's College of California. The two-year grant, effective from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026, will support research by Professor Wan-Yi Chu and her students focused on the development of efficient receptors for aqueous inorganic phosphate anions. The project aims to elucidate the thermodynamic factors that influence metal-ligand cooperative binding of phosphates in organometallic complexes, which could contribute to improved phosphate extraction technologies and ensure lasting food security. The research will be carried out by early college and community college students, providing them with valuable research experiences.
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