This $550,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Materials Research under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program will fund fundamental research at Carnegie Mellon University on the near-infrared luminescence properties of atomically precise gold nanoclusters. The project aims to develop a novel synthesis approach to achieve high brightness and wavelength tunability of near-infrared emission from these quantum-sized gold particles. This research will advance the scientific understanding of electronic excited states in metal nanoclusters, with potential applications in medical imaging, telecommunications, and optical computing. The award will also provide training opportunities for students and support outreach efforts to broaden participation in STEM disciplines. No sub-awards are planned under this grant, which has an award period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027.
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