The University of Chicago has been awarded a $1,800,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Centers for Chemical Innovation (CCI) program under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) federal grant program. The grant will support the establishment of the NSF Center for Multimodal Observations for Single Atom Imaging of Chemistry (MOSAIC), which aims to develop novel liquid cell platforms and integrated research capabilities to enable real-time, single-atom level visualization and analysis of chemical reactions. Key activities will include nanofabrication of specialized liquid cells, coupling these cells with advanced electron microscopy techniques, and leveraging AI/ML data analysis and computational modeling to gain unprecedented insights into reaction mechanisms, catalysis, and material properties at the atomic scale. The center will collaborate with industry partners to commercialize the MOSAIC platforms and provide mentoring and training opportunities to broaden participation from underrepresented groups in these scientific disciplines. The award period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027.
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