The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $601,752 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the University of Florida (UF) Division of Sponsored Research. The goal of this 3-year grant is to develop a new modular synthetic strategy for controlling carbon dioxide (CO2) transport in polymer ionic liquid (PIL) membranes to enable highly efficient CO2 capture from various gas streams. The project aims to investigate the fundamental mechanisms of CO2 transport in these membranes, both in the presence and absence of water vapor, using advanced nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy techniques. The fundamental knowledge gained will guide the strategic design of facilitated transport membranes for decarbonization applications in the energy sector, supporting sustainability goals. The research will also be integrated into UF's graduate and undergraduate curricula, as well as outreach activities for high school teachers in Florida.
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