Project Grant 2443257

Award Date 5/1/25
Completion Date 4/30/30
Dollars Obligated $234K
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27705, USA
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This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) supports research and education activities that advance the understanding of MXenes, an emerging class of atomically thin materials with exceptional electrical, optical, and mechanical properties. The $234,020 award, effective May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2030, aims to:

  1. Develop new methods to create pristine MXenes with controlled surface chemistry and large crystalline domains,
  2. Leverage machine learning and large language models to rapidly analyze MXene structure and properties, and
  3. Systematically investigate the intrinsic electronic and optical characteristics of these well-controlled MXene materials.

The research will provide critical insights into how surface chemistry influences MXenes' behavior, advancing the scientific foundation for next-generation electronics and robotics. The educational component includes K-12 summer camps, undergraduate research experiences, and an open-access course with virtual laboratory experiences to develop a pipeline of talent in advanced materials and manufacturing. No sub-awards are planned under this award.

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