This Project Grant award of $560,068 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Chemistry was provided to Professor Jonathan Rochford at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The project aims to develop new strategies for the selective conversion of carbon dioxide to formic acid, a valuable chemical feedstock. Key research objectives include: 1) gaining an in-depth understanding of the synergy between hydrogen-bonding and metal hydride properties to promote efficient carbon dioxide insertion, and 2) selectively generating the critical metal-hydride intermediate through a concerted proton-electron transfer reaction pathway. Success in this project will advance the fields of artificial photosynthesis and sustainable fuels production. This 3-year award, effective September 1, 2025, represents an interdisciplinary effort at the intersection of inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical chemistry that will provide educational and training opportunities for scientists at all levels.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $560.1k | 3/31/25 |