This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Program (CFDA 47.049) provides $600,000 to Professor William Evans at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) to study the unique properties and synthetic chemistry of rare-earth metals, including scandium, yttrium, and the lanthanides. The research aims to expand understanding of these strategically important metals and their potential applications in areas such as magnets, lighting, communications, catalysis, and electronics. Key aspects include synthesizing new molecular complexes of rare-earth metals in the +2 oxidation state, exploring methods to generate new classes of compounds, and studying the reactivity of reduced dinitrogen complexes. The award also supports training the next generation of scientists in this critical field. The project period runs from July 15, 2025 to June 30, 2028.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $600.0k | 7/7/25 |