The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Federal Grant Program (CFDA 47.049) to Professor Bing Gong of the State University of New York at Buffalo. The grant supports research to study the function, properties, and catalytic behavior of short polyamides with spirally folded helical conformations, known as "hollow helices." The research aims to develop these synthetic structures as enzyme-like catalysts capable of accelerating chemical transformations by stabilizing transition states, with potential applications in organic synthesis. Key project objectives include enhancing the catalytic efficiency of the hollow helices, exploring their use in the synthesis of chiral mixed acetals, and providing research training opportunities for students. The award period is from July 1, 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 | 6/13/25 |