This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program provides $331,854 to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to conduct computational and experimental research aimed at developing new asymmetric iron-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. The goal is to design sustainable and selective iron-based catalysts that can convert simple chemical building blocks into high-value chiral compounds, a major challenge in chemical synthesis. The award period runs from April 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. Through this mechanistic-driven, multi-technique approach, the UCLA research group led by Dr. Osvaldo Gutierrez will seek to advance the understanding and capabilities of iron catalysis to approach the performance of palladium and nickel systems. This work has potential for significant impact through the development of more affordable, abundant, and environmentally-friendly catalysts for chemical transformations. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $331.9k | 3/18/25 |