Project Grant 2529603
- This $691,033 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the University of Massachusetts (UMass) will develop a systematic understanding of non-ideal adsorption in zeolites using the framework of the real-adsorbed solution theory. The research aims to improve the energy efficiency of chemical separation processes, particularly for aqueous polar mixtures confined within nanoporous materials. The project will combine experiments,...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded a $597,273 Project Grant to the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia to develop computational molecular models and theory predicting the dynamics of agglomeration and redispersion of metals supported by zeolites. This project, funded under the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), will provide guidance on engineering deactivation resistant zeolites used widely in the...
- This federal Project Grant award, totaling $200,000.00, was provided by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to San Jose State University Research Foundation. The award, titled "ERI: TOWARD NEW ZEOLITE DISCOVERY - ROLE OF NON-ALUMINUM HETEROATOMS IN INTERZEOLITE TRANSFORMATION SYNTHESIS", will investigate the use of non-traditional chemical compositions in zeolites to develop new materials for catalytic applications, including biomass conversion...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $278,077 to Northeastern University to create computer simulations that will help scientists study how organic molecules form crystals when mixed with a liquid and placed inside nanomaterials. The project aims to understand how confinement in nanopores affects the nucleation of crystal formation, which is important for developing more effective medicines and stronger materials for...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports a $337,663 research project at the University of Oklahoma from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027. The project aims to develop a revolutionary approach to synthesizing materials and chemicals under high-pressure conditions using porous materials. It proposes leveraging the high pressures observed within adsorbed fluid or solid films on solid substrates as an alternative to traditional,...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will fund a collaborative research effort to create computer simulations that study how organic molecules form crystals when mixed with liquids and placed inside nanomaterials. The $312,589 award to North Carolina State University will run from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. The goal is to better understand how the tiny spaces of nanopores affect the nucleation and formation of these crystals,...
- This $500,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program will support the development of new machine learning tools capable of rapidly predicting structure-performance relationships for nanoporous materials. The project, titled "3D CONVNETS FOR DISCOVERY OF NANOPOROUS MATERIALS," aims to accelerate the discovery of nanoporous materials for clean energy and sustainability applications,...
- This $620,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's (CFDA 47.049) Mathematical and Physical Sciences program supports research by Professors Francesco Paesani of the University of California, San Diego and Mircea Dincă of Princeton University. The project aims to investigate the molecular mechanisms governing ion transport in confined environments, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and use these insights to design improved quasi-solid-state electrolytes for energy...
- This $249,999 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program supports research to elucidate the role of seed chemical composition in interzeolite transformation synthesis. The project, conducted by the San Jose State University Research Foundation, investigates a promising zeolite synthesis technique that could lead to the development of improved catalysts and adsorbent materials. The research aims to advance fundamental understanding of...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems under CFDA program 47.041 Engineering is focused on collaborative research to link nanoscale heterogeneities with macroscale reactivity of electrocatalytic materials. The $283,480 award, with a performance period from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028, aims to investigate how tiny structural differences in materials can affect their performance and...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $299,697 to Mississippi State University to study the effects of molecular confinement and solvation on diffusion and reaction kinetics within the nanopores of zeolites. The project aims to develop accurate machine learning models to predict how atoms interact within the small pores of these crystal-like materials, which are used to speed up chemical reactions. This research will enhance scientists' understanding of zeolite behavior and enable more effective use of these materials to convert biomass into valuable fuels and chemicals. The project also provides training for college and graduate students in advanced computer modeling, preparing them for careers in science and engineering. The award period runs from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $299.7k | 8/7/25 |