Project Grant 2542815
- Federal Grant Award Summary Southern Methodist University's Office of Research and Innovation received a $200,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), effective June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2027. This Early-stage Researchers' Initiative (ERI) project focuses on developing novel electrolytes and functional polymer coatings to stabilize zinc metal anodes,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Materials Research awarded a $652,299 project grant to The Johns Hopkins University, effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2028, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program. This research initiative focuses on metal ion transport mechanisms in microporous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to develop advanced solid electrolyte materials for energy storage applications. The primary deliverable...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of South Carolina received a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Project Grant of $549,589 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), awarded May 1, 2026, with completion targeted for April 30, 2031. The project will deliver fundamental research outputs and educational materials advancing understanding of multi-step,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Houston System received a $549,771 CAREER Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CFDA 47.041) awarded June 1, 2025, with a completion date of May 31, 2030. This research initiative focuses on developing pore-free metal-carbon mixed ionic-electronic conductor (C-MIEC) interlayers to address corrosion challenges in solid-state lithium metal batteries for...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Texas at Austin received a $306,539 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), awarded March 1, 2026, with a completion date of February 28, 2029. This collaborative research project focuses on understanding and controlling zinc dendrite formation in aqueous zinc-ion batteries through the development of quasi-solid-state...
- This $418,716 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Materials Research aims to develop new ceramic materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) with improved energy storage capabilities and cycling stability. The award, with a period of performance from August 2024 to July 2027, supports research at Drexel University to explore strategies for enhancing zinc-ion diffusion, suppressing cathode dissolution, and advancing electrochemical stability...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Johns Hopkins University received a $608,871 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (Engineering program, CFDA 47.041) effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2031. This project will develop and validate a decentralized bioelectrochemical process for ammonia production using nitrogen-fixing bacteria stimulated by electrical currents....
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Project Grant of $691,938 to The University of Mississippi, effective June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2031, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). This award supports fundamental research into nanoporous metal electrodes for advanced electrocatalysis, with emphasis on hydrogen production and carbon...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) awarded Wayne State University $540,025 in Project Grant funding effective March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2030. This CAREER award supports computational research aimed at advancing magnesium-carbon dioxide (Mg-CO2) battery technology as a next-generation energy storage solution. The primary deliverables include development of predictive computational tools for designing electrocatalysts,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Johns Hopkins University received a $325,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. This collaborative research project will deliver computational models, simulation tools, and machine learning frameworks designed to optimize metal nanocluster catalysts encapsulated within...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) grant of $695,630 to The Johns Hopkins University for a five-year project (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031) investigating molecular design principles for improving aqueous zinc battery performance. The primary deliverables include research findings and a mechanistic framework connecting electrolyte additive chemistry to zinc anode structure and interfacial electrochemistry. The project (CFDA 47.041, Engineering program) will produce scientific knowledge on controlling metal deposition at the battery anode to extend battery lifetime, with outcomes applicable to other battery chemistries (lithium, sodium, magnesium) and related fields such as electrocatalysis and corrosion science. The award integrates research with educational and workforce development outcomes. Deliverables include training of students in advanced materials science and electrochemistry, research-driven mentoring programs, and outreach activities featuring differentiated instruction and hands-on modules. The project will employ operando characterization and cycle-resolved post-mortem analysis techniques to track structural and chemical evolution of engineered zinc anodes, with results intended to address critical national energy infrastructure priorities by advancing safe, affordable, and long-lasting battery technologies suitable for grid storage applications.Federal Project Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $695.6k | 4/14/26 |