Project Grant 2545276
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry awarded $350,000 to the University of Kansas Center for Research Inc. under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) on August 1, 2026, for a collaborative research initiative extending through July 31, 2029. This project delivers fundamental research into electronic metal-support interactions (EMSI) in oxide-supported metal nanoparticle catalysts, with a focus on selective ethanol...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry awarded the University of Kansas Center For Research Inc. a $650,000 Project Grant (CFDA 47.049, Mathematical and Physical Sciences program) effective September 15, 2026, with completion targeted for August 31, 2029. Under the direction of Dr. Jon Tunge, the project will develop novel synthetic chemistry strategies that leverage the intrinsic energy of small molecule liberation—specifically the...
- Summary of Federal Project Grant Award The University of Oklahoma received a $439,599 project grant awarded June 15, 2025, from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The award funds fundamental research investigating surface-localized electric field effects on reaction engineering in atmospheric pressure nonthermal plasma systems through May 31, 2028. The project delivers...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering awarded $500,000 on June 1, 2026, to the University of Kansas Center for Research Inc. through the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to conduct fundamental research on thermophysical effects of sub- and supercritical carbon dioxide (CO₂) on polypropylene (PP) plastics. The project, titled "CAREER: Thermophysical Effects of Sub- and Supercritical CO₂ on Plastics and Their Impact on Catalytic...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry awarded $330,000 to the University of Oklahoma under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to conduct collaborative research examining electronic metal-support interactions (EMSI) in oxide-supported metal nanoparticle catalysts. The award, effective August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029, funds a joint research initiative between the University of Kansas and University of...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Kansas State University received a $524,960 CAREER (Faculty Early Career Development) award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CFDA 47.041) for the five-year project period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. The award funds development of a secure and adaptable computational framework for distributed polygeneration systems—manufacturing facilities that produce multiple...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Chemistry has awarded $575,000 to the University of Kansas Center for Research Inc. under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to support Professor Zarko Boskovic's research on selective and robust synthetic N,π*-star photochemistry. The project, which commenced August 1, 2025, and runs through July 31, 2028, develops new photochemical reactions that leverage N,π* excited states to create...
- Summary of Federal Project Grant Award This collaborative research project, funded by the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemistry under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), addresses the development of photocatalytic descriptors for carbon dioxide conversion. Awarded on September 1, 2025, with a total obligation of $298,686.00 and a completion date of August 31, 2028, the project is led by Professor Gonghu Li at the University of New Hampshire in...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded a $902,786 collaborative research project grant to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). This project will deliver advanced computational modeling and experimental research capabilities focused on accelerating the discovery and design of dynamically...
- Federal Grant Award Summary This collaborative research project, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), awarded $270,855 to Tulane University beginning April 1, 2026, and extending through March 31, 2029. The project develops advanced catalyst designs to improve the selective conversion of biomass—specifically lignin—into fuels and valuable chemicals through hydrodeoxygenation reactions. The primary deliverable...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering, under CFDA 47.041, awarded $499,999 to the University of Kansas Center for Research Inc. on July 1, 2026, for a three-year project (completion date: June 30, 2029) focused on developing controlled and safe carbon-hydrogen (C-H) activation methods in light alkanes using ozone. The research will advance innovative oxidation processes to convert shale gas into valuable chemicals and fuels through ozone-based delivery systems utilizing liquid carbon dioxide as a solvent. Key deliverables include the development of novel ozone delivery systems that address rapid ozone decomposition challenges, comprehensive investigation of alkane ozonation kinetics and mechanisms with emphasis on selective hydroxylation, and optimized reaction conditions to enhance efficiency and selectivity for industrial-scale applications. The project will generate sustainable chemical processing methods and technologies that reduce petroleum refining dependence while supporting advanced manufacturing priorities aligned with NSF objectives. Additionally, the award will support workforce development through training of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in multidisciplinary approaches, contributing to the future STEM workforce. The research outcomes are intended to enhance economic competitiveness of the United States by providing efficient feedstock conversion methodologies and improving the viability of biorefineries and renewable fuel and chemical production.Federal Project Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $500.0k | 6/30/26 |