Project Grant 2552465
- The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded Florida State University three hundred thousand dollars on August 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to conduct collaborative research on ion transport in amorphous superionic conductors through integrated lattice dynamics, machine learning, and atomistic simulations. The research establishes scientific principles for designing amorphous, glassy ceramic solid electrolytes for...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded the University of South Carolina $300,000 on August 1, 2026, for collaborative research on ion transport in amorphous superionic conductors through integrated lattice dynamics, machine learning, and atomistic simulations under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program. The project establishes scientific principles for designing amorphous, glassy ceramic solid electrolytes for next-generation solid-state batteries....
- This $300,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Materials Research supports research at Vanderbilt University to advance understanding of anion-based battery chemistry. The award falls under the NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), which aims to strengthen the nation's scientific enterprise through basic research in these fields. Specifically, the collaborative research between Vanderbilt University and Oregon State University seeks to...
- This $200,000 National Science Foundation project grant supports research into improving solid-state battery technology through developing a fundamental understanding of ion transport mechanisms in polymer-ceramic composite electrolytes. Specifically, the two-year award to the University of Tennessee will investigate parameters controlling interfacial barriers for ion transport between ceramic and polymer electrolytes using dielectric spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy,...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded Rochester Institute of Technology $607,495 on August 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to investigate granular creeping behavior during the densification processing of ceramic electrolytes in all-solid-state batteries. The research combines advanced mechanical testing, three-dimensional X-ray imaging at national user facilities, and computer simulations to determine how...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $1,655,906 project grant to Vanderbilt University under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to support research titled "COMPUTATIONAL DISCOVERY OF POLYMERIC MEMBRANES FOR DEHYDRATION OF POLAR SOLVENTS." Over a four-year period from October 2021 to September 2025, Vanderbilt University will utilize the funding to conduct computational research discovering new polymeric membrane materials optimized for dehydrating polar...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded Columbia University $495,000 on July 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to establish predictive design principles for solid polymer electrolytes by systematically connecting molecular architecture, ion transport, and interfacial behavior. The research team will design new families of polymers with controlled molecular-shape variations to measure how each variation changes ion transport...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Chemistry awarded Vanderbilt University $546,607 on September 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to support research into controlling crystalline phase during bottom-up nanocrystal synthesis. Professor Janet MacDonald's research team will develop tailored families of reagents that control the rate at which atoms are released during nanocrystal manufacturing, thereby controlling the resulting crystalline...
- Vanderbilt University was awarded a three-year, $435,022 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation to support research towards developing van der Waals crystal-based thermal superconductors. The award falls under the NSF Directorate for Engineering's $47.041 Engineering program, which aims to improve engineering research and education quality and foster innovation. Specifically, Vanderbilt University will leverage the funding to conduct research and experiments focused on advancing...
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Materials Research provides $186,395 to Wake Forest University under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2025. The award supports computational research, software development, and education focused on investigating candidate solid state battery materials. Specifically, the recipient will employ computational methods and public domain software to examine promising...
The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded Vanderbilt University $300,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to conduct collaborative research on ion transport in amorphous superionic conductors for next-generation solid-state batteries. The research focuses on amorphous glassy ceramic solid electrolytes that avoid grain boundary instability and poor interfacial contact inherent in crystalline systems. Vanderbilt, the University of South Carolina, Florida State University, and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory are jointly applying machine learning and atomistic simulations to screen tens of thousands of candidate amorphous materials, identifying the most promising candidates for experimental synthesis and characterization. The work aims to establish new scientific principles guiding amorphous electrolyte design by uncovering how atomic vibrations in disordered solids facilitate rapid ion motion, ultimately advancing safer, higher-performance energy storage for transportation, grid storage, and national competitiveness. The award carries a period of performance from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2030, with place of performance in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $300.0k | 7/17/26 |