Project Grant 2603834
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Materials Research, awarded Columbia University a $500,000 Project Grant (CFDA 47.049: Mathematical and Physical Sciences) effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, to investigate the formation mechanisms of micro and nanoplastics (MNPL). The primary deliverables include scientific research and data generation on MNPL formation processes, with analysis conducted through artificial intelligence and machine...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary This collaborative research project, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), was awarded $1.25M on September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for August 31, 2028. Led by Professors Linda Broadbelt of Northwestern University and Eugene Chen of Colorado State University, the project delivers data-driven design methodologies and open-source software tools for...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Dr. Garret Miyake at Colorado State University received a $560,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemistry under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2028. The research will develop new catalysts based on earth-abundant metals to synthesize recyclable, cross-linked plastic thermosets through acceptorless dehydrogenative polymerization (ADP). The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Washington received a $348,961 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Materials Research under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), effective September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2031. This CAREER award supports research and development of sustainable, biodegradable plastics derived from cellulose nanofibers extracted from non-edible plant materials. The primary deliverable is the...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Under the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), the University of Washington received a $660,000 project grant awarded July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Professors Forrest Michael and Matthew Golder will conduct research on rubber functionalization, upcycling, and circular material lifecycles enabled by allylic C-H amination chemistry, supported by the NSF's Macromolecular, Supramolecular, and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Washington University received a $637,558 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemistry under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) beginning September 1, 2025, and concluding August 31, 2028. This collaborative research initiative, titled "AI-Driven Design of Architecturally Varied and Deconstructable Polymers for a Comprehensive Circular Plastics Economy," develops physics-informed artificial...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program administered by the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemistry, the University of Pennsylvania received a $600,000 Project Grant awarded September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for August 31, 2028. Principal Investigator Professor Neil C. Tomson's research team will deliver fundamental scientific knowledge and catalytic technologies focused on the selective activation and functionalization...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Stanford University received a $690,398 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), awarded September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for August 31, 2028. Under the direction of Dr. Noah Burns and Dr. Yan Xia, the research team will develop novel, environmentally friendly polymers derived from pyrimidinone molecules that naturally occur in DNA when exposed to sunlight. The project investigates the...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) awarded a $1.4 million Project Grant to Massachusetts Institute of Technology on September 1, 2025, for a three-year research initiative titled "MFS-SPEED: Data-Driven Discovery of Oxygen Barrier Materials for Sustainable Packaging." The award supports a collaborative research team led by Professor Marc Hillmyer at the University of Minnesota, Professor Janani...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry awarded Boston College $600,000 under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program for a collaborative research project spanning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029. The project, titled "Stereocontrolled Radical Polymerization of Linear and Cyclic Vinyl Monomers Through Cobalt-Based Metalloradical Catalysis," is led by Professors Jia Niu and X. Peter Zhang and conducted in...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry awarded a $550,000 Project Grant to George Washington University, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). The award supports Professor Lauren Pincus and her research team to conduct controlled laboratory experiments and advanced spectroscopic analysis investigating the photodegradation mechanisms of three prevalent plastics: polyethylene, polystyrene, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The research will employ synchrotron spectroscopy and microscopy techniques to isolate the effects of ultraviolet (UV)-generated free radicals on photo-oxidation kinetics, determine the mechanistic role of water and humidity in promoting or hindering degradation pathways, and characterize how nanoscale heterogeneity influences plastic degradation rates and molecular structural changes. The project deliverables include empirical data and mechanistic insights advancing the understanding of plastic photo-oxidation processes, which could inform the design of more durable polymeric materials with improved environmental performance. The award also supports the delivery of annual workshops with local non-profit organizations to disseminate research findings to community stakeholders, thereby facilitating knowledge transfer beyond the academic research environment.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $550.0k | 6/30/26 |