Project Grant 2625416
- The National Science Foundation Division of Chemistry awarded the University of Oklahoma $330,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to investigate electronic metal-support interactions in oxide-supported metal nanoparticle catalysts for selective ethanol dehydrogenation. The University of Kansas and University of Oklahoma are conducting collaborative research to develop a spatially resolved molecular-level understanding of how electronic...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Chemistry awarded the University of Oklahoma $289,342 on August 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) for research on proton-coupled electron transfer reactions at solid-liquid interfaces. Professor Hyunho Noh is investigating how hydrogen atoms transfer between solid catalysts and liquid reaction mixtures, focusing on structure-thermodynamics-activity relationships of these reactions at titanium-oxo sites. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET-EPSRC) awarded the University of Oklahoma $397,818 under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) for a three-year project spanning September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2028. This collaborative research initiative, conducted in partnership with the University of Oxford and the University of Manchester, will deliver a fully integrated multiscale kinetic...
- The National Science Foundation Office of Integrative Activities awarded Oklahoma State University $954,636 on August 1, 2026, under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) to research biogenic hydrogen production in depleted oil reservoirs under geological carbon storage conditions. The project will characterize and quantify hydrogen production by microbial communities in actual reservoir rock, petroleum-produced water, and oil samples from depleted reservoirs in the Anadarko Basin of Oklahoma....
- The National Science Foundation Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded the University of Southern California $400,000 on March 1, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to model the dynamical evolution of automotive three-way catalysts. The project will develop computer-based modeling tools using quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, and machine learning to examine how preparation methods affect catalyst stability and performance....
- The University of Oklahoma and its sub-awardees at Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma will provide collaborative research services under a $565,639 National Science Foundation Project Grant in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program area. Specifically, the awardees will conduct an interdisciplinary study to identify new zeolite catalyst materials where the distribution of isolated, paired, proximate, and synergistic active sites can be controlled. Through a...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded the University of Florida $438,528 on April 1, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) for collaborative research on dilute-alloy catalysts that selectively promote hydrodeoxygenation of lignan-derived compounds from plant-based biomass. The project develops new catalyst designs that control atomic-scale structure to improve reaction selectivity, reducing unwanted side...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded The University of Mississippi $691,938 on June 1, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to investigate electrocatalysis in monolithic nanoporous metal electrodes. The research examines how nanoscale pore geometry and confinement influence electrocatalytic efficiency and product selectivity, with emphasis on hydrogen evolution and carbon dioxide reduction reactions. The...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry awarded a $640,853 project grant (CFDA 47.049: Mathematical and Physical Sciences) to the University of Oklahoma, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. Under this NSF-ANR CHE (Chemistry) international collaboration award, Professors Indrajeet Sharma and Kenneth Nicholas will design and develop earth-abundant metal catalysts capable of converting waste gases—nitrous oxide (N2O) and...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Chemistry awarded the University of Oklahoma $599,996 on August 15, 2026, to investigate the chemical reactivity of metalloporphyrin nitrosyls and related compounds under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). Professor George Richter-Addo and his research group in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will determine the structural and electronic factors that promote formation of carbon-nitrogen bonds mediated by heme...
The National Science Foundation Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded the University of Oklahoma $550,000 on September 15, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to study hydrogen spillover on catalyst surfaces and its impact on catalytic performance in fuel and chemical production. The project combines experimental work with computational modeling to understand how hydrogen moves across catalyst surfaces, how catalyst surface structure influences spillover, and how small amounts of water affect the process. Research will establish quantitative relationships between catalyst structure, hydrogen spillover kinetics, and catalytic performance using two classes of support materials: carbon materials and reducible metal oxides. Well-defined experimental and computational catalyst systems will be developed with spatially separated domains, allowing researchers to measure hydrogen transport rates under controlled reaction conditions and compare results to theoretical predictions. This will distinguish between hydrogen dissociation on metal surfaces and heterolytic activation at metal-support interfaces. The project supports improved technologies for petroleum refining and energy-related chemical processes while providing interdisciplinary research training for undergraduate and graduate students and hands-on outreach activities for high school students in energy and catalysis. Work is performed in Norman, Oklahoma with a period of performance from September 15, 2026, through August 31, 2029.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $550.0k | 7/31/26 |