MRI: Acquisition of a Single-Crystal X-ray Diffractometer for Interdisciplinary Research and Enhanced Student Training Supporting Primarily Undergraduate Institutions in Georgia

Information

  • NSF Award
  • 2215812
Owner
  • Award Id
    2215812
  • Award Effective Date
    8/15/2022 - 2 years ago
  • Award Expiration Date
    7/31/2025 - 7 months from now
  • Award Amount
    $ 298,054.00
  • Award Instrument
    Standard Grant

MRI: Acquisition of a Single-Crystal X-ray Diffractometer for Interdisciplinary Research and Enhanced Student Training Supporting Primarily Undergraduate Institutions in Georgia

This award is jointly supported by the Major Research Instrumentation and the Chemistry Research Instrumentation Programs. Georgia Southern University (GSU) is acquiring single crystal diffractometer equipped with a high-flux Cu X-ray source, a Hybrid Photon Counting (HPC) detector, and a cryogenic device to support the research of Gary Guillet and colleagues Clifford Padgett, Brandon Quillian, and Arpita Saha. In general, an X-ray diffractometer allows accurate and precise measurements of the full three-dimensional structure of a molecule, including bond distances and angles, and provides accurate information about the spatial arrangement of a molecule relative to neighboring molecules. The studies described here impact many areas, including organic chemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, magnetic materials, and organometallic chemistry. organic and inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry and biochemistry. This instrument is an integral part of teaching as well as research and research training of undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry and biochemistry at this institution and the surrounding region. The facility serves as a regional XRD resource benefitting students and faculty from primarily undergraduate institutions within the state of Georgia with impacts outside GSU with interactions with PUI and HBCU institutions such as Savannah State University (HBCU), Albany State University (HBCU), University of North Georgia, and Georgia College.<br/><br/>The award is aimed at enhancing research and education at all levels. Research enabled by the instrument is focused on the study and characterization of the structure of novel extended metal atom chain complexes that contain unique metal-metal bonding interactions, halogen-bonded adducts using N-oxides, green hydroarylation catalysts, and Mn cluster complexes with single-molecule magnetic properties.<br/><br/>This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

  • Program Officer
    Kenneth Carterkrcarter@nsf.gov7032922335
  • Min Amd Letter Date
    8/4/2022 - 2 years ago
  • Max Amd Letter Date
    8/4/2022 - 2 years ago
  • ARRA Amount

Institutions

  • Name
    Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundation, Inc
  • City
    STATESBORO
  • State
    GA
  • Country
    United States
  • Address
    261 FOREST DR STE 3000
  • Postal Code
    30458
  • Phone Number
    9124785465

Investigators

  • First Name
    Clifford
  • Last Name
    Padgett
  • Email Address
    cpadgett@georgiasouthern.edu
  • Start Date
    8/4/2022 12:00:00 AM
  • First Name
    Brandon
  • Last Name
    Quillian
  • Email Address
    bquillian@georgiasouthern.edu
  • Start Date
    8/4/2022 12:00:00 AM
  • First Name
    Arpita
  • Last Name
    Saha
  • Email Address
    asaha@georgiasouthern.edu
  • Start Date
    8/4/2022 12:00:00 AM
  • First Name
    Gary
  • Last Name
    Guillet
  • Email Address
    gguillet@georgiasouthern.edu
  • Start Date
    8/4/2022 12:00:00 AM

Program Element

  • Text
    Major Research Instrumentation
  • Code
    1189

Program Reference

  • Text
    MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION
  • Code
    1189
  • Text
    CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION
  • Code
    1938
  • Text
    NANO NON-SOLIC SCI & ENG AWD
  • Code
    7237