Emory University chemist Fang Liu has been awarded $875,000 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for her research on enhancing light-driven electron transfer, also known as photoredox catalysis. This chemical process, which uses light to initiate electron transfer, is a growing area in organic synthesis, with applications in sectors like healthcare and renewable energy.Continue readingDOE awards Emory chemist $875K to optimize light-driven electron transfer
Month: October 2024
Emory chemist Fang Liu received $875,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for her work aimed at optimizing the use of light to spark the transfer of an electron. Known as photoredox catalysis, this powerful chemical process is one of the fastest growing areas of organic synthesis, with applications spanning everything from health care to renewable energy.Continue readingDOE funds Emory chemist’s goal to optimize light-driven electron transfer
A new grant from the National Science Foundation will give undergraduate students nationwide the opportunity to come to Emory University next summer to build their research skills alongside dedicated faculty mentors. The highly competitive $400,000 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) grant will fund training and support for up to nine students in the new Catalyzing Careers in Chemistry initiative each summer for three years.Continue readingNational Science Foundation REU grant will support new undergraduate research in chemistry