With support from the Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities - Multiuser Instrumentation (CRIF-MU) Program, the Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin will upgrade a cyber-enabled electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectrometer. Research projects to benefit from the EPR spectrometer include studies on 1) the interaction between high-valent metal centers and redox active units; 2) the biosynthesis and reactivity of adenosyl-cobalamin; 3) gas sensing metalloproteins; 4) silicon spin resonance for quantum information processing; 5) organic molecules that occur in interstellar space; and 6) low-coordinate and multiply-bonded compounds of silicon, germanium, and tin.

An electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectrometer yields information on the molecular and electronic structure of molecules. It may also be used to obtain information about the lifetimes of free radicals, short-lived species that are often essential for the initiation of tumor growth and/or a variety of chemical reactions. The EPR spectrometer will undergo a cyber-infrastructure upgrade to allow remote control by several academic institutions with significant populations of underrepresented minorities.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Chemistry (CHE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0741901
Program Officer
Charles D. Pibel
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2008-02-01
Budget End
2011-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$305,415
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Wisconsin Madison
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Madison
State
WI
Country
United States
Zip Code
53715