Vidi is aimed at experienced researchers who have already conducted successful research for several years after obtaining their PhD. Together with the Veni and Vici grants, Vidi is part of the NWO Talent Programme. A total of 778 researchers submitted a research project proposal for funding in this Vidi round. Of these, 149 were honoured this time, including the project of dr. Evan Zhao:
A new in situ NMR method for understanding lithium-mediated ammonia synthesis
We live in a world transformed by the Haber-Bosch-synthesized ammonia. Used as a precursor for fertilizer, ammonia supplies half of the nitrogen in the human body. However, the Haber-Bosch process is also responsible for approximately 3% of global carbon emissions and consumes 1-2% of the global energy. With climate change accelerating, a greener process is urgently needed. Researchers will develop a new MRI-type tool to aid the development of such a process. This tool will allow researchers to capture how molecules and materials transform and come up with strategies to design an efficient and zero-carbon method to produce ammonia.
We congratulate Evan with this grant.
