Investigators in the NSF Phase II Center for Chemical Innovation, the Center for Enabling New Technologies through Catalysis (CENTC), work collaboratively to develop efficient and selective methods for the production of chemical and fuels from a variety of feedstocks. Through the development of new catalysts, CENTC researchers seek to lower the energy costs to transforming chemicals, use inexpensive, abundant and nontoxic materials and generate less waste. Natural gas, coal, shale and biomass may all be viable as starting materials for the production of chemicals and fuels. This presentation will highlight CENTC contributions toward improving the sustainability (environmental impact and economics) of the production of chemicals and fuels in the 21st century.

Developments from the Center for Enabling New Technologies through Catalysis

246th National Meeting (2013)

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