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{{Organization
{{Organization
|OrganizationName=Center for Solar Fuels
|OrganizationName=Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics
|OrganizationType=Research and Development Agencies
|OrganizationType=Research and Development Agencies
|Mission=The mission of CSF is to develop technologies for converting solar energy into storable and transportable fuels through artificial photosynthesis. It focuses on creating efficient, cost-effective solar-to-fuel conversion systems that mimic natural photosynthesis to provide sustainable energy solutions.
|Mission=COPE advances organic photonics and electronics via research and education, creating sustainable materials for IT, energy, and defense.
|ParentOrganization=Office of Basic Energy Sciences
|ParentOrganization=Georgia Institute of Technology
|TopOrganization=Department of Energy
|TopOrganization=Georgia Institute of Technology
|Budget=$12,000,000 (Four-year funding, 2020-2024)
|OrganizationExecutive=Director
|OrganizationExecutive=Director
|Services=Solar fuel research; Artificial photosynthesis; Photoelectrochemical devices; Catalyst development; Energy storage solutions
|Services=Research in organic photonics and electronics; interdisciplinary training; technology development
|HeadquartersLocation=33.64948, -117.84246
|HeadquartersLocation=33.77562, -84.39629
|HeadquartersAddress=1102 Natural Sciences II, Irvine, CA 92697
|HeadquartersAddress=901 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
|Website=https://cope.gatech.edu
}}
}}
'''Center for Solar Fuels (CSF)''' at the University of California, Irvine, with involvement from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is an Energy Frontier Research Center supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. CSF focuses on advancing the science of solar fuels through artificial photosynthesis.
'''Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE)'''is a leading research and educational resource center at the Georgia Institute of Technology focused on creating flexible organic photonic and electronic materials and devices. Established in 2003, COPE serves sectors such as information technology, telecommunications, energy, and defense by developing new materials with emergent properties and innovative device design paradigms. Its work includes advancements in organic solar cells, lighting, and wearable thermoelectric materials, often in collaboration with industry and government partners.


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{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://cope.gatech.edu}}


==Mission==
==Mission==


The mission of the Center for Solar Fuels is to pioneer the development of artificial photosynthetic systems that can convert solar energy into chemical fuels, such as hydrogen and hydrocarbons, in an environmentally benign manner. By mimicking the natural photosynthetic process, CSF aims to provide a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, enhancing energy security and reducing carbon emissions{{cite web |url=https://ps.uci.edu/research/solar-fuels |title=Solar Fuels |publisher= University of California, Irvine |access-date=February 5, 2025}}.
The mission of the Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics is to foster innovation in organic photonics and electronics by conducting cutting-edge research and providing interdisciplinary training. It aims to develop sustainable, flexible materials and devices that address needs in information technology, energy, telecommunications, and defense, positioning itself as a globally recognized center of excellence.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cope.gatech.edu |title=Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics |publisher=Georgia Institute of Technology |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Parent organization==
==Parent organization==


CSF is led by the [https://uci.edu University of California, Irvine] with collaboration from [https://www.nrel.gov NREL]. It is funded by the [https://www.energy.gov/science U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science].
The Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics operates under the [[Georgia Institute of Technology]], a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia. As its parent organization, Georgia Tech provides the infrastructure and academic environment for COPE’s research and educational activities. The top organization is also the [[Georgia Institute of Technology]], as COPE functions as a specialized center within the university’s broader research ecosystem.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://research.gatech.edu/center-organic-photonics-and-electronics-cope |title=Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE) |publisher=Georgia Institute of Technology |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Legislation==
==Legislation==


CSF was established through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, specifically as part of the Energy Frontier Research Centers initiative, without specific legislative action.
There is no specific legislation directly authorizing the creation of the Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics, as it was established in 2003 as a research initiative within Georgia Tech rather than through a formal legislative act. Its founding aligns with the university’s mission to advance technology and research, supported by funding from various federal agencies and industry partners.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-tech-center-for-organic-photonics-and-electronics/about/ |title=Georgia Tech - Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics |publisher=LinkedIn |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Partners==
==Partners==


* National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
COPE collaborates with a range of partners, including:
* Other academic and research institutions involved in solar energy research
 
* [[United States Army Research Office]] for funding and defense-related research
* [[National Science Foundation]] for research grants and nanotechnology initiatives<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ece.gatech.edu/research/optoelectronics |title=Optics and Photonics |publisher=Georgia Institute of Technology |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>
* Industry partners such as those involved in the MISSE-12 mission to the International Space Station


==Number of employees==
==Number of employees==


The exact number of employees isn't specified, but CSF involves researchers from UCI and NREL.
The exact number of employees at COPE is not publicly specified, but it includes faculty, staff, and students engaged in research and educational activities. As a research center within Georgia Tech, its workforce likely fluctuates based on project funding and student involvement.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cope.gatech.edu |title=Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics |publisher=Georgia Institute of Technology |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Organization structure==
==Organization structure==


CSF's structure is organized around:
The Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics is structured to support interdisciplinary research and education within Georgia Tech. It is led by a Director and includes faculty from multiple schools, such as Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, and Chemistry and Biochemistry. Sub-organizations or divisions are not explicitly named but align with research focus areas:


* Research Areas: Including photoelectrochemical water splitting, CO2 reduction, and catalyst design.
* Materials Development Group is responsible for creating new organic photonic and electronic materials.
* Collaborative Research: Combining expertise in chemistry, physics, and materials science.
* Device Fabrication Team focuses on designing and testing innovative device architectures.


===Leader===
===Leader===


CSF is led by a [Director].
The Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics is headed by a [[Director]], though the specific individual’s name may vary over time based on appointments.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cope.gatech.edu |title=Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics |publisher=Georgia Institute of Technology |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


===Divisions===
===Divisions===


* - Photoelectrochemical Cell Design
The divisions include:
* - Catalyst Development for Solar Fuel Production
 
* - Materials Synthesis and Characterization{{cite web |url=https://ps.uci.edu/research/solar-fuels |title=Solar Fuels |publisher= University of California, Irvine |access-date=February 5, 2025}}
* Materials Research for developing organic semiconductors and hybrid materials.
* Device Innovation to fabricate and test devices like solar cells and LEDs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cope.gatech.edu |title=Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics |publisher=Georgia Institute of Technology |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>
* Educational Outreach to train students and collaborate with industry.


==List of programs==
==List of programs==


* Development of photoelectrochemical cells for solar hydrogen production
COPE’s programs include:
* Research into CO2 reduction pathways using solar energy
 
* Synthesis of novel materials for photocatalysis
* Polymer and Perovskite Solar Cell Research - Testing materials in space via the MISSE-12 mission<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cope.gatech.edu |title=Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics |publisher=Georgia Institute of Technology |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>
* Thermoelectric Materials Development for wearable devices
* Organic Photovoltaics Research for energy-efficient technologies


==Last total enacted budget==
==Last total enacted budget==


CSF was awarded $12 million for a four-year period (2020-2024) by the U.S. Department of Energy{{cite web |url=https://news.uci.edu/2020/08/17/uci-led-center-for-solar-fuels-receives-12-million-from-doe/ |title=UCI-led Center for Solar Fuels receives $12 million from DOE |publisher= University of California, Irvine |access-date=February 5, 2025}}.
Specific budget figures for COPE are not publicly detailed, as its funding is derived from multiple sources, including federal grants (e.g., NSF, Army Research Office) and industry collaborations. Detailed budget information would require internal Georgia Tech financial reports.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://research.gatech.edu/center-organic-photonics-and-electronics-cope |title=Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE) |publisher=Georgia Institute of Technology |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Staff==
==Staff==


CSF involves scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and students from UCI and NREL.
COPE employs a mix of faculty, research staff, and graduate students, though exact numbers are not specified. Faculty like Bernard Kippelen (Electrical and Computer Engineering) and Zhiqun Lin (Materials Science and Engineering) are key contributors, alongside students supported as Graduate Research Assistants.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ece.gatech.edu/research/optoelectronics |title=Optics and Photonics |publisher=Georgia Institute of Technology |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Funding==
==Funding==


Funding for CSF comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, aimed at supporting research into solar-to-fuel conversion technologies.
Funding for COPE has historically come from federal agencies like the National Science Foundation, U.S. Army Research Office, and industry partners. It also benefits from Georgia Tech’s participation in the NSF-funded National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI). Specific funding amounts vary annually based on grants and projects.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://matter-systems.gatech.edu/core-facilities |title=Core Facilities |publisher=Georgia Institute of Technology |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Services provided==
==Services provided==


CSF provides research services focused on developing technologies for solar fuel production, including the design of photoelectrochemical devices, catalyst discovery, and the study of solar-driven chemical reactions.
The Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics provides research and development services focused on organic photonic and electronic materials, including solar cells, lighting, and wearable electronics. It offers interdisciplinary training for students and collaborates with industry to translate technologies into practical applications.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cope.gatech.edu |title=Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics |publisher=Georgia Institute of Technology |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Regulations overseen==
==Headquarters address==


CSF does not oversee regulations but conducts research that could influence future policies on sustainable energy production.
The headquarters address, as listed on Google Maps, is 901 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.


==Headquarters address==
==History==


1102 Natural Sciences II, Irvine, CA 92697
The Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics was established in 2003 at Georgia Tech to advance research and education in organic photonics and electronics. While no specific legislation authorized its creation, it emerged from the university’s commitment to technological innovation, supported by federal and industry funding. Notable milestones include sending solar cells to the International Space Station for testing in 2019 as part of the MISSE-12 mission.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cope.gatech.edu |title=Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics |publisher=Georgia Institute of Technology |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==History==
==Related==


The Center for Solar Fuels was established to harness the power of solar energy in a way that directly addresses the global challenge of sustainable fuel production. Through its research, CSF aims to make significant contributions to the field of artificial photosynthesis, offering potential solutions for energy storage and transportation.
* [[Georgia Institute of Technology]]
* [[National Science Foundation]]


==External links==
==External links==


* [https://ps.uci.edu/research/solar-fuels UCI Solar Fuels Research]
* [https://cope.gatech.edu Official Website]
* [[wikipedia:Energy Frontier Research Centers]]
* [[wikipedia:Georgia Institute of Technology]]
* [https://research.gatech.edu/center-organic-photonics-and-electronics-cope Research Profile]
* [https://ece.gatech.edu/research/optoelectronics Optics and Photonics at Georgia Tech]


==References==
==References==
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