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Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials
Type: Research and Development Agencies
Parent organization: Office of Basic Energy Sciences
Top organization: Department of Energy
Employees:
Executive: Director
Budget: $12.5M (Initial DOE Funding)[2]
Address: 5700 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Website: https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu
Creation Legislation:
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Mission
The Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center (CD4DC) aims to revolutionize the chemical and energy industries by developing innovative, sustainable catalysts that facilitate the transition to a decarbonized economy. CD4DC's mission is to explore new materials and catalytic processes to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, enhance energy efficiency, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.[1]
Services

Catalyst Research; Energy Transition; Sustainable Chemistry;

Regulations

Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center (CD4DC) is a research initiative aimed at advancing the discovery of catalysts for sustainable chemical reactions, particularly those that support the shift towards cleaner energy production.[1]

Official Site

Mission

CD4DC's mission is to innovate in catalyst design to enable chemical transformations that are crucial for decarbonization, including the production of hydrogen and other chemicals from renewable sources. By focusing on catalysis, the center seeks to make industrial processes more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient.[1]

Parent organization

CD4DC is led by the University of Chicago.

Legislation

CD4DC was established through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) program, not through specific legislation.[3]

Partners

CD4DC collaborates with:

  • Argonne National Laboratory for advanced research capabilities[4]
  • Northwestern University for interdisciplinary research[5]
  • Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for additional expertise[6]

Number of employees

Specific employee numbers for CD4DC are not publicly disclosed, but it involves a team of researchers from multiple institutions.

Organization structure

CD4DC's structure revolves around:

  • Catalyst Development for new materials and processes.
  • Sustainable Chemistry focusing on green chemical pathways.

Leader

CD4DC is led by a Director.[7]

Divisions

The center includes:

  • Research Programs aimed at catalyst innovation.
  • Collaborative Projects with academic and research institutions.[8]

List of programs

  • Catalysis for Hydrogen Production[9]
  • Sustainable Chemical Production[10]
  • Catalyst Efficiency and Longevity[11]

Last total enacted budget

CD4DC was initially funded with $12.5 million from the DOE.[2]

Staff

While specific numbers are not available, CD4DC engages with researchers, postdocs, and students from the University of Chicago and its partners.

Funding

CD4DC is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy under the EFRC program, which supports cutting-edge energy research.[12]

Services provided

CD4DC conducts research into new catalysts for sustainable energy and chemical processes, sharing findings through publications and collaborations to advance the field of decarbonization.[13]

Regulations overseen

CD4DC does not oversee regulations but contributes to the scientific understanding that could shape future energy and environmental policies.

Headquarters address

5700 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

History

Founded to address the urgent need for decarbonization in chemical and energy industries, CD4DC leverages the University of Chicago's expertise to push forward sustainable catalyst technologies.[14]

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Department of Energy. "US Department of Energy awards $12.5 million to UChicago for new energy frontier research center". EurekAlert! (accessed February 3, 2025).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 U.S. Department of Energy. "US Department of Energy awards $12.5 million to UChicago for new energy frontier research center". EurekAlert! (accessed February 3, 2025).
  3. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Energy Frontier Research Centers". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  4. ↑ Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "About CD4DC". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).
  5. ↑ Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "Partners". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).
  6. ↑ Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "Partners". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).
  7. ↑ Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "About CD4DC". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).
  8. ↑ Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "Research". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).
  9. ↑ Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "Research". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).
  10. ↑ Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "Research". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).
  11. ↑ Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "Research". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).
  12. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Energy Frontier Research Centers". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  13. ↑ Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "Research". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).
  14. ↑ Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "About CD4DC". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).
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