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{{Organization  
|OrganizationName=Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center
|OrganizationName=Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials
|OrganizationType=Research and Development Agencies
|OrganizationType=Research and Development Agencies  
|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.<ref name="CD4DCmission">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1022150 US Department of Energy awards $12.5 million to UChicago for new energy frontier research center]". EurekAlert! (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
|Mission=NPQC explores quantum coherence in solids to advance materials for sensing, communication, and computation.  
|ParentOrganization=Office of Basic Energy Sciences
|OrganizationExecutive=Director
|TopOrganization=Department of Energy
|Employees=  
|Budget=$12.5M (Initial DOE Funding)<ref name="CD4DCbudget">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1022150 US Department of Energy awards $12.5 million to UChicago for new energy frontier research center]". EurekAlert! (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
|Budget=$100 million (2018-2022)  
|OrganizationExecutive=Director
|Website=https://npqc.lbl.gov
|Services=Catalyst Research; Energy Transition; Sustainable Chemistry;
|Services=Quantum materials research; quantum sensing development; educational outreach
|HeadquartersLocation=41.79107, -87.59626
|ParentOrganization=Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
|HeadquartersAddress=5700 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
|TopOrganization=United States Department of Energy  
|Website=https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu
|CreationLegislation=
|HeadquartersLocation=37.876419, -122.249518
|HeadquartersAddress=1 Cyclotron Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720
}}
}}
'''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.<ref name="CD4DCmission" />


{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu}}
'''Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials (NPQC)'''is an Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, focused on advancing quantum coherence in solid-state materials for next-generation technologies. Established in 2018 with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, NPQC collaborates with institutions like UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, Argonne National Laboratory, and Columbia University to explore novel platforms for quantum sensing, design two-dimensional materials with complex quantum states, and control electronic and magnetic properties through quantum processes.
 
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://npqc.lbl.gov}}


==Mission==
==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.<ref name="CD4DCmission" />
The mission of the Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials is to dramatically enhance the understanding and manipulation of quantum coherence in solids, leveraging recent discoveries in quantum materials and advanced experimental and computational techniques. It strives to unlock new possibilities in quantum information science, enabling technologies such as ultrasensitive quantum sensors and robust quantum communication systems.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://npqc.lbl.gov |title=Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials |publisher=Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


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


CD4DC is led by the University of Chicago.
The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials operates under the [[Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory]], a leading research institution in materials science and quantum technologies. Its top organization is the [[United States Department of Energy]], which funds NPQC as part of its Energy Frontier Research Centers program to address critical scientific challenges.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energyfrontier.us/centers/npqc |title=Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials |publisher=U.S. Department of Energy |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Legislation==
==Legislation==


CD4DC was established through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) program, not through specific legislation.<ref name="CD4DClegislation">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://science.osti.gov/bes/efrc Energy Frontier Research Centers]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials was not created by specific legislation but was established in 2018 through a funding initiative by the U.S. Department of Energy as part of the Energy Frontier Research Centers program, authorized under the Department’s broader mission to advance scientific research.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/10/12/research-team-unlocks-secret-path-to-a-quantum-future |title=Research Team Unlocks Secret Path to a Quantum Future |publisher=Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |date=October 12, 2021 |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Partners==
==Partners==


CD4DC collaborates with:
NPQC collaborates with several key partners, including:


* Argonne National Laboratory for advanced research capabilities<ref name="CD4DCpartners">Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "[https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu/about/ About CD4DC]". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
* [[Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory]] for leadership and materials science expertise
* Northwestern University for interdisciplinary research<ref name="CD4DCnw">Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "[https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu/partners/ Partners]". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
* [[University of California, Berkeley]] for theoretical and experimental research<ref>{{cite web |url=https://npqc.lbl.gov/about |title=About NPQC |publisher=Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>
* Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for additional expertise<ref name="CD4DCpnnl">Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "[https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu/partners/ Partners]". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
* [[University of California, Santa Barbara]] for quantum materials development
* [[Argonne National Laboratory]] for advanced characterization techniques
* [[Columbia University]] for two-dimensional materials research


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


Specific employee numbers for CD4DC are not publicly disclosed, but it involves a team of researchers from multiple institutions.
The exact number of employees at NPQC is not publicly detailed, but it involves scientists, researchers, and students from its partner institutions, likely totaling dozens of personnel across its collaborative network.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://npqc.lbl.gov |title=Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials |publisher=Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


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


CD4DC's structure revolves around:
The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials is structured as a collaborative research hub led by a Director, integrating expertise from multiple institutions. It focuses on three main research thrusts: quantum sensing platforms, two-dimensional quantum materials, and control of electronic/magnetic properties.
 
* Catalyst Development for new materials and processes.
* Sustainable Chemistry focusing on green chemical pathways.


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


CD4DC is led by a Director.<ref name="CD4DCleadership">Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "[https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu/about/ About CD4DC]". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials is headed by a [[Director]], currently Joel Moore, a senior faculty scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and professor at UC Berkeley.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://npqc.lbl.gov/about |title=About NPQC |publisher=Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


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


The center includes:
The divisions include:


* Research Programs aimed at catalyst innovation.
* Quantum Sensing Research for developing novel sensing platforms.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://npqc.lbl.gov |title=Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials |publisher=Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>
* Collaborative Projects with academic and research institutions.<ref name="CD4DCprograms">Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "[https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu/research/ Research]". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
* Two-Dimensional Materials Design to explore complex quantum states.
* Quantum Control Studies to manipulate material properties.


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


* Catalysis for Hydrogen Production<ref name="CD4DChydrogen">Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "[https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu/research/ Research]". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
NPQC’s programs include:
* Sustainable Chemical Production<ref name="CD4DCchemicals">Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "[https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu/research/ Research]". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
 
* Catalyst Efficiency and Longevity<ref name="CD4DCefficiency">Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "[https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu/research/ Research]". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
* Quantum Sensing Platforms Development for high-precision measurements<ref>{{cite web |url=https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/10/12/research-team-unlocks-secret-path-to-a-quantum-future |title=Research Team Unlocks Secret Path to a Quantum Future |publisher=Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |date=October 12, 2021 |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>
* Two-Dimensional Materials Research for advanced quantum states
* Quantum Coherence Control for technology applications


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


CD4DC was initially funded with $12.5 million from the DOE.<ref name="CD4DCbudget" />
The last total enacted budget for NPQC was $100 million, allocated by the U.S. Department of Energy for the 2018-2022 period across 42 EFRCs, with NPQC receiving a portion of this funding. Specific annual breakdowns are not publicly specified.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energyfrontier.us/centers/npqc |title=Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials |publisher=U.S. Department of Energy |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Staff==
==Staff==


While specific numbers are not available, CD4DC engages with researchers, postdocs, and students from the University of Chicago and its partners.
NPQC’s staff comprises researchers, faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students from its partner institutions. Key figures include Director Joel Moore and contributors like Feng Wang (UC Berkeley), with the total staff size varying based on project needs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://npqc.lbl.gov/about |title=About NPQC |publisher=Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Funding==
==Funding==


CD4DC is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy under the EFRC program, which supports cutting-edge energy research.<ref name="CD4DCfunding">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://science.osti.gov/bes/efrc Energy Frontier Research Centers]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials was initially funded with $100 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for the 2018-2022 period as part of the EFRC program. Subsequent funding details are not publicly available but likely include additional DOE grants and institutional support.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://npqc.lbl.gov/about |title=About NPQC |publisher=Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Services provided==
==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.<ref name="CD4DCservices">Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "[https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu/research/ Research]". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
NPQC provides research services in quantum materials, developing new platforms for quantum sensing and exploring two-dimensional materials to enhance coherence for applications in communication and computation. It also offers educational outreach through training and collaboration.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://npqc.lbl.gov |title=Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials |publisher=Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


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


CD4DC does not oversee regulations but contributes to the scientific understanding that could shape future energy and environmental policies.
The headquarters address, as listed on Google Maps, is 1 Cyclotron Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720.


==Headquarters address==
==History==


5700 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials was established in 2018, led by Joel Moore, with a $100 million DOE grant to advance quantum coherence research. It builds on Berkeley Lab’s expertise in quantum materials, achieving breakthroughs like superconductivity in triple-layer carbon sheets by 2019, laying the groundwork for quantum technology innovations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/10/12/research-team-unlocks-secret-path-to-a-quantum-future |title=Research Team Unlocks Secret Path to a Quantum Future |publisher=Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |date=October 12, 2021 |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>


==History==
==Related==


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.<ref name="CD4DChistory">Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center. "[https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu/about/ About CD4DC]". University of Chicago (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
* [[Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory]]
* [[United States Department of Energy]]


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


* [https://cd4dc.center.uchicago.edu/ Official Website]
* [https://npqc.lbl.gov Official Website]
* [[wikipedia:Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center]]
* [[wikipedia:Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory]]
* [https://pme.uchicago.edu/news/us-department-energy-awards-125-million-uchicago-new-energy-frontier-research-center Additional Resource]
* [https://www.energyfrontier.us/centers/npqc EFRC Profile]
* [https://news.uchicago.edu/story/new-125-million-center-uchicago-investigate-zero-emission-hydrogen-energy Another Resource]
* [https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/10/12/research-team-unlocks-secret-path-to-a-quantum-future News Article]


==References==
==References==


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