Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center
Welcome. The Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center (CD4DC) is an Energy Frontier Research Center funded by the United States Department of Energy. The central research mission of CD4DC is to discover new catalysts for the decarbonization energy transition and to optimize the key catalytic reactions involved.
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CD4DC in the news
May 2024
Collaborative Efforts Result Into Significant Publications
The Anderson, Gagliardi, and Wuttig groups, operating under the Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center (CD4DC), have led to significant progress in the development of sulfur-based metal-organic frameworks. Their recent achievements include the publication of two groundbreaking papers in the Journal…
Apr 2024
Massimiliano Delferro named AAAS Fellow
Massimiliano (Max) Delferro has been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) in recognition of his contributions to science and technology, scientific leadership, and extraordinary achievements. Read more about Delferro's work in this feature story…
Apr 2024
Mónica Lugo Joins CD4DC as Managing Director
We're thrilled to announce that Mónica Lugo has officially joined CD4DC as our new Managing Director! She brings a wealth of experience in administration and a heartfelt dedication to community development. Before stepping into her role at CD4DC, Mónica served…