Center for Rational Catalyst Synthesis
Our Mission: To transform the art of supported metal catalyst preparation into a science
World leading expertise in metal catalyst synthesis will allow CeRCaS researchers to demonstrate rational, scalable, bottom-up syntheses of supported single metal and bimetallic catalysts with previously unachievable control of metal nanoparticle size and metal1-metal2 interactions.
Goals: Fundamental Research to Streamline Catalyst Development
- In-situ study of the mechanisms of metal deposition and nanoparticle genesis and stabilization.
- Predicting supported nanoparticle size, shape, and composition; "better nanoparticles through computation."
- Precise control of single and bimetallic catalytic sites for specific reactions.
Contacts
REGALBUTO, JR
Director; Professor of Chemical Engineering; SmartState Chair of Catalysis for Renewable Fuels
Phone: 803-777-5501
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Location: 018 Horizon I, 541 Main St., UofSC
GUPTON, B. FRANK
Co-Director and VCU Site Director; Floyd D. Gottwald, Jr. Chair in Pharmaceutical Engineering; Chair, Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Phone: (804) 828-4799
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Location: 403A Engineering West Hall, VCU
WILLIAMS, CHRIS
USC Site Director, Professor of Chemical Engineering
Phone: 803-777-0143
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Location: 2C15 Swearingen, 301 Main St., UofSC
KATZ, ALEX
UC Berkeley Site Director, Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Phone: 510-679-7606
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Location: 233 Hildebrand, UC Berkeley
GATES, BRUCE
UC Davis Site Director, Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering
Phone: 530-752-3953
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Location: 3102 Bainer, UC Davis
