Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis
The CEBC seeks sustainable chemical discoveries at the frontiers of science and engineering. We strive to protect the planet, promote prosperity, and enrich scholarship through diversity.
Our Impact
50+
uniquely trained grads employed around the world
23
patents and 6 licensed inventions
26
Company partners invested $15 Million in CEBC to date

Thank you for your interest in the Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis. The CEBC is realizing its vision of being a rich source of sustainable chemical technology advances. Our committed team and industry partners keep the center's mission robust and consistently moving forward, resulting in a strong record of research accomplishments.
Bala Subramaniam
Director of CEBC
Innovate with CEBC
Contact us today to learn more
CEBC News
KU researchers to collaborate on $1.3 million DOE grant for recycling solar panels
Solar power is growing at an astonishing rate, providing almost 4% of the world's electricity, according to the International Energy Agency. But as solar panels reach the end of their working lives, many end up in landfills.
Two from CEBC contribute to new report from the National Academies
The chemical economy is critically important to the U.S. economy and U.S.
NSF EPSCoR grant will advance manufacturing of renewable and recyclable plastics
Plastics are an indispensable part of today's society. These nimble polymers help keep foods fresh, cars safe, arteries clog-free, and have countless other uses. But the benefits come at a cost.
Director of CEBC appointed to national committee
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine assembled a team of researchers, economists, and industry experts this month. The team’s mission is to explore how targeted investments in research could be used to bolster the U.S. chemical economy.