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.
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CEBC News
CEBC Industry Advisory Board Member Receives NACS Honor
The CEBC congratulates Dr. Stephen R. Schmidt of W.R. Grace for being named the 2023 recipient of the Eugene J. Houdry Award in Applied Catalysis.
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.