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【简介】 The Center for Catalysis (CCAT) at Iowa State University is a research and education organization focusing on "green chemistry," which refers to environmentally benign chemical processes. These often occur at room temperatures and ordinary pressures, and use water, preferably, as a solvent. They require less expenditure of energy, occur more rapidly, and product significantly fewer unwanted byproducts than competing industrial processes.
CCAT is working to create catalysts that will enable firms to replace chemical processes that generate large volumes of hazardous pollutants. It is developing new catalysts and biocatalysts that mimic nature and is transforming laboratory-scale catalysts into industrial-scale catalysts. With this technology, the CCAT is creating new markets for agricultural commodities as raw materials for industry, thus benefiting the farm economy.
CCAT is a member of ISUs Institute for Physical Research and Technology. It draws on researchers and staff of the U.S. Department of Energys Ames Laboratory and faculty and scientists at Iowa State University.
The Center has received a $485,000 directed appropriation through the U.S. Department of Energy.
