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
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…
Nov 2023
Laura Gagliardi awarded the 2023 Pauling Medal Award for Outstanding Achievements in Chemistry
Laura Gagliardi has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Linus Pauling Medal Award for outstanding achievements in Chemistry. Gagliardi is honored for the development of groundbreaking electronic structure theories and combined classical/quantum methodologies that have accelerated the design…