UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Title: Rational design of innovative catalytic technologies for biomass derivative utilization
Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation (CCEI)
We plan to develop innovative, science-based heterogeneous catalytic technologies for transformation of biomass materials into fuels, chemicals, and electricity. We plan to exploit three complementary catalytic technological platforms anticipated to play key roles in biorefineries and energy/chemical production: (1) Non-aqueous phase processing to produce fuels, with focus on the newly introduced (by one of us) catalytic fast pyrolysis process; (2) Aqueous phase processing to selectively produce chemicals, with reforming technologies and selective dehydration coupled with selective oxidation being two foci areas. (3) Direct conversion of biomass derivatives to electricity using novel direct carbon fuel cells (DCFCs). This project is being phase-out this Spring.
In order to overcome the scientific barriers arising from handling these feedstocks, three crosscutting research thrusts will be developed: (1) Multiscale modeling to handle the inherent complexity of the environment in which reactions take place. (2) Hierarchical multiscale materials that are hydrothermally stable, possess tunable porosity with bio-inspired functionality grafted, and minimize molecular traffic resistance while allowing shape selectivity. (3) Cutting-edge characterization methods to probe reactions often under in situ environment.
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| AWARD OVERVIEW |
| Award Number |
DE-SC0001004 |
Funding Agency |
Department of Energy |
| Total Award Amount |
$17,500,000 |
Project Location - City |
Newark |
| Award Date |
08/01/2009 |
Project Location - State |
DE |
| Project Status |
More than 50% Completed |
Project Location - Zip |
19716-0099
|
| Jobs Reported |
31.60 |
Congressional District |
00 |
| Project Location - Country |
US |
|
|
Recipient Information
(Grants)
| Recipient Information (Grants) |
|
Recipient Name
|
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE |
| Recipient DUNS Number |
059007500
|
| Recipient Address |
220 HULLIHEN HALL |
| Recipient City |
NEWARK |
| Recipient State |
Delaware |
| Recipient Zip |
19716-0099 |
| Recipient Congressional District |
00 |
| Recipient Country |
USA |
Required to Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Projects and Jobs Information
| Projects and Jobs Information |
| Project Title |
Rational design of innovative catalytic technologies for biomass derivative utilization |
| Project Status |
More than 50% Completed |
| Final Project Report Submitted |
No |
| Project Activities Description |
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
| Quarterly Activities/Project Description |
The overall objectives are (1) to develop the enabling science that can eventually lead to viable, economic operation of biorefinery technologies from various biomass feedstocks and (2) to educate the workforce needed for these new positions that can lead to further, sustainable economic growth of the US. We have also started collaborations with industry to enable technology transfer. Details of the projects are given in upcoming annual progress report. In response to DOE recommendation, we have also added a small Thurst on upstream processing of cellulose and hydrolysates and merged two research areas for the production of upgraded furans. |
| Jobs Created |
31.60 |
| Description of Jobs Created |
Graduate students and postdocs who have been hired to perform surface science experiments, catalyst synthesis, biomass experiments, and multiscale modeling. We have also hired an assistant to the director, an administrative assistant, a business person, and research staff to support the administrative and research infrastructure of the center. We have increased the number of students and postdocs employed in the center since year 2 and maintained a number of personnel fairly constant. |
Purchaser Information
(Grants)
| Purchaser Information |
| Contracting Office ID |
Not Reported |
| Contracting Office Name |
Not Available |
| Contracting Office Region |
Not Available |
| TAS Major Program |
89-0227 |
| Award Information |
| Award Date |
08/01/2009 |
| Award Number |
DE-SC0001004 |
| Order Number |
|
| Award Type |
Grants |
| Funding Agency ID |
89 |
| Funding Agency Name |
Department of Energy |
| Funding Office Name |
Not Available |
| Awarding Agency ID |
89 |
| Awarding Agency Name |
Department of Energy |
| Amount of Award |
$17,500,000 |
| Funds Invoiced/Received |
$11,686,709 |
| Expenditure Amount |
$11,776,986 |
| Infrastructure Expenditure Amount |
$0 |
| Infrastructure Purpose and Rationale |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Name |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Email |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Phone |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Address |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact City |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact State |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Zip |
Not Reported |
Product or Service Information
(Grants)
| Product or Service Information |
| Primary Activity Code |
611310 |
| Activity Description |
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
| Sub-Awards Information |
| Sub-awards to Organizations |
9 |
| Sub-award Amounts to Organizations |
$5,002,531 |
| Sub-Awards to Individuals |
0 |
| Sub-Award Amounts to Individuals |
$0 |
| Number of Sub-awards less than $25,000/award |
0 |
| Amount of Sub-awards less than $25,000/award |
$0 |
| Number of payments to vendors greater than $25,000 |
6 |
| Total Amount of payments to vendors greater than $25,000/award |
$242,860 |
| Number of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award |
3309 |
| Total Amount of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award |
$1,048,315 |
Sub-award 0000021094 - CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
| Sub-Award Amount |
$723,357 |
| Sub-Award Date |
08/10/2009 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$588,515.81 |
| Project Location - City |
Pasadena |
| Project Location - State |
CA |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
91125-0001 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
27 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
009584210
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
1200 E CALIFORNIA BLVD |
| Sub-Recipient City |
PASADENA |
| Sub-Recipient State |
California |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
91125-0001 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
27 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Sub-award 0000021117 - LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
| Sub-Award Amount |
$476,544 |
| Sub-Award Date |
10/28/2009 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$425,502.57 |
| Project Location - City |
Bethlehem |
| Project Location - State |
PA |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
18015-4732 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
15 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
808264444
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
526 BRODHEAD AVE |
| Sub-Recipient City |
BETHLEHEM |
| Sub-Recipient State |
Pennsylvania |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
18015-3008 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
15 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Sub-award 0000030190 - MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
| Sub-Award Amount |
$60,385 |
| Sub-Award Date |
11/09/2012 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$26,168.99 |
| Project Location - City |
Cambridge |
| Project Location - State |
MA |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
02139-4307 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
07 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
001425594
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
77 MASSACHUSETTS AVE |
| Sub-Recipient City |
CAMBRIDGE |
| Sub-Recipient State |
Massachusetts |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
02139-4301 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
07 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Sub-award 0000023879 - NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
| Sub-Award Amount |
$83,589 |
| Sub-Award Date |
09/30/2010 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$83,589.00 |
| Project Location - City |
Raleigh |
| Project Location - State |
NC |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
27695-7003 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
04 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
042092122
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
2701 SULLIVAN DR STE 240 CAMPUS BX 7514 |
| Sub-Recipient City |
RALEIGH |
| Sub-Recipient State |
North Carolina |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
27695-7003 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
04 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Sub-award 0000021114 - REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
| Sub-Award Amount |
$1,193,228 |
| Sub-Award Date |
08/01/2009 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$959,037.19 |
| Project Location - City |
Minneapolis |
| Project Location - State |
MN |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
55455-0331 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
05 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
555917996
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
200 OAK ST SE |
| Sub-Recipient City |
MINNEAPOLIS |
| Sub-Recipient State |
Minnesota |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
55455-2009 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
05 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Sub-award 0000027073 - TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, THE
| Sub-Award Amount |
$127,963 |
| Sub-Award Date |
09/19/2011 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$118,667.65 |
| Project Location - City |
Princeton |
| Project Location - State |
NJ |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
08544-2001 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
12 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
002484665
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
1 NASSAU HALL |
| Sub-Recipient City |
PRINCETON |
| Sub-Recipient State |
New Jersey |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
08544-2001 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
12 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Sub-award 0000021118 - TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
| Sub-Award Amount |
$839,954 |
| Sub-Award Date |
08/01/2009 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$690,013.71 |
| Project Location - City |
Philadelphia |
| Project Location - State |
PA |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
19104-6205 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
02 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
042250712
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
3451 WALNUT ST |
| Sub-Recipient City |
PHILADELPHIA |
| Sub-Recipient State |
Pennsylvania |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
19104-6205 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
02 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Sub-award 0000021113 - UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
| Sub-Award Amount |
$1,397,511 |
| Sub-Award Date |
08/01/2009 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$981,968.35 |
| Project Location - City |
Amherst |
| Project Location - State |
MA |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
01003-9242 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
02 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
153926712
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
70 BUTTERFIELD TERRACE |
| Sub-Recipient City |
AMHERST |
| Sub-Recipient State |
Massachusetts |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
01003-9242 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
02 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Sub-award 0000021052 - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
| Sub-Award Amount |
$100,000 |
| Sub-Award Date |
08/01/2009 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$91,533.40 |
| Project Location - City |
Los Angeles |
| Project Location - State |
CA |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
90089-0001 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
37 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
072933393
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
UNIVERSITY GARDENS STE 203 |
| Sub-Recipient City |
LOS ANGELES |
| Sub-Recipient State |
California |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
90089-0001 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
37 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC - Award Number DE-SC0001004 - AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC
| Award Number |
DE-SC0001004 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
60693-0041 |
| Vendor Name |
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC |
| Product and Service Description |
G3581A 490 Micro GC. |
| Payment Amount |
$45,300 |
Brookhaven Instruments Corporation - Award Number DE-SC0001004 - Brookhaven Instruments Corporation
| Award Number |
DE-SC0001004 |
| Sub-Award Number |
0000021114 |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
061936159 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
11742-1832 |
| Vendor Name |
Brookhaven Instruments Corporation |
| Product and Service Description |
Not reported |
| Payment Amount |
$0 |
PENGUIN COMPUTING CORPORATION - Award Number DE-SC0001004 - PENGUIN COMPUTING CORPORATION
| Award Number |
DE-SC0001004 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
94103-2951 |
| Vendor Name |
PENGUIN COMPUTING CORPORATION |
| Product and Service Description |
High Performance Computer Cluster |
| Payment Amount |
$26,151 |
WATERS CORPORATION - Award Number DE-SC0001004 - WATERS CORPORATION
| Award Number |
DE-SC0001004 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
60603-4177 |
| Vendor Name |
WATERS CORPORATION |
| Product and Service Description |
Waters Alliance HPLC System. |
| Payment Amount |
$55,000 |
WATERS CORPORATION - Award Number DE-SC0001004 - WATERS CORPORATION
| Award Number |
DE-SC0001004 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
60603-4177 |
| Vendor Name |
WATERS CORPORATION |
| Product and Service Description |
Waters Alliance HPLC System. |
| Payment Amount |
$56,026 |
WATERS CORPORATION - Award Number DE-SC0001004 - WATERS CORPORATION
| Award Number |
DE-SC0001004 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
60603-4177 |
| Vendor Name |
WATERS CORPORATION |
| Product and Service Description |
Refractometer |
| Payment Amount |
$60,383 |
| Location Information |
| Latitude, Longitude |
39º 40' 45",
-75º 45' 8" |
| Congressional District |
00 |
| Address 1 |
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| Address 2 |
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| City |
Newark |
| County |
New Castle |
| State |
DE |
| Zip |
19716-0099 |
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