Biobased Industry Outlook Conference
August 29-30, 2005
Iowa State University - Ames, IA
Conference Sponsor
Iowa State University Center for Catalysis
The Center for Catalysis (CCAT), 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.
Iowa State University Center for Catalysis
2759 Gilman Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
Telephone: 515-294-0105
