KU’s bioenergy research efforts include a strong focus on thermochemical conversion technologies. This includes research into converting bio feedstocks into biofuels and biochemicals at the Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis (CEBC).
The mission of CEBC is to develop and make available novel, leading-edge technologies that bring about sustainable transformations in the chemical industry. It does this by leveraging talent found within the nationally recognized KU Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Department with other university strengths. The CEBC has an industrial advisory board consisting of 15 global leaders in petroleum and chemical refining.
A second research focus is on development and testing of transportation biofuels. This is performed through the Transportation Research Institution (TRI) . The TRI focuses on current and future research activities in several different areas including alternative fuels and transportation infrastructure.
The combination of these resources creates a program designed not only to research and develop novel new technologies, but to develop them for commercial use through collaborations with private companies.
For more information about the Center For Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis, visit the CEBC website.
For more information about the KU Transportation Research Institute, visit the TRI website.
