CISTAR NSF Engineering Research Center

https://cistar.us/ The NSF Engineering Research Center for Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources (CISTAR) develops transformative engineered systems to convert light hydrocarbons into lower carbon footprint chemicals and transportation fuels, by exploring decarbonization of manufacturing processes, modular design, and electrification based on renewable energy sources. Led by Purdue University in partnership with the University of New Mexico, Northwestern University, the University of Notre Dame and the University of Texas at Austin, CISTAR could enable lower carbon emissions and improved energy efficiency, and provide a viable bridge to a sustainable energy future. CISTAR's industry and innovation ecosystem embodies an industry membership program that supports decarbonization of manufacturing processes and a culture of innovation in the Center. New materials and fundamental understanding will be transferred from initial, proof of concept lab-scale experiments to pilot-scale operations with economic evaluations using systems-level lifecycle and environmental impact analysis to guide research and scale these innovative processes to field demonstrations with industrial partners. To join CISTAR as an industrial partner, please contact Peter Keeling at pkeeling@purdue.edu or visit https://engineering.purdue.edu/CISTAR/Industry/IndustrialMembershipProgram for more information.