. "3 Overview of the Catalysis Science Program Portfolio." Catalysis for Energy: Fundamental Science and Long-Term Impacts of the U.S. Department of Energy Basic Energy Science Catalysis Science Program. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2009.
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Catalysis for Energy: Fundamental Science and Long-Term Impacts of the U.S. Department of Energy Basic Energy Sciences Catalysis Science Program
Theory (e.g., density functional theory) and mechanistic understandings
New methods (analytical, e.g., XAFS; operando)
New oxidation processes and catalysts (e.g., Au, Pd/Au)
On the basis of the information provided above, the Catalysis Science Program portfolio appears to have a good distribution overall in its funding of basic research in the broad categories of homogeneous catalysis and heterogeneous catalysis. During the time period studied, BES staff did a good job of maintaining the balance between experienced and new researchers within the portfolio by providing stable funding for established researchers while bringing new researchers and topics into the program. However, there are variations in the quality and relevance of the research in the portfolio, which will be discussed in detail in Chapter 5.
TABLE 3-1 Funding and Number of Catalysis Science Program Grants for Research in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis, FYs 1999–2001, 2002–2004, 2005–2007
Funding (millions of dollars)
Percentage of Total Funding
No. Grants
Heterogeneous catalysis
1999–2001
48
67%
88
2002–2004
67
74%
102
2005–2007
79
73%
137
Homogeneous catalysis
1999–2001
24
33%
50
2002–2004
24
26%
39
2005–2007
$30
27%
62
NOTE: Grants for research in heterogeneous catalysis (multiphase reactions catalyzed by solid-state catalysts) include nanoscience, surface science, theory, and other initiatives. Grants for research in homogeneous catalysis (single-phase reactions catalyzed by molecular catalysts) include biocatalysis. Data include individual, small-group, and conference grants.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Catalysis Science Program.
