NSF Engineering Research Center
and in Partnership with Industry
Thrust 3
Modular & Distributed NBF Production
CASFER Thrust 3 researchers are developing catalytic technologies to synthesize NBFs and PBFs from recovered and alternative resourcesusing distributed, modular reactors powered with renewable electricity
Researchers are addressing gaps related to
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Waste conversion, catalysis toward fertilizers
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Material properties for next generation of catalyst for NBF production while optimizing PBF
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Catalytic routes to convert organic waste, “sludge” into chemicals of value not compromise the production of NBF and/or PBF
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Catalytic strategies to selectively convert impurities that affect separations technologies in T2
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Delivering different formulations of fertilizer (blends, granular, transportation) combined with T2
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Evaluation of fertilizer formulations delivered from T3 in the soil chemistry/ plant growth
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Protocols to evaluate durability of materials for T3 technologies
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Approaches for storage and transportation of fertilizers
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Fertilizer formulations and blending that deliver products in granular form
Gerardine (Gerri) G. Botte, PhD
Center Director & Thrust 3 Lead
Dr. Botte is a visionary and a recognized leader in electrochemical science and technology with expertise in electrocatalysis of nitrogen compounds.
