The Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy recently announced a new program called Catalytic Application Testing for Accelerated Learning Chemistries via High-throughput Experimentation and Modeling Efficiently, or CATALCHEM-E.
Objective of CATALCHEM-E
The program seeks to create workflows that accelerate the discovery and development of industrial catalysts, which have historically required sophisticated and time-intensive processes, ARPA-E said Thursday. Catalysts are a kind of substance used to transform raw materials into various commodities, including aviation fuel.
Innovation Using AI, Automation
To achieve its goal, the program intends to use artificial intelligence and machine learning in tandem with high throughput experimentation platforms like autonomous laboratories. The target is to bring down the time it takes to produce new catalyst materials from 10 to 15 years to 12 to 18 months.
Notice of Funding Opportunity
ARPA-E has issued a notice of funding opportunity for CATALCHEM-E. $35 million is being allocated for the effort. Interested parties have until Dec. 17 to submit concept papers.
The full application submission deadline has yet to be determined.
