Staffed by more than 100 chemists, geologists and engineers, CAER is internationally recognized for research in fields including algae for CO2 clean up, ash management, automotive catalysis, biodiesel, biomass, carbon materials (including nanotube synthesis and applications), catalysis (including Fischer-Tropsch), coal cleaning, concrete and cement (low energy), emissions control in utilities, energy policy, fuels research, hydrogen, materials characterization, petroleum processing and plant optimization. The center is funded by state, industry and federal agencies.