The Crawford Group
Renewable Energy Catalysis Research at Montana State University. Transforming carbon dioxide from a pollutant into a valuable resource.
Catalyzing a cleaner future
The Crawford Group at Montana State University is focused on forging a path towards a sustainable future. We are a collaborative team of graduate and undergraduate researchers, led by Dr. James Crawford, dedicated to unlocking the potential for renewable energy integration and catalysis – transforming carbon dioxide from a pollutant into a valuable resource.
Meet the Crawford Group
Meet the People
Led by Dr. James Crawford, meet the team that makes the difference in the Crawford Group.
Facilities
Learn more about our research lab, Montana State University, and equipment.
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Publications
Review the publications from Dr. James Crawford and members of The Crawford Group.
Our Research
Trapped in our atmosphere are 3.2 trillion tons of CO2, adding 36 billion tons each year. By harnessing CO2 as a resource, we can replace dwindling fossil fuels and curb climate change. But extracting valuable products from atmospheric CO2 requires ingenuity. We’re pioneering ways to capture, purify, and convert this gas into renewable products and streamlining the process to maximize efficiency and impact.
Atmospheric gases are the feedstocks of the future.
Earth-abundant elements are the catalysts.
Enzymes leverage low energy reaction pathways and have done so for over 4 billion years.
We imagine that heterogeneous catalysts can provide the same function.
Interested in learning more about our research?
Crawford Group Opportunities
Our team is built of motivated PhD students interested in working at the interface of heterogeneous and enzyme catalysis. Learn more on our opportunities page.
