This project combines synthesis and processing protocols to produce and characterize laboratory-scale quantities of new oxygen carrier materials for chemical looping combustion. New oxygen carrier materials development may advance chemical looping combustion as an efficient and economical approach to fossil fuel based combustion with carbon capture and/or better use of domestic energy resources with less negative impact on the environment. Overall, improvements to advanced combustion technology will promote the development of advanced power plant designs that can lead to improvements in efficiency and operational flexibility, resulting in lower capital and operating costs.