This $4,000,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) aims to develop a high-performing, durable, and low-cost membrane electrode assembly (MEA) to exceed DOE performance and durability targets for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) in medium- and heavy-duty vehicle applications. The key objectives are to: 1) develop a highly active and proton-conducting catalyst, 2) create an effective impurities conversion layer, 3) fabricate a high-performing, durable hydrocarbon membrane, and 4) design a novel electrode structure to enhance oxygen and proton transport, improve catalyst stability, and enable efficient and durable operation under harsh conditions. The award supports work by the University of Hawaii, with sub-awards to the University of California, Merced and the Colorado School of Mines to contribute specialized expertise in materials, catalysts, and electrodes. Ionomr Innovations Inc. is also a sub-awardee on the project. The award began on April 1, 2024 and is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2025.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $4.0m | 3/28/24 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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MA2057S | University Of California, Merced | Cooperative Agreement DEEE0011108 | $317.2k | 9/26/24 | |
MA2048S | Trustees Of The Colorado School Of Mines | Cooperative Agreement DEEE0011108 | $195.0k | 8/29/24 | |
MA2055S | Ionomr Innovations Inc. | Cooperative Agreement DEEE0011108 | $380.0k | 8/13/24 |