The Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded Ecolectro Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business and manufacturer, a $4,500,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) on September 1, 2024. The funding will support Ecolectro's research and development of alkaline-stable organic cation polymers to be incorporated into rigid polymer backbones, enhancing the mechanical properties of thin films for use in electrolyzer applications. Ecolectro holds exclusive licenses and patents on these novel polymer technologies, which were initially developed at Cornell University. The project aims to achieve low ionic resistance and improved mechanical stability in electrolyzers, supporting the commercialization of clean hydrogen production technologies. Ecolectro has previously received federal funding from the Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, and ARPA-E to advance its membrane technologies, including through collaborations with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Proton Onsite.
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