This federal Cooperative Agreement award, provided by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087), aims to establish and improve U.S.-based manufacturing capacity for PEMION non-PFSA ionomers and membranes, validate scalability, and increase production volume. The $6,223,777 award to Ionomr Innovations Inc. in Rochester, NY will also demonstrate a fully PFSA-free catalyst coated membrane (CCM) that meets DOE performance and durability targets. Key activities include establishing a U.S. production facility, optimizing ionomer and membrane manufacturing processes, fabricating a fluorine-free reinforced membrane, developing fluorine-free catalyst layers, and validating CCM performance and durability through industry-relevant testing. The project involves collaboration with local industry experts and leverages the region's skilled workforce and history in membrane and polymer manufacturing.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $5.0m | 12/31/24 |