This $10,950,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) aims to accelerate the domestic manufacturing capabilities of Pajarito Powder LLC, a venture-backed catalyst manufacturer. The project will scale up production of Pajarito's engineered catalyst support (ECS) materials and platinum (Pt) or Pt alloy-based catalysts from 30 g/day to 4 kg/day. This will help facilitate DOE's target of 20,000 fuel cell stacks per year. The project will also enhance the sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint of Pajarito's manufacturing process while keeping the resulting catalysts cost-competitive. Additionally, the project will provide real-world experience to 24 STEM students. The award period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.
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