The overall objective of this project is to demonstrate at a bench-scale an advanced process to produce GE and GA from a mixed rare earth oxide/mixed rare earth salt (mreo/mres) concentrate from a…
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- DEFE0032522
- Recipient
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Microbeam Technologies Incorporated UEI X7LDM8GNRVF1
- Awarding agency
-
National Energy Technology Lab
Department of Energy
- Obligated
- $3,135,483
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development
- Completion date 71% complete
- Funding
-
- $2,499,978.00 Federal
- $635,505.00 Non-federal
- Funding agency
- Office of Fossil Energy Department of Energy
- Place of performance
- Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA
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About this award
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (CFDA 81.089 - Fossil Energy Research and Development) provides $3,135,483 to demonstrate an advanced bench-scale process for producing germanium (Ge) and gallium (Ga) from a mixed rare earth oxide/salt concentrate derived from a carbon-based feedstock.
The key objectives are to design and construct a bench-scale unit that can extract and purify Ge and Ga from the concentrate, with support from the University of North Dakota and Barr Engineering. The University of North Dakota will provide the Ge and Ga-rich lignite feedstock and assist with the bench-scale unit design and construction, while Barr Engineering will contribute to the system design and provide technical and economic analysis of the overall production process. This project aims to develop technologies compatible with downstream industrial processes for Ge and Ga production from coal-based resources.
Description
The overall objective of this project is to demonstrate at a bench-scale an advanced process to produce GE and GA from a mixed rare earth oxide/mixed rare earth salt (mreo/mres) concentrate from a carbon-ORE pilot process that is compatible with downstream industrial processes.
Subawards
| Subrecipient | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| University Of North Dakota | $379,999 | |
| Barr Engineering CO. | $280,880 |
Quick answers
Who received award DEFE0032522?
DEFE0032522 was awarded to Microbeam Technologies Incorporated by National Energy Technology Lab (Department of Energy) on September 1, 2024.
How much is award DEFE0032522 worth?
$3,135,483 has been obligated on DEFE0032522: $2,499,978 in federal funding and $635,505 in non-federal funding.
Which agency awarded DEFE0032522?
National Energy Technology Lab (Department of Energy) awarded DEFE0032522, with funding from Office of Fossil Energy (Department of Energy).
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