The production of biofuels such biodiesel and green diesel uses animal fats and vegetable oils as feedstocks for the conversion process to dieselfuel
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 20223353036990
- Recipient
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American Renewable Metals LLC UEI KRCJKU2HRMY5
- Awarding agency
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Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of Agriculture
- Obligated
- $175,000
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 10.212 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
- Completion date
- Place of performance
- Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
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Description
In the conversion process a biproduct chemical, glycerin, is produced. This glycerin biproduct is a waste or low value stream typically sold for less than $0.10 LB.this project will investigate the conversion of the biproduct glycerin into higher value chemicals (>$1.00/LB) that can be used asenvironmentally friendly solvents and absorbents to remove greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. These new solvents and absorbents can be marketed and sold into industry. Furthermore, this new revenue stream will help reduce the overall cost of the biofuel production and in turn provide more revenue to the american farmer.
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Who received award 20223353036990?
20223353036990 was awarded to American Renewable Metals LLC by Institute of Food Production and Sustainability (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) on July 1, 2022.
How much is award 20223353036990 worth?
$175,000 has been obligated on 20223353036990.
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