The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $274,724 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant to Mantel Capture, Inc. to optimize the composition of novel molten alkali metal borates for carbon dioxide capture. The goal of this project is to develop a molten salt-based carbon capture system that can be applied to hard-to-abate industries such as industrial heat, cement, steel, and hydrogen production. The research aims to reduce the melting point and working temperature of the molten borate system to mitigate freezing concerns and decrease the cost of the carbon capture technology, ultimately enabling more widespread adoption. This grant, awarded under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program, funds this research from February 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024.
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