This National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant of $275,000, awarded on March 15, 2024, supports Viaduct Technologies LLC in developing a microwave-enhanced process for ammonia synthesis. The project aims to transform the commercial landscape for ammonia production, a crucial chemical for sustainable energy and agriculture, by designing and testing a more efficient, renewable, and cost-effective ammonia synthesis method compared to the conventional Haber-Bosch process. The research will involve numerical analysis, catalyst development, and laboratory experiments to demonstrate the feasibility of leveraging microwave energy to enhance the ammonia synthesis reaction mechanism. This work aligns with NSF's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program, which funds research and development of innovative technologies to address national and societal challenges. The anticipated technical outcomes include a prototype of the microwave-enhanced ammonia synthesis system, which could contribute to decarbonization efforts in the energy sector.
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