The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $275,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant to Encore CO2 LLC, a limited liability company located in Baton Rouge, LA. The project, titled "Ethanol Production via Electrolytic Recycling of Byproduct CO2 from Fermentation," aims to advance sustainable manufacturing by developing scalable technology to convert CO2 into high-value products, starting with ethanol. The key research objectives include developing new electrolyzer designs, more durable high-performance electrocatalysts, and electrolyzer components to maximize CO2 conversion rates and product selectivity. The anticipated outcome is a prototype capable of producing at least 1 liter of ethanol per day with minimal energy input. This project falls under the NSF's CFDA 47.084 Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program, which supports the development of innovative technologies to address national challenges and drive economic growth.
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