Project Grant 2526144
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $300,000 EAGER grant to the Colorado School of Mines under CFDA 47.041 (Engineering) to advance sustainable recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries. The objective is to develop a closed-loop recycling process using deep eutectic solvents that minimizes waste and maximizes metal recovery. The research will elucidate the mechanisms and chemistry involved in recovering battery metals, providing innovative approaches to recycling end-of-life products....
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) provides funding of $297,689 to Clemson University to develop advanced analytical approaches and multi-modal characterization techniques for solid-state battery design and performance. The key objectives of this 2-year project are to: 1) Fundamentally understand the formation mechanism and degradation processes of composite solid-state battery electrodes, 2) Overcome interfacial...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to Regents Of The University Of Michigan, doing business as University Of Michigan-Dearborn. The grant, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2026, aims to develop and integrate advanced optical sensors into lithium-ion batteries to gain real-time insights into the battery formation process, specifically the dynamic evolution of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer....
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education provides $378,987 to Florida State College at Jacksonville to develop new technician training programs focused on battery technologies for electric vehicles. The award will support curriculum development, a new lab facility, and student recruitment efforts under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), which aims to ensure the vitality of the Nation's science, technology, engineering and...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $150,291 Clean Energy Technology (CET) Eager grant through its Division of Materials Research, Solid State and Materials Chemistry Program (CFDA 47.049 - Mathematical and Physical Sciences). The grant was awarded to The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF-SUNY) at the University at Albany to develop a more sustainable and efficient method for recycling lithium-ion batteries. The project aims to isolate the individual...
- This Cooperative Agreement award of $999,887.00 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) will provide interdisciplinary research internships to community college and university students to gain experience in advanced battery manufacturing for careers in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The project, titled "BEGINNINGS: BRIDGING ACADEMIC TRAINING THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION," aims to reach a...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $274,951 to Parthian Battery Solutions LLC will develop a novel technology to rapidly and accurately assess the state of health of second-life lithium-ion batteries. The technology will utilize advanced battery modeling and data analytics to determine the overall battery health beyond just capacity degradation, enabling more informed decision-making for repurposing retired...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $550,000 provides funding to The Washington University in St. Louis to develop high-performance, long-life electrodes for sustainable sodium-based batteries. The key objectives are to scale up cathode synthesis, demonstrate superior performance in large-format cells, and advance the fundamental understanding of the heat and mass transfer dynamics, interparticle interactions, and...
- This National Science Foundation Project Grant award of $999,946 provides funding for Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina to develop innovative electric vehicle (EV) education programs. Under the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the consortium led by Trident Technical College will create hybrid virtual and augmented reality curricula to address workforce needs in EV manufacturing and services. Specifically, the consortium which includes automotive companies and...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $2.7 million Project Grant to The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). The grant supports research to develop a sustainable route to 3D solid-state sodium-ion battery manufacturing through direct ink writing and capillary rise infiltration. Sub-awards were provided to Florida International University, Stanford University, Drexel University, and Xerion Advanced Battery Corp. to...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $999,942 Project Grant through its Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Clemson University. The grant, titled "The Battery Manufacturing Project - Addressing the Education and Workforce Needs of the Evolving Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Industry," aims to build a strong talent pipeline by equipping career and technical education (CTE) learners, two-year college students, and incumbent technicians with the knowledge and skills needed for career entry and advancement in the rapidly expanding lithium battery manufacturing and recycling sector. The project, led by Clemson University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in partnership with community colleges, CTE centers, industry, and workforce agencies, seeks to promote the progress of science, advance economic prosperity, and support U.S. leadership in battery technology through targeted recruitment, technical education, and hands-on experiential learning. The grant award has an initial period of performance from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $999.9k | 9/8/25 |