Project Grant 2528485
- This $274,042 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program supports the development and demonstration of a bench-scale reactor for a high-temperature reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) process. The project aims to improve the materials and design of the RWGS reactor, which can produce electrofuels (e-fuels) from electricity, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen as a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels,...
- This STTR Phase I project grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program provides $305,000 to Plasmachem Solutions, Inc. to develop an on-site ammonia synthesis reactor. The project aims to create a decentralized, cost-competitive technology for air-to-ammonia production that can be deployed anywhere with grid connectivity, expanding access to ammonia as an agricultural fertilizer. The technical innovation lies in the ability...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $256,000 Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) project grant to Sofi Tec, LLC, a woman-owned small business, to develop affordable and efficient new chemical processes for the conversion of natural gas to alcohols. The project aims to reduce methane emissions and mitigate carbon dioxide emissions by capturing and converting methane from flaring and venting, which is expected to have environmental benefits and provide a commercially...
- This SBIR Phase I project, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program, aims to develop an advanced thermal oxidizer technology to cost-effectively control greenhouse gas emissions, specifically methane, as well as toxic/carcinogenic organic compounds and odors from small emission sources. The $256,657 award to Rotoheater LLC, awarded on February 15, 2024, will support research and development into a novel,...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $275,000 Project Grant to Redshift Energy, Inc., a small disadvantaged business, under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program. The funding supports the development of a plasma technology for the dissociation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) to produce carbon-free hydrogen and recover sulfur. Key innovations include: 1) a high-speed vortex flow design to achieve high energy efficiency, 2) a gas-dynamic and chemical-kinetic...
- 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...
- The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $305,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant to NCO Technologies LLC located in Aurora, CO. The project, titled "Scalable Production of High-Performance Metal-Organic Framework Membranes," aims to develop a new type of advanced membrane using a novel porous material called metal-organic frameworks. This innovation has the potential to significantly improve the performance, cost, and durability of energy storage...
- This SBIR Phase I project, awarded by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships), aims to develop a novel chloride electrolysis process for the manufacturing of the rare earth metal neodymium. The proposed technology aims to disrupt the current oxyfluoride molten salt electrolysis process, which is pollution-intensive, by providing a more electrically efficient alternative. The broader commercial impact of this $305,000 project awarded on March...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $275,000 to Rebornc LLC will support the development and scaled production of novel additively manufactured, plastic-derived carbon materials as Joule heaters. These high-performance carbon Joule heaters are intended to decarbonize critical industrial processes, such as large-scale chemical syntheses, by reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions compared to traditional metal...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $255,960 SBIR Phase I project grant to Quantum Energy, Inc., a for-profit organization, to develop a commercial software platform that supports optimal energy decisions. The platform will combine energy system optimization and life cycle assessment models to provide a comprehensive picture of the human health, ecosystem, and biodiversity impacts of energy decisions made by large corporations and governments. The platform will feature a...
This $304,975 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program supports the development of a novel chemical reactor using induction heating and a reduction-oxidation catalyst to produce synthesis gas, a fundamental building block for fuels, chemicals, and materials. The project aims to demonstrate the feasibility of this reactor concept, with a focus on power converter performance, materials stability, reaction efficiency, system scalability, technoeconomic analysis, and life cycle considerations. The work is being conducted by Cosine Corp, a for-profit manufacturer, and has the potential to enable widespread use of low-emission fuels and chemicals, such as methanol, with applications in transportation, energy storage, fertilizer production, and sustainable aviation fuels.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $305.0k | 8/4/25 |