20237900038975
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
SoyLei Innovations (SLI), a limited liability company registered in the state of Iowa, is operating a bioproducts research facility at the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park. They will scale three related bioproducts for use in the asphalt construction industry derived from Poly(acrylated epoxidized high oleic soybean oil) (PAEHOSO), an agricultural commodity-based thermoplastic.
P1: Biomag™-EasyPave, a PAEHOSO emulsion applied to 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) millings to facilitate the construction of new asphalt pavements without the need for heat or virgin raw materials. This drastically reduces costs compared to hot mix asphalt (HMA) or concrete. Cold recycled pavements will reduce the proliferation of RAP waste piles while improving transportation infrastructure, especially in historically underserved low-income rural and urban communities.
P2: Biomag™-Fog'n'Fix, a rejuvenating and sealing PAEHOSO emulsion applied to existing asphalt pavement surfaces to extend their service life. Unlike incumbent asphalt emulsion products, Biomag™-Fog'n'Fix minimizes traffic disruption with rapid penetration into the pavement pore structure, preserving traffic markings and skid resistance on the pavement surface.
P3: Biomag™-EasyPMAC, a rejuvenating polymer modifier for high-traffic HMA pavements with high RAP content. This product reduces costs, waste, energy usage, and emissions generation. Incumbent SBS-modified asphalt must be produced at specialized asphalt terminals and interacts poorly with RAP. Conversely, Biomag™-EasyPMAC can be added at the asphalt plant, freeing contractors to formulate HMA that saves costs and increases RAP utilization.
SLI will scale up: a chain transfer agent (CTA), an ingredient in PAEHOSO manufacturing (40kg, P1-3); Biomag™-Glytex, a PAEHOSO-based surfactant that stabilizes Biomag™ emulsions with micron-scale particle size (1000kg, P1-2); and polymer compounding required to transform PAEHOSO to a granular state (5000kg, P3). Collaborator CHS Inc will supply epoxidized soybean oil feedstocks (up to 100 ton/d), and ACS Technical Products will develop the capacity to make up to 30 ton/d PAEHOSO using CHS/SLI inputs. SLI and ISU will optimize Biomag™ product formulations; NCAT and ISU will conduct TEA and LCA analyses of the bioproducts.
SLI and Colorbiotics (CB) will collaborate to upgrade PAEHOSO to finished emulsions (100 tons each). SLI, CB, and NCAT will collaborate with stakeholders to demonstrate the products in pilot construction/maintenance projects, make head-to-head comparisons with incumbent products, and develop verified environmental product declarations. SLI and NCAT will evaluate treated pavement lifetimes through accelerated wear tests. These activities will advance the development of cost-competitive bioproducts with environmental benefits compared to incumbent products, aligned with the 10 bioproduct pilot program priorities.
P1: Biomag™-EasyPave, a PAEHOSO emulsion applied to 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) millings to facilitate the construction of new asphalt pavements without the need for heat or virgin raw materials. This drastically reduces costs compared to hot mix asphalt (HMA) or concrete. Cold recycled pavements will reduce the proliferation of RAP waste piles while improving transportation infrastructure, especially in historically underserved low-income rural and urban communities.
P2: Biomag™-Fog'n'Fix, a rejuvenating and sealing PAEHOSO emulsion applied to existing asphalt pavement surfaces to extend their service life. Unlike incumbent asphalt emulsion products, Biomag™-Fog'n'Fix minimizes traffic disruption with rapid penetration into the pavement pore structure, preserving traffic markings and skid resistance on the pavement surface.
P3: Biomag™-EasyPMAC, a rejuvenating polymer modifier for high-traffic HMA pavements with high RAP content. This product reduces costs, waste, energy usage, and emissions generation. Incumbent SBS-modified asphalt must be produced at specialized asphalt terminals and interacts poorly with RAP. Conversely, Biomag™-EasyPMAC can be added at the asphalt plant, freeing contractors to formulate HMA that saves costs and increases RAP utilization.
SLI will scale up: a chain transfer agent (CTA), an ingredient in PAEHOSO manufacturing (40kg, P1-3); Biomag™-Glytex, a PAEHOSO-based surfactant that stabilizes Biomag™ emulsions with micron-scale particle size (1000kg, P1-2); and polymer compounding required to transform PAEHOSO to a granular state (5000kg, P3). Collaborator CHS Inc will supply epoxidized soybean oil feedstocks (up to 100 ton/d), and ACS Technical Products will develop the capacity to make up to 30 ton/d PAEHOSO using CHS/SLI inputs. SLI and ISU will optimize Biomag™ product formulations; NCAT and ISU will conduct TEA and LCA analyses of the bioproducts.
SLI and Colorbiotics (CB) will collaborate to upgrade PAEHOSO to finished emulsions (100 tons each). SLI, CB, and NCAT will collaborate with stakeholders to demonstrate the products in pilot construction/maintenance projects, make head-to-head comparisons with incumbent products, and develop verified environmental product declarations. SLI and NCAT will evaluate treated pavement lifetimes through accelerated wear tests. These activities will advance the development of cost-competitive bioproducts with environmental benefits compared to incumbent products, aligned with the 10 bioproduct pilot program priorities.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
West Des Moines,
Iowa
50265-3618
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Soylei Innovations was awarded
Scalable Bioproducts for Asphalt Construction Industry - SOYLEI Innovations
Project Grant 20237900038975
worth $4,606,850
from the Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment in May 2023 with work to be completed primarily in West Des Moines Iowa United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 10.236 Bioproduct Pilot Program.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Bioproduct Pilot Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 1/4/23
Period of Performance
5/1/23
Start Date
4/30/26
End Date
Funding Split
$4.6M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$4.6M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20237900038975
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
12348S INSTITUTE OF BIOENERGY, CLIMATE, AND ENVIRONMENT (IBCE)
Funding Office
12348S INSTITUTE OF BIOENERGY, CLIMATE, AND ENVIRONMENT (IBCE)
Awardee UEI
W7M9MDTJBGV5
Awardee CAGE
8S0L0
Performance District
03
Senators
Charles Grassley
Joni Ernst
Joni Ernst
Representative
Zachary (Zach) Nunn
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Education Activities, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agriculture (012-1500) | Agricultural research and services | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $4,606,850 | 100% |
Modified: 1/4/23