2413507
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
SBIR Phase II: Advanced electrochemical degradation of PFAS in water - The broader impact/commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project is to create a sustainable technology for the degradation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water and ultimately protect human health and ecosystems from their adverse effects.
These environmental pollutants are difficult to destroy, but advanced electrochemical processes can transform them into harmless byproducts.
Without extensive energy requirements and the need for chemical use and post-processing, this technology will offer an affordable, easily operated, and maintained on-site solution to destroy “forever chemicals.”
This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project focuses on developing integrated advanced electrochemical processes for rapid mineralization of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water.
Phase II aims to incorporate novel electrodes and electrochemical cell design at scale and deliver a deployable pilot scale system.
Tasks include testing the system in relevant operating conditions, assessing the longevity of the electrode performance, and optimizing the operational parameters relative to rapid defluorination and low-energy consumption.
Furthermore, the project will enable an in-depth system optimization to create a robust solution that operates under environmentally relevant conditions.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Subawards are not planned for this award.
These environmental pollutants are difficult to destroy, but advanced electrochemical processes can transform them into harmless byproducts.
Without extensive energy requirements and the need for chemical use and post-processing, this technology will offer an affordable, easily operated, and maintained on-site solution to destroy “forever chemicals.”
This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project focuses on developing integrated advanced electrochemical processes for rapid mineralization of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water.
Phase II aims to incorporate novel electrodes and electrochemical cell design at scale and deliver a deployable pilot scale system.
Tasks include testing the system in relevant operating conditions, assessing the longevity of the electrode performance, and optimizing the operational parameters relative to rapid defluorination and low-energy consumption.
Furthermore, the project will enable an in-depth system optimization to create a robust solution that operates under environmentally relevant conditions.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Subawards are not planned for this award.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE GOAL OF THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY, "NSF SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PHASE II (SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PROGRAMS PHASE II", IS IDENTIFIED IN THE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.NSF.GOV/PUBLICATIONS/PUB_SUMM.JSP?ODS_KEY=NSF23516
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Amherst,
Massachusetts
01002-1888
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Elateq was awarded
Cooperative Agreement 2413507
worth $999,603
from National Science Foundation in September 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Amherst Massachusetts United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded through assistance program 47.084 NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.
The Cooperative Agreement was awarded through grant opportunity NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II Programs (SBIR/STTR Phase II).
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase II
Title
SBIR Phase II: Advanced electrochemical degradation of PFAS in water
Abstract
The broader impact/commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project is to create a sustainable technology for the degradation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water and ultimately protect human health and ecosystems from their adverse effects. These environmental pollutants are difficult to destroy, but advanced electrochemical processes can transform them into harmless byproducts. Without extensive energy requirements and the need for chemical use and post-processing, this technology will offer an affordable, easily operated, and maintained on-site solution to destroy “forever chemicals.”
This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project focuses on developing integrated advanced electrochemical processes for rapid mineralization of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water. Phase II aims to incorporate novel electrodes and electrochemical cell design at scale and deliver a deployable pilot scale system. Tasks include testing the system in relevant operating conditions, assessing the longevity of the electrode performance, and optimizing the operational parameters relative to rapid defluorination and low-energy consumption. Furthermore, the project will enable an in-depth system optimization to create a robust solution that operates under environmentally relevant conditions.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Topic Code
ET
Solicitation Number
NSF 23-516
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/25/24
Period of Performance
9/15/24
Start Date
8/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$999.6K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$999.6K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2413507
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Funding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Awardee UEI
D6K1B7WNFEZ4
Awardee CAGE
8UG09
Performance District
MA-02
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Modified: 9/25/24