2414329
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
SBIR Phase II: Scaling and validating enzymatic carbon capture and utilization for industrial sustainability.
The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project lies in its potential to revolutionize the textile manufacturing industry by capturing industrial carbon dioxide emissions and transforming them into sustainable, high-quality cellulosic fibers.
This innovation not only mitigates the environmental impact of greenhouse gases but also provides a renewable, forest-free source of raw materials for textile production.
This technology is estimated, even at its pilot scale, to lead to ~50% lower CO2e emissions, 60% less water, and 98% less land usage compared with tree-derived wood pulp.
In the long-term, this vision would enable reforestation and preservation to promote rewilding and return of biodiverse ecosystems.
The successful development and commercialization of this technology align with NSF's mission to promote scientific progress and environmental sustainability.
This technology is anticipated to create new job opportunities and bolster the U.S. economy by participating in an estimated $2B serviceable obtainable market.
This Phase II project advances a pioneering innovation in biocatalysis by refining and scaling a CO2-to-cellulose conversion process utilizing enzymatic pathways inside an industrial bioreactor.
The primary technical innovation involves optimizing the stabilization and activity of enzymes involved in carbon conversion and cellulose synthesis to effectively convert carbon dioxide into cellulose under industrial conditions.
The project will focus on enhancing pathway efficiency, optimizing process parameters, and transitioning from pilot-scale to commercial-scale production.
Methods include development of a continuous biocatalytic process, enzyme stability optimization, materials validation, and process scaling studies.
The goal is to establish a robust, efficient, and commercially viable method for producing sustainable cellulose from industrial CO2 emissions, significantly advancing sustainable manufacturing of textiles and offering a scalable solution to reduce industrial carbon footprint.
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.
The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project lies in its potential to revolutionize the textile manufacturing industry by capturing industrial carbon dioxide emissions and transforming them into sustainable, high-quality cellulosic fibers.
This innovation not only mitigates the environmental impact of greenhouse gases but also provides a renewable, forest-free source of raw materials for textile production.
This technology is estimated, even at its pilot scale, to lead to ~50% lower CO2e emissions, 60% less water, and 98% less land usage compared with tree-derived wood pulp.
In the long-term, this vision would enable reforestation and preservation to promote rewilding and return of biodiverse ecosystems.
The successful development and commercialization of this technology align with NSF's mission to promote scientific progress and environmental sustainability.
This technology is anticipated to create new job opportunities and bolster the U.S. economy by participating in an estimated $2B serviceable obtainable market.
This Phase II project advances a pioneering innovation in biocatalysis by refining and scaling a CO2-to-cellulose conversion process utilizing enzymatic pathways inside an industrial bioreactor.
The primary technical innovation involves optimizing the stabilization and activity of enzymes involved in carbon conversion and cellulose synthesis to effectively convert carbon dioxide into cellulose under industrial conditions.
The project will focus on enhancing pathway efficiency, optimizing process parameters, and transitioning from pilot-scale to commercial-scale production.
Methods include development of a continuous biocatalytic process, enzyme stability optimization, materials validation, and process scaling studies.
The goal is to establish a robust, efficient, and commercially viable method for producing sustainable cellulose from industrial CO2 emissions, significantly advancing sustainable manufacturing of textiles and offering a scalable solution to reduce industrial carbon footprint.
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
Alameda,
California
94502-2704
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Rubi Laboratories was awarded
Cooperative Agreement 2414329
worth $969,961
from National Science Foundation in September 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Alameda California 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: Scaling and Validating Enzymatic Carbon Capture and Utilization for Industrial Sustainability
Abstract
The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project lies in its potential to revolutionize the textile manufacturing industry by capturing industrial carbon dioxide emissions and transforming them into sustainable, high-quality cellulosic fibers. This innovation not only mitigates the environmental impact of greenhouse gases but also provides a renewable, forest-free source of raw materials for textile production. This technology is estimated, even at its pilot scale, to lead to ~50% lower CO2e emissions, 60% less water, and 98% less land usage compared with tree-derived wood pulp. In the long-term, this vision would enable reforestation and preservation to promote rewilding and return of biodiverse ecosystems. The successful development and commercialization of this technology align with NSF's mission to promote scientific progress and environmental sustainability. This technology is anticipated to create new job opportunities and bolster the U.S. economy by participating in an estimated $2B serviceable obtainable market.
This Phase II project advances a pioneering innovation in biocatalysis by refining and scaling a CO2-to-cellulose conversion process utilizing enzymatic pathways inside an industrial bioreactor. The primary technical innovation involves optimizing the stabilization and activity of enzymes involved in carbon conversion and cellulose synthesis to effectively convert carbon dioxide into cellulose under industrial conditions. The project will focus on enhancing pathway efficiency, optimizing process parameters, and transitioning from pilot-scale to commercial-scale production. Methods include development of a continuous biocatalytic process, enzyme stability optimization, materials validation, and process scaling studies. The goal is to establish a robust, efficient, and commercially viable method for producing sustainable cellulose from industrial CO2 emissions, significantly advancing sustainable manufacturing of textiles and offering a scalable solution to reduce industrial carbon footprint.
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 9/17/24
Period of Performance
9/1/24
Start Date
8/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$970.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$970.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2414329
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Funding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Awardee UEI
XDHAP1NKBJG3
Awardee CAGE
8QGM7
Performance District
CA-12
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Modified: 9/17/24