2432964
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
SBIR Phase I: Ethanol production via electrolytic recycling of byproduct CO2 from fermentation.
The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project is to advance sustainable manufacturing by converting CO2 into valuable products.
Traditionally, carbon-based products are produced using fossil fuels as both an energy source and carbon source.
The company's electrolyzer technology uses renewable energy to transform CO2 and water into common products such as ethanol for use in beverages, sanitizers, and consumer goods.
This new process reduces the carbon intensity of ethanol manufacturing by at least an order of magnitude.
The project's outcomes will also enable the production of other carbon-based products like food and pharmaceuticals using only CO2 and water.
At the heart of this system are novel, large-scale electrolytic processes poised to revolutionize carbon-based product manufacturing.
Beyond its sustainability impact, outcomes from this project will drive economic growth centered around CO2 recycling.
This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to advance sustainable manufacturing by developing scalable technology to convert CO2 into high-value products.
Our focus starts with ethanol production.
Future efforts will expand to include other two-carbon products and derivatives including food and medicine.
The project focuses on scaling with high conversion efficiencies and reduced energy consumption.
Key research objectives include developing new electrolyzer designs along with more durable, high-performance electrocatalysts and electrolyzer components that maximize CO2 conversion rates and product selectivity.
The team will iteratively refine electrolyzer designs to improve performance and energy efficiency.
At the end of the project, the anticipated outcome is a prototype tool capable of producing at least 1 liter of ethanol per day with minimal energy input.
Beyond mitigating CO2 emissions, products from this work will drive economic growth around CO2 recycling.
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 I project is to advance sustainable manufacturing by converting CO2 into valuable products.
Traditionally, carbon-based products are produced using fossil fuels as both an energy source and carbon source.
The company's electrolyzer technology uses renewable energy to transform CO2 and water into common products such as ethanol for use in beverages, sanitizers, and consumer goods.
This new process reduces the carbon intensity of ethanol manufacturing by at least an order of magnitude.
The project's outcomes will also enable the production of other carbon-based products like food and pharmaceuticals using only CO2 and water.
At the heart of this system are novel, large-scale electrolytic processes poised to revolutionize carbon-based product manufacturing.
Beyond its sustainability impact, outcomes from this project will drive economic growth centered around CO2 recycling.
This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to advance sustainable manufacturing by developing scalable technology to convert CO2 into high-value products.
Our focus starts with ethanol production.
Future efforts will expand to include other two-carbon products and derivatives including food and medicine.
The project focuses on scaling with high conversion efficiencies and reduced energy consumption.
Key research objectives include developing new electrolyzer designs along with more durable, high-performance electrocatalysts and electrolyzer components that maximize CO2 conversion rates and product selectivity.
The team will iteratively refine electrolyzer designs to improve performance and energy efficiency.
At the end of the project, the anticipated outcome is a prototype tool capable of producing at least 1 liter of ethanol per day with minimal energy input.
Beyond mitigating CO2 emissions, products from this work will drive economic growth around CO2 recycling.
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 (SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PROGRAMS PHASE I", IS IDENTIFIED IN THE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.NSF.GOV/PUBLICATIONS/PUB_SUMM.JSP?ODS_KEY=NSF23515
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
70802-8514
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Encore Co2 was awarded
Project Grant 2432964
worth $275,000
from National Science Foundation in September 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Baton Rouge Louisiana United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 47.084 NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I Programs.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
SBIR Phase I: Ethanol Production via Electrolytic Recycling of Byproduct CO2 from Fermentation
Abstract
The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project is to advance sustainable manufacturing by converting CO2 into valuable products. Traditionally, carbon-based products are produced using fossil fuels as both an energy source and carbon source. The company's electrolyzer technology uses renewable energy to transform CO2 and water into common products such as ethanol for use in beverages, sanitizers, and consumer goods. This new process reduces the carbon intensity of ethanol manufacturing by at least an order of magnitude. The project's outcomes will also enable the production of other carbon-based products like food and pharmaceuticals using only CO2 and water. At the heart of this system are novel, large-scale electrolytic processes poised to revolutionize carbon-based product manufacturing. Beyond its sustainability impact, outcomes from this project will drive economic growth centered around CO2 recycling.
This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to advance sustainable manufacturing by developing scalable technology to convert CO2 into high-value products. Our focus starts with ethanol production. Future efforts will expand to include other two-carbon products and derivatives including food and medicine. The project focuses scaling with high conversion efficiencies and reduced energy consumption. Key research objectives include developing new electrolyzer designs along with more durable, high-performance electrocatalysts and electrolyzer components that maximize CO2 conversion rates and product selectivity. The team will iteratively refine electrolyzer designs to improve performance and energy efficiency. At the end of the project, the anticipated outcome is a prototype tool capable of producing at least 1 liter of ethanol per day with minimal energy input. Beyond mitigating CO2 emissions, products from this work will drive economic growth around CO2 recycling.
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
M
Solicitation Number
NSF 23-515
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 9/25/24
Period of Performance
9/15/24
Start Date
2/28/25
End Date
Funding Split
$275.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$275.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2432964
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Funding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Awardee UEI
N3ANVENQDUU8
Awardee CAGE
9JGG9
Performance District
LA-02
Senators
Bill Cassidy
John Kennedy
John Kennedy
Modified: 9/25/24