ED25HDQ0G0036
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to advance the development and implementation of sustainable polymer composites by transitioning from batch processing to a semi-continuous liquid phase mixing process.
This involves scaling up production methods to enhance efficiency, integrating fillers into the composites, and validating the improvements in tire performance and plant efficiency.
Activities to be performed:
Procure and install necessary equipment.
Conduct tests to ensure optimal equipment operation.
Perform initial liquid phase mixing test using equipment.
Produce first viable product.
Demonstrate the ability to run semi-continuously.
Conduct trials of liquid phase mixing with fillers.
Outreach to filler producers.
Tailor and optimize liquid phase mixing for fillers.
Conduct compound mix trial with material created from liquid phase mixing process in preparation for full-scale production plant.
Conduct lab testing to evaluate mixing efficiency and tire wear improvements.
Assess energy efficiency improvement from dry mix to liquid mixed process.
Expected outcomes:
Establish a liquid phase mixing development center, demonstrating successful transition to a semi-continuous process with consistent operation rates.
Demonstrate improved dispersion and reinforcement of fillers in polymer composites, leading to an anticipated 10% improvement in compound mixing efficiency and a 25% improvement in tire wear.
Intended beneficiaries:
Tire manufacturers will gain access to advanced polymer composites.
The development of these new materials will benefit consumers and the broader ecosystem by improving performance.
This involves scaling up production methods to enhance efficiency, integrating fillers into the composites, and validating the improvements in tire performance and plant efficiency.
Activities to be performed:
Procure and install necessary equipment.
Conduct tests to ensure optimal equipment operation.
Perform initial liquid phase mixing test using equipment.
Produce first viable product.
Demonstrate the ability to run semi-continuously.
Conduct trials of liquid phase mixing with fillers.
Outreach to filler producers.
Tailor and optimize liquid phase mixing for fillers.
Conduct compound mix trial with material created from liquid phase mixing process in preparation for full-scale production plant.
Conduct lab testing to evaluate mixing efficiency and tire wear improvements.
Assess energy efficiency improvement from dry mix to liquid mixed process.
Expected outcomes:
Establish a liquid phase mixing development center, demonstrating successful transition to a semi-continuous process with consistent operation rates.
Demonstrate improved dispersion and reinforcement of fillers in polymer composites, leading to an anticipated 10% improvement in compound mixing efficiency and a 25% improvement in tire wear.
Intended beneficiaries:
Tire manufacturers will gain access to advanced polymer composites.
The development of these new materials will benefit consumers and the broader ecosystem by improving performance.
Awardee
Funding Goals
NON-CONSTRUCTION - FY23 REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION HUB PROGRAM PHASE 2
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Akron,
Ohio
44316-0000
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was awarded
Semi-Continuous Polymer Composites Development Grant
Project Grant ED25HDQ0G0036
worth $9,390,634
from Economic Development Administration in December 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Akron Ohio United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.039 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs.
$1,071,191 (10.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY 2023 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program Phase 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/29/25
Period of Performance
12/15/24
Start Date
12/14/28
End Date
Funding Split
$9.4M
Federal Obligation
$1.1M
Non-Federal Obligation
$10.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
ED25HDQ0G0036
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
For-Profit Organization (Other Than Small Business)
Awarding Office
1331K5 DEPT OF COMMERCE EDA
Funding Office
1331K5 DEPT OF COMMERCE EDA
Awardee UEI
WPMTYSB6BFN1
Awardee CAGE
04NP3
Performance District
OH-13
Senators
Sherrod Brown
J.D. (James) Vance
J.D. (James) Vance
Modified: 8/29/25