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Name:
NextCAT
Address:
440 Burroughs
Detroit, MI 48202-3429
Detroit, MI 48202-3429
Located in HUBZone:
No
Woman-Owned:
No
Minority-Owned:
No
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Award Totals:
Award List:
SBIR Phase I:Heterogeneous Catalyst Technology for the Economical Production of Biodiesel from High FFA Feedstocks
Award Year / Program / Phase:
2010 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency:
NSF
Principal Investigator:
Shuli Yan, PhD
Award Amount:
$180,000.00
Abstract:
This SBIR Phase I project will produce biodiesel from low grade lipid sources rather than food grade sources. In addition, the project also has the goal of finding an alternative to currently installed catalyst technology that can employ a less expensive and simplified production process.
The… More
SBIR Phase II: Heterogeneous Catalyst Technology for the Economical Production of Biodiesel from High FFA Feedstocks
Award Year / Program / Phase:
2011 / STTR / Phase II
Agency:
NSF
Research Institution:
Wayne State University
Abstract:
This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project proposes a potentially viable solution for many financially stressed biodiesel producers. Industry estimates that 75% of the installed base of 173 U.S. producers is currently idle. In order become economically viable, they must be able… More