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An Electrochemical Pathway to Fuels and Chemicals from CO2

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Energy 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
 Program Year/Program:
2011 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
96819 		Solicitation Year:
2011 		Solicitation Topic Code:
21 a 		Solicitation Number:
DE-FOA-0000413
Small Business Information
Eltron Research & Development, Inc.
4600 Nautilus Ct., S. Boulder, CO 80301
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2011
Title: An Electrochemical Pathway to Fuels and Chemicals from CO2
Agency: DOE
Contract: DE-FG02-11ER90103
Award Amount: $150,000.00
 

Abstract:

CO2 is a plentiful potential feedstock for the synthesis of a number of fuels and chemicals. Unfortunately, reactions utilizing CO2 are often slow, equilibrium limited, and energy consuming. Furthermore, the production of some chemicals and polymer precursors may require multiple process steps. Thus, selection of candidate chemistries and approaches for implementing them is important. In any of these conversions, catalysis (or electrocatalysis) will play an important role. CO2 can be incorporated into liquid fuels or chemicals using appropriate pathways. It is our intent to develop novel electrocatalysts for effecting direct conversion of CO2directly to fuels fungible with existing transportation fuels. Phase I will demonstrate proof of concept, while Phase II will focus on the design, fabrication, and operation of a small scale prototype system.Commercial Applications and Other Benefits: Recent inquiries by others about Eltrons CO2 reduction technologies have shown some renewed commercial interest in CO2 capture and sequestration. Consequently, there may be significant commercial interest in the technology to be developed as a result of a successful offering. The production of chemicals, recyclable fuels, solvents, and polymers from CO2are of significant interest.

Principal Investigator:

James H. White
Dr.
303-530-0263
eltron@eltronresearch.com

Business Contact:

James S. Beck
Mr.
303-530-0263,
contracts@eltronresearch.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Eltron Research & Development, Inc.
4600 Nautilus Court South Boulder, CO -

EIN/Tax ID: 363186256
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No