SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- Technology Licensing Opportunity: Integrated Electrochemical System for Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Production
- Notice Date
- 9/22/2025 2:00:27 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541715
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE�DOE CNTR Idaho Falls ID 83415 USA
- ZIP Code
- 83415
- Solicitation Number
- BA-1324
- Response Due
- 10/31/2025 11:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 11/16/2025
- Point of Contact
- Javier Martinez
- E-Mail Address
-
javier.martinez@inl.gov
(javier.martinez@inl.gov)
- Description
- Integrated Electrochemical System for Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Production A Modular, Energy-Efficient Solution for Reducing Atmospheric CO? The Challenge Current carbon capture technologies face significant hurdles in addressing both distributed CO? emissions and direct air capture (DAC). Current solutions are: Energy Intensive: Traditional methods rely on chemical solvents or solid adsorbents that demand high heat, steam, and electricity for regeneration. Infrastructure Heavy: Large absorption and desorption towers increase capital costs and system complexity. Inefficient DAC for Low CO? Concentrations: Capturing CO? from ambient air (400 ppm) remains technologically and economically challenging. These limitations impede scalability and economic viability, especially as global CO? emissions from distributed sources like transport remain a critical challenge. How It Works The proposed technology integrates a Carbonate-Composite Membrane Reactor (CCMR) with a Protonic Ceramic Electrolyzer (PCE) to enable efficient carbon capture, hydrogen production, and energy generation: Carbonate-Composite Membrane Reactor (CCMR): Captures CO? directly from ambient air while generating electricity and steam. Protonic Ceramic Electrolyzer (PCE): Produces renewable hydrogen using the steam and electricity generated by the CCMR. Thermal Balance: Couples the exothermic CCMR and endothermic PCE to create a thermally uniform and energy-efficient system. Closed Water Loop: Water produced in the CCMR is used for hydrogen production in the PCE, ensuring net-zero water consumption. This hybrid approach minimizes energy loss, reduces auxiliary power demand, and eliminates the need for traditional solvent regeneration processes. Key Advantages Energy Efficiency: Generates electricity and reuses heat within the system, lowering overall energy requirements. Net-Zero Water Consumption: Closed-loop operation ensures sustainable water usage. Scalability: Modular design supports deployment as distributed DAC units or centralized stations. Versatility: Operates at intermediate temperatures (~600�C), enabling integration with waste heat sources and a range of applications. Simplified Operation: Eliminates adsorption/desorption regeneration, reducing system complexity and costs. Sustainable Hydrogen Production: Uses renewable H? to drive CO? capture, achieving net-zero or negative emissions. Market Applications Carbon Management: Direct air capture for mitigating global CO? emissions. Industrial CO? Use: Captured CO? can be used for enhanced oil recovery, synthetic fuel production, and food/beverage carbonation. Distributed or Mobile Carbon Capture: Ideal for addressing emissions from transportation and other distributed sources. Point Source Applications: Captures CO? from concentrated sources, such as power plants or industrial facilities.
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/66c64e6f0fb94f849ddc6f11cf4019da/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA
- Zip Code: 83401
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 83401
- Record
- SN07599359-F 20250924/250922230043 (samdaily.us)
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