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Catalytic Upgrading of Bio-based Furfural to 1,5-Pentanediol: A New Renewable Monomer for the Coatings Industry

This report summarizes the results of a collaborative effort between Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Pyran™ Inc. to utilize modeling capabilities developed by the CCPC (Consortium for Computational Physics and Chemistry) to assist Pyran in scaling up its proprietary process for thermocatalytic conversion of furfural to 1,5 pentanediol (PDO). Pyran’s bio-based PDO is a direct replacement for petroleum-based PDO and 1,6 hexanediol (HDO) currently used in polymers, additives, coatings, adhesives and sealants. The current market is in excess of $1B/yr. According to Pyran, their production process results in 95+% reduction in fossil CO 2 at lower production costs compared to the existing petroleum-based routes for PDO & HDO. Other chemicals based on intermediates from this process have current markets in excess of $10B/yr.

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Furthering Advancement to Address Tough Problems Facing the Solar Energy Industry, Spurring the Next Wave of Solar Technology Innovations through Three Progressive Challenges and Cash Incentives (Final Report)

The American-Made Solar Prize is a prize competition from the U.S. Department of Energy that is designed to revitalize U.S. solar manufacturing. The competition aims to support the growth of U.S. solar manufacturing and reenergize American energy innovation by tapping into American's competitive spirit and the nation's unparalleled innovation ecosystem leveraging national labs, incubators, facilities and more. National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) will provide technical and business advisement to the noted Solar Prize finalists. The CRADA Participant is in the process of developing a new continuous process for making silicon wafers for solar cells in a novel approach to horizontal ribbon growth. Under this CRADA, NREL will characterize the chemical, electrical, and crystallographic properties of the as-produced wafers to and work with the CRADA Participant to improve and modify processing conditions.

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TCF Project - Printable low-cost catalyst for Industrial decarbonization (LLNL/MilliporeSigma)

This proposal centers in catalysts for the generation of hydrogen as a renewable energy source and other value- added carbon utilization. The goal of this project is to commercialize an LLNL-developed, low-cost 3D printable graphene oxide/MoS 2 ink tailored for DIW fabrication of a 3D catalyst electrode for hydrogen evolution. LLNL and MS will scale up and field test the catalyst inks for hydrogen evolution, benchmark them against non-3D printed electrodes, and adjust the compositions based on feedback to improve the technology's market potential and customer/user demands.

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Renewable Energy Guidance for Industry

This document is intended to help Better Plants partners navigate the renewable energy market by providing background on renewable technologies and their benefits as well as a wide range of purchasing options available to organizations. This guidance provides helpful information on adopting renewables by highlighting tools and resources for evaluating renewable energy projects. It also provides information on how renewable energy resources are accounted for by Better Plants reporting requirements. A separate supplemental document to this guidance is available that provides more in-depth information about renewable technologies. This guidance document is applicable to Better Plants partners participating at either the program or challenge level. Although the guidance is primarily intended to assist companies participating in Better Plants, the methodologies and information within are applicable to any organization interested in exploring and adopting renewable energy.

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FK-800 Industry Engagement Day [Slides]

Overview: Background and History of FK-800; FK-800 Properties; FK-800 Synthesis; Qualification Process for New Manufacturers; Questions.

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Modeling of High Solids Biomass Liquefaction, Techno-economic Assessment and Life Cycle Assessment for Industrial Scale UP

Biomass liquefaction improves corn-stover slurry transport within a biorefinery, and reduces challenges associated with solids handling. Slurries, formed with yield stresses (i.e., viscosities) that are low enough to facilitate pumping from one unit operation to the next, and that enable mixing at reasonable power inputs in large fermentation vessels, enable scaling of cellulose fermentations. Three liquefaction methods: enzyme, enzyme mimetic, and a hybrid approach were analyzed by a combination of techno-economic and life-cycle analyses, resulting in an assessment of cost-effectiveness and environmental impact. Of the three scenarios, enzyme-based processes emerged as the most efficient, both in cost and emissions reduction (gCO2-equivalent/kg slurry).

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Industrial Assessment Center Program Final Progress Report

This final progress report details the work completed between Fiscal Years 2017 and 2021, including a no-cost extension partially through FY2022. Dr. Bryan Rasmussen served as the center director (2017-2022), with James Eggebrecht (2017-2022) and Heather Lewis (2021-2022) as Assistant Directors. The results in this report were compiled by Dr. Rasmussen from available records, and are correct to the best of our knowledge. The following should only be considered a partial listing of center activities.

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