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NSF Solicits Fundamental Research Proposals in Electrochemical Systems for Sustainable Energy and Chemicals

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for fundamental research in electrochemical systems to advance sustainable energy and chemical production. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Chemical Process Systems cluster - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a research grant opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Fundamental research projects in electrochemical and photochemical processes - Areas of interest include: - Electrochemical energy storage - New battery systems (advanced chemistries beyond lithium-ion) - Fuel cell systems - Flow batteries - Photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical processes for water splitting and CO2 reduction - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on scalable, environmentally benign processes that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and utilize renewable resources - Projects must address barriers to improved system or component performance (energy efficiency, product yield, process intensification) - Proposals should demonstrate transformative potential and societal or industrial impact - Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) proposals are encouraged (five-year duration) - Compliance with NSF policies is required - Period of Performance: - Typical awards last up to three years; CAREER awards last five years

Description

The Electrochemical Systems program supports fundamental engineering science research to enable innovative electrochemical or photochemical processes for sustainable production of electricity, fuels, chemicals, and other products. Research should focus on phenomena impacting system or component performance, including energy efficiency and process intensification, with an emphasis on scalable, environmentally benign processes that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and utilize renewable resources. Topics include electrochemical energy storage, new battery systems, fuel cell systems, and photocatalytic water splitting. Proposals should demonstrate transformative potential, societal or industrial impact, and comply with NSF policies.

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