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SBIR Phase I: Four-way Catalytic Converter for Lean Burn Diesel Engines

Award Information

Agency:
National Science Foundation 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
 Program Year/Program:
2011 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
1047410 		Solicitation Year:
2010 		Solicitation Topic Code:
BC 		Solicitation Number:
Small Business Information
GoNano Technologies
121 West Sweet Avenue #115 Moscow, ID 83843-2386
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: Yes
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2011
Title: SBIR Phase I: Four-way Catalytic Converter for Lean Burn Diesel Engines
Agency: NSF
Contract: 1047410
Award Amount: $148,725.00
 

Abstract:

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will demonstrate the technical and commercial viability of a novel four-way catalytic converter for lean burn diesel applications that is based on high-surface area nanomaterials applied directly to the inner walls of existing catalytic converter monoliths. While there is ongoing research to integrate diesel particulate filters and the oxidation catalyst, there is little research addressing the integration of all four components (oxidation of carbon monoxide, oxidation of hydrocarbons, capture and destruction of carbon particulate matter (PM) and reduction of NOx. The broader/commercial impacts of this research are that in 2013 strict requirements for diesel emissions standards will become law. These new regulations will effect carbon emissions both in terms of particle size and number of particles. While there are proposals to meet impending PM regulations, none actively integrate all the required functions of a catalytic converter. Therefore the potential U.S. commercial value of the catalytic converter structure from this project is significant. The European market opportunity may be larger since diesel engines are more prevalent in Europe.

Principal Investigator:

Giancarlo Corti
2088922000
corti@gonano-9.com

Business Contact:

Giancarlo Corti
PhD
2088922000
corti@gonano-9.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

GoNano Technologies
121 West Sweet Avenue #115 Moscow, ID 83843-2386

EIN/Tax ID: 261364573
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: Yes
HUBZone-Owned: Yes