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Bid Title

Technology Licensing Opportunity: Integrated Electrochemical System for Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Production

Issuing Agency

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Idaho

Published Date

Apr 20, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 1, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

BA-1324

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Notice ID

BA-1324

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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF

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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF

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BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTR

General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Apr 20, 2026 01:19 pm MDT
• Original Published Date: Sep 22, 2025 03:00 pm MDT
• Updated Response Date: Jun 01, 2026 12:00 am MDT
• Original Response Date: Nov 01, 2025 12:00 am MDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Updated Inactive Date: Jun 16, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: Nov 16, 2025
• Initiative:

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: AJ13 - GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
• NAICS Code:
  • 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
• Place of Performance:
  Idaho Falls , ID 83401
  USA

Description

Integrated Electrochemical System for Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Production

A Modular, Energy-Efficient Solution for Reducing Atmospheric CO₂

The Challenge

Current carbon capture technologies face significant hurdles in addressing both distributed CO₂ 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 CO₂ Concentrations: Capturing CO₂ from ambient air (400 ppm) remains technologically and economically challenging.

These limitations impede scalability and economic viability, especially as global CO₂ 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:

1. Carbonate-Composite Membrane Reactor (CCMR): Captures CO₂ directly from ambient air while generating electricity and steam.


2. Protonic Ceramic Electrolyzer (PCE): Produces renewable hydrogen using the steam and electricity generated by the CCMR.


3. Thermal Balance: Couples the exothermic CCMR and endothermic PCE to create a thermally uniform and energy-efficient system.


4. 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 H₂ to drive CO₂ capture, achieving net-zero or negative emissions.

Market Applications

• Carbon Management: Direct air capture for mitigating global CO₂ emissions.


• Industrial CO₂ Use: Captured CO₂ 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 CO₂ from concentrated sources, such as power plants or industrial facilities.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 1955 N Fremont Avenue
• Idaho Falls , ID 83415
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Javier Martinez
• javier.martinez@inl.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Apr 20, 2026 01:19 pm MDTSpecial Notice (Updated)
• Mar 04, 2026 09:55 pm MST Special Notice (Updated)
• Nov 16, 2025 10:00 pm MST Special Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC AResearch and development

• NAICS 541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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