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

The Department of Energy, through the Battelle Energy Alliance, offers a licensing opportunity for an integrated electrochemical system designed for efficient carbon capture and hydrogen production. This technology addresses the high energy demands and infrastructure requirements of traditional carbon capture by combining a Carbonate-Composite Membrane Reactor with a Protonic Ceramic Electrolyzer. The modular system is designed to capture carbon dioxide from ambient air and distributed sources while simultaneously producing renewable hydrogen. It operates at intermediate temperatures of approximately 600°C, facilitating integration with waste heat sources and diverse industrial applications such as synthetic fuel production and industrial carbon management.

This hybrid approach achieves energy efficiency by coupling exothermic and endothermic processes to maintain thermal balance and reuse internal heat, thereby lowering auxiliary power demand. The system utilizes a closed water loop where water produced during carbon capture is recycled for hydrogen production, resulting in net-zero water consumption. By eliminating the need for traditional solvent or adsorbent regeneration cycles, the technology reduces operational complexity and system costs. The design supports deployment as both distributed direct air capture units and centralized industrial stations for point-source emissions.

This special notice is identified by solicitation number BA-1324 and is classified under NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AJ13 General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development. Performance is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and responses are due by June 1, 2026. Javier Martinez serves as the point of contact for this technology transfer opportunity.