Award Number: DE-EE0009300, CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6, B3.15, Advanced Manufacturing Office, Location(s): IA, Office(s): Golden Field Office
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February 25, 2021
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Award Number: DE-EE0009300
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6, B3.15
Advanced Manufacturing Office
Location(s): IA
Office(s): Golden Field Office
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide funding to Iowa State University to develop a catalyst and conversion process to turn single-use plastic into lubricating oils from upcycled plastic (LOUP). Oils would be evaluated for their ability to reduce friction and wear. Techno-economic analyses (TEA) and lifecycle analyses (LCA) would assess the process for economic viability, scalability, and environmental effects.