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Nanostructured Gold Catalyst for CO₂ Reduction

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This subcontract, managed by the NASA SBIR/STTR Program, focuses on the development of nanostructured gold catalysts designed for carbon dioxide reduction under the extreme surface conditions of Venus. The technical scope involves the synthesis and dispersion of gold nanocatalysts measuring 5 to 10 nanometers with a loading of 5 mg/cm2 on porous cathode frameworks to ensure high efficiency. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, restricting eligibility to firms with fewer than 500 employees. Performance of the work is centered in Cleveland, Ohio, and the initiative falls under NAICS code 325188.

General Info

NASA SBIR subcontract for developing gold catalysts for carbon dioxide reduction on Venus.

Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

NAICS

325188 - All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Cleveland, DE, 44135, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of S3.03-3308.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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High Temperature All Solid-State LiAl-CO2 Batteries for Venus Missions

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PostedAug 20

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AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Synthesis and dispersion of Au nanocatalysts (5–10 nm, 5 mg/cm² loading) on porous cathode frameworks to enable efficient CO₂ reduction under Venus surface conditions.

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