Grant Opportunity for Biorefinery Design to Create Hydrocarbon Fuels to Meet Military Specs

Description:  A full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) calls for an innovative biorefinery that can produce hydrocarbon fuels that meet military specifications for JP-5 (jet fuel primarily used for the Navy), JP-8 (jet fuel primarily used for the air force), and F-76 (diesel).  Topic Area 1 requests a biorefinery design using lignocellulosic or waste-based feedstock to produce the biofuel.  Topic Area 2 requests a biorefinery design using an algal type feedstock to produce the biofuel.

Closing Date:

  • Concept Paper due July 16, 2012
  • Application due August 13,2012

Contact Information:

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