# SBIR Fast-Track: Direct Electrochemical Generation of Caustic Peroxide in a Porous Solid Electrolyte Reactor for Onsite Applications

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · SOLIDEC INC. (TX) · $1,555,000

## Abstract

The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Fast-Track pilot project is the transformation of chemical manufacturing through on-site, low-emission production of hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydroxide. These substances are two essential industrial chemicals, but their traditional production and distribution methods pose significant safety, environmental, and economic challenges. Transporting and storing these reactive chemicals introduces risks of spills and exposure, while centralized production processes consume large amounts of energy and generate carbon emissions. This project introduces a clean, decentralized electrochemical approach that eliminates the need for transporting hazardous chemicals, reduces energy requirements for manufacturing, and reduces emissions by up to 90%. In addition, the decentralized model supports national goals for domestic manufacturing and resilience of chemical supply chains. A domestic supply of chemicals is critical for minimizing dependency on foreign nations for national security purposes. Finally, this project develops a platform technology that could be extended beyond hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydroxide. This solution is a safer, more cost-effective, and environmentally responsible alternative to the industrial status quo, which could address a large chemicals market and could create high-quality jobs for years to come.


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## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2528378
- **Awardee organization:** SOLIDEC INC. (TX)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** DHL8R4GUGWK8
- **PI:** Ryan DuChanois
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** ENVIRON BENIGN CHEMICAL SYNTH & PROCESS
- **Estimated total:** $1,555,000
- **Funds obligated:** $1,555,000
- **Transaction type:** Cooperative Agreement
- **Period:** 09/01/2025 → 08/31/2028

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2528378

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2528378, SBIR Fast-Track: Direct Electrochemical Generation of Caustic Peroxide in a Porous Solid Electrolyte Reactor for Onsite Applications. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-07 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2528378. Licensed CC0.

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