Draft National Landscape of High-Impact Crosscutting Opportunities for Next Generation Harsh Environment Materials and Manufacturing Process Research, Development, and Demonstration Request for Information
ID: 358263Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$1 - $2

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358263

Additional Information

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the National Landscape of High-Impact Crosscutting Opportunities for Next Generation Harsh Environment Materials and Manufacturing Process Research, Development, and Demonstration. The RFI aims to gather feedback from stakeholders across industry, academia, and government to identify high-impact investment opportunities for advanced materials designed for harsh environments, which are crucial for enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions in energy production and storage technologies. This initiative is part of a broader effort to accelerate research and development in high-performance materials, emphasizing collaboration to address the challenges posed by extreme conditions. Interested parties can submit their responses to the RFI by March 15, 2025, and should direct inquiries to harshmaterialsrfi@ee.doe.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    harshmaterialsrfi@ee.doe.gov
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    DE-FOA-0003507_Request_for_Information_HEM..pdf
    Harsh.pdf
    The draft report outlines the National Landscape of High-Impact Crosscutting Opportunities for Next Generation Harsh Environment Materials and Manufacturing Processes. Its primary aim is to accelerate research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of high-performance materials suitable for harsh environments, addressing critical challenges across various energy production and storage sectors. The report identifies four strategic goals: exploring advanced materials, improving manufacturing technologies, shortening qualification times for components, and supporting targeted development for high-impact opportunities. It emphasizes the importance of innovative materials that can withstand extreme conditions, thereby enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in the U.S. manufacturing sector. The landscape encompasses five focus areas: functional surface technologies, materials integration, high-performance materials, novel manufacturing processes, and development acceleration tools. These initiatives are essential in advancing the country’s energy goals and maintaining competitive manufacturing capabilities. The document highlights stakeholder engagement across government, academia, and industry, reinforcing the collaborative approach necessary to tackle the multifaceted challenges posed by harsh environmental conditions. Overall, the report serves as a roadmap for federal funding initiatives and strategic investments aimed at fostering innovation and leadership in advanced materials and manufacturing relevant to energy technologies.
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