Team Recognized for Tech Transfer Efforts
The developers of Argonne's Autothermal Fuel Reforming Catalyst for Fuel Cells have been awarded a 2002 Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer. Award recipients are Shabbir Ahmed, Mike Krumpelt, Romesh Kumar, John David Carter, John Kopasz, and Joong-Myeon Bae of Argonne's Chemical Engineering Division (CMT).
The key to CMT’s highly successful transfer of this important technology was the use of a team-building concept to develop strategic partnerships, both within Argonne and with commercial entities. The technology was transferred through a combination of cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs) and license agreements with multiple companies. This technology transfer effort has already resulted in the creation of a new joint-venture company and the investment of several millions of dollars
in commercialization. Successful commercialization of the transferred technology will result in high market penetration of highly desirable clean, efficient fuel cells in homes, businesses, and portable power applications.
The FLC will honor award recipients during its 2002 National Meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas, May 6-10. The FLC has planned a number of special events for this year's award winners, including a poster session/cocktail reception at the Arkansas Art Center, followed by the awards ceremony and gourmet banquet at the Center.
CMT's Autothermal Fuel Reforming Catalyst for Fuel Cells is the winner of a 2001 R&D 100 Award. The research was funded by the Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies Program.
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