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Technology Transfer | netl.doe.gov | GOV | Feb 19, 2026 |
Graphite Technology Collaboration and Commercialization Opportunity
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Opportunity : NETL is seeking collaboration to further develop and commercialize a low-temperature catalytic method for synthesizing highly crystalline, low ash content, graphite from coal, biomass, petroleum coke (PET coke), and/or plastics with recovery & reuse of catalyst & process acid. Background : Current methods for producing synthetic graphite involve the Acheson process which heats petroleum coke (PE...
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Current stage of technology development: TRL ☐ 0-2 ☒ 3-5 ☐ 5-9
NETL has filed for patent protection on this invention.
NETL is seeking industry partners with ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our partners gain a competitive edge in the marketplace through licensing and/or cooperative research and development collaborations. Interested parties can discuss this opportunity under non-disclosure agreements to protect company proprietary information.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Entities interested in developing technologies for manufacturing graphite should provide an electronic statement of interest, which includes the following:
Please provide a complete statement to ensure consideration of your interest in this opportunity.
The subject heading in an email response should reference “NETL 25N-11” and be directed to [email protected].
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), under the Department of Energy, is seeking industry partners for the collaboration and commercialization of a low-temperature catalytic method for synthesizing high-quality synthetic graphite. This technology, currently at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 3-5, produces highly crystalline, low ash content graphite from varied feedstocks such as coal, biomass, petroleum coke, and plastics. Unlike the traditional Acheson process, which requires extreme temperatures and lengthy cooling periods, the NETL-developed process utilizes an iron-based catalyst to reduce processing temperatures, energy consumption, and manufacturing timeframes. Potential applications for this technology include lithium-ion and lithium iron phosphate battery electrodes, nuclear reactor moderator materials, metallurgical electrodes, and carbon-carbon composites.
This Special Notice, identified by solicitation number NETL-25N-11, falls under NAICS code 327992 for Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing. NETL has filed for patent protection on this invention and intends to move the technology into the commercial sector through licensing or cooperative research and development agreements. This announcement is not a procurement. Interested parties are requested to submit an electronic statement of interest by April 3, 2026, detailing company information, a point of contact, and relevant expertise or facilities.
The notice includes one attachment regarding technology transfer from the NETL website. Entities may discuss the opportunity under non-disclosure agreements to protect proprietary information. Correspondence regarding this notice should reference the solicitation number and be directed to the laboratory’s partnership office.
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