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TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Platinum-Free Hydrogen Catalyst
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Satya Srinivasan
Los Alamos, NM 87545
USA
The Platinum-Free Hydrogen Catalyst technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory enables high-performance hydrogen production using entirely earth-abundant, U.S.-accessible materials instead of scarce and expensive precious metals like platinum. By delivering performance comparable to platinum-based systems and improved durability in an anion-exchange membrane water electrolyzer, it offers a pathway to lower-c...
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Platinum-Free Hydrogen Catalyst eliminates the need for precious metal cathode catalysts while delivering performance comparable to platinum–ruthenium systems in anion-exchange membrane water electrolyzers. By engineering a porous transport layer–supported nickel–molybdenum–phosphide (NiMoPx) catalyst with precise control over composition and loading, it closes the long-standing activity gap between earth-abundant and precious metal HER catalysts. The result is industrially relevant current density (3 A/cm² at 1.84 V), improved durability (2.5× longer in 100-hour testing) and consistent catalyst deposition compatible with scalable electrode fabrication. For electrolyzer manufacturers, this translates to reduced material costs, lower exposure to critical mineral supply risk and a viable pathway to high-performance, precious metal–free hydrogen production.
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Development Status: TRL 3
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LA-UR-26-23078
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Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and capabilities that may provide your company with a competitive edge in the market and unlock the innovative potential that can enhance, refine, and revolutionize your products.
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The Department of Energy, through Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Triad DOE Contractor, is offering a technology licensing opportunity for a Platinum-Free Hydrogen Catalyst. This technology utilizes earth-abundant materials, specifically a porous transport layer-supported nickel-molybdenum-phosphide (NiMoPx) catalyst, to replace expensive precious metals like platinum and ruthenium in anion-exchange membrane water electrolyzers. The innovation aims to lower material costs and improve supply chain security by utilizing U.S.-accessible materials while maintaining performance levels comparable to traditional systems, achieving industrially relevant current densities of 3 A/cm² at 1.84 V.
The technology is currently at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 with a U.S. patent pending. It demonstrates enhanced durability, lasting 2.5 times longer than platinum-ruthenium catalysts in 100-hour testing. The platform is designed for scalability and compatibility with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) industrial platforms, targeting applications in industrial gas supply, energy storage, refining, ammonia production, and transportation. This Special Notice, identified by solicitation number S-196493, is not a request for external development services but an invitation for exclusive or non-exclusive licensing agreements.
Responses for this opportunity are due by April 30, 2026. The associated NAICS code is 325180 for Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, and the PSC is AJ11 for General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; Basic Research. The place of performance is Los Alamos, New Mexico, and no set-aside has been assigned to this notice. Satya Srinivasan is the designated point of contact for this technology transfer initiative.
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