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TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: LiSA (Lithium Sensing with Advanced Polymer Systems)
Contact and place of performance
Caleb Ledgerwood
Los Alamos, NM 87545
USA
LiSA (Lithium Sensing with Advanced Polymer Systems) is a field-deployable, polymer-based sensing platform from Los Alamos National Laboratory that enables rapid, in situ detection of lithium in geothermal brines and clay-rich formations — eliminating the need for costly full-depth drilling and time-intensive laboratory assays during early-stage exploration. Engineered to operate under variable temperature, sal...
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By integrating LiSA’s selective sensing technology into exploration services, downhole tools, surface sampling systems, geothermal operations or direct lithium extraction (DLE) platforms, our partners can offer their customers faster resource validation, reduced exploration risk and improved decision-making in the field. LiSA provides a pathway to differentiate your portfolio with real-time, on-site lithium detection capability while positioning your organization at the forefront of domestic critical mineral development, with potential expansion into sensing for other high-value elements as market demand evolves.
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Development Status: TRL 4
US Patent pending
LA-UR-26-23292
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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.
LANL’s licensing program focuses on moving inventions developed by our researchers to commercial innovations. Patented and patent pending inventions and copyrighted software are available to existing and start-up companies through exclusive and non-exclusive licensing agreements. For specific discussions, please contact [email protected].
Note: This is not a call for external services for the development of this technology.
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The Department of Energy, through Triad National Security, LLC at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), is offering a technology licensing opportunity for LiSA (Lithium Sensing with Advanced Polymer Systems). This special notice, identified as solicitation number S-195109, seeks partners to commercialize a field-deployable, polymer-based sensing platform designed for the rapid, in situ detection of lithium in geothermal brines and clay-rich formations. The technology utilizes a specialized sensing material that selectively recognizes lithium in underground fluids or soil, translating chemical presence into a real-time signal. This platform is engineered to remain stable under the variable temperatures, high salinity, and fluctuating pH levels typical of harsh lithium-hosting environments.
The LiSA system is currently at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 with a U.S. patent pending. It serves as a cost-effective alternative to traditional exploration methods by reducing the need for full-depth drilling and time-intensive laboratory assays. Potential applications include lithium mining, geothermal energy development, direct lithium extraction (DLE) processing, and oil and gas field services. The technology is categorized under NAICS 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC 6630 for Chemical Analysis Instruments.
There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity (NONE/NONE). Interested parties have until the response deadline of December 7, 2026, to engage with LANL regarding exclusive or non-exclusive licensing agreements. The primary point of contact for this notice is Caleb Ledgerwood, and the place of performance is Los Alamos, New Mexico. This notice is specifically for the licensing of the invention to existing or start-up companies and is not a request for external development services.
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