Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
Electrochemical leaching of cobalt from cobaltite box behnken design and optimization.pdf | Jun 9, 2025 |
Electrochemical Arsenic Immobilization for Sustainable Cobalt Production
Contact and place of performance
Javier Martinez
ID 83401
USA
Technology Summary This technology introduces an electrochemical method for extracting cobalt from sulfoarsenide minerals, such as cobaltite (CoAsS), while simultaneously immobilizing arsenic as scorodite (FeAsO₄·2H₂O), a stable and low-solubility mineral form. The process enables cobalt production from arsenic-rich domestic sources by addressing both metal recovery and arsenic stabilization in a single system...
View moreThis process allows for the selective extraction of cobalt while co-precipitating arsenic in a stable, low-mobility form.
Key Advantages
Market Applications
This technology is relevant to several critical sectors that rely on secure and sustainable supply chains for cobalt and other metals:
Licensing
INL’s Technology Deployment department focuses solely on licensing intellectual property and collaborating with industry partners who can commercialize our innovations.
We do not engage in purchasing, procurement, or hiring external services for technology development. Our objective is to connect with companies interested in licensing and bringing our technologies to market.
Battelle Energy Alliance, on behalf of the Department of Energy, has issued a special notice for the licensing of an electrochemical method designed to extract cobalt from sulfoarsenide minerals. This technology enables the recovery of cobalt from arsenic-rich domestic sources by simultaneously immobilizing arsenic as scorodite, a stable and low-solubility mineral form. The process operates under ambient pressure at moderate temperatures up to 70°C, eliminating the need for high-pressure equipment or hazardous chemical oxidants. By integrating metal extraction and arsenic stabilization into a single system, the method addresses environmental and safety challenges associated with scaling up cobalt production for the battery supply chain and critical mineral processing.
This opportunity is classified under NAICS 325180, Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, and PSC 6810, CHEMICALS. The technology employs a two-compartment electrochemical cell where Fe(II) is oxidized to Fe(III), which then reacts with minerals to release cobalt and dissolve arsenic. The resulting arsenic is precipitated as scorodite, a stable form suitable for long-term environmental management. The system is designed for modular deployment and is applicable to various mining operations, including those in the Idaho Cobalt Belt, as well as environmental remediation and the recovery of additional metals like copper, silver, gold, and rare earth elements.
The response deadline for this notice is July 9, 2026. The place of performance is located in Idaho, and the primary point of contact is Javier Martinez under solicitation number BA-1410-2. One attachment, a PDF document titled "Electrochemical leaching of cobalt from cobaltite box behnken design and optimization.pdf," was provided with the original publication on June 9, 2025. This notice is specifically for licensing the intellectual property to industry partners for commercialization and does not involve the procurement of external services or goods.
Generated by Lumen AI
Scoped analysis and attachments—go beyond the summary when you need detail from the solicitation package.