SPECIAL NOTICE
96 -- TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY Ligand-Assisted Capillary Electrophoretic Separation of Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
- Notice Date
- 10/31/2023 9:26:01 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 331491
— Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
- Contracting Office
- BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE�DOE CNTR Idaho Falls ID 83415 USA
- ZIP Code
- 83415
- Solicitation Number
- BA-1439
- Response Due
- 11/1/2024 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 11/16/2024
- Point of Contact
- Andrew Rankin
- E-Mail Address
-
andrew.rankin@inl.gov
(andrew.rankin@inl.gov)
- Description
- TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY Ligand-Assisted Capillary Electrophoretic Separation of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) An efficient, eco-friendly method for separating rare earth elements (REEs). Opportunity: � Idaho National Laboratory (INL), managed and operated by Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), offers the opportunity to explore a license and/or collaborative research agreement to commercialize this Ligand-Assisted Capillary Electrophoretic Separation system. This technology transfer opportunity is part of a dedicated effort to convert government-funded research into job opportunities, businesses, and, ultimately, an improved way of life for the American people. Overview: � � � �Rare earth elements (REEs) are vital components for an array of technological applications, including electronics, batteries, and defense systems. Traditionally, their separation from ores has been a challenging and environmentally taxing process, primarily due to the use of volatile organic chemicals. Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) stands as a viable alternative but has been underutilized in the realm of REEs due to their similar chemical properties. Description: � �This innovative technique optimizes conventional capillary electrophoresis by incorporating complexing agents �in the electrolyte solution. The process begins by loading the capillary with a ligand-containing mixture and injecting the REE mixture at one end. Once an electric field is applied, the REEs migrate, and the ligand facilitates a more significant degree of separation between each REE. Early tests have shown substantially increased separation efficiency, reducing the time needed for a complete separation cycle to under 5 minutes with a theoretical plate count between 100,000 and 500,000. Benefits: � � � � � ��� �Accelerated separation process, reducing time from 30 minutes to under 5 minutes. ��� �High separation efficiency with a theoretical plate count between 100,000 and 500,000. ��� �Environmentally safer alternative to traditional methods involving volatile organic chemicals. Applications: � � ��� �Rapid geological analysis of REE ores. ��� �High-throughput analytical chemistry of REE mixtures. ��� �Potential for incorporation into existing industrial separation processes. Development Status: �The technology is currently at TRL 3, with analytical and experimental proof-of-concept having been established. Future research will explore more ligands to further enhance separation efficiency. IP Status: �� �Provisional Patent Application No. 63/514,313, �A CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORETIC SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS OF SEPARATING RARE EARTH ELEMENTS,� BEA Docket No. BA-1439. INL seeks to license the above intellectual property to a company with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Exclusive rights in defined fields of use may be available. Added value is placed on relationships with small businesses, start-up companies, and general entrepreneurship opportunities. Please visit Technology Deployment�s website at https://inl.gov/inl-initiatives/technology-deployment for more information on working with INL and the industrial partnering and technology transfer process.� Companies interested in learning more about this licensing opportunity should contact Andrew Rankin at td@inl.gov. �
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Idaho Falls, ID 83415, USA
- Zip Code: 83415
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 83415
- Record
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