Lockheed Idaho Technologies Company, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3521

A -- TAILORABLE SOLID-ACID CATALYST SOL Cbd0299 DUE 040599 POC Paul Grahovac WEB: Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory, http://www.inel.gov/procurement/litco/index.htm. E-MAIL: Paul Grahovac, pg2@inel.gov. A -- TAILORABLE SOLID-ACID CATALYST. Potential technology development and licensing opportunity with Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Company (LMITCO), the prime operating contractor for the Department of Energy at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL). Contact Mr. Paul Grahovac. LMITCO has developed a new concept for a tailorable solid-acid catalyst. The catalyst is applicable to processes that can benefit from reduced mass transfer limitations, fewer side reactions, and reduced catalyst fouling. The concept consists of a new catalyst design that allows better reaction specificity through adjustment of acid strength, while at the same time increasing reaction rates and catalyst lifetimes through decreased fouling. Successful implementation of this technology would address issues surrounding limitations of zeolites and other solid acid catalysts in a myriad of applications. This technology has significant advantages for acid-catalyzed processes that could benefit environmentally and/or economically by switching from liquid mineral acids to solid-acids catalysts. LMITCO is seeking a written indication of interest from industry partners who would consider funding collaborative technology development and/or entering into a license agreement for the purpose of developing and commercializing this technology. License terms will include an up-front licensing fee and a running royalty based on a percentage of sales. This is not an opportunity to provide goods or services to LMITCO or the Department of Energy. This Request for Interest (RFI) will close to response 60 days after publication. Interested parties should notify LMITCO of their interest (and submit any questions or comments) preferably by e-mail to Paul Grahovac. The e-mail address is pg2@inel.gov. Responses may also be sent by mail to Paul Grahovac, Account Executive, Technology Transfer Office, LMITCO, P. O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3805. Posted 02/02/99 (W-SN293546). (0033)

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