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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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Note: This is not a call for external services for the development of this technology.
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The Department of Energy, through Los Alamos National Laboratory and TRIAD DOE Contractor, is offering a technology licensing opportunity for a Platinum-Free Hydrogen Catalyst under solicitation number S-196493. This technology utilizes a porous transport layer-supported nickel-molybdenum-phosphide catalyst to enable high-performance hydrogen production in anion-exchange membrane water electrolyzers. By replacing scarce and expensive precious metals like platinum and ruthenium with earth-abundant materials, the platform addresses cost and scaling barriers while improving durability. The technology currently sits at Technology Readiness Level 3 with a U.S. patent pending.
The catalyst is designed for industrial applications in energy storage, refining, ammonia production, and chemical manufacturing. It achieves industrially relevant current densities comparable to platinum-based systems while demonstrating 2.5 times longer life in testing. This innovation is intended to strengthen supply chain security and domestic manufacturing competitiveness by reducing reliance on foreign-controlled critical materials. Performance is centered in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and the opportunity is categorized under NAICS 325180 for Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing and PSC AJ11 for General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; Basic Research.
This special notice is not a request for external development services but an invitation for existing or start-up companies to enter into exclusive or non-exclusive licensing agreements. There is no set-aside for this opportunity, designated as NONE (NONE). Interested parties must respond by the deadline of April 30, 2026. The primary point of contact for this licensing notice is Satya Srinivasan.
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