SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Stabilization Of Nickel Metal Catalysts for Aqueous Processing Systems
- Notice Date
- 4/11/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Battelle (DOE Contractor), PNNL Licensing, PO Box 999, MSIN K9-62, Richland, WA, 99352
- ZIP Code
- 99352
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-11368
- Archive Date
- 7/30/2003
- Point of Contact
- Connie Mitzel-Faulk, Licensing Staff, Phone (509) 375-6401, Fax (509) 375-6731, - Connie Mitzel-Faulk, Licensing Staff, Phone (509) 375-6401, Fax (509) 375-6731,
- E-Mail Address
-
technology@pnl.gov, technology@pnl.gov
- Description
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), operated by Battelle Memorial Institute under contract to the U.S. Department of Energy, solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. PNNL may also be available to licensee(s) to assist in further research and development of the technology under a sponsored research agreement or CRADA program. THE TECHNOLOGY: Supported nickel metal catalysts can be used in aqueous processing systems for steam reforming, methanation, and hydrogenation., with activity over a range of temperatures from 200 C to 450 C. However, these catalysts deactivate over time. Stabilization of the nickel metal catalyst by the addition of ruthenium has been previously reported. This invention extends the stabilization effect to silver and copper as well. Both silver and copper addition to the nickel catalyst cause a stabilization of the catalyst activity which can be directly related to the reduced sintering of the nickel metal crystallites. A silver or copper promoted nickel catalyst is more stable for aqueous phase processing than the nickel catalyst alone and is less expensive to fabricate (although less active) than a ruthenium promoted catalyst. The catalyst has been used for aqueous phase, low-temperature gasification and should be useful in various aqueous phase hydrogenation systems as well. The stabilizing effect appears to be related to a stabilization of the nickel metal crystallites, maintaining a well-dispersed catalytic surface. US Pat No 5,977,013, and 6,152,975. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Any company interested in licensing this technology must respond with a letter of interest (may be submitted by e-mail) no later than 90 days from the publication date of this Notice summarizing the company?s business and technical expertise and motivation for pursuing this opportunity. Companies deemed appropriate will be provided with further information on the technology. Such information may require an executed Nondisclosure Agreement. Respondents wishing to enter into negotiations for a commercial license will be required to submit a business plan for the commercialization of the technology prior to licensee(s) selection and negotiations. Please send letters of interest to the attention of the POC identified within this Notice.
- Record
- SN00301710-W 20030413/030411213436 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |