Licensing Opportunity: Catalysts for Oxygen and Hydrogen Evolution for the Electrolytic Hydrogen Production
ID: 2024-09-11_LType: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/3c85590cf9764ece9d344a4ae0d50140/view
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    The Department of Energy, through ORNL UT-Battelle LLC, is offering a licensing opportunity for a novel catalyst technology aimed at enhancing electrolytic hydrogen production. This technology focuses on the development of a unique catalyst composition that significantly improves the electrochemical properties for oxygen evolution reactions, utilizing renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, or tidal energy. The invention is particularly relevant for industries involved in electrolysis, catalyst manufacturing, and membrane electrode assembly, providing a cleaner and more cost-effective method for hydrogen production. Interested parties can learn more about this technology by contacting Eugene R. Cochran at cochraner@ornl.gov or by phone at 865-576-2830.

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    Eugene R. Cochran
    (865) 576-2830
    cochraner@ornl.gov
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