TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Scalable Porous Silica Materials for Separation, Filtration, and Catalysis
Special Notice from Department of Energy.
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Notice details
- Agency
- Department of Energy
- Sub-tier agency
- ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- Solicitation number
- S-133966
- Product/service code
- AC22
- Place of performance
- Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Posted
- Aug 6, 2026
- Response deadline
- Feb 2, 2027
- Source
- SAM.gov
Description
A patented manufacturing process for producing porous silica materials with interconnected pore networks. Manufacturers use porous silica materials in products ranging from chromatography columns and filters to catalyst supports and insulation. However, producing these materials with consistent internal structures can be expensive and difficult to scale. Los Alamos researchers developed a patented process that converts silicone foam into porous silica while preserving its internal pore network. The approach uses common materials and conventional molding techniques, offering a scalable and potentially lower-cost route to high-performance porous silica materials. Many applications rely on porous materials that contain large internal surface areas and pathways for liquids and gases to flow. Silica is particularly attractive because it is chemically stable, heat resistant, and already widely used in separation, filtration, and catalytic processes. While porous silica is not new, manufacturing large or complex porous silica components can require specialized fabrication methods that are difficult to scale or expensive to implement. Los Alamos researchers addressed this challenge by developing a process that begins with a silicone foam and converts it into porous silica through a controlled heating process. Because the material can be molded before conversion, manufacturers can produce porous silica components in a variety of sizes and shapes while maintaining the internal pore
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When is the response deadline?
The published deadline is Feb 2, 2027. That is 101 days after the data date.
What NAICS code applies?
NAICS 325211, Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing.
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Department of Energy.
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