TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Selective Separation
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-167732
- Product/service code
- AJ11
- Place of performance
- Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Posted
- Apr 8, 2026
- Response deadline
- Apr 24, 2027
- Source
- SAM.gov
Description
Tunable Chemistry for Precise Metal Isolation This technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a simpler, faster and more cost-effective way to separate closely related metals�including challenging actinide and lanthanide elements�by replacing complex solvent extraction systems with a flexible, single-step selective precipitation approach. By pairing tailored complexing and precipitating agents, Selective Separation enables precise, tunable separations across a wide range of metal systems while eliminating the need for harsh organic chemicals, reducing waste and lowering operational complexity. This adaptability extends its value beyond nuclear applications to areas such as rare earth element processing, medical isotope production and broader mineral and chemical separations, providing a scalable and environmentally responsible platform for next-generation metal recovery. The Challenge: Separating metals that have nearly identical chemical properties�such as actinides and lanthanides�remains one of the most persistent challenges in nuclear fuel recycling, critical mineral processing and advanced manufacturing. Existing approaches rely on complex, multi-step solvent extraction systems that use large volumes of harsh organic chemicals, require specialized equipment and generate significant secondary waste, making them costly, time-consuming and difficult to scale. These limitations create bottlenecks in recovering valuable materials and complicate efforts to improve
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When is the response deadline?
The published deadline is Apr 24, 2027. That is 182 days after the data date.
What NAICS code applies?
NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).
Which agency issued this notice?
Department of Energy.
Where is the official notice?
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