TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Platinum-Free Hydrogen Catalyst

The Los Alamos National Laboratory is offering a technology licensing opportunity for a platinum-free hydrogen catalyst. This catalyst enables high-performance hydrogen production using earth-abundant materials, reducing reliance on precious metals and lowering costs. The technology has several key advantages, including precious-metal-free performance, enhanced durability, and lower cost. It can be applied to various markets, such as hydrogen production, energy and power generation, and chemical manufacturing. The development status of the technology is TRL 3, and a US patent is pending. * The technology eliminates the need for precious metal cathode catalysts * It delivers performance comparable to platinum-ruthenium systems in anion-exchange membrane water electrolyzers * It has enhanced durability, demonstrating 2.5 times longer life in 100-hour testing * It has a lower cost, replacing platinum with earth-abundant nickel and molybdenum * It has a supply chain advantage, minimizing reliance on scarce precious metals * It is OEM-compatible and scalable, with a PTL-supported architecture and controlled catalyst loading suitable for industrial AEMWE platforms