TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Sulfonated Polyfluorene Ionomers (SPI)

The Los Alamos National Laboratory is offering a technology licensing opportunity for Sulfonated Polyfluorene Ionomers (SPI), a next-generation electrode material designed to replace conventional perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) polymers in fuel cells and water electrolyzers. The material delivers high proton conductivity, improved water management, and reduced interference with catalysts. The laboratory is seeking partners to license this technology and advance cleaner energy technologies. Key features of the SPI material include: • High proton conductivity through a tunable polymer structure • Improved water management and reduced electrode flooding risk • Minimized unwanted interactions with electrocatalysts to preserve performance • Dissolves in common solvents for easier and more scalable electrode fabrication • Offers a lower-cost, lower-environmental-impact alternative to PFSA materials • Demonstrated applicability across both fuel cell and water electrolyzer platforms