SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Antimicrobial Hydrogels - Graph
- Notice Date
- 9/18/2019
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 238990
— All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Industrial Partnerships & Commercialization, 7000 East Avenue, L-795, Livermore, California, 94550
- ZIP Code
- 94550
- Solicitation Number
- FBO447-19
- Archive Date
- 10/21/2019
- Point of Contact
- Connie L Pitcock, Phone: 925-422-1072
- E-Mail Address
-
pitcock1@llnl.gov
(pitcock1@llnl.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Area vs Concentration Graph Opportunity Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), LLC under contract no. DE-AC52-07NA27344 (Contract 44) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is offering the opportunity to further develop and commercialize its antimicrobial hydrogels technology. Background Silver hydrogels are commonly used in biomedical applications as antimicrobial wound dressings and gels. These topical wound care products typically utilize silver nanoparticles to provide antimicrobial activity by slowly releasing silver ions. While these materials demonstrate an adequate level of antimicrobial activity, the silver nanoparticles exhibit toxicity at high concentrations. Description LLNL scientists developed novel hydrogels, which are biodegradable soft materials synthesized by a water-soluble polymer. Incorporating silver imparts antimicrobial activity to the material at low concentration compared to currently used silver nanoparticles. Our hydrogels are composed of silver ions instead of silver nanoparticles, which eliminates the toxicity concerns of modern silver hydrogels. The hydrogels may be applied directly as a topical treatment for burns and wounds or may be added to a bandage or wound dressing. Advantages · Provides antimicrobial activity to reduce or prevent infection · Water soluble materials require no hazardous solvents Potential Applications · Topical burn or wound gel · Wound dressings · Surface decontamination Sterilizing surgical instruments Development Status LLNL has filed a patent application covering this technology (LLNL internal case # IL-13430) Note: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Companies interested in commercializing LLNL’s antimicrobial hydrogels technology should provide a written statement of interest, which includes the following: 1. Company Name and address. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of a point of contact. 3. A description of corporate expertise and facilities relevant to commercializing this technology. Written responses should be directed to: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Innovation and Partnerships Office P.O. Box 808, L-795 Livermore, CA 94551-0808 Attention: FBO 447-19 Please provide your written statement within thirty (30) days from the date this announcement is published to ensure consideration of your interest in commercializing LLNL’s antimicrobial hydrogels technology. St St
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