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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF OCTOBER 08, 2025 SAM #8717
SPECIAL NOTICE

61 -- Technology Licensing Opportunity: Controlled SPAN Electrode Synthesis for and High-Performance Energy Storage

Notice Date

10/6/2025 8:58:14 AM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

335910 —
 

Contracting Office

BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE�DOE CNTR Idaho Falls ID 83415 USA
 

ZIP Code

83415
 

Solicitation Number

BA-1678
 

Response Due

10/31/2025 11:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

11/16/2025
 

Point of Contact

Javier Martinez
 

E-Mail Address

javier.martinez@inl.gov
(javier.martinez@inl.gov)
 

Description

Controlled SPAN Electrode Synthesis for and High-Performance Energy Storage Scalable production and enhanced stability through advanced reactor design and transition metal sulfide integration Technology Summary Researchers at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have developed an integrated approach to producing sulfur�polyacrylonitrile (SPAN) electrode materials at scale with improved electrochemical performance. This dual innovation combines: Controlled, scalable SPAN synthesis enabled by a custom high-pressure chemical reactor with real-time monitoring and additive reagent control. SPAN�transition metal sulfide composites designed to enhance conductivity, sulfur utilization, cycle life, and voltage performance in lithium-sulfur and sodium-sulfur batteries. The combined platform addresses longstanding barriers in SPAN production and performance, opening viable pathways for next-generation rechargeable batteries in grid storage, electric mobility, and defense applications. Problem Addressed Manufacturing barriers: Consistent, high quality SPAN cathode materials are difficult to produce in large batch sizes. Existing methods lack precision, scalability, and safety. Commercial gap: Battery developers and manufacturers lack access to a reliable process to enable large scale SPAN production needed to advance lithium-sulfur and sodium-sulfur chemistries. Solution INL�s approach provides both a production pathway and a material enhancement strategy: Reactor-based controlled synthesis Operates under high pressures (up to 3000 PSI) with eliminated headspace for safety and yield. Captures noxious gases and allows gas reagent introduction. Integrates real-time spectroscopy for precise process control and reproducibility. SPAN�metal sulfide composites Incorporation of transition metal sulfides into the SPAN matrix. Optimized distribution and morphology of sulfides to stabilize cycling and improve conductivity. Potential to increase operating voltage beyond the nominal 1.85 V of traditional SPAN. Together, these innovations offer a scalable, tunable process to deliver advanced cathode materials for next generation energy storage. Key Advantages Scalability: Controlled batch production demonstrated up to 500 g, supporting pilot-scale manufacturing. Repeatable Material Quality: Batch to batch variability minimized to produce consistent, high-quality material. Safety and efficiency: High-pressure containment, gas capture, and headspace elimination reduce operational risks. Process versatility: Gas reagent introduction and real-time feedback allow tailoring of SPAN properties to specific applications. Market Applications Grid energy storage: Long-duration, cost-competitive solutions for renewable integration. Electric vehicles: Higher energy density cathodes for next-generation EV batteries. Aerospace and defense: Lightweight, high-capacity storage systems for mission-critical applications. Specialty electronics: Resilient cathode materials for portable and ruggedized devices. INL�s Technology Deployment department focuses solely on licensing intellectual property and collaborating with industry partners who can commercialize our innovations. We do not engage in purchasing, procurement, or hiring external services for technology development. Our objective is to connect with companies interested in licensing and bringing our technologies to market.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6a281a086e934309839fcc6e5a01d5f2/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA

Zip Code: 83401

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07612510-F 20251008/251006230034 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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