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TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Passive Radiative Thermostat (PRT)
Contact and place of performance
Satya Srinivasan
Los Alamos, NM 87545
USA
The Passive Radiative Thermostat (PRT) is a smart, electricity-free coating technology from scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory that automatically regulates temperature by adjusting how it absorbs and emits heat based on ambient conditions. Using a thermochromic phase-change material combined with engineered thin-film layers that control solar and infrared radiation, the system cools surfaces on hot days by...
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Development Status: TRL 2
US Patent No. 11,359,839
LA-UR-26-23177
Learn More: https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7647/adc9eb
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Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and capabilities that may provide your company with a competitive edge in the market and unlock the innovative potential that can enhance, refine, and revolutionize your products.
LANL’s licensing program focuses on moving inventions developed by our researchers to commercial innovations. Patented and patent pending inventions and copyrighted software are available to existing and start-up companies through exclusive and non-exclusive licensing agreements. For specific discussions, please contact [email protected].
Note: This is not a call for external services for the development of this technology.
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The Department of Energy, through Triad National Security, LLC, is offering a technology licensing opportunity for the Passive Radiative Thermostat (PRT), a smart, electricity-free coating developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory. This temperature-responsive surface coating automatically regulates heat absorption and emission based on ambient conditions using a thermochromic phase-change material and engineered thin-film layers. The system is designed to stabilize surface temperatures by reflecting sunlight and releasing heat during hot conditions while absorbing sunlight and minimizing heat loss during cold conditions. Currently at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 2, the PRT technology is protected under U.S. Patent No. 11,359,839 and aims to reduce HVAC energy consumption, lower peak electrical loads, and support decarbonization goals without the need for sensors, controls, or power input.
This special notice, identified by solicitation number S-133670, targets commercial applications across various sectors including building and construction, automotive, energy utilities, industrial manufacturing, and telecommunications. The technology is applicable to roofs, facades, windows, vehicles, and outdoor equipment enclosures. Organizations can pursue exclusive or non-exclusive licensing agreements to transition these LANL-developed inventions into commercial innovations. One attachment titled "Learn More" is available for further technical reference regarding the coating’s performance and thermochromic properties.
The primary classification for this opportunity is NAICS 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing, with PSC 8030 Preservative and Sealing Compounds. There is no set-aside designated for this notice. Interested parties must respond by the deadline of May 8, 2026. Administrative and technical inquiries are managed by Satya Srinivasan at Los Alamos, New Mexico, and the technology is documented under LA-UR-26-23177. This notice serves as an invitation for licensing discussions rather than a procurement for external development services.
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