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Technology Transfer | netl.doe.gov | GOV | Feb 19, 2026 |
Graphite Technology Collaboration and Commercialization Opportunity
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Opportunity : NETL is seeking collaboration to further develop and commercialize a low-temperature catalytic method for synthesizing highly crystalline, low ash content, graphite from coal, biomass, petroleum coke (PET coke), and/or plastics with recovery & reuse of catalyst & process acid. Background : Current methods for producing synthetic graphite involve the Acheson process which heats petroleum coke (PE...
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Current stage of technology development: TRL ☐ 0-2 ☒ 3-5 ☐ 5-9
NETL has filed for patent protection on this invention.
NETL is seeking industry partners with ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our partners gain a competitive edge in the marketplace through licensing and/or cooperative research and development collaborations. Interested parties can discuss this opportunity under non-disclosure agreements to protect company proprietary information.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Entities interested in developing technologies for manufacturing graphite should provide an electronic statement of interest, which includes the following:
Please provide a complete statement to ensure consideration of your interest in this opportunity.
The subject heading in an email response should reference “NETL 25N-11” and be directed to [email protected].
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is seeking industry partners to collaborate on the further development and commercialization of a low-temperature catalytic method for synthesizing high-quality, crystalline graphite. This technology utilizes an iron-based catalyst to produce synthetic graphite from diverse feedstocks, including coal, biomass, petroleum coke, and plastics, while enabling the recovery and reuse of process acids and catalysts. Compared to the traditional Acheson process, which requires temperatures exceeding 2800°C and long cooling periods, this innovation aims to reduce energy consumption, processing times, and manufacturing costs through lower operating temperatures and expanded feedstock flexibility.
Identified under NAICS 327992 Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing, this technology currently holds a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 3-5 and has been filed for patent protection by the Department of Energy. Potential applications for the resulting synthetic graphite powders include lithium-ion and lithium iron phosphate battery electrodes, nuclear reactor moderator materials, metallurgical electrodes, and additives for carbon-carbon composites and munitions. NETL intends to move this technology into the commercial marketplace through licensing agreements or cooperative research and development collaborations, and interested parties may discuss the opportunity under non-disclosure agreements.
This special notice, identified as solicitation number NETL-25N-11, is not a procurement. Interested entities must submit an electronic statement of interest by April 3, 2026, containing company details, point of contact information, and a description of relevant expertise or facilities. Submissions must reference the solicitation number in the subject line and be directed to the NETL partnerships email address. One attachment regarding technology transfer was published with the notice on February 19, 2026.
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