In plain English
The Department of Energy is offering a licensing opportunity for "Extremely Light Foam" (ELF), a new structural foam developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory. ELF is made from common epoxy materials and is much lighter and stronger than current foams, suitable for applications in marine, aerospace, and transportation industries. This is not a request for proposals, but an invitation for businesses to license the patent-pending technology for commercial use.
About this bid
ELF (Extremely Light Foam) is a new way to make structural foam that is both much lighter and much stronger than today’s alternatives. The process, developed by scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory, uses common epoxy materials mixed with tiny hollow particles and a temporary liquid that later evaporates. As the material cures, this liquid naturally leaves behind a well-organized network of empty space, creating a foam that is mostly air but still highly resistant to crushing and pressure. The result is a material that can be up to twice as strong at the same weight as conventional foams, while remaining easy to pour, mold, and manufacture at scale using safe, commercially available…
Details
- Solicitation number
- S-167610
- Agency
- ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 325998 · All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
- Classification (PSC)
- 9330
- Place of performance
- Los Alamos, New Mexico
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