TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: ReSurgent: Advanced Rhenium Alloy Coating Technology
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is offering a Technology Licensing Opportunity for ReSurgent, an advanced rhenium alloy coating technology. ReSurgent enhances the performance and durability of critical components in demanding environments by applying a resilient rhenium alloy coating. This special notice is for companies interested in licensing this patented technology, not for external services. Interested parties should contact licensing@lanl.gov by April 24, 2026.
Technology Overview
ReSurgent is an advanced materials platform that uses an electroplating process to apply a thin, uniform, and highly resilient rhenium alloy coating onto conventional materials. This controlled electrochemical deposition approach prevents defects, resulting in a dense, tightly bonded layer that conforms to complex shapes and internal surfaces. It enhances existing parts without altering their core material, making it practical and scalable.
Technical Description
The process leverages tailored electrolyte compositions and dynamically modulated electrical waveforms to regulate metal ion reduction and film growth. This produces coatings with low porosity, minimal internal stress, strong substrate adhesion, and compositional control for binary or multicomponent rhenium alloys. The platform is adaptable to various substrate geometries and scales, supporting coating thicknesses for structural and protective applications.
Key Advantages
- Superior durability in extreme environments (temperature, wear, corrosion).
- Lower cost, high-performance solution by replacing solid rhenium with advanced coatings.
- High-quality, crack-free coatings with strong adhesion and long service life.
- Uniform coverage on complex and internal geometries.
- Scalable, production-ready process for consistent, large-scale manufacturing.
- Reduced maintenance and extended component lifespan.
Market Applications
- Aerospace & Defense (engines, high-temperature components)
- Space & Propulsion (rocket systems, thermal protection)
- Energy & Power Generation (turbines, reactors, geothermal)
- Semiconductor & Advanced Electronics (processing equipment)
- Quantum & Superconducting Systems (interconnects, cryogenic electronics)
- Industrial & Advanced Manufacturing (tooling, wear-resistant surfaces)
Development Status & Intellectual Property
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 4
- US Patent No.: 12,398,481 B1
Licensing Information
LANL's licensing program aims to move inventions from research to commercial innovation. Patented and patent-pending inventions are available through exclusive and non-exclusive licensing agreements. This is not a call for external services for technology development.
Opportunity Details & Contacts
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Technology Licensing)
- Published Date: April 3, 2026
- Response Date: April 24, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
- Department/Agency: Department of Energy / Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Place of Performance: Los Alamos, NM
- Primary Contact: Satya Srinivasan, licensing@lanl.gov
- Secondary Contact: Lindsay Augustyn, licensing@lanl.gov