Technology Licensing Opportunity 3Hp Upgrading Tender - 140115407

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Technology Licensing Opportunity 3Hp Upgrading Platform

Deadline: 11 May 2026

Posting Date: 25 Apr 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 140115407

Document Ref. No.: S-193777

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

This technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory, 3-HP Upgrading Platform, provides a novel, bio-based pathway to produce methyl methacrylate (MMA) by converting renewably producible 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) into a constituent substrate for normally petroleum-derived MMA. By operating directly on fermentation-derived 3-HP, the process reduces the need for costly purification steps and improves overall production efficiency. It also introduces a novel chemical intermediate formed during the reaction, offering additional differentiation. For manufacturers, this approach enables a more sustainable and potentially lower-cost route to a high-demand chemical used in plastics, coatings, adhesives and medical materials—without requiring changes to existing products or end-use applications.
Overview:
This invention is a chemical process for upgrading 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) into methyl methacrylate (MMA) using an integrated reactive extraction approach. In this system, 3-HP produced through fermentation is directly converted within a solvent phase, where extraction and chemical transformation occur simultaneously. This design improves reaction selectivity and enables more efficient handling of aqueous fermentation streams compared to conventional multi-step methods. The process includes multiple novel reaction pathways—such as ester- and lactone-based routes—and generates a distinct intermediate during conversion. In addition to MMA production, the approach can be extended to other bio-based molecules, providing a broader platform for transforming biomass-derived feedstocks into industrial chemical intermediates.
The Opportunity:
The 3-HP Upgrading Platform presents licensees with an opportunity to enter or expand into the MMA market using a differentiated, bio-based production route that aligns with growing demand for sustainable materials. By enabling the conversion of renewably sourced 3-HP into a constituent substrate for normally petroleum-derived MM...
Notice ID: s-193777

Department/Ind. Agency: energy, department of

Sub-tier: energy, department of

Office: triad - doe contractor

Product Service Code: 6810 - chemicals

NAICS Code: 325199 - All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: may 11, 2027

Inactive Policy: manual

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