- Country: USA
- Summary: TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Adipic Acid Detector
- UST Ref No: 124303581
- Deadline: 02 Sep 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: S-167621
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- Description:
- Description
This technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory is a specially engineered living cell that lights up when it detects adipic acid, helping scientists quickly find better ways to make and recycle nylon using eco-friendly, biological methods.
The Challenge:
Adipic acid is a key ingredient used to make nylon-6,6, a durable plastic found in everyday items like clothing, car parts, and packaging. Today, adipic acid is mostly produced from petroleum in a process that releases harmful greenhouse gases, especially nitrous oxide. On the other end, nylon-6,6 waste accumulates in landfills and oceans, as it does not easily break down. Scientists are working to create eco-friendly ways to produce adipic acid from renewable materials like plant waste—or to recover it from discarded nylon. However, a major hurdle is the difficulty in quickly identifying or improving the enzymes and microbes needed for this green production and recycling.
Problems Solved:
This invention offers a powerful solution: a living microbial biosensor that can "smell" or detect adipic acid and light up when it-s present. This process allows researchers to quickly and efficiently identify which engineered microbes or enzymes are producing or breaking down adipic acid. To build this sensor, the inventors overcame a major scientific barrier by customizing both a transporter (to bring adipic acid into the cell) and a gene regulator (to recognize adipic acid specifically). With this system in place, scientists can now rapidly screen millions of microbial variants to find the best performers. This invention dramatically speeds up the discovery and optimization of biological tools for producing sustainable plastics and recycling plastic waste, contributing to a cleaner environment and a greener chemical industry.
Key Advantages:
High-Throughput Screening: It allows scientists to rapidly test and sort through millions of microbial or enzyme variants, quickly identifying... - Documents:
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The ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Adipic Acid Detector. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 124303581 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-09-02.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
