A -- Advanced Nanophosphor Composite Scintillator Materials

Los Alamos National Laboratory, operated by Los Alamos National Security under the Department of Energy, is seeking industrial partners to collaborate in the advancement and commercialization of a new class of nanophosphor composite scintillator materials. Interested parties can engage through Cooperative Research & Development Agreements (CRADAs), which typically involve funding contributions to the laboratory, or through commercial licenses, including the possibility of exclusive rights within a defined field of use, subject to reasonable compensation. These scintillator materials present a significant improvement over conventional radiation detection technologies, offering large-volume and cost-effective solutions that could enhance scanning and detection systems used in homeland security applications. This opportunity arises against the backdrop of federal efforts to improve port security, including a $3.4 billion initiative mandating the deployment of advanced radiation monitors at major ports nationwide by the end of 2007. Given the Department of Homeland Security's concerns over the reliability of existing nuclear detection devices, LANL's innovative nanophosphor composites represent a promising technology to meet these requirements more effectively. The laboratory is actively seeking partners to help bring this technology to market and enhance national security measures through improved radiation detection capabilities. Contact for partnerships and licensing inquiries is available through LANL’s business development office.