40 likes | 411 Views
Hydrogen from Nano -Aluminum and Water - Deployable Energy Program. Air stable aluminum nanoparticles react with water to produce large quantities of hydrogen gas Rapid reaction, < 5 min to complete High efficiency, goes to 100% completion Novel hydrogen storage solution
E N D
Hydrogen from Nano-Aluminumand Water - Deployable Energy Program • Air stable aluminum nanoparticles react with water to produce large quantities of hydrogen gas • Rapid reaction, < 5 min to complete • High efficiency, goes to 100% completion • Novel hydrogen storage solution • Suitable for scale-up production • Many practical applications • Hydrogen for fuel cells • Small scale IC engines • Remote power Robotic Synthesis Special Purpose Power (BRITES 50W PEM Fuel Cell) Mobility and Subsystems Platforms and Weapons Region of opportunity: sub-kW power Deployable Energy – sub-kW regime Mobile Power – Soldier, Vehicle Small Tactical Power – Unmanned/Autonomous Machines Deployable Power – Short Duration/Stationary Power Generation 100's Watts to 1 kW microwatts to 10's Watts 10s kW to MWs
Nano-Particle Aluminum – Water Reaction Potential Hydrogen Generation for Fuel Cells Hydrogen from reaction used to run a small engine Hydrogen generated from nano-Aluminum reaction with water