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QuantumSphere Accelerates Hydrogen
Economy – Files Key Patent on Catalyst Device for Low-Cost,
High Efficiency Hydrogen Production – Breakthrough in
Hydrogen Generation on Demand
Technology Leverages QSI-Nano®-Catalysts for Clean, Renewable Energy
Applications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Santa Ana, CA – September 19, 2006 – QuantumSphere,
Inc. a leading manufacturer of nano metals and alloys for
applications in renewable energy and other markets demanding
advanced materials, has announced the recent filing of a
significant patent relating to clean hydrogen production.
This patent compliments the Company’s renewable energy
focus and enables highly efficient, low-cost hydrogen generation
by electrolysis of water. QSI is well ahead of the Hydrogen
Economy 2010 technical targets set by the U.S. Dept. of Energy.
A summary of QuantumSphere’s hydrogen generation technology
and recent performance results have been posted to the company
website (http://www.qsinano.com/tech_white_papers.php). This
filing continues a consistent stream of technology innovations
and intellectual property as the company develops disruptive
solutions for clean, renewable energy applications.
“In order to accelerate the adoption of these highly active nano catalyst
materials in disruptive solutions for clean-energy applications, it is critical
that significant strides be made in the cost, efficiency, and environmental benefits
of these processes,” stated Kevin Maloney, CEO, QuantumSphere, Inc. “These
are the fundamental requirements that will enable all participants throughout
the value chain to gain tangible advantages from the commercialization of clean,
renewable energy sources. We are working actively with some of the world’s
largest corporations to collaborate on achieving those goals, and these patents
are the latest step in that ongoing process.”
Hydrogen Generation
With its new patent filing and recent published results
for low-cost, efficient hydrogen generation, QuantumSphere
has surpassed the U.S. Dept. of Energy target for 2010 by
producing hydrogen with greater than 75% efficiency using
its new porous electrode employing nanometals. The company’s
goal is to reach even higher efficiencies under more demanding
operating conditions. With this increase in efficiency and
decrease in cost, the Company believes it has enabled electrolysis
to more easily compete with hydrogen generation by steam
reformation. Enabled by high surface area metal particles
and a novel structure, this innovation has not only surpassed
pertinent technical targets, but also generates hydrogen
without the production of greenhouse gasses (a leading cause
of global warming) using water as a clean, reliable source
of energy. The technology is a critical step in working toward
a “hydrogen on demand” system for direct feed
into fuel cells which would eliminate the need for storing
hydrogen in pressurized systems, which have cost, logistical
and safety issues.
Expert electrochemist and lead scientist on the project,
Robert Dopp of DoppStein Enterprises, Inc., conducted the
electrolysis experiments and provided independent scientific
data to validate and optimize QuantumSphere’s electrodes. "We
need to find a way to use hydrogen stored within water
molecules to satisfy humanity’s ever-growing thirst for
clean-energy" commented Robert Dopp of DSE. "QSI
and DSE are on the forefront of solving this challenge.
Together, we are not only finding new, unexpected and highly
active combinations of nano catalysts, but in the process
are also developing the test methods for evaluation of
the electrodes. This allows us to determine the next round
of improvements, and has catapulted us beyond the literature
into uncharted territory. These devices, made to test the
electrodes, are also the embryonic hydrogen generating
machines of the future. The collaboration is very exciting
and productive.”
“With this recent breakthrough, we are one step
closer to realizing the hydrogen economy where we can expect
to fill our car fuel tanks with water instead of gasoline.
This technology will not only help alleviate concerns about
the air we breathe, but also reduce our nation’s
dependence on unstable foreign oil supplies,” stated
Mr. Maloney.
About QuantumSphere, Inc
QuantumSphere is a manufacturer of nanoscale metals and
alloys for applications in portable power, renewable energy,
electronics, aerospace, defense and other markets demanding
advanced materials. QuantumSphere’s proprietary technology
enables the production of ultra-pure, highly uniform nanometals
and alloys under 50 nanometers in high volume at commercial
prices with the potential to be utilized in a large number
of new applications. QuantumSphere has also created an
extensive intellectual property portfolio around its process
capabilities and end-use commercial applications. QuantumSphere
seeks to leverage its market position to manufacture and
ship high-performance catalyst materials and electrode
devices for clean-energy applications such as batteries
and micro fuel cells for portable power and hydrogen generation
through electrolysis, among others.
QuantumSphere also works closely with leading universities
by funding research to validate QuantumSphere-Nano materials
and generate licensing rights to intellectual property
for disruptive high-value commercial applications. For
more information, please visit www.qsinano.com.
About DSE
DoppStein Enterprises Inc. (DSE) is an R&D laboratory
located in Marietta, Georgia, working in renewable energy
related fields including metal-air fuel cells, direct methanol
fuel cells, and hydrogen production through water electrolysis.
The President and Chief Scientist is Robert Dopp who is
one of the foremost authorities on Zinc Air technology
with 36 related patents bearing his name. As consultants
to the fuel cell and battery industries, DSE offers a wide
range of expertise and depth of knowledge in commercial
systems. As an independent third party expert, DSE has
validated and optimized electrodes for hydrogen, fuel cell
and battery applications using cutting edge catalysts based
on QSI-Nano™ metals and alloys. This joint project
of DSE/QSI encompasses hydrogen generation through more
efficient water electrolysis using QSI’s advanced
nano catalysts.
For more information, visit www.qsinano.com or
contact Dave Holscher, Vice President, KCOMM at 949-295-5515
or
[email protected].