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QuantumSphere Announces Two Key Patent Applications
Leveraging QSI-Nano® Catalysts for Large Primary Battery Market
Third-Party Validation Confirms 320% Increase in Power for Zinc-Air Battery
Cathodes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Santa Ana, CA – October 18, 2006 – QuantumSphere, Inc. (QSI),
a leading manufacturer of nanoscale metals and alloys for applications in
portable power, renewable energy and other markets demanding advanced materials,
has announced the filing of two groundbreaking patents covering composition
of matter and a paper-thin electrode device responsible for achieving a 320%
increase in power and efficiency for zinc-air battery cathodes. These filings
follow the company’s recently published summary results for low-cost,
efficient hydrogen production and complement a consistent stream of recent
technology innovations and intellectual property as the company continues
its development focus on disruptive solutions for portable power and
other clean-energy applications.
"In order to accelerate the adoption of these highly-active nano catalyst
materials in disruptive solutions for portable power and clean-energy applications,
it
is critical that significant strides be made in the performance, cost effectiveness
and environmental benefits of these devices and 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 portable power and other clean, renewable
energy sources. We are actively working with some of the world’s largest
corporations to collaborate on achieving those goals, and these filings are
the latest step in that ongoing process."
With these latest patent applications, QuantumSphere is tapping into a potential
multi-billion dollar battery market with the goal of delivering significant
performance enhancement to disposable zinc-air batteries. Primary zinc-air
batteries offer 3-6 times the energy of equivalent size alkaline and rechargeable
batteries. Expert electrochemist and lead scientist on the air electrode project,
Robert Dopp of DoppStein Enterprises, Inc. (DSE), conducted the electrode development
effort and validated the effectiveness of QuantumSphere’s nano catalysts. “These
improvements unlock higher power applications previously viewed as impractical
for this class of battery," commented Robert Dopp. "QSI and DSE collaborated
to find the most effective catalyst and several successful ways to implement
it into gas-diffusion electrodes. The resulting performance improvement is
unambiguous.” Moreover, this dramatic improvement can be achieved with
little increase in cost. In addition, this innovation further supports the
elimination of mercury and is a direct reflection of the Company’s commitment
to the development of environmentally-friendly, portable power solutions. The
European Union has recently mandated that all batteries must remove this toxic
substance, and the EPA is expected to follow shortly.
For more information, visit www.qsinano.com or
contact Dave Holscher, Vice President, KCOMM at 949-295-5515 or [email protected].
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.