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| 20080260632 | Production of hydrogen from aluminum and water - A method and compositions for producing hydrogen by water split reaction, at near neutral pH conditions and without requiring preheating of the reactant materials. Metallic aluminum in particulate form is blended particulate with a water-soluble inorganic salt that causes progressive pitting of the aluminum to prevent passivation and a particulate metal oxide initiator that raises the temperature of the reactant material upon exposure to water to a level which initiates reaction of water with the metallic aluminum to generate hydrogen. The metal oxide initiator may be an oxide of a Group II metal, such as calcium oxide. The catalyst may be a water soluble inorganic salt having an aggressive anion, such as the halides, sulfites, sulfates and nitrates of Group I and Group II metals, with sodium chloride being preferred. The particles of metallic aluminum are discrete from but blended with those of the salt and oxide. Blending may be performed in a drum or other mixer, and the metal component may be combined with the catalyst and initiator previously or in a reactor just prior to reaction. The reaction initiates upon adding water, and is capable of generating hydrogen at both low and elevated pressures. The reaction products can be recycled or disposed of safely through ordinary channels. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080260633 | SUPRAMOLECULAR COMPLEXES AS PHOTOCATALYSTS FOR REDUCTION OF SUBSTRATES - Supramolecular complexes, methods and systems for photocatalysis of the reduction of substrates are described. The supramolecular complexes of the invention have a light absorbing metal center, an electron collector ligand and a catalytically active metal. When the supramolecular complexes are exposed to radiant energy, the light absorbing metal center creates a charge that is transferred to the electron collector ligand to form a charge transfer state. The charge is then transferred through the catalytically active metal to a substrate, cause the reduction of the substrate, e.g. the reduction of water to molecular hydrogen. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080292541 | Hydrogen Generating Agent and Use Thereof - An easy-to handle hydrogen generating agent has been invented in which a hydrogen compound such as alkali metal hydrides, alkali earth metal hydrides and metal borohydride salts is embedded in a water-soluble solid compound such as a polyethylene glycol and organic acid. The hydrogen generating agent dissolves in water to slowly generate hydrogen gas. The oxidation-reduction potential of the water that has dissolved the hydrogen generating agent is shifted to the reducing side remarkably; therefore, the hydrogen generating agent can be used for preparation of cosmetics, beverage and bath water having reducibility. Also, the generated hydrogen can be used as a fuel for a fuel cell. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080305035 | Composition for hydrogen generation - A solid composition containing: (a) at least one metal hydride compound; (b) at least one borohydride compound; and (c) at least one of: (i) a transition metal halide, or (ii) a transition metal boride. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080317665 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN FROM WATER - The present invention relates to methods, compositions and systems for producing hydrogen from water involving reacting metal particles with water in the presence of an effective amount of catalyst. In particular the invention pertains to methods, compositions and systems for producing hydrogen upon reaction of metal particles selected from the group consisting of aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si) and zinc (Zn) with water, in the presence of an effective amount of a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is a water-soluble inorganic salt. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090010837 | Hydrogen Generation Apparatus, Laser Reduction Apparatus, Energy Conversion Apparatus, Hydrogen Generation Method and Electric Power Generation System - Object: To provide a hydrogen generation apparatus, a laser reduction apparatus, an energy conversion apparatus, a hydrogen generation method and an electric power generation system. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090028783 | Gas/solid phase reaction - The invention relates to a process and reactor for the quasi-continuous performance of a chemical reaction on the surface of a fixed reactant in a gas/solid phase reaction. In particular, the invention relates to a thermal process and a reactor for the continuous preparation of hydrogen from water vapor on the surface of a metal oxide in a gas/solid phase reaction. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090035214 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN ON-DEMAND GAS GENERATOR - A self-regulating on-demand gas generator. Generation of gas produced from a reaction is selectively, variably, and spontaneously controlled. A variable volume liquid chamber in communication with the pressure pot allows the volume of liquid reactant in the pressure pot to be varied. The amount of product gas generated in the pressure pot depends on the degree of contact between the solid-like reactant and the liquid reactant. The pressure of the product gas regulates the level of liquid in the pressure pot and thereby regulates the degree of contact between the solid-like reactant and the liquid reactant. A sealed gas chamber sharing a flexible diaphragm with the liquid chamber controls the expandability of the liquid chamber. Manipulating the pressure in the sealed gas chamber or the volume of the liquid reactant affects the pressure at which contact by the reactants will be initiated or terminated and thereby provides the ability to control the reaction. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090041657 | Hydrogen generating material and method for producing the same, and method for producing hydrogen - A hydrogen generating material of the present invention includes at least one metal material selected from aluminum and aluminum alloy. The metal material has a surface film that includes a metal phase containing aluminum in the metallic state and an inactive phase containing an oxide or hydroxide of aluminum. A method for producing the hydrogen generating material of the present invention includes pulverizing aluminum or aluminum alloy in a liquid containing water and an organic solvent. A method for producing hydrogen of the present invention includes producing hydrogen by a reaction between the hydrogen generating material of the present invention and water. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090053134 | PROCESS, COMPOSITION OF MATTER, AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN FROM A CHEMICAL HYDRIDE - A process, composition of matter, and apparatus for generating hydrogen are disclosed. The process includes providing an anhydrous hydride, forming a mixture of the hydride with an activating agent, and introducing a liquid reactant to the mixture to produce hydrogen. The mixture includes activating agent in the range of between about 20 to about 80 percent by dry weight. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090092541 | Hydrogen Generator and Process for Producing Hydrogen - A hydrogen generating apparatus composed of an autothermal-reforming catalyst layer, a conduit pipe for feeding a mixture of methanol and steam, a conduit pipe for feeding oxygen equipped with a flow regulator, and a hydrogen-permeable membrane disposed downstream of the autothermal-reforming catalyst layer. The hydrogen generating apparatus is equipped with a temperature-measuring device for measuring the temperature of the hydrogen-containing gas discharged from the autothermal-reforming catalyst layer. The amount of oxygen to be fed to the autothermal-reforming catalyst layer is increased or decreased by the flow regulator according to the measured temperature of the hydrogen containing gas. Thus, the heat generation by the autothermal reforming is controlled and the temperature of the hydrogen containing gas is regulated within a limited range so as to maintain the hydrogen separation step at an optimum temperature. With the hydrogen generating apparatus, the heat generated by the autothermal reforming reaction is effectively utilized in the hydrogen separation step without needing an additional means. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090104111 | Carbonate Thermochemical Cycle for the Production of Hydrogen - The present invention is directed to a thermochemical method for the production of hydrogen from water. The method includes reacting a multi-valent metal oxide, water and a carbonate to produce an alkali metal-multi-valent metal oxide compound, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090214417 | PREPARATION OF COBALT-BORON ALLOY CATALYSTS USEFUL FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN FROM BOROHYDRIDES - A method of making a cobalt-boron alloy includes contacting an aqueous suspension of an oxide of cobalt, particularly a highly crystalline cobalt oxide, with a borohydride such as sodium borohydride. The resulting alloy may be used as a catalyst to produce gaseous hydrogen by hydrolysis of aqueous sodium borohydride. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090252671 | ALUMINUM-ALKALI HYDROXIDE RECYCLABLE HYDROGEN GENERATOR - An aluminum-alkali hydroxide recyclable hydrogen generator is provided that enables generation of hydrogen for a consuming apparatus on demand. The hydrogen generator includes a source of aluminum, a source of a hydroxide, a source of water, and a reaction chamber, where the amount of at least one of the aluminum, sodium hydroxide, and water that is introduced into the reaction chamber is used to limit the chemical reaction to control the amount of hydrogen generated. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090274616 | ZEOLITE MEMBRANES FOR HYDROGEN GAS PRODUCTION AND METHOD OF PRODUCING HYDROGEN GAS USING THE ZEOLITE MEMBRANES - To provide a method for manufacturing zeolite membrane that has characteristics of being resistant to the reaction for a long time and in the high-temperature range, and has characteristic of long-duration hydrogen generation. The inventors of the present invention successfully produced a highly dense zeolite membrane by the steps of: evacuating the surface of porous support not adding the zeolite seed crystals dropwise, thus densely filling the seed crystals in the micropores; and applying hydrothermal treatment to the seed crystals. In addition, the inventors of the present invention confirmed that the zeolite membrane manufactured by the above methods has the characteristic of generating hydrogen for a long time. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090280054 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR THE DISPLACEMENT OF HYDROGEN FROM WATER UNDER STANDARD TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to the production of hydrogen. More particularly, the present invention relates to a composition and process for the displacement of hydrogen from water under standard temperature and pressure conditions. The composition comprises finely divided metal powders (e.g., magnesium, or magnesium and aluminum) and can also contain a chloride salt (e.g., sodium chloride or potassium chloride). The process of the present invention comprises adding a composition of the present invention to water (either water that already contains chloride ions—such as seawater—or, alternatively, with compositions that contain a chloride salt, either fresh water or seawater), at standard temperature and pressure conditions, in order to create hydrogen gas from the displacement of hydrogen from the water. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100008849 | Method of generating hydrogen and of selectively transferring the generated hydrogen to drinking water as a potential source of alternative cellular energy (ACE) - Consuming water with increased hydrogen content can provide clinical benefits to humans and animals through a non-mitochondria alternative cellular energy (ACE) pathway and also as an antioxidant. This application discloses that the hydrogen content of drinking water can be safely increased by placing into the water a hydrogen generating device, such as a mixture of metallic magnesium and magnesium chloride containing solution, whereby the device allows for the selective passage of the generated hydrogen but restricts the passage of magnesium and magnesium ions. This partitioning of hydrogen from magnesium ions is achieved by using either reverse osmosis membrane or low density plastic material such as polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC or Saran), to create a sealed container of the magnesium and magnesium chloride, that can be placed into drinkable water. The magnesium chloride can be initially placed into a breakable inner compartment within the hydrogen permeable container. This compartment can be easily broken by simple squeezing just prior to placing the device into the water that is intended to have its hydrogen content increased. The increased hydrogen content can be assessed by the capacity of the water to decolorize a potassium permanganate test sample. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100008850 | Method of generating hydrogen in drinking water using an enerceutical product added to magnesium in a hydrogen permeable but solute impermeable container - Consuming water with increased hydrogen content can provide clinical benefits to humans and animals through a non-mitochondria alternative cellular energy (ACE) pathway and also as an antioxidant. This application discloses that the hydrogen content of drinking water can be safely increased by placing into the water a hydrogen generating device, such as a mixture of metallic magnesium and EH-101 (HB-101) containing solution, whereby the device allows for the selective passage of the generated hydrogen but restricts the passage of magnesium and EH-101 (HB-101) components. This partitioning of hydrogen from EH-101 (HB-101) components is achieved by using either reverse osmosis membrane, low density plastic material such as polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC or Saran), or low molecular weight cutoff dialysis membrane to create a sealed container of the magnesium and magnesium chloride, that can be placed into drinkable water. The EH-101 (HB-101) can be initially placed into a breakable inner compartment within the hydrogen permeable container. This compartment can be easily broken by simple squeezing just prior to placing the device into the water that is intended to have its hydrogen content increased. The increased hydrogen content can be assessed by the capacity of the water to decolorize a potassium permanganate test sample. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100021376 | CONTROLLED HYDROGEN GENERATION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION - The invention relates to the field of controlled hydrogen generation, hydrogen storage and hydrogen transportation. More specifically, the invention is directed to a solution containing a metal hydride for safe hydrogen generation, storage and transportation, wherein means are provided for preventing spontaneous hydrogen production during storage. In an embodiment of the invention, there is provided a stable metal-hydride solution comprising at least one metal-hydride compound, at least one hydroxide ion providing entity and at least one stabilizer that is different from said hydroxide ion providing entity. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100028255 | Method for production of power from aluminum - Aluminum is treated with an agent to prevent passivation of the aluminum during oxidation. The passivation preventing agent is a metal alloy containing gallium, preferably a eutectic alloy of gallium, indium and tin. The surface of the metallic aluminum is wetted with the eutectic alloy, suitably by scouring and/or immersion. The treated aluminum may be mixed with water, hydrogen peroxide or other suitable oxidizer in a controlled manner to produce hydrogen, heat, steam or oxygen for the use in power generation or chemical reactions. The passivation removal agent can be used in small quantities and is readily recoverable following the reaction. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100080755 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR THE DISPLACEMENT OF HYDROGEN FROM WATER UNDER STANDARD TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE CONDITIONS AND A HYDROGEN FUEL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING THE HYDROGEN FUEL SYSTEM - The present invention relates to the production of hydrogen gas. More particularly, the present invention relates to: (1) a composition and process for the displacement of hydrogen from water under standard temperature and pressure conditions; (2) a hydrogen fuel system; (3) a method for using the hydrogen fuel system in conjunction with a feedstock composition to produce hydrogen gas (e.g., onboard a vehicle); and (4) a method of using the hydrogen fuel system at a reduced cost (e.g., by providing a consumer rebate in exchange for the return of byproduct(s) collected after using the hydrogen fuel system). The composition (e.g., a feedstock composition) comprises finely divided metal powders (e.g., magnesium, or magnesium and aluminum) and can also contain a chloride salt (e.g., sodium chloride or potassium chloride). The process of the present invention comprises adding a composition of the present invention to water (either water that already contains chloride ions—such as seawater—or, alternatively, with compositions that contain a chloride salt, either fresh water or seawater), at standard temperature and pressure conditions, in order to create hydrogen gas from the displacement of hydrogen from the water The methods of the present invention also comprises contacting the feedstock composition of the present invention with water (either water that already contains chloride ions—such as seawater—or, alternatively, with compositions that contain a chloride salt, either fresh water or seawater), at standard temperature and pressure conditions, in order to create hydrogen gas from the displacement of hydrogen from the water. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100098622 | Synthesis and use of Metal Hydrides for Vehicular and Other Applications - The invention provides for the synthesis of a hydride directly from metal and water or metal and hydroxide or metal and aqueous hydrogen chloride. The hydride generated may be used as metal hydride slurry for on-board generation of hydrogen by reaction with water or with aqueous HCl. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100129287 | Production of hydrogen from water using a thermochemical copper-chlorine cycle - A system for producing hydrogen gas from water decomposition using a thermochemical CuCl cycle, the improvement comprising the use of an insulated hydrogen production reactor comprising a reaction chamber and a separation chamber; the reaction chamber having a hydrogen chloride gas inlet and a solid copper inlet; one or more levels provided in the reaction chamber, the number of which is dependant on production scale and pressure drop; each level comprising a perforated plate with associated filter media, the perforations of the plate and media being of decreasing size from top to bottom of the reaction chamber, and being sized to permit downward flow of the hydrogen gas and molten CuCl products, as well as the HCL gas reactant, and to prevent entrainment of solid copper in the molten CuCl; the separation chamber being located below the reaction chamber and being of greater cross section than the reaction chamber and comprising a first hydrogen removal and entrained copper removal zone and a second molten CuCl removal zone; removal of the reaction products being controlled so as to substantially decrease the amount of entrained copper in the molten CuCl; and the first zone having outlets for removal of hydrogen gas and entrained copper particles, with the second zone having an outlet for removal of molten CuCl. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100150826 | MICROPOROUS METALS AND METHODS FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION FROM WATER SPLIT REACTION - The present invention relates to hydrogen generating microporous metals, methods for preparing microporous metals, and methods for producing hydrogen from water using the metals and systems of the invention. In particular, microporous metals selected from the group comprising aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si), Iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn), capable of producing hydrogen upon reaction of the metal with water having a neutral pH are provided. Methods for preparing microporous metals comprising the steps of selecting a metal that is sufficiently electropositive (i.e. water reactive); and introducing microporosity in the selected metal by means of mechanical deformation, or metallurgical techniques, in order to generate the microporous metal are also provided, as is a method for producing hydrogen comprising reacting a microporous metal powder with water at a pH of between 4 and 10. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100166648 | SILICA GEL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ALKALI METALS AND ALKALI METAL ALLOYS - The invention relates to Group 1 metal/silica gel compositions comprising silica gel and an alkali metal or alloy, wherein Group 1 metals or alloys are absorbed into the silica gel pores. The invention relates to producing hydrogen gas comprising contacting a Group 1 metal/silica gel composition with water, and further relates to an alkali metal reduction of an organic compound, the improvement comprising contacting the organic compound with a Group 1 metal/silica gel composition. In these embodiments, the Group 1 metal/silica gel composition reacts with dry O | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100178240 | CATALYTIC SYSTEM FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN BY THE HYDROLYSIS REACTION OF METAL BOROHYDRIDES - Catalytic system comprising at least two components:
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| 20100209338 | HYDROGEN-GENERATING MATERIAL COMPOSITION, HYDROGEN-GENERATING MATERIAL FORMED BODY, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN - A hydrogen-generating material composition of the present invention contains at least one metallic material selected from the group consisting of aluminum, silicon, zinc, magnesium, and alloys mainly composed of at least one of those metal elements, and a water-soluble salt of hydroxy acid. In the hydrogen-generating material composition, the ratio of the water-soluble salt of hydroxy acid to the total of the metallic material and the water-soluble salt of hydroxy acid is 1 mass % or more. A method for producing hydrogen according to the present invention is provided, wherein hydrogen is generated by supplying water to the hydrogen-generating material composition of the present invention so that a reaction occurs between the metallic material and the water. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100239494 | Method for Producing Hydrogen Using Block Copolymer and Oxidation Reaction of Metals - The present inventions are a method for production of hydrogen which decomposes water into hydrogen by oxidation of metals only when the metals are exposed to the water, while preventing oxidation of pure metal nanoparticles using block copolymers and, in addition, hydrogen produced by the method described above. The method of the present invention has advantages of improved convenience and simplicity, achieves a preferable approach for hydrogen storage because the metal nanoparticles enclosed by the block copolymer have the ease of delivery and reaction thereof. Additionally, the method of the present invention only using water and the metal is considered eco-friendly and useful in industrial energy applications. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110044890 | Hydrogen Production Method from Water by Thermochemical Cycles Using Germanium Oxide - The present invention relates to a hydrogen production method from water by using germanium oxide, more precisely a hydrogen and oxygen production method from water by thermochemical cycles using germanium oxide. The method of the present invention facilitates the production of hydrogen by multi-step thermochemical cycle using germanium oxide, so that it is characterized by that the thermochemical cycle is low temperature reaction and only water is consumed and other materials are not consumed but circulated. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110052487 | Hydrolysis Reactor for Hydrogen Production - In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for hydrolysis of a chemical hydride is provided. The method includes adding a chemical hydride to a reaction chamber and exposing the chemical hydride in the reaction chamber to a temperature of at least about 100° C. in the presence of water and in the absence of an acid or a heterogeneous catalyst, wherein the chemical hydride undergoes hydrolysis to form hydrogen gas and a byproduct material. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110070152 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN FROM AMMONIA BORANE - The present disclosure relates to processes and methods of generating hydrogen via the hydrolysis or solvolyis of a compound of the formula (I), R | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110104047 | MODIFIED COBALT OXIDE BASED CATALYST FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN, ITS PREPARATION METHOD AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein is a modified cobalt oxide based catalyst that includes cobalt oxide and lanthanum. The lanthanum is dispersed within the cobalt oxide, wherein the lanthanum is about 5-20% by weight of the modified cobalt oxide based catalyst. The method of producing the lanthanum modified cobalt oxide based catalyst and its use in producing hydrogen are also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110104048 | HYDROGEN-GENERATING COLLOIDAL SUSPENSION - Described is the use of a colloidal suspension that includes between 2 and 60% of alkaline metal particles that are suspended in a neutral hydrophobic diluent for producing gaseous hydrogen, as well as a process for producing hydrogen. Also described is a hydrogen-generating device and its use. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110135565 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN USING SODIUM ION SEPARATION MEMBRANES - A method of producing hydrogen from sodium hydroxide and water is disclosed. The method comprises separating sodium from a first aqueous sodium hydroxide stream in a sodium ion separator, feeding the sodium produced in the sodium ion separator to a sodium reactor, reacting the sodium in the sodium reactor with water, and producing a second aqueous sodium hydroxide stream and hydrogen. The method may also comprise reusing the second aqueous sodium hydroxide stream by combining the second aqueous sodium hydroxide stream with the first aqueous sodium hydroxide stream. A system of producing hydrogen is also disclosed. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110135566 | GAS/SOLID PHASE REACTION - The invention relates to a process and reactor for the quasi-continuous performance of a chemical reaction on the surface of a fixed reactant in a gas/solid phase reaction. In particular, the invention relates to a thermal process and a reactor for the continuous preparation of hydrogen from water vapor on the surface of a metal oxide in a gas/solid phase reaction. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110142754 | ONE-OFF AND ADJUSTMENT METHOD OF HYDROGEN RELEASING FROM CHEMICAL HYDRIDE - An one-off and adjustment method of hydrogen releasing from chemical hydride. The “one/off” of hydrogen release is controlled by the “contact/non-contact” procedures between the reactants. First, at least a hydride powder, a catalyst powder and a water-containing reactant are provided, and at least any two of three are mixed to form a mixture. Hydrogen gas is generated by adjusting a contact area between the mixture and the remaining one. The hydrogen-releasing reaction is terminated when a non-contacting state between the mixture and the remaining one occurs. Alternatively, an inhibitor or an inhibiting method could be used for suppressing or terminating the hydrogen-releasing reaction. The hydrogen-releasing rate could be controlled and adjusted by the extent of suppression. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110150756 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INITIATING OPERATION OF PRESSURE SWING ADSORPTION SYSTEMS AND HYDROGEN-PRODUCING FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEMS INCORPORATING THE SAME - Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) assemblies with optimized startup times, as well as to hydrogen-generation assemblies and/or fuel cell systems containing the same, and methods of operating the same. Startup and shutdown methods for a PSA assembly, and optionally an associated fuel processing system, are disclosed to provide for shortened startup times. The PSA assemblies may be in fluid communication with a hydrogen source that may be used or otherwise configured or controlled to purge the PSA adsorbent columns of adsorbents during startup and/or shutdown procedures, the hydrogen source additionally or alternatively may be used or otherwise configured or controlled to charge the columns with hydrogen for idling in a pressurized state. The use of this hydrogen source, together with specific startup and shutdown methodologies, provides for reducing the startup time of the PSA assembly. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110171119 | HYDROGEN STORAGE AND/OR GENERATION - Hydrogen storage and/or generation arrangements and compositions comprising an electron donor and an electron acceptor in a suitable solvent and related methods and systems to store and/or generate hydrogen. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110200521 | HYDROGEN ENERGY PRODUCTION SYSTEM UTILIZING SILICON WASTEWATER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN ENERGY USING THE SAME - Disclosed are a hydrogen energy production system utilizing silicon wastewater and a method for production of hydrogen energy using the same. More particularly, the disclosed system includes: a UF treatment bath wherein the silicon wastewater is treated through UF film filtration to separate UF treated water and a concentrated silicon waste solution therefrom; a line mixer connected to the UF treatment bath in order to admix the separated silicon waste solution with an alkaline material fed from the outside; and a hydrogen production bath connected to the line mixer, wherein the concentrated silicon waste solution in the mixture reacts with the alkaline material, in order to produce hydrogen gas. Additionally, a hydrogen energy production method using the foregoing system is also disclosed. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110243836 | Hydrogen Generator with Aerogel Catalyst - The present invention concerns a hydrogen gas-generating apparatus ( | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110300064 | REDOX MATERIAL FOR THERMOCHEMICAL WATER SPLITTING, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN - An improved redox material able to be used for thermochemical water splitting, and a method for producing hydrogen using this redox material are provided. The redox material for thermochemical water splitting comprises a redox metal oxide selected from the group comprising perovskite-type composite metal oxides, fluorite-type composite metal oxides and combinations thereof, and a metal oxide carrier. The redox metal oxide is carried on the metal oxide carrier in a dispersed state. The method for producing hydrogen uses the oxidation and reduction of the redox material to decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110305628 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN AT LOW TEMPERATURE - An oxidative steam reforming of methanol (OSRM) process at low temperature includes providing a gas mixture comprising methanol, steam and oxygen and conducting the gas mixture to flow through an AuCu/ZnO-based catalyst for undergoing OSRM process to generate hydrogen, wherein an initiation temperature of OSRM is less than 175° C. The AuCu/ZnO catalyst of the present invention may lower the initiation temperature of the OSRM process and remains to have good catalytic efficiency without undergoing pre-reduction. A steam reforming of methanol (SRM) process is also herein provided. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120009119 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN - Disclosed is a method for generating hydrogen. The method may include introducing water bubbles into a bottom region of a vessel containing molten aluminum allowing the water bubbles to rise within the molten aluminum, expanding as they rise. The method may further include collecting hydrogen, generated in a reaction between the water bubbles and the molten aluminum, from the vessel. Also disclosed is an apparatus for generating hydrogen that may include a vessel having an internal chamber for containing molten aluminum, at least one water inlet positioned at a bottom region of the vessel, at least one hydrogen outlet positioned at a top region of the vessel to and a heating element. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120027671 | HYDROGEN-GENERATING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN - A hydrogen-generating material and method for generating hydrogen are provided. A plurality of metal particles and a plurality of modifier particles are mixed and then reacted with water to generate hydrogen. The metal particles are made of material including aluminum or aluminum alloy or combination thereof. The modifier particles preferably comprise titanium dioxide (TiO | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120058046 | PACKAGED HYDROGEN-GENERATING AGENT, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND HYDROGEN GENERATION METHOD - Provided is a packaged hydrogen-generating agent, the hydrogen-generating reaction of which is highly stable and repeatable, and which preferably is resistant to influence from changes in the environmental temperature. Also provided are a method for manufacturing said package, and a hydrogen generation method. The packaged hydrogen-generating agent is provided with: a hydrogen-generating agent ( | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120148486 | Hydrogen Generation Using Compositions Including Magnesium And Silicon - Embodiments relate to methods of generating hydrogen including contacting magnesium and silicon to form a mixture and reacting the mixture with an aqueous solution, sufficient to generate hydrogen. The solution can include water and salt. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120195825 | Hydrogen Generator and Method of Operating It - A hydrogen generator working by hydrolysis of the metal borohydride is described comprising a reaction chamber ( | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120225010 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLED PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN USING ALUMINUM-BASED WATER-SPLIT REACTIONS - A method and apparatus for producing hydrogen using an aluminum-based water-split reaction, in which water is reacted with metallic aluminum, at least one-soluble inorganic salt catalyst that causes progressive pitting of the metallic aluminum, and at least one metal oxide initiator that increases temperature upon exposure to water. The solid reactant materials are differentially distributed in a matrix relative to at least one inlet for introducing water to the matrix. The differential distribution affects at least one characteristic of the reaction, such as the rate, temperature, pressure and products of the reaction, the latter comprising one or more of hydrogen, heat and steam. The water-soluble inorganic salt catalyst may be sodium chloride, potassium chloride and combinations thereof, and the metal oxide initiator may be magnesium oxide, calcium oxide and combinations thereof. The solid reactant materials may be differentially distributed by concentrating at least one of the solid reactant materials in at least one area of the matrix relative to the inlet. One or more of the solid reactant materials may be concentrated proximate the inlet so as to achieve a rapid initial reaction upon introduction of water, or may be concentrated in defined packets at spaced apart locations within the matrix to achieve a more moderated action. The solid reactant materials may be positioned in layers arranged concentrically or spirally about the water inlet. The layers may be formed of a water permeable substrate, such as a fiber wool or mat material having the reactant materials deposited thereon. The substrate including the reactant materials may be stored in a disposable container, to which water is introduced via the inlet at the time of use. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120321551 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN VIA A THERMOCHEMICAL ROUTE, BASED ON HYDROCHLORINATION OF CERIUM - A method for producing hydrogen via a thermochemical route from water, based on the cerium-chlorine cycle is provided. The method comprises, according to a first reaction scheme, the following reactions: | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130039845 | Method For Producing Hydrogen - A method for production of hydrogen. In the method, an aqueous solution of a chalcogenoxanthylium compound, a catalyst and sacrificial electron donor are exposed to electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of from 400 nm to 850 nm. Exposure of the aqueous solution to the electromagnetic radiation results in production of hydrogen. Such a method can be used, for example, in dye-sensitized solar cell. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130039846 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN - The invention provides a method for producing hydrogen capable of easily obtaining hydrogen from water under lower temperature and pressure conditions as compared with a conventional method. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130064756 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED ON DEMAND IN SITU HYDROGEN GENERATION USING A RECYCLABLE LIQUID METAL REAGENT, AND METHOD USED IN THE SYSTEM - A hydrogen generating system and a method of in situ hydrogen generation controlled on demand capable of reacting an aluminum-free metal reagent composed of at least one of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, alkali metal alloys and blends including alkali metals, alkaline earth metal alloys and blends including alkaline earth metals and metal alloys including at least one alkali metal and at least one alkaline earth metal, with water to obtain hydrogen and a residual reaction product including metal hydroxide composed of at least one of alkali hydroxides and alkaline earth hydroxide; and separating hydrogen from the residual reaction product; liquefying the metal reagent by heating to obtain liquid metal reagent under vacuum conditions; injecting the liquid metal reagent into a reactor by metal reagent injecting means and simultaneously injecting, by water injection system, a stoichiometric amount of water with respect to the amount of the liquid metal reagent being injected into the reactor such that a controlled metal reagent/water ratio is maintained in the reactor; transferring hydrogen and the residual reaction product from the reactor to separation means; separating hydrogen from the residual reaction product; transferring separated hydrogen to hydrogen receiving means and transferring the residual reaction product to metal hydroxide receiving means, keeping the metal reagent injecting means water injection system, the reactor, the separating means and the hydrogen receiving means free of oxygen by selectively providing a vacuum in the system. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130115161 | Hydrogen Storage Method, Hydrogen Generating Method, Hydrogen Storage Apparatus and Hydrogen Generating Apparatus - Disclosed is a method for storing hydrogen, a method for generating hydrogen, a hydrogen storing device, and a hydrogen generating device. In a disclosed method for storing hydrogen, water that is treated so as to include hydrogen ions in a state the ions can be changed into protium is prepared, and hydrogen is stored by supplying a hydrogen-containing substance or a substance that generates hydrogen, for example, Mg, into the water. Preferably, the hydrogen-containing substance is sodium borohydride (NaBH | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130149234 | Continuous Hydrogen Production Device And Method Thereof - The present invention provides a continuous hydrogen production device and method thereof. The device comprises a reaction chamber, a solid raw material inlet, a liquid raw material inlet, a gas outlet, and a temperature controller. The reaction chamber contains an initiation solution, comprising a saturated aluminum hydroxide solution. The solid raw material inlet is used to add aluminum powders into the reaction chamber and the liquid raw material inlet is used to add water into the reaction chamber. The gas outlet is used to collect the produced hydrogen gas. The temperature controller is used to control the temperature of the reaction chamber within a preset reaction temperature range. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130236393 | HYDROGEN-GENERATING COLLOIDAL SUSPENSION - The use of a colloidal suspension that comprises between 35% and 60% of alkaline metal particles that are suspended in a neutral hydrophobic diluent for producing gaseous hydrogen, as well as a process for producing hydrogen. Also, a hydrogen-generating device and its use. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130251626 | HYDROGEN GENERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING SODIUM SILICIDE AND SODIUM SILICA GEL MATERIALS - Systems, devices, and methods combine thermally stable reactant materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen and a non-toxic liquid by-product. The reactant materials can sodium silicide or sodium silica gel. The hydrogen generation devices are used in fuels cells and other industrial applications. One system combines cooling, pumping, water storage, and other devices to sense and control reactions between reactant materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. Springs and other pressurization mechanisms pressurize and deliver an aqueous solution to the reaction. A check valve and other pressure regulation mechanisms regulate the pressure of the aqueous solution delivered to the reactant fuel material in the reactor based upon characteristics of the pressurization mechanisms and can regulate the pressure of the delivered aqueous solution as a steady decay associated with the pressurization force. The pressure regulation mechanism can also prevent hydrogen gas from deflecting the pressure regulation mechanism. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20140105815 | HYDROGEN GAS PRODUCTION SYSTEM UTILIZING SILICON WASTEWATER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN ENERGY USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a method for production of hydrogen energy utilizing silicon wastewater. The method includes treating the silicon wastewater through UF membrane filtration to separate UF treated water and a concentrated silicon waste solution therefrom, admixing the separated silicon waste solution with an alkaline material, reacting the concentrated silicon waste solution with the alkaline material in the mixture to produce hydrogen gas and alkaline water, using an acidic material to neutralize the alkaline water, thereby forming a supernatant and a precipitate. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140147375 | SELF-REGULATED PRODUCTION, UNDER SUBMERGED CONDITIONS, OF A GAS GENERATED BY CHEMICAL REACTION BETWEEN A LIQUID AND SOLID; ASSOCIATED DEVICE - The present invention relates to a process for the self-regulated production as a function of the demand, under submerged conditions, of a gas (G), said gas (G) being generated by a chemical reaction between a liquid (L) and a solid (S) (hydrogen generated by hydrolysis of a metal hydride, for example) and not being polluted between the generation thereof and the delivery thereof. The present invention also relates to a device suitable for the implementation of said process. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140154171 | Hydrogen Generation from Stabilized Alane - A hydrogen generator and a method of producing hydrogen gas using stabilized aluminum hydroxide and water are disclosed. The hydrogen generator contains stabilized aluminum hydride, water, a base, and a reaction chamber within which at least a portion of the stabilized aluminum hydride reacts with at least a portion of the water to produce hydrogen gas. The water that reacts with the stabilized aluminum hydride is contained in a basic aqueous solution including at least a portion of the base. The base can be included with the water in the basic aqueous solution, stored in a reservoir separate from the stabilized aluminum hydroxide, or the base can be a solid contained in a mixture with the stabilized aluminum hydroxide and mix with water when added to the mixture to form the basic aqueous solution. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140154172 | TWO STEP NOVEL HYDROGEN SYSTEM USING ADDITIVES TO ENHANCE HYDROGEN RELEASE FROM THE HYDROLYSIS OF ALANE AND ACTIVATED ALUMINUM - A system for the generation of hydrogen for use in portable power systems is set forth utilizing a two-step process that involves the thermal decomposition of AlH | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140154173 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN - Exemplary embodiments of methods and systems for hydrogen production using an electro-activated material are provided. In some exemplary embodiments, carbon can be electro-activated and used in a chemical reaction with water and a fuel, such as aluminum, to generate hydrogen, where the by-products are electro-activated carbon, and aluminum oxide or aluminum hydroxide. Controlling the temperature of the reaction, and the amounts of aluminum and electro-activated carbon can provide hydrogen on demand at a desired rate of hydrogen generation. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140234205 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREPARATION OF HYDROGEN SUITABLE FOR CIVIL APPLICATIONS, AND COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a method for the preparation of hydrogen suitable for civil applications, in which metal aluminum is mainly used for producing hydrogen. Water is added into a collection of reactants formed by placing an alkaline substance and metal aluminum together. The portion of said alkaline substance or its reaction product with water, wherein participates in the mass-transferring contact with said metal aluminum, has an effective molar ratio of less than 0.8 with respect to said metal aluminum. The water is added slowly into the collection of reactants; during the reaction, residual reactive but as yet unreacted water has a molar ratio of less than 1 but greater than 0 with respect to the metal aluminum added initially. Also disclosed is a device for the preparation of hydrogen, and a composition. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140241979 | METHOD FOR RECYCLING WASTE WATER FROM A STAINLESS STEEL SLAG TREATMENT PROCESS - The present invention relates to method for recycling alkaline waste water from a stainless steel slag treatment process wherein stainless steel slag is brought into contact with water thereby producing said waste water, which waste water contains heavy metals, including at least chromium, and has a pH of at least 12. The waste water is recycled by using it for treating an alkaline granular carbonatable material, which contains aluminium metal, in order to oxidise the aluminium metal contained therein. This material is in particular municipal waste incinerator bottom ash which can, after the treatment of the present invention, safely be used as fine or coarse aggregate in bonded applications such as concrete, mortar and asphalt. During the treatment with the alkaline waste water, hydrogen gas is produced which is captured and used to produce energy by means of a cogeneration device. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140348742 | HYDROGEN PRODUCTION METHOD BY MULTI-STEP COPPER-CHLORINE THERMOCHEMICAL CYCLE - The present invention discloses a method for thermochemical production of hydrogen and oxygen from water by a low temperature, multi-step, closed, cyclic copper-chlorine (Cu—Cl) process involving the reactions of copper and chlorine compounds. A method for production of hydrogen via Cu—Cl thermochemical cycle consists of four thermal reactions and one electrochemical reaction and one unit operation. The cycle involves six steps: (1) hydrogen production step; (2) copper production step; (3) drying step; (4) hydrogen chloride production step; (5) decomposition step; (6) oxygen production step. The net reaction of the sequential process is the decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen. The methods for production of copper oxide which comprises contacting copper chloride particles with superheated steam and production of oxygen comprises reaction of copper oxide with dry chlorine as a part of hydrogen production by thermochemical Copper-Chlorine (Cu—Cl) cycle. The reactions are performed in a flow through type quartz reactor as fixed bed type at high temperature and atmospheric pressure. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140363370 | METHOD OF GENERATING HYDROGEN - A catalyst has a long life span and efficiently separates hydrogen from water. A first metal element (Ni, Pd, Pt) for cutting the combination of hydrogen and oxygen and a second metal element (Cr, Mo, W, Fe) for helping the function of the first metal element are melted in alkaline metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide to make a mixture heated at a temperature above the melting point of the hydroxide to eject fine particles from the liquid surface, bringing steam into contact with the fine particles. Instead of this, a mixture of alkaline metal hydroxide and metal oxide is heated at a temperature above the melting point of the alkaline metal hydroxide to make metal compound in which at least two kinds of metal elements are melted, and fine particles are ejected from the surface of the metal compound to be brought into contact with steam. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140369923 | HYDROGEN GENERATOR AND PRODUCT CONDITIONING METHOD - A hydrogen generator that includes a solid fuel mixture, a liquid reactant, a liquid delivery medium (LDM), a movable boundary interface (MBI), a reaction zone, wherein the MBI provides constant contact between a reacting surface of the solid fuel mixture and the liquid reactant delivered by the LDM to form the reaction zone, and a product separation media, fluidly coupled to the reaction zone by a fluid junction, that degasses a product. The hydrogen generator may further include auxiliary LDMs disposed throughout the hydrogen generator, wherein said auxiliary LDMs may be operated based on a ratio of the liquid reactant flow rate to the hydrogen generation rate. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150030529 | ISOTHERMAL SYNTHESIS OF FUELS WITH REACTIVE OXIDES - A method for converting thermal energy to chemical energy by reducing a reactive oxide substrate at a constant temperature under a first atmosphere with a lower oxygen partial pressure, and then contacting the reduced oxide at the same temperature with a second atmosphere with a higher oxygen partial pressure, during which oxygen is driven into the reduced oxide by the oxygen chemical potential difference between the two atmospheres, thereby leaving fuel behind, i.e. producing fuel. A method for preparing the reactive oxide substrate by using liquid media as a binder and pore former and heating the mixture of the reactive oxide and the liquid media, thereby forming the reactive oxide substrate. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150056130 | CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION METHOD OF HYDROGEN - The present invention provides a continuous production method of hydrogen which is able to produce hydrogen, which is clean energy, simply and continuously without using ammonia. The invention of the continuous production method of hydrogen includes a hydrogen production step comprising introducing mayenite (Ca | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150078987 | METHOD FOR PREPARING HYDROGEN - One object of the present invention is to provide a method for preparing hydrogen which is able to simply produce hydrogen which is clean energy without using ammonia as used in the background art and which is very high in safety. The method for preparing hydrogen of the present invention is characterized in that hydrogen is generated by introducing mayenite (Ca | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150132214 | MEMBRANE VALVE MODULATED GAS GENERATOR - A device includes a case having a surface with a perforation and a cavity. A membrane is supported by the case inside the cavity and has an impermeable valve plate positioned proximate the perforation. The membrane is water vapor permeable and gas impermeable and flexes responsive to a difference in pressure between the cavity and outside the cavity to selectively allow water vapor to pass through the perforation into the cavity as a function of the difference in pressure. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150329357 | HYDROGEN GENERATION SYSTEMS UTILIZING SODIUM SILICIDE AND SODIUM SILICA GEL MATERIALS - Systems, devices, and methods combine reactant materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. The reactant materials can sodium silicide or sodium silica gel. The hydrogen generation devices are used in fuels cells and other industrial applications. One system combines cooling, pumping, water storage, and other devices to sense and control reactions between reactant materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. Multiple inlets of varied placement geometries deliver aqueous solution to the reaction. The reactant materials and aqueous solution are churned to control the state of the reaction. The aqueous solution can be recycled and returned to the reaction. One system operates over a range of temperatures and pressures and includes a hydrogen separator, a heat removal mechanism, and state of reaction control devices. The systems, devices, and methods of generating hydrogen provide thermally stable solids, near-instant reaction with the aqueous solutions, and a non-toxic liquid by-product. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150336075 | HYDROGEN PRODUCTION PROCESS - The present invention provides a hydrogen production process, which is capable of producing hydrogen, which is a clean source of energy, simply and conveniently without using conventionally-used ammonia, with an extremely high level of safety. In accordance with the present invention, hydrogen is produced by substituting hydrogen for free oxygen in mayenite (Ca | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150344303 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN - Exemplary embodiments of methods and systems for hydrogen production using an electro-activated material are provided. In some exemplary embodiments, carbon can be electro-activated and used in a chemical reaction with water and a fuel, such as aluminum, to generate hydrogen. Controlling the temperature of the reaction, and the amounts of water, aluminum and electro-activated carbon can provide hydrogen on demand at a desired rate of hydrogen generation. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150360942 | GENERATING HYDROGEN BY MEANS OF REACTION WITH ALUMINIUM - The invention relates to a method for generating hydrogen by means of a reaction with aluminum, based on reacting aluminium with water in a hydroxide solution, comprising the addition of alcohol as a solvent to the solution. The alcohol is of the type having a lower density, higher vaporisation temperature and lower reactivity, preferably isopropanol, ethanol or bioethanol. The reactor is first filled with aluminium and, subsequently, the alcohol is added so that the reactor is completely full. Part of the alcohol is then emptied such that it only covers the aluminium, with the rest of the space being emptied. The hydroxide solution is then metered according to the hydrogen demand. The hydrogen and the alcohol vapour generated are distilled in an exchanger. The distilled alcohol is returned to the reactor and the hydrogen is filtered and stored. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150368101 | ALUMINUM-ALKALI HYDROXIDE RECYCLABLE HYDROGEN GENERATOR - An aluminum-alkali hydroxide recyclable hydrogen generator is provided that enables generation of hydrogen for a consuming apparatus on demand. The hydrogen generator includes a source of aluminum, a source of a hydroxide, a source of water, and a reaction chamber, where the amount of at least one of the aluminum, sodium hydroxide, and water that is introduced into the reaction chamber is used to limit the chemical reaction to control the amount of hydrogen generated. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150376002 | Water Reactive Hydrogen Generation System and Method With Separation of Waste Products From Water Reactive Materials - A water reactive hydrogen generation system includes devices and methods to combine reactant fuel materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. The generated hydrogen is used in a fuel cell or other application. The water reactive hydrogen generation system includes a reactant fuel chamber, a reactor chamber (zone), a water solution inlet, a hydrogen output port, and a material delivery device. The material delivery device can include a drive screw and a sliding piston to move the fuel material into the reactor zone when a reaction is initiated. As the reaction takes place, the reaction waste product is removed from the reaction zone to allow additional reactant fuel materials and aqueous solutions to be introduced and to continue the hydrogen-generating reaction. A reaction waste product created is exchanged for additional reactant fuel material at determined intervals to allow the reaction to continue until the reactant fuel is exhausted. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160002031 | HYDROGEN GENERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING SODIUM SILICIDE AND SODIUM SILICA GEL MATERIALS - Systems, devices, and methods combine thermally stable reactant materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen and a non-toxic liquid by-product. The reactant materials can sodium silicide or sodium silica gel. The hydrogen generation devices are used in fuels cells and other industrial applications. One system combines cooling, pumping, water storage, and other devices to sense and control reactions between reactant materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. Springs and other pressurization mechanisms pressurize and deliver an aqueous solution to the reaction. A check valve and other pressure regulation mechanisms regulate the pressure of the aqueous solution delivered to the reactant fuel material in the reactor based upon characteristics of the pressurization mechanisms and can regulate the pressure of the delivered aqueous solution as a steady decay associated with the pressurization force. The pressure regulation mechanism can also prevent hydrogen gas from deflecting the pressure regulation mechanism. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160059214 | HYDROGEN PRODUCTION CATALYSTS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An alkaline catalyst for hydrogen generation can comprise a first metal ( | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160083250 | FUEL SUPPLY APPARATUS - A fuel supply apparatus comprising; a reaction chamber for hosting a reaction when a fuel generating fluid and a fuel generating substance are brought together to generate fuel, a plurality of discrete fuel generating fluid chambers, each chamber being separately rupturable; and, a heater assembly adapted to, when in use, selectively rupture the fuel generating fluid chambers to supply fuel generating fluid to the reaction chamber. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160104907 | Hydrogen Generator - A hydrogen generator and a fuel cell system including a fuel cell battery and the hydrogen generator. The hydrogen generator includes a cartridge, a housing with a cavity to removably contain the cartridge, and an initiation system. The cartridge includes a casing; a plurality of pellets including a hydrogen containing material; a plurality of solid heat transfer members in contact with but not penetrating the casing; a hydrogen outlet in the casing; and a hydrogen flow path from each pellet to the hydrogen outlet. A plurality of heating elements is disposed inside the housing. When the cartridge is in the cavity, each heating element is disposed so heat can be conducted from the heating element and through the casing and corresponding heat transfer member to initiate the release of hydrogen gas. The initiation system can selectively heat one or more pellets to release hydrogen gas as needed. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20190144272 | SOLID HYDROGEN REACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LIBERATION OF HYDROGEN GAS | 05-16-2019 |
