Signa Chemistry have unveiled new hydrogen cartridges that charge the fuel cells designed to run laptop, cellphones and other similar products.
The motivation for this groundbreaking technology came from the laboratory of James Dye, SiGNa’s co-founder and University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Emeritus at MSU. His work with alkali metals led to a green process to harness the power of sodium silicide, which is the source for SiGNa’s new product. (Science Daily)
How It Works ?
“In our lab, we were able to produce alkali metal silicides, which basically are made from sodium and silicon, which, in turn, are produced from salt and sand,” Dye said. “By adding water to sodium silicide, we’re able to produce hydrogen, which creates energy for fuel cells. The byproduct, sodium silicate, is also green. It’s the same stuff found in toothpaste.”
This is the main point of this invention. The raw material is salt and sand, abundantly available.
Using a similar process, Dye was able to assist the creation of a fuel source to power electric bicycles. The fuel cell, developed by SiGNa’s partners, ranges in size from 1 watt to 3 kilowatts and is capable of pushing a bicycle up to 25 mph for approximately 100 miles.
Product Advantages
- Yield:
- Produces more than 9 wt.% hydrogen upon reaction with water
- Kinetics:
- Produces clean hydrogen gas instantly and controllably from water
- Ease of Use:
- Does not use expensive catalysts
- Safety:
- Does not ignite spontaneously in air and does not react with oxygen gas
- Byproducts:
- Generates environmentally-friendly, non-toxic waste
- Cost:
- Uses inexpensive starting materials (Salt and Sand)
For other similar inventions, visit Signa Chemistry’s official website
References
Michigan State University (MSU)
Signa Chemistry
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