14 Oct 04

REB Research & Consulting (Ferndale, MI)

Developing metallic membrane technology for hydrogen separation at the level of hydrogen fuel purity required for PEM fuel cells.

$2,360,531

14 Oct 04

Virent Energy Systems (Madison, WI)

Developing a one-step process for reforming (i.e. chemically converting) biomass liquids into hydrogen for small scale distributed systems. Small-scale distributed reforming systems could be used at existing gasoline stations thereby eliminating the need for a substantial hydrogen transport and delivery infrastructure. The research focuses on reforming a liquid solution directly, rather than changing it to a gas before converting it to hydrogen.

$1,942,739

13 Oct 04

Midwest Optoelectronics (Toledo, OH)

Developing solar electrochemical technologies that capture energy from sunlight and split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen.

$2,921,501

13 Oct 04

Ohio State University Research Foundation (Columbus, OH)

Developing a low cost catalyst to help convert ethanol into hydrogen when using reforming (i.e. chemical conversion) processes. Small-scale distributed reforming systems could be used at existing gasoline stations thereby eliminating the need for a substantial hydrogen transport and delivery infrastructure.

$1,145,624

8 Oct 04

Media and Process Technology Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA)

Developing a membrane system that combines the water-gas-shift reaction for hydrogen production with a membrane for hydrogen purification into a single step. The single stage operation under the low temperature shift condition is a great opportunity to reduce hydrogen production capital and operating costs.

$2,592,349

8 Oct 04

Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (Allentown, PA)

Developing a reversible liquid-phase hydrogen carrier technology for transporting hydrogen from its central production facility to the point of use. The proposed carrier is a low-volatility fluid that can be stored and transported using the current liquid fuels infrastructure, thereby potentially reducing the amount of new infrastructure investment needed. Hydrogen delivery infrastructure is a major barrier to widespread use of hydrogen in vehicular and stationary fuel cells.

$4,661,968