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quote:Originally posted by don c.
I began a thread on Millenium Cell several months back on TIQ. They are calling their technology "Hydrogen on Demand". They have tested their product with Daimler Chrysler , one of the more forward-looking auto companies with regard to alternative energy.
http://www.millenniumcell.com/news/hod.html
Hydrogen on Demand; Overview:
Millennium Cell has invented, patented, and developed a proprietary process called Hydrogen on Demand; that safely generates pure hydrogen from environmentally friendly raw materials. The hydrogen is stored on-board at ambient conditions in a liquid "fuel"; an aqueous (water-based) solution of sodium borohydride, NaBH4. Sodium borohydride is made from borax, a material that is found in substantial natural reserves globally. The process supplies pure hydrogen for energy applications without the need (and associated energy penalties) for compression or liquefaction. Hydrogen produced by this system can be used for numerous applications, addressing a wide range of power requirements.
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To me, the Millennium Cell technology sounds like the most promising brand of 'hydrogen on demand' system.
The fact that companies like Daimler Chrysler, and Peugot, have engaged in joint projects with Millennium Cell, gives good reason to believe that they're on to something.
The impression I have, is that the Millennium Cell hydrogen on demand system would be both efficient and safe. At this point it would be costly to implement though. However, if the technology was introduced on a large scale, I'm sure the costs would come down. I think the sodium borohydride was the main cost element in this system.
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