CDT Systems, Inc. has invited expressions of interest in the use of its proprietary carbon aerogel material to generate a hydrogen/oxygen mix as a fuel source for small engines.
The invitation is extended to companies with expertise in hydrogen or electrolysis technology. It is open until October 22, 2008. Details are on the company's website at http://www.cdtwater.com.
At in excess of 3 volts, carbon aerogel electrodes perform electrolysis, or the separation of a hydrogen/oxygen mix from water. The mix may be used to augment and enhance conventional fuels in internal combustion engines, with potential benefits of improved fuel economy and reduced harmful emissions.
The electrolysis source of hydrogen offers a path for transition to a non-oil fuel source at lower cost than stripping hydrogen from natural gas. Since carbon aerogel is non-sacrificial, it does not release contaminants into the water or atmosphere as metal electrodes do.
CDT proposes to sell carbon aerogel to developers of electrolyzers and fuel delivery systems for engines.
Meanwhile, CDT is holding discussions with its outsourcing partners about the pilot resumption of carbon aerogel production.
CDT has also received a letter from its intended joint venture manufacturing partner in Japan, Air Water Inc., confirming interest in moving forward the commercialization and manufacture of water treatment cells in Japan using capacitive deionization technology(R).
About CDT Systems, Inc.
CDT Systems, Inc. is a licensee of the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLNL) for carbon aerogel material and for capacitive deionization technology(R).