SBIR-STTR Award

A Compact Borazane Hydrogen Generator for a Soldier Fuel Cell Power System
Award last edited on: 2/27/2007

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : Army
Total Award Amount
$69,981
Award Phase
1
Solicitation Topic Code
A05-034
Principal Investigator
Paul Osenar

Company Information

Protonex Technology Corporation

153 Northboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
   (508) 490-9960
   info@protonex.com
   www.protonex.com
Location: Multiple
Congr. District: 02
County: Worcester

Phase I

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Phase I year
2006
Phase I Amount
$69,981
Lightweight and compact power sources are a critical need to a broad range of defense, homeland security and communication applications. Proton exchange membrane (PEM) hydrogen/air fuel cells coupled with chemical hydride fuels such as borazane which are gravimetrically high in extractable hydrogen content can provide quiet, lightweight solutions to the escalating energy demands of the modern soldier. Small, state-of-the-art PEM fuel cell systems have already been developed by Protonex Technology Corporation. Protonex is focused on developing a complete fuel cell based power solution (20W net electric) utilizing borazane fuel that will meet the difficult requirements for soldier power applications. The proposed system will be based on an innovative fueling design provided by snap-in borazane cartridges for prolonged mission length, maximum flexibility and high energy density

Phase II

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