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www.membrane-technology.com
NIST supports PolyFuel’s membrane research
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he US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded PolyFuel US$2 million over two years to support the company’s work to develop a new, ultra-low crossover membrane for portable fuel cells. According to the US-based developer of fuel cell technology – in particular engineered membranes – the project, which will commence in November 2007, is part of NIST’s Advanced Technology Program, which seeks to support and promote key technologies that are expected to deliver significant
potential benefits to US industry and the economy. The objective of the project is to dramatically progress portable fuel cell technology by developing a membrane that exhibits ultra-low levels of fuel crossover, with a target reduction of 75% relative to the already low levels achieved by the company to date. Contact: PolyFuel, 1245 Terra Bella Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Tel: +1 650 429 4700, www.polyfuel.com
Good Water forms partnership with GE
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n the USA, Good Water Company Incorporated (GWC) has formed a commercial partnership with GE Water and Process Technologies. GWC, which manufactures PureOFlow reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration products, says the arrangement establishes it as the exclusive food and beverage, and original equipment manufacturer, for the GE Modular Pro professional series of RO components. Sam Karge, Director of Sales and Marketing for GE Water & Process Technologies, Residential and Commercial Group, said: ‘We have devised this relationship with GWC in
an effort to tackle a number of our key growth markets. This allows us to have a consistent and dynamic presence in this market, without the confusion that comes from too many different players in the market.’
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News NIST supports PolyFuel’s membrane research
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Good Water forms partnership with GE
1
Viaspace forms distribution agreements with firms in Japan, Korea and China
1
Norit Airlift MBR to be used on Palm Jumeirah
2
Puron module targeted at large-scale MBR plants
2
‘Syringeless’ filters process samples quickly
3
Veolia builds hybrid desalination plant in UAE
3
Thermal spa relies on UF technology
4
Hydranautics launches low-fouling element
4
CBM plants use ion-exchange technology 4 Basin Water acquires MPT and starts up plant
5
Contacts: GE Water & Process Technologies, 4636 Somerton Road, Trevose, PA 19053-6783, USA. Tel: +1 215 355 3300, www.gewater.com
Self-hydrating PEM fuel cell developed
6
Medical membranes market set to grow
6
Elga improves Purelab Ultra
6
AwwaRF report covers EDCs in drinking water
7
Good Water Company Incorporated, 4280 W. Reno Avenue, Suite F, Las Vegas, California, USA. Tel: +1 701 221 9987, www.pureoflow.com
Ultrapure water produced efficiently
7
News Extra Catalyst ink is accurately dispensed on fuel cell membranes
9
Viaspace forms distribution agreements with firms in Japan, Korea and China iaspace Incorporated of Pasadena, California, USA, is forming global distribution agreements with companies in Japan, Korea and China. It has entered into agreements for its laserbased HS-1000 Viasensor relative humidity instrument with Hohsen Corporation of Japan, Scitech of Korea and Horizon Fuel Cells of the People’s Republic of China. These distributors have also purchased units, which have been shipped. The performance of hydrogen fuel cells that use a polymer electrolyte membrane
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depends on the moisture level of the membrane, which only conducts protons when it is hydrated. The moisture is provided by water vapour in the incoming air or hydrogen stream. The Viaspace HS-1000 instrument provides real-time measurements of the amount of water vapour in these gas streams. Contact: Viaspace Incorporated, 171 N. Altadena Drive, Suite 101, Pasadena, CA 91107, USA. Tel: +1 626 768 3360, www.viaspace.com
Features Membranes push boundary of power density for DMFC stacks
8–9
Porous material cleans contaminated water and could purify hydrogen
10
Regulars In Brief
3, 5
Research Trends
11–12
Patents
13–16
Events Calendar
16
ISSN 0958-2118/07 © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved This journal and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by Elsevier Ltd, and the following terms and conditions apply to their use: Photocopying Single photocopies of single articles may be made for personal use as allowed by national copyright laws. Permission of the publisher and payment of a fee is required for all other photocopying, including multiple or systematic copying, copying for advertising or promotional purposes, resale, and all forms of document delivery. Special rates are available for educational institutions that wish to make photocopies for non-profit educational classroom use.
TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOG Y
ISSN 0958-2118 November 2007
www.membrane-technology.com
NIST supports PolyFuel’s membrane research
T
he US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded PolyFuel US$2 million over two years to support the company’s work to develop a new, ultra-low crossover membrane for portable fuel cells. According to the US-based developer of fuel cell technology – in particular engineered membranes – the project, which will commence in November 2007, is part of NIST’s Advanced Technology Program, which seeks to support and promote key technologies that are expected to deliver significant
potential benefits to US industry and the economy. The objective of the project is to dramatically progress portable fuel cell technology by developing a membrane that exhibits ultra-low levels of fuel crossover, with a target reduction of 75% relative to the already low levels achieved by the company to date. Contact: PolyFuel, 1245 Terra Bella Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Tel: +1 650 429 4700, www.polyfuel.com
Good Water forms partnership with GE
I
n the USA, Good Water Company Incorporated (GWC) has formed a commercial partnership with GE Water and Process Technologies. GWC, which manufactures PureOFlow reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration products, says the arrangement establishes it as the exclusive food and beverage, and original equipment manufacturer, for the GE Modular Pro professional series of RO components. Sam Karge, Director of Sales and Marketing for GE Water & Process Technologies, Residential and Commercial Group, said: ‘We have devised this relationship with GWC in
an effort to tackle a number of our key growth markets. This allows us to have a consistent and dynamic presence in this market, without the confusion that comes from too many different players in the market.’
V
News NIST supports PolyFuel’s membrane research
1
Good Water forms partnership with GE
1
Viaspace forms distribution agreements with firms in Japan, Korea and China
1
Norit Airlift MBR to be used on Palm Jumeirah
2
Puron module targeted at large-scale MBR plants
2
‘Syringeless’ filters process samples quickly
3
Veolia builds hybrid desalination plant in UAE
3
Thermal spa relies on UF technology
4
Hydranautics launches low-fouling element
4
CBM plants use ion-exchange technology 4 Basin Water acquires MPT and starts up plant
5
Contacts: GE Water & Process Technologies, 4636 Somerton Road, Trevose, PA 19053-6783, USA. Tel: +1 215 355 3300, www.gewater.com
Self-hydrating PEM fuel cell developed
6
Medical membranes market set to grow
6
Elga improves Purelab Ultra
6
AwwaRF report covers EDCs in drinking water
7
Good Water Company Incorporated, 4280 W. Reno Avenue, Suite F, Las Vegas, California, USA. Tel: +1 701 221 9987, www.pureoflow.com
Ultrapure water produced efficiently
7
News Extra Catalyst ink is accurately dispensed on fuel cell membranes
9
Viaspace forms distribution agreements with firms in Japan, Korea and China iaspace Incorporated of Pasadena, California, USA, is forming global distribution agreements with companies in Japan, Korea and China. It has entered into agreements for its laserbased HS-1000 Viasensor relative humidity instrument with Hohsen Corporation of Japan, Scitech of Korea and Horizon Fuel Cells of the People’s Republic of China. These distributors have also purchased units, which have been shipped. The performance of hydrogen fuel cells that use a polymer electrolyte membrane
Contents
depends on the moisture level of the membrane, which only conducts protons when it is hydrated. The moisture is provided by water vapour in the incoming air or hydrogen stream. The Viaspace HS-1000 instrument provides real-time measurements of the amount of water vapour in these gas streams. Contact: Viaspace Incorporated, 171 N. Altadena Drive, Suite 101, Pasadena, CA 91107, USA. Tel: +1 626 768 3360, www.viaspace.com
Features Membranes push boundary of power density for DMFC stacks
8–9
Porous material cleans contaminated water and could purify hydrogen
10
Regulars In Brief
3, 5
Research Trends
11–12
Patents
13–16
Events Calendar
16
ISSN 0958-2118/07 © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved This journal and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by Elsevier Ltd, and the following terms and conditions apply to their use: Photocopying Single photocopies of single articles may be made for personal use as allowed by national copyright laws. Permission of the publisher and payment of a fee is required for all other photocopying, including multiple or systematic copying, copying for advertising or promotional purposes, resale, and all forms of document delivery. Special rates are available for educational institutions that wish to make photocopies for non-profit educational classroom use.