Cipher Neutron and Energy Materials Research Group (NRGMATs) at the University of Alberta Gets Funding from the Alberta Innovates
May 23 2024 - 6:00AM
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Cipher Neutron Inc. (“Cipher Neutron” or “CN”) is pleased to
announce that Cipher Neutron and the Energy Materials Research
Group (NRGMATs) at the University of Alberta, Canada, have been
selected to receive funding from Alberta Innovates (“AI”) through
Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 2.
The Funding Program
The Advancing Hydrogen — Competition 2 program is the second
round of funding available under the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence,
partnered with Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan’s) Office of
Energy Research and Development and Emissions Reduction Alberta
(“ERA”) through its Accelerating Hydrogen competition. The Centre
was announced on April 26, 2022, receiving $50 million in funding
from the Government of Alberta as an important delivery mechanism
for the policy pillars outlined in the Alberta Hydrogen
Roadmap.
Cipher Neutron’s project will activate the Centre’s objectives
of:
- Developing and deploying hydrogen-focused technologies;
- Strengthening Alberta’s environmental, social, and corporate
governance credentials while spurring economic growth;
- Building a sustainable and self-sufficient clean hydrogen
economy in Alberta; and
- Increasing Alberta’s technology strength in clean hydrogen
technology deployment.
ERA, with funding from the Government of Alberta’s Technology
Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund, is committing $34.5
million for eight late-stage projects worth approximately $162
million through its Accelerating Hydrogen Challenge. Alberta
Innovates is committing $22.5 million for 20 early-stage projects
worth approximately $118.8 million through the Hydrogen Centre of
Excellence – Competition 2.
Project Details
The joint project by Cipher Neutron and the University of
Alberta, titled “Advancing Anion Exchange Membrane Electrolyser: 3D
Porous De-alloyed Catalysts (3D-CAT) Key to High Power AEM
Electrolysers,” aims to enhance the efficiency and current density
of AEM electrolysers, thus accelerating their development and
commercialization of Cipher Neutron’s AEM Electrolysers on a large
scale. 3D-CAT technology will be integrated into AEM electrolysers
for large-scale green hydrogen production.
Project Goals
Cipher Neutron AEM Electrolysers are continually undergoing
state-of-the-art advancements. The project aims to achieve the
following:
- Achieve highly efficient AEM electrolysers by integrating
non-PGM (Platinum Group Metals) based catalysts, ensuring
sustainable green hydrogen production.
- Enhance hydrogen production with over 82% stack-level
efficiency.
- Optimize AEM electrolyser design to streamline cell count,
enhancing current density for improved performance and
cost-effectiveness.
Dr. Shiva Mohajernia, Assistant Professor in the Department of
Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta,
stated, “Cipher Neutron’s PGM-free and PFAS-free electrolyser is
one of the most sustainable solutions for producing green hydrogen.
This project between Cipher Neutron and the NRGMAT focuses on
utilizing 3D de-alloyed porous catalysts to enhance the stability
and efficiency of AEM electrolysers. Incorporating 3D-CAT layers
offers advantages in surface area, stability, and both CAPEX and
OPEX cost reduction. The collaboration between Cipher Neutron and
the NRGMAT at the University of Alberta aims to accelerate and
revolutionize large-scale AEM electrolyser commercialization.”
Gurjant Randhawa, President & CEO of Cipher Neutron, stated,
“Cipher Neutron looks forward to collaborating with the University
of Alberta and Dr. Shiva Mohajernia. Our shared vision, to create
the go-to destination for advanced hydrogen electrolysis is
important for Canada’s international presence in the exponentially
growing Hydrogen Economy. By leveraging hydrogen expertise in
Alberta, Cipher Neutron looks forward to furthering its global
goals of harnessing the best know-how for larger, more cost
efficient and reliable hydrogen production.”
About Cipher Neutron
Inc.
Cipher Neutron is a rapidly growing disruptive technology
company focused on AEM Electrolysers for Green Hydrogen production
and Reversible Fuel Cells for power generation and Energy Storage
Solutions. Cipher Neutron is a global group of scientists,
engineers, technology developers, experts in hydrogen technology,
investment bankers and people that have worked in hydrogen for
decades. Cipher Neutron’s innovative products, such as AEM
Electrolysers and Reversible Fuel Cells have unique advantages over
other Green Hydrogen production, power generation and energy
storage solutions currently available in the global market. Please
see: https://cipherneutron.com
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