Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 18, 2023

NEWHYDROGEN, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	000-54819	20-4754291
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

27936 Lost Canyon Road, Suite 202, Santa Clarita,CA 91387

(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (661) 251-0001

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Ticker symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A		N/A		N/A

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b2 of this chapter).

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On July 18, 2023, NewHydrogen, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company’s catalyst technology was featured in a recent paper published in Nature Materials. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release dated July 18, 2023
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File – The cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	NewHydrogen, Inc.

Date: July 19, 2023	/s/ David Lee
	David Lee
	Chairman and President

Exhibit 99.1

NewHydrogen’s Catalyst Technology Featured in Nature Materials

Article in leading scientific journal describes the Company’s breakthrough catalyst which emulates natural enzymes resulting in faster and more efficient hydrogen production

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (July 18, 2023) — NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTC:NEWH), the developer of a breakthrough technology to produce low-cost green hydrogen, today announced that the Company’s catalyst technology was featured in a recent paper published in Nature Materials.

The article titled, “Amorphous nickel hydroxide shell tailors local chemical environment on platinum surface for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction” was authored by Dr. Chengzhang Wan, a key research member of the Company’s sponsored research program at UCLA, and coauthors including Dr. Yu Huang, the principal investigator.

The Nature article describes a novel catalyst known as “Ni(OH)₂-clothed P_t-tetrapods” (Nickel Hydride-Clothed Platinum Tetrapods) which emulates natural enzymes. This catalyst possesses a unique structure that enhances the speed of chemical reactions, safeguards against catalyst poisoning, and extends its lifespan even under adverse conditions.

According to the article, the catalyst consists of a platinum (P_t) core covered by an amorphous nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)₂) shell. The Ni(OH)₂ shell facilitates the breakdown of water molecules while protecting the P_t core from the surrounding electrolyte. This design creates a favorable environment for the catalyst, resulting in faster and more efficient hydrogen production. The catalyst also exhibits exceptional durability and resistance to impurities in the solution, making it a promising material for alkaline water electrolysis and renewable fuel production.

“We are honored to have Dr. Wan and Dr. Huang representing our collaborative sponsored research at UCLA, showcased in Nature Materials,” said Steve Hill, CEO of NewHydrogen. Hill also emphasized the Company’s commitment to expanding its research scope beyond catalysts, with the ultimate objective of developing a high-performance hydrogen generator that enables the production of the world’s most affordable green hydrogen, aligning with the US Department of Energy’s ambitious goal of achieving $1 per $1 kilogram of green hydrogen within a decade.

About NewHydrogen, Inc.

NewHydrogen is developing a breakthrough green hydrogen generator that uses renewable energy and water to produce low-cost green hydrogen. Hydrogen is the cleanest and most abundant fuel in the universe. It is zero-emission and only produces water vapor when used. Hydrogen does not exist in its pure form on Earth so it must be extracted from a source that contains hydrogen. For centuries, scientists have known how to split water into hydrogen and oxygen using a simple and elegant device called an electrolyzer. Unfortunately, an electrolyzer – the primary component of a hydrogen generator – is still very expensive. NewHydrogen is developing breakthrough technologies to enable the next generation of low cost electrolyzers. Our initial focus is on replacing and reducing expensive rare earth materials, to help usher in the green hydrogen economy that Goldman Sachs estimated to have a future market value of $12 trillion.

Safe Harbor Statement

Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “may,” “intend,” “expect” and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, the impact of public health epidemics on the global economy and other factors detailed in reports filed by the Company with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact:

NewHydrogen, Inc.

ir@newhydrogen.com

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