Cars coming in water

One of the challenges of modern science and technology is that the resolution of the energy crisis is becoming more and more serious throughout the world. Just about 10 years ago, the idea of a car powered by water and sun was almost foolish, fictional.

However, some manufacturers today seem to have realized that potential through the development of vehicles that use the power of hydrogen fuel cells made from water and solar energy. The automotive industry is considered a pioneer in commercializing such vehicles in the next 2-3 years.

Today, Proton OnSite is the company that plays the leading role in developing a support station, which designs and manufactures hydrogen and gas systems. They use electricity to separate hydrogen from water into fuel cells, coupled with necessary energy-reducing catalysts, along with membranes separating hydrogen from oxygen and water. This technology is activated by the ability of the membrane to filter positive ions.

The membrane acts as a conductor between two electrodes, creating an electrochemical reaction, and a fusion of hydrogen in oxygen. Similar film thicknesses of a human hair can split hydrogen at a pressure of over 2,400 pounds (1080g) per 2.5cm ² from oxygen around. The process of making synthetic films in traditional way is quite expensive and most of them can not maintain the strength at these high pressures.

Proton OnSite has developed and tested new membrane materials that increase mechanical durability and increase productivity through research by the National Science Foundation (NSF). If successful, it will save up to 75% of cost compared to the current membrane, allowing it to operate at higher temperatures. This is likely to be a revolution in energy, significantly limiting carbon emissions.

References: Livescience