Access to Innovative Solutions: The agreement grants PureWave access to the University of Wyoming's patent-pending synthetic clay suspension technology, designed to enhance hydrogen containment by reducing H₂ diffusivity.
Vancouver, British Columbia-- PureWave Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: PWH) (the “Company”), is pleased to announce a letter of commitment with The Hydrogen Energy Research Center (H2ERC) at the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (UWyo-SER). This partnership grants PureWave testing-access to University of Wyoming’s patent-pending technology for the Containment and Control of Geologic Hydrogen with Synthetic Clay Suspension. This access will be part of a project which H2ERC and PureWave have proposed to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy and is contingent on award of that project.
Developed through cutting-edge research by Dr. Saman Aryana’s research group, this innovative technology utilizes a synthetic smectite clay, Laponite, engineered to significantly enhance hydrogen containment by reducing hydrogen (H₂) diffusivity. This advancement in geologic hydrogen containment and control aligns with PureWave’s mission to safely and efficiently harness naturally occurring hydrogen resources.
Key aspects of the technology include:
Utilization of Synthetic Smectite Clay - Laponite: The clay-based suspension is designed to minimize the diffusivity of H₂, enabling greater containment efficiency.
Enhanced Containment Efficiency: By reducing the rate at which H₂ molecules diffuse, the Laponite suspension creates a stable environment for hydrogen storage and production.
Injection Versatility: The suspension can be injected into vertical or horizontal wells, allowing flexibility in various geological formations.
Formation of a Soft Solid: Upon injection, the suspension forms a soft solid, effectively sealing the hydrogen in the target zone.
Cat Campbell, Head of Geoscience for PureWave commented: “This agreement represents a significant leap forward in PureWave’s commitment to developing safe and sustainable methods for capturing and storing naturally occurring hydrogen. By partnering with H2ERC, we are now equipped with groundbreaking technology that enhances containment and minimizes the environmental impact of our operations.”
The partnership with the UWyo-SER’s H2ERC and UWyo’s Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department underscores PureWave’s dedication to leveraging scientific advancements to lead the natural hydrogen sector. As global demand for sustainable energy sources rises, PureWave is committed to pioneering solutions that make hydrogen a viable and secure energy option.
About The Hydrogen Energy Research Center (H2ERC) at the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources
The Hydrogen Energy Research Center (H2ERC) at the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources focuses on all forms of clean hydrogen with low-cost coal via gasification, massive natural gas resources via methane reforming, and relatively high-capacity wind energy via electrolysis, as well as potential for solar, nuclear, and more.
Hydrogen, or H2, is a natural fit for Wyoming energy production, as the state’s natural resources and existing infrastructure are well-suited to launch a hydrogen economy. The center also looks to lead applied research and collaborate with Wyoming stakeholders to support growth of a hydrogen industry focused on serving the state’s existing energy customers and growing new markets.
One of the principal objectives of H2ERC is to identify and quantify the relative competitive advantages of Wyoming in an emerging low-carbon hydrogen economy. In doing so, the center is focusing on opportunities to create hydrogen from Wyoming’s natural resources, is investigating novel transportation approaches, evaluating options to use produced water, and is performing techno-economic and market assessments to identify new and emerging markets for hydrogen.
