Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program
Next-generation Energy System Creation Strategy for Kyoto
Easy-to-use
solid hydrogen source
for fuel cell that does not require
a high-pressure tank
English edition released on November 2016
Issued by:
Regional Scientific Innovation Hub, Kyoto (ReSIK)
Planning and Production:
Advanced Science, Technology & Management Research Institute of KYOTO
Supervised by:
Kazuyuki Hirao, Professor, Department of Material Chemistry,
Graduate School of Engineering,
Kyoto University and Director of Nano Technology Hub
Contact Us:
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Office: Advanced Science, Technology & Management Research Institute of KYOTO
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Regional Scientific Innovation Hub, Kyoto (RESIK)
Towards achieving a hydrogen energy-based society
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Towards achieving a hydrogen energy-based society
Opportunity to expand business of the fuel cell market .................................................................... 1
The technological development of triad - "Produce", "Store" and "Use" .......................................... 1
Innovation taking advantage of the solid hydrogen source
Storage technology that holds the key to the spread of hydrogen energy ....................................... 2
The merit of solid hydrogen fuel cell ................................................................................................. 2
Bringing together the wisdom of entire Kyoto!
Development of a recycled solid hydrogen generating material ....................................................... 3
Grand Design of Kyoto - The Environmentally Advanced City ......................................................... 4
Innovative technologies that can be handed down!
1st Generation ~ Fuel cells that would open up the market of solid hydrogen-sources ~
Combining two core technologies ................................................................................................ 5
First step towards energy solution ................................................................................................ 5
2nd Generation ~ On-site hydrogen generation apparatus that uses aluminum ~
Generation of hydrogen using household aluminum items .......................................................... 6
Towards achieving a hydrogen energy-based society
Opportunity to expand business of the fuel cell market
The hydrogen energy era has finally arrived. Energy
in Japan, with the world’s first residential fuel cell “Ene-Farm”,
generation using hydrogen, which is available abundantly in
making its debut in the country. Since its release in
nature and can be combined with other elements using
September 2015, 140,000 units have been sold, and recently,
various techniques, is attracting considerable attention its
with the launch of fuel cell vehicles in the market, hydrogen
prospective wide-ranging industrial applications as well as
filling stations, is being set up in the four metropolitan areas.
from the fossil fuel scarcity and energy crisis standpoint in
The market for hydrogen energy in Japan is projected to grow
general.
to 10 billion U.S. dollars by 2030 and reach 80 billion U.S.
There has been considerable technological development and
dollars by 2050, meaning that the business opportunities are
commercialization particularly in the field of hydrogen fuel cell
bound to burst open in future.
The technological development of triad - “Produce”, “Store” and “Use”
In order to promote hydrogen energy as a promising
eco-friendly system due to its impact on the environment.
alternative to fossil fuel, it is important to set up a highly
Of late, there have been developments in CCS technology
economical and rational supply chain system from the
(carbon dioxide capture and storage) and efforts to produce
producer to consumer to (1) “Produce” hydrogen in large
hydrogen without generating carbon dioxide by using
volume, in safe manner, and at low cost; (2) transport it to
renewable natural energy sources.
energy consumers as a secondary energy source (energy
“Use”: Apart from “Ene-Farm” and fuel cell powered vehicles,
carriers) and “Store”; and (3) convert it to electrical energy
research is being carried out to see how fuel cells can be
and “Use”.
used to power buses, trucks, industrial vehicles such as
“Produce”: When hydrogen is produced by reforming fossil
forklifts, ships, and so on.
fuel such as natural gas or naphtha, carbon dioxide is
In the near future, fuel cells are expected to come in handy as
generated in the process, and we cannot say that it is
an indispensable source of energy for our daily life.
Grand Design for Hydrogen Fuel cell
PRODUCE
Using hydrogen energy in a safe and comfortable way ............................................................... 6
3rd Generation ~ Ultimate recyclable energy source ~
USE
STORE
(It does not emit CO2)
Small hydropower
(It does not emit CO2)
Storage battery
Miracle material - Mayenite ..........................................................................................................7
EV bus
“Microwave energy” - the energy saving technology of the future ................................................ 8
Solar power
Water electrolysis
Hydrogen production
Hydrogen
storage tank
Hydrogen
Fuel Cell Powered Electric Wheelchair (Product under development) ............................................ 9
Hydrogen
EV truck
Electricity
Water
Fuel cell power
Packer car
Hot water
Building
Solid hydrogen
source
Al + Ca(OH)2
FCV bus
Hydrogen
Ethanol
Biomass
EV car
Electricity
Electricity
Movement towards a new application
Rapid charger
Electricity
Technological development that utilizes the knowledge seeds of the university .......................... 7
Transport
Reforming
equipment
Hydrogen
Hydrogen filling station
FC car
FC forklift
(FC: Fuel cell)
1
Towards achieving a hydrogen energy-based society
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Towards achieving a hydrogen energy-based society
Towards achieving a hydrogen energy-based society
Opportunity to expand business of the fuel cell market
Opportunity to expand business of the fuel cell market .................................................................... 1
The technological development of triad - "Produce", "Store" and "Use" .......................................... 1
Innovation taking advantage of the solid hydrogen source
Storage technology that holds the key to the spread of hydrogen energy ....................................... 2
The merit of solid hydrogen fuel cell ................................................................................................. 2
Bringing together the wisdom of entire Kyoto!
Development of a recycled solid hydrogen generating material ....................................................... 3
Grand Design of Kyoto - The Environmentally Advanced City ......................................................... 4
Innovative technologies that can be handed down!
1st Generation ~ Fuel cells that would open up the market of solid hydrogen-sources ~
Combining two core technologies ................................................................................................ 5
First step towards energy solution ................................................................................................ 5
The hydrogen energy era has finally arrived. Energy
in Japan, with the world’s first residential fuel cell “Ene-Farm”,
generation using hydrogen, which is available abundantly in
making its debut in the country. Since its release in
nature and can be combined with other elements using
September 2015, 140,000 units have been sold, and recently,
various techniques, is attracting considerable attention its
with the launch of fuel cell vehicles in the market, hydrogen
prospective wide-ranging industrial applications as well as
filling stations, is being set up in the four metropolitan areas.
from the fossil fuel scarcity and energy crisis standpoint in
The market for hydrogen energy in Japan is projected to grow
general.
to 10 billion U.S. dollars by 2030 and reach 80 billion U.S.
There has been considerable technological development and
dollars by 2050, meaning that the business opportunities are
commercialization particularly in the field of hydrogen fuel cell
bound to burst open in future.
The technological development of triad - “Produce”, “Store” and “Use”
In order to promote hydrogen energy as a promising
eco-friendly system due to its impact on the environment.
alternative to fossil fuel, it is important to set up a highly
Of late, there have been developments in CCS technology
economical and rational supply chain system from the
(carbon dioxide capture and storage) and efforts to produce
producer to consumer to (1) “Produce” hydrogen in large
hydrogen without generating carbon dioxide by using
volume, in safe manner, and at low cost; (2) transport it to
renewable natural energy sources.
energy consumers as a secondary energy source (energy
“Use”: Apart from “Ene-Farm” and fuel cell powered vehicles,
carriers) and “Store”; and (3) convert it to electrical energy
research is being carried out to see how fuel cells can be
and “Use”.
used to power buses, trucks, industrial vehicles such as
“Produce”: When hydrogen is produced by reforming fossil
forklifts, ships, and so on.
fuel such as natural gas or naphtha, carbon dioxide is
In the near future, fuel cells are expected to come in handy as
generated in the process, and we cannot say that it is
an indispensable source of energy for our daily life.
2nd Generation ~ On-site hydrogen generation apparatus that uses aluminum ~
Generation of hydrogen using household aluminum items .......................................................... 6
Grand Design for Hydrogen Fuel cell
PRODUCE
Using hydrogen energy in a safe and comfortable way ............................................................... 6
3rd Generation ~ Ultimate recyclable energy source ~
USE
STORE
(It does not emit CO2)
Small hydropower
(It does not emit CO2)
Storage battery
Miracle material - Mayenite ..........................................................................................................7
EV bus
Solar power
“Microwave energy” - the energy saving technology of the future ................................................ 8
Water electrolysis
Hydrogen production
EV car
Hydrogen
storage tank
Hydrogen
Electricity
Hydrogen
EV truck
Electricity
Electricity
Movement towards a new application
Rapid charger
Electricity
Technological development that utilizes the knowledge seeds of the university .......................... 7
Packer car
Water
Fuel cell power
Fuel Cell Powered Electric Wheelchair (Product under development) ............................................ 9
Hot water
Building
Solid hydrogen
source
Al + Ca(OH)2
FCV bus
Hydrogen
Hydrogen filling station
Ethanol
Biomass
Transport
Reforming
equipment
Hydrogen
FC car
FC forklift
(FC: Fuel cell)
1
Innovation taking advantage of the solid hydrogen source
Bringing together the wisdom of entire Kyoto!
Innovation taking advantage of the solid hydrogen source
Storage technology that holds the key to the spread of hydrogen energy
Bringing together the wisdom of entire Kyoto!
Development of a recycled solid hydrogen generating material
Even if much ingenuities are taken in generating hydrogen
On the other hand, the size of the container has to be
In order to give a push to the completely new idea of fuel cell
activities, such as research and development of fuel cell
efficiently, you cannot use it effectively if it cannot be stored
increased in order to accumulate a large volume of hydrogen.
that uses solid hydrogen and take it to the commercialization
technology, establishment of manufacturing and fuel supply
properly. In fact, for hydrogen, the energy density per volume
Also, the transportation to remote areas is not easy. In
phase, Kyoto University, Kyoto prefecture, Kyoto city and
framework, development of sales channel, and establishment
is 1/3 of the natural gas, and 1/3,000 of the liquid gasoline,
addition, since the handling of pressure containers above 10
other various industry-supporting organizations and
of laws and infrastructure, etc. Hereafter, this organization will
which is extremely inefficient. Therefore, there is a
atm (1 MPa) is restricted by law, it is difficult to use it as a
companies have come together and formed the “Kyoto Fuel
continue to promote the practical use and spread of fuel cells
disadvantage that the quantity which can be stored in a
power source for general household.
Cell Alliance”. This organization gave birth to advanced
by using solid hydrogen source.
container becomes very small under the conditions of normal
In contrast, rather than storing in high pressure cylinders or
temperature and atmospheric pressure. For example, in the
tanks, research is reported on a technology to carry out
case of a fuel cell vehicle, in order to run the actual cruising
storage and transportation by absorbing hydrogen atoms in a
distance of 500 km, it is said that the hydrogen of a volume is
metal by chemical reaction. This metal is called as hydrogen
equivalent to about 60,000 L is required. Therefore, recently, a
storing alloy. Other methods are also being studied, such as
high-pressure technology has been developed to store
the method of using ammonia as hydrogen energy carrier, or
hydrogen in cylinders or tanks by compressing it up to 700
the method of marketing methane obtained from the reaction
atm (70 MPa), trying to resolve this problem.
between hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
Advanced Chemical Technology Center in Kyoto
・Hirao Laboratory Satellite Lab
http://www.act-kyoto.jp/
Nanotechnology hub, Kyoto
・Hub Manager
http://www.mnhub.cpier.kyoto-u.ac.jp/
Infrastructure
that supports research
Kyodai Katsura Venture Plaza
President, Kyoto Innovation Center
The merit of solid hydrogen fuel cell
In the conventional hydrogen storing alloy, various hydrogen
Indeed, this can be called as the next generation hydrogen
storage materials, such as titanium, manganese, zirconium
storage and transportation technology.
and nickel, were used. However, from the perspective of the
Currently, start-up company Hirao Laboratory of Kyoto
material getting heavier than hydrogen storage capacity, high
University and Aquafairy Co. Ltd., are primarily manufacturing
temperature is required for dehydrogenation, and there is a
and selling fuel cells that use solid hydrogen source.
Kyoto University Hirao Laboratory
Cooperation Laboratories
(Katsuhisa Tanaka Laboratory ,
Kiyotaka Miura Laboratory)
These batteries can be reduced in size, and are portable, and
Solid hydrogen is a solidified powder that generates hydrogen
there is a potential of expanding the application as a charger
by reacting with water, wherein hydrogen is generated only by
for emergency power supply that is used in disasters and
supplying water under normal temperature and it does not
mobile devices, etc.
Operating
principle
PRODUCE
Hydrogen generation
H2
Water
Water reaction
products
(Calcium hydride)
EV bus
Rapid charger
Electricity
Solar power
Water electrolysis
Hydrogen production
Hydrogen
storage tank
Hydrogen
Electricity
Fuel cell
FCV bus
Hydrogen
Ethanol
Transport
Reformed
goods
Hydrogen
Hydrogen filling station
FC car
3H2
＋
N2
Research result
Packer car
Hot water
Hydrogen generation
from waste aluminum
Hydrogen generation by recycling
the residue using microwave technology
In 2016, Aquafairy Co., Ltd., which is one of the alliance
clean hydrogen energy, this research would also help the
companies, sold the first generation small fuel cell wherein
realization of a recycling-oriented society where limited
hydrogen is generated by adding water to calcium hydride.
resources are recycled repeatedly.
In future, it is expected market wiill continue to expand for the
new source of power as an alternative to lead-acid storage
batteries. In addition, in Hirao Laboratory of Kyoto University,
develop 2nd generation on-site type hydrogen generation
device, using hydrogen obtained from a reaction between the
residue (created after the generation of hydrogen, calcium
hydroxide), aluminum and water. In addition to that, they are
1st
Calcium hydride + Water
Generation (Commercialization)
CaH2＋2H2O
Calcium hydride
2nd
aluminum calcium complex oxide, the residue of 2nd
generation, can be re-used as solid hydrogen source by using
outstanding research in the university Hirao Laboratory has
been attracting a lot of attentions. In addition to the usage of
2
2H2＋Ca（OH）
Hydrogen + Calcium hydroxide
(Slaked lime)
Aluminum + Water + Calcium hydroxide
Generation (Practical application is under development)
2AI＋6H2O＋3Ca
（OH）2
Aluminum + Water + Calcium hydroxide
working actively on the 3rd generation research, where
femtosecond laser and solid-state microwave technology. This
2
Perovskite
Building
Solid hydrogen
source
Al + Ca(OH)2
Biomass
LDH
EV truck
Electricity
Fuel cell power
Electride
EV car
Hydrogen
Electricity
Water
Solid Hydrogen
Fuel Cell
submerged type hydrogen generation system, and aim to
Generation of
electricity and water
H 2O
(It does not emit CO2)
Storage battery
they aim to develop the 1st generation technology of the
Purification
Water supply
USE
STORE
(It does not emit CO2)
(FC: Fuel cell)
Power generation cell
2NH3
Aquafairy Co. Ltd.
FC forklift
need high pressure, either.
Hydrogen generation
using water reaction
products with less
environmental burden
and water only
High functionality of inorganic material
by external field induction
Practical use
Small hydropower
risk arising from a violent reaction with the moisture in the air.
Ammonia from solar heat
2
12
3H2＋Ca3AI（OH）
Hydrogen + Calcium aluminate
Composite oxide
(Residues of aluminum compounds)
Residues of aluminum compounds are again
Generation used as solid hydrogen generating material
3rd
(Practical application is under development)
Utilize exhaust heat from waste incinerators & steel plants, and partially leverage
on solar power
3
Innovation taking advantage of the solid hydrogen source
Bringing together the wisdom of entire Kyoto!
Innovation taking advantage of the solid hydrogen source
Storage technology that holds the key to the spread of hydrogen energy
Bringing together the wisdom of entire Kyoto!
Development of a recycled solid hydrogen generating material
Even if much ingenuities are taken in generating hydrogen
On the other hand, the size of the container has to be
In order to give a push to the completely new idea of fuel cell
activities, such as research and development of fuel cell
efficiently, you cannot use it effectively if it cannot be stored
increased in order to accumulate a large volume of hydrogen.
that uses solid hydrogen and take it to the commercialization
technology, establishment of manufacturing and fuel supply
properly. In fact, for hydrogen, the energy density per volume
Also, the transportation to remote areas is not easy. In
phase, Kyoto University, Kyoto prefecture, Kyoto city and
framework, development of sales channel, and establishment
is 1/3 of the natural gas, and 1/3,000 of the liquid gasoline,
addition, since the handling of pressure containers above 10
other various industry-supporting organizations and
of laws and infrastructure, etc. Hereafter, this organization will
which is extremely inefficient. Therefore, there is a
atm (1 MPa) is restricted by law, it is difficult to use it as a
companies have come together and formed the “Kyoto Fuel
continue to promote the practical use and spread of fuel cells
disadvantage that the quantity which can be stored in a
power source for general household.
Cell Alliance”. This organization gave birth to advanced
by using solid hydrogen source.
container becomes very small under the conditions of normal
In contrast, rather than storing in high pressure cylinders or
temperature and atmospheric pressure. For example, in the
tanks, research is reported on a technology to carry out
case of a fuel cell vehicle, in order to run the actual cruising
storage and transportation by absorbing hydrogen atoms in a
distance of 500 km, it is said that the hydrogen of a volume is
metal by chemical reaction. This metal is called as hydrogen
equivalent to about 60,000 L is required. Therefore, recently, a
storing alloy. Other methods are also being studied, such as
high-pressure technology has been developed to store
the method of using ammonia as hydrogen energy carrier, or
hydrogen in cylinders or tanks by compressing it up to 700
the method of marketing methane obtained from the reaction
atm (70 MPa), trying to resolve this problem.
between hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
Advanced Chemical Technology Center in Kyoto
・Hirao Laboratory Satellite Lab
http://www.act-kyoto.jp/
Nanotechnology hub, Kyoto
・Hub Manager
http://www.mnhub.cpier.kyoto-u.ac.jp/
Infrastructure
that supports research
Kyodai Katsura Venture Plaza
President, Kyoto Innovation Center
The merit of solid hydrogen fuel cell
In the conventional hydrogen storing alloy, various hydrogen
Indeed, this can be called as the next generation hydrogen
storage materials, such as titanium, manganese, zirconium
storage and transportation technology.
and nickel, were used. However, from the perspective of the
Currently, start-up company Hirao Laboratory of Kyoto
material getting heavier than hydrogen storage capacity, high
University and Aquafairy Co. Ltd., are primarily manufacturing
temperature is required for dehydrogenation, and there is a
and selling fuel cells that use solid hydrogen source.
Kyoto University Hirao Laboratory
Cooperation Laboratories
(Katsuhisa Tanaka Laboratory ,
Kiyotaka Miura Laboratory)
PRODUCE
USE
STORE
(It does not emit CO2)
These batteries can be reduced in size, and are portable, and
(It does not emit CO2)
Storage battery
EV bus
Rapid charger
Electricity
Water electrolysis
Hydrogen production
Solid Hydrogen
Fuel Cell
Electride
LDH
Perovskite
EV car
Hydrogen
storage tank
Hydrogen
there is a potential of expanding the application as a charger
EV truck
for emergency power supply that is used in disasters and
Packer car
Fuel cell power
Hot water
supplying water under normal temperature and it does not
mobile devices, etc.
Biomass
Transport
Operating
principle
Hydrogen filling station
Reformed
goods
Hydrogen
FC car
FC forklift
Hydrogen generation
from waste aluminum
(FC: Fuel cell)
need high pressure, either.
Hydrogen generation
using water reaction
products with less
environmental burden
and water only
FCV bus
Hydrogen
Ethanol
clean hydrogen energy, this research would also help the
companies, sold the first generation small fuel cell wherein
realization of a recycling-oriented society where limited
hydrogen is generated by adding water to calcium hydride.
resources are recycled repeatedly.
In future, it is expected market wiill continue to expand for the
Power generation cell
new source of power as an alternative to lead-acid storage
1st
Calcium hydride + Water
Generation (Commercialization)
batteries. In addition, in Hirao Laboratory of Kyoto University,
CaH2＋2H2O
2
2H2＋Ca（OH）
Calcium hydride
Hydrogen + Calcium hydroxide
(Slaked lime)
submerged type hydrogen generation system, and aim to
Water supply
Hydrogen generation
Fuel cell
Generation of
electricity and water
H 2O
H2
Water
Water reaction
products
(Calcium hydride)
develop 2nd generation on-site type hydrogen generation
device, using hydrogen obtained from a reaction between the
residue (created after the generation of hydrogen, calcium
hydroxide), aluminum and water. In addition to that, they are
2nd
Aluminum + Water + Calcium hydroxide
Generation (Practical application is under development)
2AI＋6H2O＋3Ca
（OH）2
2
12
3H2＋Ca3AI（OH）
Aluminum + Water + Calcium hydroxide
Hydrogen + Calcium aluminate
Composite oxide
(Residues of aluminum compounds)
working actively on the 3rd generation research, where
aluminum calcium complex oxide, the residue of 2nd
generation, can be re-used as solid hydrogen source by using
femtosecond laser and solid-state microwave technology. This
outstanding research in the university Hirao Laboratory has
2
Hydrogen generation by recycling
the residue using microwave technology
In 2016, Aquafairy Co., Ltd., which is one of the alliance
they aim to develop the 1st generation technology of the
Purification
＋
N2
Research result
Electricity
Electricity
Water
Solid hydrogen
source
Al + Ca(OH)2
3H2
Electricity
Hydrogen
Building
by reacting with water, wherein hydrogen is generated only by
2NH3
Aquafairy Co. Ltd.
Solar power
Solid hydrogen is a solidified powder that generates hydrogen
High functionality of inorganic material
by external field induction
Practical use
Small hydropower
risk arising from a violent reaction with the moisture in the air.
Ammonia from solar heat
been attracting a lot of attentions. In addition to the usage of
Residues of aluminum compounds are again
Generation used as solid hydrogen generating material
3rd
(Practical application is under development)
Utilize exhaust heat from waste incinerators & steel plants, and partially leverage
on solar power
3
Bringing together the wisdom of entire Kyoto!
Innovative technologies that can be handed down!
Grand Design of Kyoto - The Environmentally Advanced City
Innovative technologies that can be handed down!
Japan's first project of converting kitchen waste and paper
Futuristically, it is being
waste to bioethanol is being undertaken in Kyoto, and it is
depicted as a grand vision of
possible to further promote the recycling of waste, by
realizing a recycling-oriented
combining this with the technology of generating hydrogen
society with zero emissions,
from second and third generation solid hydrogen-sources,
by storing biomass or
such as aluminum from empty cans. Further, the research in
hydrogen energy obtained in
environmental technology to produce/synthesize hydrogen or
this way and utilizing it as a
ammonia gas from natural renewable energy sources, such
fuel for the city buses and
as solar heat, is also being tried in the Hirao Laboratory.
public transportation system, etc.
Introduction of the Laboratory
1st
Generation
Towards achieving a fantasy world by
utilizing the waste heat, sunlight etc.,
on waste matter or residues!
Application in hydrogen generation
and portable fuel cells
For the portable hydrogen fuel cell, it is desirable that
Hirao Laboratory, Kyoto University
Dr. Kazuyuki Hirao
the required amount of hydrogen is generated on
demand. Accordingly, we are conducting catalytic
studies to control the yield or reaction rate of the
Professor, Department of Material
Chemistry, Graduate School of
Engineering, Kyoto University and
Director of Nano Technology Hub
inorganic materials that react with water to generate
By focusing on inorganic solid-state materials, we are
■Construction and functionalization of self-organized
conducting research with the aim of contributing to the
development of new materials or green innovation by
establishing technologies to multidimensionally build
microstructures ranging from the order of element or
molecule to the order of micron, and controlling their
chemical, electrical and optical properties.
hydrogen.
~ Fuel cells that would open up the market of
solid hydrogen-sources ~
Combining two core technologies
Fuel cell offered by Aquafairy Corporation was the pioneer in
It has a satisfactory performance of 1200 Whr capacitance
opening up the market of solid hydrogen-sources. The cell has
(600 Whr per 1 fuel tank x 2 units) and maximum output of 100
been put to practical use to generate hydrogen on-demand by
W with the weight being limited to 7 kg. These fuel cell has one
adding water to calcium hydride, which acts as the fuel, by
fourth the weight of lead storage battery of similar capacitance,
combining the 2 core technologies given below: (1) Developing
and has the characteristics of being light weight, compact and
a low-pressure driven small scale generation system that
therefore portable.
works at an atmospheric pressure of 0.2 by creating an
Further, unlike gasoline or light oil that deteriorates within a
ultra-thin cell (thickness: 2 mm) using a unique plastic molding
short period of time, the solid hydrogen-source calcium hydride
technology, and (2) By coating the calcium hydride, which
can be stored for long-term. Therefore, one can consider using
intensely reacts with water, with thermosetting resin so that the
it as the new energy storage system of next generation.
hydrolysis reaction can be controlled at a slow and safe pace.
Other topics of research
metal nanostructures
■Synthesis of gel with catalytic or ambient light
functionality using the liquid‐phase method
■Luminescent materials to be used as green energy
■Formation of functional nanoparticles using the
liquid-phase femtosecond laser ablation method
First step towards energy solution
This first generation fuel cell can act as an emergency power
remote mountain peaks, power source of electric wheelchairs
source during disasters, and can power a floodlight about
used in nursing since it does not emit carbon dioxide and is
20-30 W of output for about 40 hours, a ventilation fan for
noise-free, etc. Introduction of this novel concept that has
more than 110 hours, respectively. Although the lead storage
excellent portability might give birth to new solutions, which
batteries are being used as power sources for the unmanned
could not be implemented with the conventional energy
observation/measuring equipment, surveillance cameras, etc.,
sources.
they need to be charged or replaced periodically. However,
D ATA
substantial reduction of maintenance time and cost can be
Aquafairy Corporation
achieved by creating a system in which the electricity
generated in the solid hydrogen fuel cell gets stored in a
Address Room No. 2115, Kyodai-Katsura Venture Plaza,
secondary/rechargeable battery and is supplied whenever
required.
The following uses are being considered at present:
independent power source of wireless towers installed on
Hitoshi Ishizaka,
Vice President
4
South Building, 1-39 Goryo-Ohara,
Nishikyo-Ku, Kyoto
E-mail
[email protected]
Business Design, development, manufacture,
areas
and sales of fuel cells
http://www.aquafairy.co.jp/
5
Bringing together the wisdom of entire Kyoto!
Innovative technologies that can be handed down!
Grand Design of Kyoto - The Environmentally Advanced City
Innovative technologies that can be handed down!
Japan's first project of converting kitchen waste and paper
Futuristically, it is being
waste to bioethanol is being undertaken in Kyoto, and it is
depicted as a grand vision of
possible to further promote the recycling of waste, by
realizing a recycling-oriented
combining this with the technology of generating hydrogen
society with zero emissions,
from second and third generation solid hydrogen-sources,
by storing biomass or
such as aluminum from empty cans. Further, the research in
hydrogen energy obtained in
environmental technology to produce/synthesize hydrogen or
this way and utilizing it as a
ammonia gas from natural renewable energy sources, such
fuel for the city buses and
as solar heat, is also being tried in the Hirao Laboratory.
public transportation system, etc.
Introduction of the Laboratory
1st
Generation
Towards achieving a fantasy world by
utilizing the waste heat, sunlight etc.,
on waste matter or residues!
Application in hydrogen generation
and portable fuel cells
For the portable hydrogen fuel cell, it is desirable that
the required amount of hydrogen is generated on
Hirao Laboratory, Kyoto University
Dr. Kazuyuki Hirao
demand. Accordingly, we are conducting catalytic
studies to control the yield or reaction rate of the
Professor, Department of Material
Chemistry, Graduate School of
Engineering, Kyoto University and
Director of Nano Technology Hub
inorganic materials that react with water to generate
By focusing on inorganic solid-state materials, we are
■Construction and functionalization of self-organized
conducting research with the aim of contributing to the
hydrogen.
Fuel cell offered by Aquafairy Corporation was the pioneer in
It has a satisfactory performance of 1200 Whr capacitance
opening up the market of solid hydrogen-sources. The cell has
(600 Whr per 1 fuel tank x 2 units) and maximum output of 100
been put to practical use to generate hydrogen on-demand by
W with the weight being limited to 7 kg. These fuel cell has one
adding water to calcium hydride, which acts as the fuel, by
fourth the weight of lead storage battery of similar capacitance,
combining the 2 core technologies given below: (1) Developing
and has the characteristics of being light weight, compact and
a low-pressure driven small scale generation system that
therefore portable.
works at an atmospheric pressure of 0.2 by creating an
Further, unlike gasoline or light oil that deteriorates within a
ultra-thin cell (thickness: 2 mm) using a unique plastic molding
short period of time, the solid hydrogen-source calcium hydride
technology, and (2) By coating the calcium hydride, which
can be stored for long-term. Therefore, one can consider using
intensely reacts with water, with thermosetting resin so that the
it as the new energy storage system of next generation.
hydrolysis reaction can be controlled at a slow and safe pace.
metal nanostructures
development of new materials or green innovation by
establishing technologies to multidimensionally build
functionality using the liquid‐phase method
■Luminescent materials to be used as green energy
molecule to the order of micron, and controlling their
Combining two core technologies
Other topics of research
■Synthesis of gel with catalytic or ambient light
microstructures ranging from the order of element or
~ Fuel cells that would open up the market of
solid hydrogen-sources ~
■Formation of functional nanoparticles using the
liquid-phase femtosecond laser ablation method
chemical, electrical and optical properties.
First step towards energy solution
This first generation fuel cell can act as an emergency power
remote mountain peaks, power source of electric wheelchairs
source during disasters, and can power a floodlight about
used in nursing since it does not emit carbon dioxide and is
20-30 W of output for about 40 hours, a ventilation fan for
noise-free, etc. Introduction of this novel concept that has
more than 110 hours, respectively. Although the lead storage
excellent portability might give birth to new solutions, which
batteries are being used as power sources for the unmanned
could not be implemented with the conventional energy
observation/measuring equipment, surveillance cameras, etc.,
sources.
they need to be charged or replaced periodically. However,
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substantial reduction of maintenance time and cost can be
Aquafairy Corporation
achieved by creating a system in which the electricity
generated in the solid hydrogen fuel cell gets stored in a
Address Room No. 2115, Kyodai-Katsura Venture Plaza,
secondary/rechargeable battery and is supplied whenever
required.
The following uses are being considered at present:
independent power source of wireless towers installed on
Hitoshi Ishizaka,
Vice President
4
South Building, 1-39 Goryo-Ohara,
Nishikyo-Ku, Kyoto
E-mail
[email protected]
Business Design, development, manufacture,
areas
and sales of fuel cells
http://www.aquafairy.co.jp/
5
Innovative technologies that can be handed down!
~ On-site hydrogen generation
apparatus that uses aluminum ~
2nd
Generation
3rd
Generation
Generation of hydrogen using household aluminum items
Miracle material – Mayenite
Taking the first generation research a step forward, the development of a second generation
Research on reusing Katoite, a second generation reaction residue, as a solid
hydrogen generation apparatus that produces hydrogen by adding aluminum, water and calcium
hydrogen-generating source is being done in the Hirao Laboratory with the aim of developing an
hydroxide is in progress. Powdered aluminum, which is a conventional material used for hydrogen
ultimate recyclable source of energy. Although Katoite is an aluminum-calcium composite
generation, has high reactivity with water and becomes combustible due to its ease of oxidation
hydrate contained in cement etc., upon carrying out heat treatment, it alters its structure into an
owing to its large surface area. Therefore, it was considered to be unsuitable for on-site hydrogen
oxide known as Mayenite that has hydrogen absorbing function.
generation in which the required amount of hydrogen would be generated at the required time.
Unlike the conventional hydrogen absorbing alloys that require high temperature and pressure
In this research, by modifying the material present in the aluminum foil for home use (thickness:
for dehydrogenation, Mayenite releases/generates hydrogen from its surface or interior after
between 11 to 12 μm) or similar sheet and restraining the overall surface area, it was possible to
reacting with water at a low temperature such as 60°C, and returns back to Katoite. It possesses
Dr. Kohji Nagashima
control the quantity, speed, and time of the reaction.
On the other hand, it means that the aluminum foil whose surface is covered with oxide film does not
Program-Specific Researcher,
Department of Material
Chemistry, Graduate School of
Engineering, Kyoto University
react with water, as it is but the film is removed by the action of calcium hydroxide, which is the
residue of the first generation, and the reaction with aluminum is accelerated.
In the future, it might be possible to recycle the recovered waste aluminum cans etc.
One can certainly say that it is a system that boosts a recycling-oriented society in which energy or
ter
Wassel
ve
H2O
H2O
H2O
(2) Hydrogen
generation
H 2O
H2
(1) Water supply
(3) Hydrogen
filling
(4) Hydrogen
release
3rd Generation
(Recyclable hydrogen source)
H2
H2
(5) Hydrogen
ionization
H2
H2
H＋
H2
Aluminum
+
Calcium hydroxide
On-site type
hydrogen generator
Hydrogen absorbing alloy cylinder
- Is not a pressurized container
- Is light-weight and space saving
- Can be used repeatedly
H
Ｏ2
Ｏ2
Ｏ2
Ｏ2
H＋
＋
H2O
Using hydrogen energy in a safe and comfortable way
Wave
guide
Cell part
Fuel cell
Wave
guide
Wave
guide
Ｏ2
Ｏ2
Microwave heating
2
Electrolyte
membrane
Cathode
Anode
Hydrogen
(Addition
of Carbon)
Ca
Ｏ2
(6)
H2 Permeation of
HO
H
Ｏ2
hydrogen
ion
H2
fe
le, sa
Stab venient!
n
o
and c
H2O
＋
H＋
H2
Ｐ
(7) Reaction
with oxygen
e-
H2
H2
Recovered residue of
calcium aluminate hydrate
Power monitor
EH tuner
Isolator
e-
Electron
Atmosphere
Program-Specific Researcher,
Department of Material Chemistry,
Graduate School of Engineering,
Kyoto University
electrons in hydrogen and oxygen ions, it would also gain popularity in new catalytic studies.
Microwave
transmitter
(8) Output of electricity
Hydrogen generation reactor
ly
supp
ower simple
p
o
N
nt!
ired,
requ convenie
and
since it enables free design such as imparting conductivity to the oxide by displacing the
Ca3Al2(OH)12+Al2O3 etc.
Illustration of hydrogen generation, filling and FC generation
Dr. Visbal Heidy
the recyclable property of undergoing hydration and oxidation for any number of times. Further,
2nd Generation residues
resources are well utilized.
6
~ Ultimate recyclable energy source ~
silica tube
Katoite (Calcium
aluminate hydrate)
O
AI
H 2O
60°C
Hydrogen
Mayenite (Hydrogen
absorbing calcium
aluminate oxide)
Technological development that utilizes the knowledge seeds of the university
The revolutionary innovation technology developed by the
process of heating by using microwaves, which is utilized in
university is being used in the reforming process of this
microwave oven, gained attention. In the general heating
aluminum compound with new functionality. In one method,
process, heat diffusion occurs from the surface of a
the hydrogen absorption is increased drastically by increasing
substance; however, since microwaves generate heat from
The hydrogen obtained on-site is momentarily stored in hydrogen absorbing alloy cylinder and used
the surface area by nanoizing the particles of the residue of
the oscillation of molecules and ions inside an electric field, it
for generating hydrogen in a fuel cell whenever required. However, in such case, instead of a
second generation aluminum compound. This is achieved by
enables effective control of the atmosphere of the material.
high-pressure container of 1 MPa whose handling is regulated by law, we are aiming to develop a
irradiating them using ultra-short light pulse of an extremely
Although Katoite has a property of not being able to absorb
hydrogen storage system below 0.9 MPa which is light-weight and can steadily supply hydrogen
large peak power from the femtosecond laser studied by Prof.
microwaves at low temperatures, blending it with carbon
of 100 NL (normal liter) within 1 hour in a safe and comfortable manner. The current prototype can
Hirao. When compared to the particles that have not
enables the absorption of microwaves and heating to the
power a 10 W output for 1200 minutes and can even power a 200 W output for approximately 30
undergone laser treatment, great results such as more than 6
required temperature within a short period of time along with
minutes. We are thinking to increase the storage capacity to around 1 kWhr in the future.
times increase in the surface area (m /g) and 100 times
simultaneously creating a reducing environment.
Until now, it was being governed by the High Pressure Gas Safety Act since it is dangerous to
increase in the number of particles were obtained during the
Starting with the aluminum scrap, if this third generation
install high-pressure cylinders on roads or inside buildings; however, in the case of this
experiment.
system, which repeatedly utilizes the byproducts of the first
low-pressure hydrogen generating apparatus, it can be installed at places such as traffic lights,
On the other hand, in order to reform from Katoite to
and second generation reactions with zero-emissions, can be
vending machines, community halls, and gymnasiums.
Mayenite, it was undergoing a time consuming process
put to practical use, in the near future, it might be possible to
In addition to ensuring power supply in the case of unforeseen disastrous events, the situations
known as heat treatment at a high temperature of more than
transform the society that has been depending on fossil fuel.
where it would act as a second generation fuel cell to supply power to the security cameras or the
1300°C for not less than 6 hours. Due to this, it was
It can certainly be called as a research related to energy
base station of the mobile phones are likely to increase.
consuming excess energy for obtaining hydrogen. Here, the
revolution.
2
7
Innovative technologies that can be handed down!
2nd
Generation
3rd
Generation
~ On-site hydrogen generation
apparatus that uses aluminum ~
Generation of hydrogen using household aluminum items
Miracle material – Mayenite
Taking the first generation research a step forward, the development of a second generation
Research on reusing Katoite, a second generation reaction residue, as a solid
hydrogen generation apparatus that produces hydrogen by adding aluminum, water and calcium
hydrogen-generating source is being done in the Hirao Laboratory with the aim of developing an
hydroxide is in progress. Powdered aluminum, which is a conventional material used for hydrogen
ultimate recyclable source of energy. Although Katoite is an aluminum-calcium composite
generation, has high reactivity with water and becomes combustible due to its ease of oxidation
hydrate contained in cement etc., upon carrying out heat treatment, it alters its structure into an
owing to its large surface area. Therefore, it was considered to be unsuitable for on-site hydrogen
oxide known as Mayenite that has hydrogen absorbing function.
generation in which the required amount of hydrogen would be generated at the required time.
Unlike the conventional hydrogen absorbing alloys that require high temperature and pressure
In this research, by modifying the material present in the aluminum foil for home use (thickness:
for dehydrogenation, Mayenite releases/generates hydrogen from its surface or interior after
between 11 to 12 μm) or similar sheet and restraining the overall surface area, it was possible to
reacting with water at a low temperature such as 60°C, and returns back to Katoite. It possesses
Dr. Kohji Nagashima
control the quantity, speed, and time of the reaction.
On the other hand, it means that the aluminum foil whose surface is covered with oxide film does not
Program-Specific Researcher,
Department of Material
Chemistry, Graduate School of
Engineering, Kyoto University
react with water, as it is but the film is removed by the action of calcium hydroxide, which is the
residue of the first generation, and the reaction with aluminum is accelerated.
In the future, it might be possible to recycle the recovered waste aluminum cans etc.
since it enables free design such as imparting conductivity to the oxide by displacing the
3rd Generation
(Recyclable hydrogen source)
resources are well utilized.
Ca3Al2(OH)12+Al2O3 etc.
ter
Wassel
ve
H2O
H2O
H2O
(2) Hydrogen
generation
H 2O
(3) Hydrogen
filling
(4) Hydrogen
release
H2
H2
H2
H2
H＋
ly
supp
ower simple
p
o
N
nt!
ired,
requ convenie
and
Aluminum
+
Calcium hydroxide
On-site type
hydrogen generator
Hydrogen absorbing alloy cylinder
- Is not a pressurized container
- Is light-weight and space saving
- Can be used repeatedly
H
Ｏ2
H＋
H2O
Using hydrogen energy in a safe and comfortable way
Wave
guide
Fuel cell
Wave
guide
Wave
guide
Ｏ2
Ｏ2
Microwave heating
2
Electrolyte
membrane
Cathode
Anode
Cell part
O
AI
Ｏ2
Ｏ2
Ｏ2
＋
Hydrogen
(Addition
of Carbon)
Ca
Ｏ2
(6)
H2 Permeation of
HO
H
Ｏ2
hydrogen
ion
H2
fe
le, sa
Stab venient!
n
o
and c
H2O
＋
H＋
H2
Ｐ
(7) Reaction
with oxygen
e-
(5) Hydrogen
ionization
H2
H2
Hydrogen generation reactor
Recovered residue of
calcium aluminate hydrate
Power monitor
EH tuner
Isolator
H2
H2
(1) Water supply
Microwave
transmitter
e-
Electron
Program-Specific Researcher,
Department of Material Chemistry,
Graduate School of Engineering,
Kyoto University
electrons in hydrogen and oxygen ions, it would also gain popularity in new catalytic studies.
2nd Generation residues
(8) Output of electricity
Dr. Visbal Heidy
the recyclable property of undergoing hydration and oxidation for any number of times. Further,
One can certainly say that it is a system that boosts a recycling-oriented society in which energy or
Illustration of hydrogen generation, filling and FC generation
6
~ Ultimate recyclable energy source ~
H 2O
60°C
Hydrogen
silica tube
Katoite (Calcium
aluminate hydrate)
Mayenite (Hydrogen
absorbing calcium
aluminate oxide)
Technological development that utilizes the knowledge seeds of the university
Atmosphere
The revolutionary innovation technology developed by the
process of heating by using microwaves, which is utilized in
university is being used in the reforming process of this
microwave oven, gained attention. In the general heating
aluminum compound with new functionality. In one method,
process, heat diffusion occurs from the surface of a
the hydrogen absorption is increased drastically by increasing
substance; however, since microwaves generate heat from
The hydrogen obtained on-site is momentarily stored in hydrogen absorbing alloy cylinder and used
the surface area by nanoizing the particles of the residue of
the oscillation of molecules and ions inside an electric field, it
for generating hydrogen in a fuel cell whenever required. However, in such case, instead of a
second generation aluminum compound. This is achieved by
enables effective control of the atmosphere of the material.
high-pressure container of 1 MPa whose handling is regulated by law, we are aiming to develop a
irradiating them using ultra-short light pulse of an extremely
Although Katoite has a property of not being able to absorb
hydrogen storage system below 0.9 MPa which is light-weight and can steadily supply hydrogen
large peak power from the femtosecond laser studied by Prof.
microwaves at low temperatures, blending it with carbon
of 100 NL (normal liter) within 1 hour in a safe and comfortable manner. The current prototype can
Hirao. When compared to the particles that have not
enables the absorption of microwaves and heating to the
power a 10 W output for 1200 minutes and can even power a 200 W output for approximately 30
undergone laser treatment, great results such as more than 6
required temperature within a short period of time along with
minutes. We are thinking to increase the storage capacity to around 1 kWhr in the future.
times increase in the surface area (m /g) and 100 times
simultaneously creating a reducing environment.
Until now, it was being governed by the High Pressure Gas Safety Act since it is dangerous to
increase in the number of particles were obtained during the
Starting with the aluminum scrap, if this third generation
install high-pressure cylinders on roads or inside buildings; however, in the case of this
experiment.
system, which repeatedly utilizes the byproducts of the first
low-pressure hydrogen generating apparatus, it can be installed at places such as traffic lights,
On the other hand, in order to reform from Katoite to
and second generation reactions with zero-emissions, can be
vending machines, community halls, and gymnasiums.
Mayenite, it was undergoing a time consuming process
put to practical use, in the near future, it might be possible to
In addition to ensuring power supply in the case of unforeseen disastrous events, the situations
known as heat treatment at a high temperature of more than
transform the society that has been depending on fossil fuel.
where it would act as a second generation fuel cell to supply power to the security cameras or the
1300°C for not less than 6 hours. Due to this, it was
It can certainly be called as a research related to energy
base station of the mobile phones are likely to increase.
consuming excess energy for obtaining hydrogen. Here, the
revolution.
2
7
Movement towards a new application
Innovative technologies that can be handed down!
Reducing environment
2.45 GHz
Temperature: From 800°C to 900°C
around 1000 W
Duration: 20 min
Mayenite + Carbon
Movement towards a new application
Patent related:
Patent application No. JP2015-091275
Method of manufacturing
conductive mayenite
Kyoto University and HAIFC, a start-up company, are jointly collaborating with medical devices and equipment manufacturer Kishi
Engineering Co., Ltd. to develop an electric wheelchair using fuel cell that utilizes first-generation solid hydrogen source. This
Microwave process
Usual process
Upto 900°
C 20min
1300°C for more than 6 hours
Femtosecond
laser process
Microwave process
Katoite
(Calcium aluminate hydrate)
Ca3Al2(OH)12
Fuel Cell Powered Electric Wheelchair (Product under development)
Control of
the environment
Ca
Low temperature
Short duration
O
electric wheelchair equipped with a lift mechanism comes with a fuel cell unit, allowing users to operate the wheelchair even while
it is getting recharged. Wheelchair users can raise themselves to a standing height using the lift mechanism, and enjoy viewing
artwork in an art gallery or museum just like anybody else.
They can operate it for long periods of time without recharging or having to worry about the battery getting exhausted due to the
AI
Mayenite
(Hydrogen absorbing calcium
aluminate oxide)
Ca12Al14O32
lifting operation, and can make do with changing the solid hydrogen source cartridge just once a week.
Volume of hydrogen
1,000 ml/h
Amount generated
corresponds to 3 Wh
Energy saving and low costs can be achieved!
Features
・It comes with a lift mechanism, so wheelchair users can reach places at a
height while remaining seated.
・They need not recharge their batteries on a daily basis.
・This wheelchair uses low-pressure hydrogen technology making it very safe.
・In the event of a disaster, it can be used as an auxiliary power supply unit.
・Fuel cell output: 30 W
・Solid hydrogen source fuel: Calcium hydride 300 Whr/battery x two batteries
“Microwave energy” - the energy saving technology of the future
Since the microwaves that fall in the shortest wavelength
semi-conductor microwave reactors that can easily control the
region (1 m to 100 μm) in the electromagnetic waves can also
strength or temperature fluctuations of the microwave, by
cause efficient dielectric heating of the substance by changing
Minerva Light Lab, a venture incubated by the university.
the polarity of the positive and negative molecules in an
Such microwave processing technology is being used in the
electric field, they are being used for synthesis, disintegration,
third generation research for reforming the aluminum-calcium
and extraction of complexes that have various functionalities.
compounds. The third generation research has greatly
Although magnetron has conventionally been the main power
progressed as a future technology that can achieve both
source, the scope of its application in scientific fields is
energy saving and cost reduction.
continuing to increase such as the development of world's first
loadable
D ATA
Kishi Engineering Co., Ltd.
Yukio Kishi
Chief Executive Officer
Address
Satogatacho, Izumo, Shimane Prefecture
893-5
E-mail
[email protected]
Businesses
devices and equipment,
Medical
industrial robots, labor-saving devices,
agricultural machinery and more.
http://www.kishieng.co.jp/
Elliptical chamber type semiconductor precision microwave reactor
D ATA
Minerva Light Lab
Address 2nd Floor, Keihanna Plaza Lab Building,
Semiconductor power supplied microwave reactor
Takeko Matsumura
Director
8
1-7 Hikaridai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun,
Kyoto prefecture
E-mail
[email protected]
Business Development of microwave equipment,
areas
synthesis of high-purity functional
luminescent complexes, etc.
http://www.mll.jp/
9
Movement towards a new application
Innovative technologies that can be handed down!
Reducing environment
2.45 GHz
Temperature: From 800°C to 900°C
around 1000 W
Duration: 20 min
Mayenite + Carbon
Movement towards a new application
Patent related:
Patent application No. JP2015-091275
Method of manufacturing
conductive mayenite
Fuel Cell Powered Electric Wheelchair (Product under development)
Kyoto University and HAIFC, a start-up company, are jointly collaborating with medical devices and equipment manufacturer Kishi
Engineering Co., Ltd. to develop an electric wheelchair using fuel cell that utilizes first-generation solid hydrogen source. This
Microwave process
Usual process
Upto 900°
C 20min
1300°C for more than 6 hours
Femtosecond
laser process
Microwave process
Katoite
(Calcium aluminate hydrate)
Ca3Al2(OH)12
electric wheelchair equipped with a lift mechanism comes with a fuel cell unit, allowing users to operate the wheelchair even while
Control of
the environment
Low temperature
Short duration
it is getting recharged. Wheelchair users can raise themselves to a standing height using the lift mechanism, and enjoy viewing
artwork in an art gallery or museum just like anybody else.
Ca
O
They can operate it for long periods of time without recharging or having to worry about the battery getting exhausted due to the
AI
Mayenite
(Hydrogen absorbing calcium
aluminate oxide)
Ca12Al14O32
lifting operation, and can make do with changing the solid hydrogen source cartridge just once a week.
Volume of hydrogen
1,000 ml/h
Amount generated
corresponds to 3 Wh
Energy saving and low costs can be achieved!
Features
・It comes with a lift mechanism, so wheelchair users can reach places at a
height while remaining seated.
・They need not recharge their batteries on a daily basis.
・This wheelchair uses low-pressure hydrogen technology making it very safe.
・In the event of a disaster, it can be used as an auxiliary power supply unit.
・Fuel cell output: 30 W
・Solid hydrogen source fuel: Calcium hydride 300 Whr/battery x two batteries
“Microwave energy” - the energy saving technology of the future
Since the microwaves that fall in the shortest wavelength
semi-conductor microwave reactors that can easily control the
region (1 m to 100 μm) in the electromagnetic waves can also
strength or temperature fluctuations of the microwave, by
cause efficient dielectric heating of the substance by changing
Minerva Light Lab, a venture incubated by the university.
the polarity of the positive and negative molecules in an
Such microwave processing technology is being used in the
electric field, they are being used for synthesis, disintegration,
third generation research for reforming the aluminum-calcium
and extraction of complexes that have various functionalities.
compounds. The third generation research has greatly
Although magnetron has conventionally been the main power
progressed as a future technology that can achieve both
source, the scope of its application in scientific fields is
energy saving and cost reduction.
continuing to increase such as the development of world's first
loadable
D ATA
Kishi Engineering Co., Ltd.
Yukio Kishi
Chief Executive Officer
Address
Satogatacho, Izumo, Shimane Prefecture
893-5
E-mail
[email protected]
Businesses
devices and equipment,
Medical
industrial robots, labor-saving devices,
agricultural machinery and more.
http://www.kishieng.co.jp/
Elliptical chamber type semiconductor precision microwave reactor
D ATA
Minerva Light Lab
Address 2nd Floor, Keihanna Plaza Lab Building,
Semiconductor power supplied microwave reactor
Takeko Matsumura
Director
8
1-7 Hikaridai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun,
Kyoto prefecture
E-mail
[email protected]
Business Development of microwave equipment,
areas
synthesis of high-purity functional
luminescent complexes, etc.
http://www.mll.jp/
9
Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program
Next-generation Energy System Creation Strategy for Kyoto
Easy-to-use
solid hydrogen source
for fuel cell that does not require
a high-pressure tank
English edition released on November 2016
Issued by:
Regional Scientific Innovation Hub, Kyoto (ReSIK)
Planning and Production:
Advanced Science, Technology & Management Research Institute of KYOTO
Supervised by:
Kazuyuki Hirao, Professor, Department of Material Chemistry,
Graduate School of Engineering,
Kyoto University and Director of Nano Technology Hub
Contact Us:
Regional Scientific Innovation Hub, Kyoto (ReSIK)
Office: Advanced Science, Technology & Management Research Institute of KYOTO
134, ChudojiMinamimachi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-city, Kyoto, Japan 600-8813
Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Business Division,
Regional Innovation Strategy Promotion Department
TEL: +81-75-315-6603 FAX: +81-75-315-3695
http://www.resik.jp/
Regional Scientific Innovation Hub, Kyoto (RESIK)