Hydrogen from Nano-Aluminum and Water - Deployable Energy Program Air stable aluminum nanoparticles react with water to produce large quantities of hydrogen gas Rapid reaction, < 5 min to complete High efficiency, goes to 100% completion Novel hydrogen storage solution Suitable for scale-up production Many practical applications Hydrogen for fuel cells Small scale IC engines Remote power Robotic Synthesis Special Purpose Power (BRITES 50W PEM Fuel Cell) Mobility and Subsystems Platforms and Weapons Region of opportunity: sub-kW power Deployable Energy – sub-kW regime Mobile Power – Soldier, Vehicle Small Tactical Power – Unmanned/Autonomous Machines Deployable Power – Short Duration/Stationary Power Generation 100's Watts to 1 kW microwatts to 10's Watts 10s kW to MWs

Nano-Particle Aluminum – Water Reaction Potential Hydrogen Generation for Fuel Cells Hydrogen from reaction used to run a small engine Hydrogen generated from nano-Aluminum reaction with water