TECHNOLOGY
CyVolt is developing a fuel cell technology to recharge lithium ion batteries for portable, hand held electronic devices. The device will have 10 times the energy density of current state-of-the-art lithium ion batteries and five times the energy density of current methanol fuel cell technologies. The anticipated product will provide energy as long as fuel is available. The user will be able to “hot-swap” additional fuel via a cartridge or refills, thereby remaining virtually independent from the grid until the fuel is exhausted.
CyVolt is offering a ‘hybrid’ fuel cell product which integrates seamlessly with existing technologies. This allows device compatibility with nearly all portable electronic devices that utilize lithium ion or NiMH secondary batteries. This is accomplished with our unique on-board power management system and multiple output port selections.
The Company is employing a ‘flexible fuel’ strategy which allows us to use many different types of fuels. CyVolt’s lead fuel, glycerin, is a by-product of the biodiesel process and is green and 100% renewable. CyVolt offers a unique option for battery users to recharge their devices with renewable power. Although lithium ion battery power is ‘clean,’ the AC power grid used to recharge the battery is fed by 70% coal and gas. Not only does CyVolt add limitless off-grid power, we also offer a green and renewable way to power it.
Our Fuel Cell
CyVolt utilizes a patent pending novel membrane and a renewable 'flexible fuel' approach to achieve over-performance when compared to industry standard direct methanol fuel cells. CyVolt's unique and patent pending device utilizes crude glycerin from the biodiesel process to produce direct power in our cell. These technological results are detailed in the table below:
Fuel Cell Performance |
Methanol (PEM) |
Crude Glycerin (AEM) |
Electrons Transferred |
4 e- |
>10 e- |
Open Circuit Voltage |
650 mV |
850 mV |
Fuel Concentration |
5% |
30-50% |
Total Charge Transferred |
~1,000 mA.h |
>10,000 mA.h |