Akermin Prototype Available
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Julia Bishop-Cross
Office: (314) 260-7782
Mobile: (314) 681-3033
Akermin Announces Prototype Availability and World Leading Biocathode Performance
ST. LOUIS - Akermin, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its biofuel cell prototype for testing. The Stabilized Enzyme Biofuel Cell (SEBCTM) provides higher energy density at a lower cost compared to incumbent power supplies: batteries and traditional direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC). By incorporating SEBCTM technology to immobilize and stabilize an enzyme in a conductive polymer matrix at the cathode, renewable organic fuels are converted into electricity by a process which is inherently more efficient than conventional methods of portable power generation. The stability afforded by Akermin's enzyme immobilization polymers, measured in years compared to days for other biofuel cell technology, enables the first truly commercially viable biofuel cell power supply. Operating on methanol, this prototype delivers longer device runtime. This prototype serves to demonstrate the viability of biofuel cell technology and delivers 3V and up to 1W pulse demand capability and is approximately the size of two D cell batteries. Akermin is ready work with customers interested designing a biofuel cell for their application. Akermin continues advancing its technology to increase power output to 3-5 W units.
Akermin's prototype incorporates a world leading enzyme catalyzed biocathode to replace the traditional platinum cathode found in most DMFCs. This high performance air breathing biocathode enables several key operating and design benefits that lead to higher efficiency, longer runtime, and reduced system cost. The benefits of this biofuel cell include the ability to passively use nearly pure fuel at the stack without the need for complex water recirculation, significantly reduce susceptibility to fuel crossover, ability to use alternative PEM's , and improved system operating efficiency. Thus, doubling the energy density of a conventional DMFC is achievable. Coupled with the potential to use a variety of high energy content fuels, SEBC'sTM are more environmentally-friendly and last longer than any existing fuel cell, delivering lower cost per Watt hour over their lifetime. Interested parties should contact Nick Akers at 314-812-8035.
About Akermin, Inc.
Akermin, Inc., located in St. Louis, MO, is a leading developer of stabilized enzyme solutions for producing power, food, fuels, and specialty chemical intermediates. Through our unique Stabilized Enzyme Biocatalysis System (SEBSTM), we enable new biocatalytic processes and make existing enzymatic transformations more robust and efficient under a wide range of operating conditions, including extremes of temperature and pH. Akermin's proprietary breakthrough in the polymer encapsulation of enzymes will lead to longer-lasting and more environmentally-friendly fuel cells and batteries, and enhance the value of food, pharmaceutical and chemical production. SEBSTM has demonstrated the capability to immobilize numerous enzymes and proven the potential for Akermin's technology in multi-billion dollar markets for enzyme-enabled products and processes.
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