HNO Green Fuels, HBCU
Partnership Program

Who We Are

We are a Black-owned hydrogen research and development company that focuses on energy solutions that mitigates climate change and promotes environmental justice and economic opportunities for disadvantaged communities. Our research has focused on the production of green hydrogen in order to reduce emissions, transition away from fossil fuels, and promote energy sovereignty. Since we began in a garage in 2008, we have been granted over a dozen unique hydrogen-related patents and formed strong bonds with the commercial and academic communities.

We focus on hydrogen production as a means to build a future clean energy infrastructure that decentralizes power, provides economic opportunities to disadvantaged communities, and is in harmony with our ecosystem.

What’s our mission

Our mission is to find creative way to address to key energy disparities. Communities of color are currently the most effected by fossil fuel emissions, and they are the last to receive financial and health benefits of the rising tide of new clean energy technologies and businesses.

We aim to change the narrative. And it starts with the next generation of engineers, researchers, and leaders on the front lines of this tremendous opportunity stop climate change and pave a new way forward of abundant energy for all. HNO has created a number of interdisciplinary opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students. While working with university students, HNO plans to

  • Offer intern and mentorship opportunities in various areas to minority students

  • Raise the visibility of HBCU programs in connection with green energy

  • Offer resources, and support growth of diversity within the future U.S. energy workforce.

  • Collaborate on various funded projects focused on diversifying energy sources, scaling manufacturing, and more.

  • Share research findings about current HNO Green Fuels initiatives and research

  • Facilitate better communication among academic researchers, community stakeholders and members about best practices for research

Partnership Opportunities

1. Business

a. Whitepapers

i. supply chain research

b. Internal research

i. competitive analysis

2. Engineering

a. Technical Researchers for Engineers

i. Sourcing for engineering dept- fuel cell materials

3. Environmental science

a. pollution research

4. Materials science

a. material analysis for membranes

5. Computer Engineering and AI

a. Developing modeling programs

OUR PROJECTS

Overcoming critical barriers to improve hydrogen electrolyzer and fuel cell applications

  • Enhancing durability

  • Increasing performance

  • Reducing capital cost

  • Expanding applications

 1) WE WANT TO create more Adaptable and Resilient Hydrogen Electrolyers. The heart of nearly all hydrogen technology relies on only a small handful of components. We set out to be experts and set the standard for each of these components. We test the limits of materials to find and eliminate any weaknesses, so we can improve fabrication methods to scale up quality and distribution.

  • ULTRA-LOW PGM / PGM-FREE MEMBRANES

  • MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES

  • H2 STORAGE & DELIVERY

  • GDL

  • ELECTROLYZER STACKS

  • FUEL CELLS

  • POROUS TRANSPORT LAYERS

  • CATALYSTS

  • CATALYST COVERED MEMBRANE

 2) Research more Comprehensive and Powerful Hydrogen Solutions and Applications. Our expertise to turn Hydrogen applications into an accessible, affordable, durable solution can empower industries, communities, and individuals globally.

  • On-demand, zero-storage hydrogen generation

  • Variable-load, responsive PEM electrolysis

  • Electrolyzer controller systems

  • Electrolyzer device and remote management

  • Dual Fuel applications in combustion engines

  • Large scale green hydrogen production

  • High durability PEM electrolyzers

  • Electrolyzer water filtration

  • Low-water electrolyzer applications

 3) Creating high-value ANALYSIS to move the industry AND OUR planet

Identifying challenges, creating opportunities We're establishing a higher level of hydrogen research through expert analysis, experimentation, and modeling tools. Positively proving that Hydrogen is no longer a hard-to-reach alternative, but the new green fuel of electricity.

  • Fabrication and integration studies

  • Standardized protocols and cell testing

  • Durability studies

  • Degradation mitigation strategies

  • Modeling/analysis

  • Scaling manufacturing processes

  • Electrolyzer Durability and Scalability

  • Hydrogen Production Efficiency