Superior MicroPowders Signs Subcontract Agreement with DuPont Fuel Cells in Support of $5 Million DOE Program.Business Editors/Technology Writers ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2003 Superior MicroPowders, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control (SMP (Symmetric MultiProcessing) A multiprocessing architecture in which multiple CPUs, residing in one cabinet, share the same memory. SMP systems provide scalability. As business increases, additional CPUs can be added to absorb the increased transaction volume. ) announced today that it has signed a subcontract agreement with DuPont Fuel Cells allowing the two parties to collaborate under SMP's recently awarded $5.12M program from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for fuel cell materials development. SMP's DOE program focuses on the development of new low-platinum content electrocatalyst compositions and membrane electrode assembly (MEA MEA Multiple endocrine adenomatosis. See Multiple endocrine neoplasia. ) cathode structures for PEM (Privacy Enhanced Mail) A standard for secure e-mail on the Internet. It supports encryption, digital signatures and digital certificates as well as both private and public key methods. Not widely used, work on PEM later evolved into S/MIME. See MIME. fuel cell applications. The contract entitled "Development of Improved Ultra-low Pt PEMFC PEMFC Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Cathode Structures Through an Integrated Powder-Discovery-Production Platform with Digital Layer Prototyping" will be performed by SMP as the prime contractor in collaboration with DuPont, CFD CFD - Computational Fluid Dynamics Research Corporation and leading fuel cell stack manufacturers. Under this DOE program, SMP will utilize combinatorial discovery methods to develop advanced fuel cell electrocatalysts and MEAs. The approach is novel in that it allows for the rapid preparation of many different electrocatalysts, which vary in composition and microstructure mi·cro·struc·ture n. The structure of an organism or object as revealed through microscopic examination. microstructure Noun a structure on a microscopic scale, such as that of a metal or a cell . As a subcontractor, DuPont's effort is focused on the rapid screening of combinatorially discovered electrocatalysts and MEA cathode structures. CFD Research Corporation has the responsibility of modeling of the MEA structures. SMP has also enlisted leading automotive fuel cell stack manufacturers for evaluation of new low platinum MEAs fabricated with knowledge gained through these efforts. Bob Size, SMP's President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. remarks, "This program represents a critical step in the march towards commercialization of PEM fuel cells. While fuel cell technology has been developing for several decades, cost has always been the factor limiting wide spread commercialization. SMP's DOE program attacks this cost issue head-on by developing next generation low cost MEAs through a strategic multi-pronged approach." Superior MicroPowders is currently manufacturing fuel cell electrocatalysts and working with a host of leading fuel cell stack manufacturers worldwide. The execution of this DOE contract will significantly add to SMP's knowledge base in bringing to market next generation fuel cell material systems as fuel cells come to commercial fruition. About Superior MicroPowders Superior MicroPowders, LLC (SMP), established in 1997 and located in Albuquerque, NM, is an advanced materials developer and manufacturer servicing the following high growth markets: Fuel Cells -- Electrocatalysts -- Electrodes and MEAs -- Fuel Processing Materials Electronics -- Advanced Electronic Powders -- Ultra-low Temperature Digitally Deposited Materials for Polymer Electronics Displays & Lighting -- Advanced Luminescent lu·mi·nes·cent adj. Capable of, suitable for, or exhibiting luminescence. [Latin l  men, l MaterialsSMP's historical foundation in fuel cell technology is advanced electrocatalyst powder manufacture. However, the company has evolved over time developing capabilities in additional energy materials systems such as fuel processing catalysts. In addition to competencies in materials technology, SMP has significant ongoing developmental efforts in the fields of MEA technology including electrode design and fabrication. |
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