Technology
Amminex's core technology is called ASDS - Ammonia Storage and Delivery System. It allows ammonia to be safely, chemically stored in metal ammine complexes with the same volume metric capacity as pressurized liquid ammonia, which in turn can help drastically reduce NOx from the exhaust of diesel vehicles. NOx is a toxic air pollutant participating in formation of smog, ozone layer depletion and acid rain.
The ASDS can also be used to supply hydrogen or ammonia to fuel cell systems.
Value Proposition
A number of laws have been passed both in the EU and the US, setting limits for NOx levels in exhaust. Amminex's technology will help diesel vehicle manufactures remove NOx from their exhaust to accommodate these laws and will thus greatly benefit the environment.
In 2009 Amminex signed a contract with North America's largest truck manufacturer, Navistar to supply their trucks with the ASDS technology. Several passenger cars and truck companies are currently testing the system.
The possibility to use the ASDS technology to store hydrogen as ammonia also provides an opportunity to use an extremely clean, carbon-free and renewable energy source in a variety of ways and could be a great step towards a hydrogen society. Amminex recently presented a proprietary 500w fuel cell which will be further developed for up to 2 kW.
Additional Information
- Management: Jens Hinnerskov (CEO), Mogens Hugo (BoD-Chairman)
- Amminex contact: Jens Hinnerskov, CEO, Tel.: +45 2752 5676
- SEED Capital contact: Ulla Brockenhuus-Schack, Managing Partner
- Co-investors: Conduit Ventures Ltd (UK), Nordea-Foundation (DK), Navistar (US)
- Website: www.amminex.net