Michael Lefenfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer, SiGNa Chemistry, Inc. spoke about green chemistry at the Commission for Environmental Cooperation's Chemicals Management Forum in San Antonio Texas on May 15, 2012. More info: http:/www.cec.org/chemicals2012
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Green chemistry has onlyrecently been taught in universities.Successful green companies make on-going training a requirement in order to create a new generation of green chemists.
Environmentalconcerns alone are notenough to drive market acceptance of green chemicals. Green products must exceed existing products in design and cost.
Sound chemical management and regulatory processes are good for business.You’ll protect your customers and employees, avoid recalls and bad press, and create the products and markets of the future.
Target Markets: Military portable power Emergency and disaster relief efforts Outdoor power equipment Outdoor leisure (boating, camping) Home backup generators
Batteries cannot keep up with demands for higher energy densities and gas generators are highly polluting.
Challenge:
SiGNa created a portable fuel cell generator as a clean, sustainable power supply for a variety of markets.
Small combustion engines are responsible for a disproportionate amount of pollution in North America.
Challenge:
This system can affordablyand cleanly power: Backup and stationary generators Lawnmowers and outdoor tools Commercial and worksite generators Scooters and motorcycles Electric bicycles
SiGNa is developing a high-density, zero pollution fuel cell system to replace small combustion engines (<3kW).