KUWAIT CITY, July 29: The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) has been granted a new patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for advancements in nanofluid technology. Announced on Monday, this patent pertains to a novel system for generating hydrogen gas and nanofluids using effervescent tablets.

The project, titled "An Innovative System for the Production of Hydrogen and Advanced Cooling Liquids Using Effervescent Tablets of Mineral Origins," is a collaborative effort funded by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). Key contributors include Dr. Nasser Al-Sayegh from KISR’s Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Program, Dr. Hussein Bahzad from the College of Technological Studies, and Dr. Nawaf Al-Juwaihel from the College of Engineering and Petroleum at Kuwait University. The project also involved doctoral student Ali Al-Sayegh, who is supported by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning.

Dr. Nasser Al-Sayegh highlighted that the system uses effervescent tablets that react chemically with water to produce hydrogen and nanofluids. The process allows for adjustable hydrogen production based on the amount of water used. The system is designed to be compatible with hybrid vehicles, offering a safer and more space-efficient alternative to traditional hydrogen storage methods.

This innovation not only enhances vehicle efficiency but also improves engine cooling through the advanced nanofluids produced.