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1 ThermoNeutronics, LLC featuring energy solutions for tomorrow… Generation III Integrated Energy Technologies Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

2 The Challenge …

3 If there is one term that defines the future of solar and related clean energy systems, the term is “HIGH GROWTH” Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

4 The Evolving Solar Business  Generation I (today) Silicon solar cells and conventional batteries Silicon solar cells and conventional batteries  Generation II (today and tomorrow) Printable CIGS cells, improved battery systems, etc. Printable CIGS cells, improved battery systems, etc.  Generation III (tomorrow) High performance, economical printable CNT / batteries with integrated thermoneutronics and thermal circuitry High performance, economical printable CNT / batteries with integrated thermoneutronics and thermal circuitry that can compete with fossil fuel energy and displace conventional grid power Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

5 Program Goal Capitalize on existing R&D to develop a series of high performance prototype integrated energy modules that can be scaled and used for various applications Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

6 Technical Objective Rather than developing a specific device for a specific application, we are developing a series of generic modules that can be scaled, configured, and utilized in multiple, widespread applications (similar to the integrated circuit) Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

7 Secondary Objectives  Electrical conductor R&D  Electrical insulator R&D  Electromagnetic radiation shield R&D  Specialty military clothing  Specialty heat dissipation applications Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

8 The Team …

9 Program Team  ThermoNeutronics Corporate Team State College, Pennsylvania Newark, New Jersey Houston, Texas  University Collaborator – Science and Engineering  University Collaborator – Business and Marketing  Former NASA Consultants  Nanotube Fabrication Company  Green Energy Partnering Companies  Commercial Solar Power Equipment Company  Funding Sources Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

10 University Collaborator Science and Engineering  Physics  Chemistry  Thermodynamics  Electrical Engineering  Integrated Circuit Engineering  Materials Engineering  Fabrication Engineering  Construction Engineering  Architectural Engineering  Failure Analysis Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

11 University or Business Collaborator: Business and Marketing  Business Model  Identification of Future Markets  Competition Analysis  Technology Protection Strategy  Fabrication Strategy  Partnering Strategy  Globalization Strategy Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

12 The Approach …

13 Progress to Date  Proof of concept completed at laboratory bench- scale level  Laboratory demonstration of scalability  Laboratory demonstration shows promise of low cost, high performance energy modules with vast market potential  Patents and patentable intellectual property Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

14 Modules Under Development  Carbon nanotube organic photovoltaic technology (CNT-OPV)  Carbon nanotube infrared light based organic photovoltaic technology (CNT-IR-OPV)  Carbon nanotube glare and shading control technology (CNT-GSC)  Carbon nanotube thermal circuitry technology (CNT-TC)  Advanced alkaline carbon nanotube battery technology (AACNT-B)  Advanced lithium carbon nanotube rechargeable battery technology (ALCNT-RB)  Proprietary integration of these technologies into printable film (IT-PF) Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

15 The market is morphing. Our success will be our ability to focus R&D efforts to meet the needs of that morphing marketplace… Modules Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

16 Technology leapfrogs quickly. Thus, we must work from both ends toward the middle… Final Design of Functional Modules Continuation of R&D Program Anticipate Future Applications The key strategy is to gear ThermoNeutronic’s R&D efforts to satisfy tomorrow’s markets, not today’s markets. Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

17 Integration of Cutting Edge, Market-Disruptive Technologies  Carbon nanotube technology  Organic photo voltaics  Solar power technology  Integrated thermal circuitry  Thermo-neutronics  Advanced film battery technology  Advanced coating techniques  Proprietary integration of technologies  Proprietary configurations Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

18 Example Application  Technology has potential applications ranging from cell phones to advanced building design to power generation systems  Could be configured as transparent coating for glass windows to collect solar energy, produce electricity, store electricity, and control heat and glare… Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

19 Getting it from the laboratory onto the roof top … Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

20 Parallel Efforts ThermoNeutronics seeks a parallel effort of [1] completing R&D quickly on the battery modules for “manufacture ready” within 12 months and [2] completing R&D on the solar modules for “manufacture ready” within 24 months Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

21 Year IYear 2 AACNT-B Short-Term Solar, Energy, and Architectural Markets ALCNT-RB CNT-TC CNT-IR-OPV CNT-PPV CNT-GSC Long-Term Solar, Energy, and Architectural Markets Ready for Manufacturing Ready for Manufacturing Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

22 Completed R&D Carbon Nanotubes Solar Power Cells Thermal Circuitry Thermo-Neutronics Film Battery + University R&D Science Engineering R&D Objective Prototype Size High Performance Energy Modules Building Generation III Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

23 Required Research and Development of New Prototype Module  Performance Evaluation voltage, power output, power density voltage, power output, power density  Alternative Configurations flexible, rigid, 2-D, 3-D, brass monkey flexible, rigid, 2-D, 3-D, brass monkey  Scaling of Technology multiple modules, large modules, fabricated rolls multiple modules, large modules, fabricated rolls  Durability Analysis protective coatings, installation best practices protective coatings, installation best practices  Reliability and Failure Analysis electrical failure, thermal failure, structural failure electrical failure, thermal failure, structural failure  Ease of Manufacture integrated circuit fabrication, 2D printing, 3D printing, film fabrication integrated circuit fabrication, 2D printing, 3D printing, film fabrication  Application Analysis commercial, residential, electrical devices, military commercial, residential, electrical devices, military Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

24 Scale Up Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC

25 For further information, please contact: Dr. Gary Sorensen gsorensen@thermoneutronics.com Randy D. Horsak, PE rhorsak@thermoneutronics.com ThermoNeutronics, LLC State College, Pennsylvania USA Newark, New Jersey USA Houston, Texas USA Property of ThermoNeutronics, LLC


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