2000 km on a Single Charge: Brighsun’s Li-S Batteries to Enter Industrial Trials

Lithium Sulfur (Li-S) Battery Technology Breakthrough

Through nearly 8 years of research, the Brighsun team developed lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries with an energy density 5-8 times higher than conventional secondary batteries. According to results from an internationally accredited testing agency (SGS), Brighsun's new technology allows an Li-S battery to keep 91% of its initial capacity after 1,700 cycles at a rate of 2C (being fully charged/discharged in 30 mins). That means the capacity decay per cycle is as low as 0.01%. Even at a more aggressive rate of 5C (being fully charged/discharged in 12.5 mins), Brighsun's Li-S battery retains 74% of its initial capacity after 1,000 cycles (capacity decay per cycle of 0.026%). The cathode energy density for the 1th cycle after activation at charge rate of 1C is 2103.8Wh/kg.

Driven by the growing markets world-wide for EVs, the battery industry has explored a range of chemical combinations: lithium iron phosphate, lithium cobalt oxide and, currently, nickel manganese cobalt. However, current battery systems still suffer from the major disadvantages of relatively low energy density, high raw material costs and secondary pollution during recycling.

A Game Changer

Brighsun's advanced Li-S chemistry, offering high energy density and resultant low raw material costs, will be a game changer in the EV industry. Li-S batteries also have the potential to become the most promising energy storage systems for future railways, ships and airlines. Industries such as electric supply grid storage, mobile phones, drones and AI will also benefit from dramatically higher energy density storage provided by Brighsun's new battery system.

Companies in the US, Germany, Korea and China have been developing Li-S batteries and have achieved promising breakthroughs. However, these systems still face a number of challenges, including volume expansion of cathode materials during cycling, the shuttling effect of polysulfides, and the dendritic growth of lithium on the anode. This results in shorter cycling life and poor fast-charging capability, both major obstacles to their application in the world automotive industry.

Brighsun's Revolutionary Approach

Brighsun has patented Li-S battery technology that prevents the generation of polysulfide on the sulfur cathode and effectively suppresses dendritic growth of Li on the anode Li-S, paving the way for Li-S battery use in EVs.

The company has already developed processes for the production of cathode materials (electrolytes, separators and lithium sheet anodes), of which the core materials (anodes, electrolytes, and separators) can be produced in batches. Trial production of high-power cells with an expected energy density in excess of 1,000 Wh/kg is about to begin. Brighsun is also developing a solid-state electrolyte compatible with its Li-S system, aiming at further improvements in the cycling life, energy density and safety of its Li-S batteries.

Plentiful and Low Cost Battery Materials

The main raw materials for Brighsun's Li-S batteries are widely available in Australia, with a supply sufficient for hundreds of years. Indeed, at under AUD100 for 1kWh, the expected production cost of Brighsun-branded 2U Li-S batteries is lower than conventional lithium ion batteries – providing a major boost to the development of electric vehicle and related industries in Australia and around the world.

Going Forward

Brighsun is currently in discussion with potential investors in the large-scale trial production of Li-S batteries. The development process for large-scale production is expected to be finished by end-2020, followed by the mass production of Li-S batteries.

Brighsun's new energy-dense Li-S battery is expected to accelerate EV take-up around the world, spurred by dramatically improved single-charge travel performance, low cost and long life. Combined with the relative simplicity of EV design compared to internal combustion engine/hybrid vehicles, consumers and the industry alike are set to benefit from lower cost, emission-free transport. At the same time, Brighsun's 2U Li-S batteries offer huge benefits to the mobile phone and solar-electric storage industries, generating dramatic performance improvements in both.

About Brighsun EV Group

Brighsun sees its EV technology as a contribution to society's need for more cost effective and less polluting transport. Our Head Office is in Australia and focuses on using new energy technology to produce market ready solutions. Our intellectual property is fully owned by Brighsun and patented in Australia. Our technology comes from our research & development, critical to maintaining our competitive edge. We are building a production base built on our world leading technologies in lithium batteries, and expanding our Zhejiang battery production. For information, please visit http://www.brighsun.com/Index_En.asp.

Brighsun
Sherry Xiao
Frankston, Australia
kevinhuang@brighsun.com
http://www.brighsun.com

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2000 km on a Single Charge: Brighsun’s Li-S Batteries to Enter Industrial Trials

FRANKSTON, AUS, Apr 21, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Lithium batteries will soon power Electric Vehicles (EVs) traveling 2,000 km on a single charge, say the team at Brighsun New Energy. The company is preparing for industrial trials later in the year for a range of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries that can power a cell phone for over a week and can theoretically travel close to 2,000 km on a single charge. The revolution is underway.

Lithium Sulfur (Li-S) Battery Technology Breakthrough

Through nearly 8 years of research, the Brighsun team developed lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries with an energy density 5-8 times higher than conventional secondary batteries. According to results from an internationally accredited testing agency (SGS), Brighsun's new technology allows an Li-S battery to keep 91% of its initial capacity after 1,700 cycles at a rate of 2C (being fully charged/discharged in 30 mins). That means the capacity decay per cycle is as low as 0.01%. Even at a more aggressive rate of 5C (being fully charged/discharged in 12.5 mins), Brighsun's Li-S battery retains 74% of its initial capacity after 1,000 cycles (capacity decay per cycle of 0.026%). The cathode energy density for the 1th cycle after activation at charge rate of 1C is 2103.8Wh/kg.

Driven by the growing markets world-wide for EVs, the battery industry has explored a range of chemical combinations: lithium iron phosphate, lithium cobalt oxide and, currently, nickel manganese cobalt. However, current battery systems still suffer from the major disadvantages of relatively low energy density, high raw material costs and secondary pollution during recycling.

A Game Changer

Brighsun's advanced Li-S chemistry, offering high energy density and resultant low raw material costs, will be a game changer in the EV industry. Li-S batteries also have the potential to become the most promising energy storage systems for future railways, ships and airlines. Industries such as electric supply grid storage, mobile phones, drones and AI will also benefit from dramatically higher energy density storage provided by Brighsun's new battery system.

Companies in the US, Germany, Korea and China have been developing Li-S batteries and have achieved promising breakthroughs. However, these systems still face a number of challenges, including volume expansion of cathode materials during cycling, the shuttling effect of polysulfides, and the dendritic growth of lithium on the anode. This results in shorter cycling life and poor fast-charging capability, both major obstacles to their application in the world automotive industry.

Brighsun's Revolutionary Approach

Brighsun has patented Li-S battery technology that prevents the generation of polysulfide on the sulfur cathode and effectively suppresses dendritic growth of Li on the anode Li-S, paving the way for Li-S battery use in EVs.

The company has already developed processes for the production of cathode materials (electrolytes, separators and lithium sheet anodes), of which the core materials (anodes, electrolytes, and separators) can be produced in batches. Trial production of high-power cells with an expected energy density in excess of 1,000 Wh/kg is about to begin. Brighsun is also developing a solid-state electrolyte compatible with its Li-S system, aiming at further improvements in the cycling life, energy density and safety of its Li-S batteries.

Plentiful and Low Cost Battery Materials

The main raw materials for Brighsun's Li-S batteries are widely available in Australia, with a supply sufficient for hundreds of years. Indeed, at under AUD100 for 1kWh, the expected production cost of Brighsun-branded 2U Li-S batteries is lower than conventional lithium ion batteries – providing a major boost to the development of electric vehicle and related industries in Australia and around the world.

Going Forward

Brighsun is currently in discussion with potential investors in the large-scale trial production of Li-S batteries. The development process for large-scale production is expected to be finished by end-2020, followed by the mass production of Li-S batteries.

Brighsun's new energy-dense Li-S battery is expected to accelerate EV take-up around the world, spurred by dramatically improved single-charge travel performance, low cost and long life. Combined with the relative simplicity of EV design compared to internal combustion engine/hybrid vehicles, consumers and the industry alike are set to benefit from lower cost, emission-free transport. At the same time, Brighsun's 2U Li-S batteries offer huge benefits to the mobile phone and solar-electric storage industries, generating dramatic performance improvements in both.

About Brighsun EV Group

Brighsun sees its EV technology as a contribution to society's need for more cost effective and less polluting transport. Our Head Office is in Australia and focuses on using new energy technology to produce market ready solutions. Our intellectual property is fully owned by Brighsun and patented in Australia. Our technology comes from our research & development, critical to maintaining our competitive edge. We are building a production base built on our world leading technologies in lithium batteries, and expanding our Zhejiang battery production. For information, please visit http://www.brighsun.com/Index_En.asp.

Brighsun
Sherry Xiao
Frankston, Australia
kevinhuang@brighsun.com
http://www.brighsun.com

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US Lighting Group Develops UV LED Light Bulb to Help Fight the Spread of Viral Pathogens Like COVID-19

EASTLAKE, OH / ACCESSWIRE, Apr 3, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – US Lighting Group, Inc. (OTCPINK:USLG) today announced it is developing a new UV LED Plug-n-Play 4-foot, commercial bulb to replace traditional florescent lights to help combat viral pathogens like COVID-19 using ultraviolet light technology to sterilize surfaces. Paul Spivak, CEO of the US Lighting Group, currently holds two patents issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Patent No. 6828576 and Patent No. 7229467 were issued for UV LED Light Projection Method and Apparatus using ultraviolet and LED lighting technology.

"We are ecstatic to announce that we have engineered the latest Plug-n-Play 4-foot, commercial replacement bulb with our UV LED lighting technology. The US Lighting Group manufactures commercial LED light bulbs, so adding our patented UV LED lights to our existing LED light bulb will put the company light years ahead of the industry," said Paul Spivak, CEO of the US Lighting Group. "These UV LED light bulbs have the potential to disinfect viral agents in critical areas including hospitals, supermarkets, schools, airports, medical labs, senior care centers, fire and police stations. We anticipate a significant growth potential for the company from the development of our new UV LED light bulb."

Scientific research has proven that UV lights have the capability to disinfect pathogens like flus and superbugs. UV LED lighting will be effective in helping to disinfect viral pathogens giving patients, customers, workers and families a measure of protection against the spread of infections. Other applications that use ultraviolet lighting include Vitamin D generation, an essential vitamin which many people lack. The US Lighting Group's UV LED lighting can also be employed in schools, government buildings, office buildings, and hotels. Germicidal UV lighting products have an effective success rate in sterilizing pathogens based on scientific research.

About U.S. Lighting Group, Inc.

US Lighting Group (OTC:USLG) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Intellitronix Corporation, are leading manufacturers of electronics, supplying growth sectors such as LED lighting, custom designed LED products, microprocessor-controlled LED instrumentation, custom private labeled electronics, automotive, RV, and marine electronics, and high-tech robotics utilizing our own in-house proprietary artificial intelligence. The company has manufacturing and R&D facilities in Cleveland, Ohio with an international sales distribution network. www.uslightinggroup.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are typically, but not always, identified by the words: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, and similar expressions or which by their nature refer to future events. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these statements.

Contact

US Lighting Group
34099 Melinz Pkway, Unit E
Eastlake, OH 44095 USA
T: +1 216.896.7000 ext. 207
shareholder-relations@uslightinggroup.com

SOURCE: US Lighting Group, Inc.

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US Lighting Group Announces Mike Videmsek Joins Intellitronix Corporation as Director of Operations

EASTLAKE, OH / ACCESSWIRE, Apr 1, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – US Lighting Group, Inc. (OTCPINK:USLG), a leading manufacturer of electronics and high-tech robotics, announces its wholly-owned subsidiary, Intellitronix Corporation, appointed Mike Videmsek as Director of Operations.

"We are extremely happy to have Mike join Intellitronix during this critical juncture in our corporate growth as we are entering into new business ventures and high-tech electronics product development. Mike has a wealth of knowledge and experience in engineering and manufacturing operations having worked as Managing Director at Arconic, formerly, Alcoa," said Paul Spivak, CEO of the US Lighting Group. "Mike will be responsible for the entire Intellitronix manufacturing operations including inventory, staffing, and budgets along with formulating an overall operations strategy with the objective of growing profits."

Mike Videmsek has achieved career successes in high-tech industries, including commercial vehicle, automotive and aerospace. He is skilled in business planning and strategy, operations and production management, lean management, continuous improvement, multi-plant leadership, and workplace safety. Mike holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from Cleveland State University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Baldwin-Wallace College.

Intellitronix is a leading electronics manufacturer who combines innovative ideas, expertise and technology to create cutting-edge solutions. Our state-of-the-art technology makes us one of the foremost designers and manufacturers of electronics. By only using the best and most advanced display and engineering techniques, we achieve the highest level of quality and performance for our products surpassing other companies in the marketplace.

About U.S. Lighting Group, Inc. and Intellitronix Corporation

US Lighting Group (OTCPINK:USLG) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Intellitronix Corporation, are leading manufacturers of electronics, supplying growth sectors such as high-tech robotics utilizing our own in-house proprietary artificial intelligence, LED lighting, custom-designed LED products, microprocessor-controlled LED instrumentation, custom private labeled electronics, automotive, RV, and marine electronics. The company has manufacturing and R&D facilities in Cleveland, Ohio with an international sales distribution network. www.uslightinggroup.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are typically, but not always, identified by the words: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, and similar expressions or which by their nature refer to future events. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these statements.

CONTACT:

US Lighting Group
34099 Melinz Pkway, Unit E
Eastlake, OH 44095 USA
T: +1 216.896.7000 ext. 207
shareholder-relations@uslightinggroup.com

SOURCE: US Lighting Group, Inc.

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Radiologex Partners with Trusona to Bolster User Auth Security for Innovative Healthcare Industry Software

IRVINE, CA, Mar 12, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Radiologex announced this week that it has partnered with Trusona, the pioneering leader of passwordless authentication, for its new all-inclusive software for medical doctors, healthcare professionals and healthcare companies. Radiologex(R) or RDEE for short, pronounced [AR-Dee], is the world's first and only one-stop software ecosystem exclusively for the healthcare industry, powered by blockchain technology, and now protected by the highest level of security. The Radiologex product is especially relevant in light of the current novel coronavirus crisis and other health emergencies where the speed, efficiency and confidentiality of communications and data transmission is paramount.

Radiologex is a real-time productivity, collaboration and information resource available via portable device-based app or via the Web. Its advanced user-authentication technology and builtin KYC (Know Your Customer) now includes a state of the art usernameless and passwordless authentication option that was developed by Trusona, the world leader in the field that holds some of the largest financial services and health care companies as clients.

"Compromised credentials are responsible for over 80 percent of breaches. Trusona's mission is to thwart cybercrime by eliminating static credentials from the user experience," said Ori Eisen, Founder and CEO at Trusona. "Radiologex has set the bar high for security within its product and we have integrated our stringent cutting-edge safeguards into their software engine."

"The recent appearance of novel coronavirus, and the very real possibility of a pandemic, is illuminating the need for a one stop instant communications platform dedicated for the healthcare industry, that is also equipped with a full suite of relevant services and productivity enhancing tools, allowing healthcare professionals to carry out various tasks in the most efficient manner when timing is critical. Yet in providing such services, Radiologex does not want to sacrifice security. Secure and safe transmission of information will always remain a top priority for Radiologex," said John Kiyo Smith, CEO, Radiologex.

"Trusona is the only company anywhere in the world that can provide technological solutions that meet our strict standards for security. We are confident our partnership with Trusona will serve to foster trust and peace of mind among Radiologex customers, and is a natural fit with our game changing platform."

Radiologex is the industry's first and only Web 3.0 solution, encompassing productivity tools; clinical information systems; medical imaging processing and storage; entire payment settlement and lending/finance systems; medical supplies, devices and equipment sales and repair services; content on demand; and a dedicated online community. The Radiologex team is comprised of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds including medical physicians, healthcare service providers (e.g. radiology), and information systems and software developers with blockchain and distributed ledger technology expertise.

"The healthcare industry is highly vulnerable to security breaches and transactional bottlenecks, negatively affecting patient care, including critical care logistics, from start to finish. Radiologex solves for all of that in one easy-to-use platform with safety and speed built in as the vanguard, and partnering with Trusona only serves to enhance these capabilities," says Radiologex Co-founder, George Tyler.

"I headed a study with our team to uncover the primary pain-points experienced by the healthcare industry associated with the SARS epidemic of 2002, which is a scaled-down version of what we are currently experiencing with this COVID-19 event. The primary pain-point we discovered was the unavailability of a streamlined and dedicated communications platform among healthcare providers, which substantially hindered their ability to determine optimal courses of action in a time efficient manner. There was a dearth of communication amongst healthcare providers, large and small, including all levels of government, that was highly uncoordinated, leading to misinformation and contradictory information being disseminated to the public.

"RDEE's messenger module solves for this by offering the only available real-time, dual end encrypted, user KYC'd solution for the entire healthcare industry and even governments, with Trusona technology serving as the gateway for seamless yet ultra-secure access from anywhere. Healthcare professionals will no longer be required to physically be at their respective organizations or login via a cumbersome VPN process on their laptops to establish a wide-ranging communications channel with their colleagues. With Radiologex and Trusona technology, they can now establish unlimited communications channels instantly, from any portable device or web portal, from anywhere in the world, all without remembering a username or password. It will literally be that easy.

"The second major pain-point we discovered was the unfortunate price-gouging of prized medical goods, services, and products essential to containment, which would be subdued by RDEE's Marketplace and Service-on-Demand modules, providing real time global verified product and vendor authenticity, as well as instant, borderless, transactional capacity that can get these goods and services where they need to be with never-before-seen efficiency and swiftness, thanks in no small-part to secure ease of access facilitated by Trusona," added George Tyler.

Trusona (www.trusona.com), founded in 2015 by cybersecurity expert Ori Eisen, is the pioneer and world leader in passwordless authentication. Over 200 organizations, including some of the world's largest financial services and health care companies, rely on Trusona's solutions.

Radiologex (www.radiologex.com) technology is utility patent-pending, tested and certified by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology of the U.S. Department of Human and Health Services. The platform is available worldwide with free to use capacities for all users in April 2020.

For more information, contact Drew Saunders at Launch@radiologex.com, Tel (800) 640-2198 or https://radiologex.com. Follow us on Twitter.com@Radiologex and Telegram.com/RadiologexOfficialGroup.

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TANAKA to Exhibit at FC EXPO 2020

TOKYO, Feb 13, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – TANAKA HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Akira Tanae) announced that TANAKA KIKINZOKU KOGYO K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Akira Tanae), which operates TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS manufacturing business, will exhibit at "FC EXPO 2020 – 16th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo," one of the world's largest fuel cell exhibitions, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Wednesday, February 26 until Friday, February 28, 2020.

Artist's rendering of booth

Large evaluation CCM sample for water electrolysis electrode catalysts

TANAKA has started offering large evaluation samples of Catalyst Coated Membrane (CCM) used in solid polymer water electrolysis for manufacturing hydrogen from renewable energy and will exhibit this technology for the first time. The provision of large-sized CCMs for a coating surface of up to 1000 x 1000 mm, according to design requirements, will make it possible for equipment and infrastructure manufacturers to conduct large-sized tests in the initial development stages, thereby greatly contributing to shortening the time taken for technology development. Having such manufacturers use CCM with reliable performance as a benchmark in the development stages will also aid in developing more efficient solid polymer water electrolysis equipment.

Precious metal plating is essential for the metal parts used in fuel cell stacks and water electrolysis cell stacks to maintain strong electrical conduction properties. TANAKA has long engaged in developing Au, Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru, and Ir plating technology for base materials such as titanium and stainless steel. This is the first time that it will exhibit highly corrosion-resistant precious metal plating technology and rare precious metal plating technology.

Overview of FC EXPO 2020 – 16th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo
Dates: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., February 26 (Wed.) to February 28 (Fri.), 2020 (closes at 5 p.m. on final day)
– Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West 4 Hall, TANAKA KIKINZOKU KOGYO K.K., booth number/ W27-31
– Official exhibition website: https://www.fcexpo.jp/en-gb.html

TANAKA will also exhibit various fuel cell-related products made using precious metals. These include its electrode catalysts for fuel cells that boasts a world-class shipment volume and is used in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs), electrode catalysts for water electrolysis that are required to produce hydrogen, palladium hydrogen permeable films, which enable high purity hydrogen refinement, reforming catalysts, which can be used to produce hydrogen from hydrocarbons such as natural gases, PROX catalysts, which can selectively perform oxidation removal of carbon monoxide when hydrogen is generated, and combustion purifying catalysts that purify and deodorize impure gases generated during the hydrogen refinement process at low temperatures. (See the table below for a list of the main exhibits).

In recent years, a global trend toward the use of renewable energy as an alternative to fossil fuels is apparent and stems from the international framework provided by the Paris Agreement, adopted at COP21 with the purpose of eliminating greenhouse gases. Hydrogen energy is positioned as a central technology in this movement, with progress being made in the practical application of manufacturing hydrogen from renewable energy, storing and transporting energy by means of hydrogen, and utilizing hydrogen with fuel cells. Amid these global trends, TANAKA continues to proactively engage in the development of new technologies and contributes to the realization of a hydrogen-based society as a leading company in precious metal products.

Main contents of exhibit: Products marked with "*" will be exhibited for the first time

Electrode catalysts for water electrolysis
Electrode catalysts for anodes (oxygen generating electrodes) use an oxidation Ir system, while electrode catalysts for cathodes (hydrogen generating electrodes) utilize a Pt system. The catalysts offered have a large specific surface area and low electrolysis overpotential.

*Electrode catalysts for water electrolysis Evaluation CCM
Evaluation CCMs used for TKK electrode catalysts can be utilized as a standard CCM for development. It can now be offered for coating surfaces of up to 1000 x 1000 mm. These CCMs can even be utilized for intricate coating shapes and in small amounts.

*Precious metal plating products and electrodes
Substrate processing and precious metal plating are offered for products of various shapes, including for use as feeder plates for solid polymer electrode films. The amount of precious metals used can be reduced by making the plating thinner, using partial plating, and recoating technology.

Electrode catalysts for fuel cells
Electrode catalysts that are both active and durable have been developed by means of precious metal catalyst technology and electrochemical technology cultivated over many years. Highly active catalysts are provided for fuel cell cathodes, while catalysts with excellent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning-resistant properties are provided for anodes.

Palladium alloys, hydrogen permeable films
In fuel cell hydrogen production, we utilize palladium, the only metal that allows the sole permeation of hydrogen gas, thus enabling removal of impure gases from hydrogen gas materials. With TANAKA's original ultra-thin film processing technology and advanced cleaning technology, we are able to offer purified hydrogen gas that is highly reliable with maximum hydrogen permeability.

Reforming catalyst
A reforming catalyst is used to generate hydrogen from hydrocarbon such as natural gas. High active properties are maintained at a wide range of temperatures while suppressing the deposition of carbon, which tends to be problematic in reforming reactions. Catalysts that can suppress ammonia, a byproduct of nitrogen in reforming gas, are also available.

PROX catalysts
PROX catalysts perform selective oxidation removal on carbon monoxide to 10 ppm or below from hydrogen and carbon monoxide generated by means of reforming reactions. Displaying high active properties at a wide range of temperatures from low to high, these catalysts are supported by small amounts of precious metals, making it possible to offer them at a low cost.

Oxidation catalysts
These catalysts are used to convert toxic carbon monoxide and highly flammable hydrogen etc. that are ultimately discharged in fuel cell systems into harmless and safe carbon dioxide and water vapor by means of an oxidation reaction. Plating a metal honeycomb structure with a high-performance catalyst makes it possible to display high active properties from low temperatures without impairing the flow of processed gas.

Precious metal compounds
Precious metal compounds are used in numerous industrial fields as plating chemicals and catalysts. TANAKA can flexibly produce a range of products from general compounds such as gold potassium cyanide and palladium chloride to intricate organic precious metal compounds according to the use under comprehensive quality control systems.

TANAKA HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (Holding company of TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS)
Headquarters: 22F, Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Akira Tanae, Representative Director & CEO
Founded: 1885
Incorporated: 1918**
Capital: 500 million yen
Employees in consolidated group: 5,123 (FY2018)
Net sales of consolidated group: 925,259 million yen (FY2018)
Main businesses of the group: Strategic and efficient group management and management guidance to group companies as the holding company at the center of TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS.
Website: https://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/
**TANAKA HOLDINGS adopted a holding company structure on April 1, 2010.

TANAKA KIKINZOKU KOGYO K.K.
Headquarters: 22F, Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Akira Tanae, Representative Director & CEO
Founded: 1885
Incorporated: 1918
Capital: 500 million yen
Employees; 2,332 (including overseas subsidiaries) (as of March 31, 2019)
Sales: 765,869,423,000 yen (FY2018)
Main businesses: Manufacture, sales, import and export of precious metals (platinum, gold, silver, and others) and various types of industrial precious metals products.
Website: https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com

About TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS
Since its foundation in 1885, TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS has built a diversified range of business activities focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and resources. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies within and outside Japan work together with unified cooperation between manufacturing, sales, and technological aspects to offer products and services. Additionally, to make further progress in globalization, TANAKA KIKINZOKU KOGYO welcomed Metalor Technologies International SA as a member of the Group in 2016.

As precious metal professionals, TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS will continue to contribute to the development of an enriching and prosperous society.

The five core companies that make up TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS are as follows.
— TANAKA HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (pure holding company)
— TANAKA KIKINZOKU KOGYO K.K.
— TANAKA DENSHI KOGYO K.K.
— ELECTROPLATING ENGINEERS OF JAPAN, LIMITED
— TANAKA KIKINZOKU JEWELRY K.K.

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Former GE Chief Investment Officer Joins Rainmaker as Strategic Advisor

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Jan 30, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Rainmaker Worldwide Inc. (OTC Pink: RAKR) announces the appointment of Webbs Hill Partners, with Managing Partner former GE Chief Investment Officer Aris Kekedjian, as Strategic Advisor effective January 22, 2020.

Aris Kekedjian

Mr. Kekedjian's expertise spans 30 years with General Electric Company where he most recently served as Chief Investment Officer. He has extensive experience building and operating international platforms across Europe and the Middle East and has executed M&A transactions with a combined value of over $300B. These include the $30B merger between GE Oil & Gas and Baker Hughes, one of the most comprehensive restructurings in the financial services industry. Kekedjian has led acquisitions in disruptive technologies in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), 3D printing and life sciences. Specifically, Kekedjian recently orchestrated the $1.65B acquisition of LM Wind Power, the $3.25B sale of GE Distributed Power, and the $3.4B acquisition of GE Water and Process Technologies by Suez Environment and Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec (CDPQ).

The appointment of Webbs Hill Partners comes on the heels of Rainmaker winning the EU Horizon 2020 Project grant worth $2.5M to develop a 100% renewable Water-to-Water solution in the Canary Islands. Rainmaker Worldwide Inc. has developed two cost-effective, mobile and scalable Water-as-a-Service (WaaS) systems using proprietary technology to extract fresh drinking water from the atmosphere or from salt and contaminated water using renewable energy sources. This 21st century flexible approach addresses humanity's water disparity challenges with sustainable solutions in a variety of complex scenarios.

"I am very excited to work with Aris to drive shareholder value and build state of the art WaaS systems to meet the ever-increasing worldwide demand for potable water", says Michael Skinner, Rainmaker CEO.

"My goal is to launch Rainmaker as a global water company by identifying strategic partners, distribution channels and transactions to commercialize Rainmaker's unique capabilities", said Kekedjian.

"Aris's leadership experience across multiple relevant industries, global networks and M&A track record in water, renewable energy and distributed power sectors makes him a perfect partner to help fulfill the Rainmaker vision and scale our business", said Michael O'Connor, Rainmaker Executive Chairman.

About Rainmaker Worldwide Inc.

Rainmaker Worldwide Inc. (OTC Pink: RAKR) is headquartered in Peterborough, Canada, with an innovation and manufacturing center in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Our patented water technology provides economical drinking water at scale wherever it's needed. Our key global markets are:
1. The humanitarian sector where we are helping to bring safe drinking water to over 800 million people who are living without access to clean water.
2. The commercial sector with a focus on oil and gas, agri-food and mining that needs a cost-effective, environmentally friendly solution for cleaning their wastewater.

Rainmaker builds two types of energy-efficient, fresh water-producing technologies:
1. Air-to-Water, which harvests fresh water from the air.
2. Water-to-Water, which transforms seawater or polluted water into drinking water.
The technology is both wind and solar powered, is deployable anywhere, and leaves no carbon traces. We also offer options for hybrid, grid and diesel-powered models.

Air-to-Water units are available in three standard sizes, producing 5,000, 10,000 or 20,000 liters of drinking water per unit per day. Water-to-Water units are also available in three standard sizes producing 37,500, 75,000 or 150,000 liters per unit per day. In the humanitarian sector, Rainmaker technology is suitable for communities of 200 to 30,000 people, depending on number of units deployed.

Our goal is to become a global leader in solving the worldwide water crisis. Simply put, we're creating safe, drinking water where little or none exists. Interested parties can access additional information about Rainmaker on the Company's website located at http://www.rainmakerww.com.

For more information please contact:

Rainmaker Worldwide Inc.
Michael Skinner, CEO
info@rainmakerww.com
+1-877-334-3820

Source: Rainmaker Worldwide Inc.

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