Services

Make use of REB Research's 30+ years' experience in:
  • Hydrogen purification,
  • Hydrogen generation
  • Hydrogen transport
  • Absorption
  • Separations
  • Membrane reactors,
  • Isotope effects
  • Safety
  • hydrogen embrittlement
  • tritium containment
  • extraction
  • and electroless plating

    Also, make use of our new laboratory or bring Dr. Buxbaum out for consulting.
    Dr. Robert E. Buxbaum is a renowned expert in hydrogen. He has worked on hydrogen purification and extraction for 30+ years, beginning with his PhD at Princeton University (1981). His hydrogen research and product development have continued through 15 years of consulting and academic research, and extends to his work at REB Research. He has published over 60 technical papers presented numerous talks worldwide. Robert Buxbaum has also taught chemical engineering separations at the undergraduate and graduate level, and remains on the faculty of Michigan State University in an adjunct position.


    CONSULTING PRICE LIST


    Hourly rates for work performed at our offices in Ferndale, MI at 3259 Hilton Rd.
    Dr. Robert Buxbaum $375/hr.
    Engineering Associate $120/hr.

    Rates are billed in 1/4 hour increments, 1/2 hour minimum.
    For work over 1/2 day price includes a written summary of the meeting and its accomplishments.


    Out of town rates: Working hours are billed the same as above, but days are billed as 8 hours long independent of actual time spent.
    Travel hours in and out are billed at half these rates if not already covered by "full day" consulting.
    Client pays for travel and hotel accommodations (client can book these).
    For all out of town travel, price includes a written summary of the meeting and its accomplishments.



    Hydrogen Transport Barriers

    We have gained expertise coating gold and other low-permeation materials on stainless steel to reduce the rate of hydrogen transport.


    Papers


    Membrane Reactor essay Fundamental and Commercial Advantages, e.g. for Methanol Reforming, 2001
    Power Curve and Load Following article Behavior of Fuel Cell Fueled by Membrane Reactor Hydrogen, 2003
    Benzene and Hydrogen From CH4 article from University Laval, 2000
    Composite Metal Membrane Article Palladium-coated Metal Membranes, 1999
    Hydrogen Permeability of metals Hydrogen Permeability vs. Temperature for membranes of various metals
    Solubility of hydrogen in metals Equillbrium hydrogen absorption in metals at various temperatures at 1 atm.
    The cost of energy in various forms hydrogen economy graphic; costs for coal, wood, hydrogen, methanol, and electricity
    White paper on making electricity from clean coal Grand dreams for a giant membrane reactor, 2009