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In 2009, serendipity struck during a conference presentation where a fellow scientist mentioned obtaining repeatable thermal energy from 5 to 15 nanometer powders. Skeptical yet intrigued, the author pursued these findings, resulting in collaborative tests that confirmed the potential for excess energy generation from treated powders. This breakthrough garnered support from the Electric Power Research Institute, laying the groundwork for future explorations.
The focus shifted towards processing techniques that enabled the creation of advanced materials capable of harnessing energy, predicated on a profound understanding of their vibrational modes, thermal properties, and chemical interactions.