Announcement
Hylenr, a Hyderabad‑based deep‑tech firm, announced on 22 September 2026 that it has completed Phase 1 of an independent validation study of its Lattice Confinement Fusion (LCF) technology at Texas A&M University. The study evaluated the HylenrBRT‑NiUCS‑2 reactor, a small modular system that employs hydrogen‑loaded nickel‑palladium catalyst materials.
Validation Study Details
Multiple reactor devices and catalyst samples were fabricated and tested under controlled laboratory conditions in the Nuclear Engineering Department of Texas A&M. The research, titled “Validation of Anomalous Heat and Nuclear Signatures in the BRT‑NiUCS‑2 Reactor: Phase 1 LCF Investigation,” was presented at the 27th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science (ICCF‑27) in Niagara Falls, Canada, from 31 August to 4 September. Co‑Founder and CEO Ram Ramaseshan emphasized the importance of external, independent data across thermal, gas‑analysis and material‑characterisation domains, while Professor Lin Shao highlighted the breadth of complementary analytical techniques employed.
Key Findings
The principal diagnostics included Residual Gas Analysis (RGA) using an SRSRGA 100 system under high‑vacuum conditions, which revealed elevated helium, argon and neon signals in the active reactor. Helium and argon levels were approximately two to three orders of magnitude above background, whereas nitrogen showed no corresponding increase, reducing the likelihood of simple atmospheric leakage. Thermal measurements obtained via thermocouples and calibrated infrared imaging demonstrated that the active reactor consistently reached higher temperatures than a calibrated reference device under comparable input‑power conditions. Post‑reaction scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy‑dispersive X‑ray spectroscopy (EDX) identified morphological and compositional changes in the catalyst samples. Radiation monitoring with Geiger–Müller tubes and neutron detectors recorded no detectable gamma or X‑ray emissions, and neutron counts remained statistically indistinguishable from background over an approximately five‑day observation period.
Next Steps
Hylenr will now advance to Phase 2, which will involve testing multiple independent reactors, implementing quantitative calorimetry, refining loading‑parameter characterisation, and conducting isotopic‑ratio measurements. Advanced analytical techniques slated for Phase 2 include secondary‑ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP‑MS). The company aims to establish repeatability, quantify net energy output and define engineering requirements for scalable commercial systems.
Company Background
Hylenr develops small, modular energy systems that leverage hydrogen‑loaded materials and lattice confinement to generate excess heat under controlled conditions. Its research trajectory moves from laboratory observations through independent validation toward potential commercial energy applications.