Mr. Schreiner, will hexanitrogen solve our energy problems?
That’s an ambitious and far-reaching question. Hexanitrogen (N₆) is not a finished product, but a scientific breakthrough with revolutionary potential. When it decomposes into atmospheric nitrogen, no CO₂ is produced. As an energy source, N₆ would be clean and nontoxic, with an exceptionally high energy density.
However, we are only at the beginning of our research. The biggest challenge is the stability of N₆. We must learn to handle this extremely high-energy molecule safely—in its production, storage, and controlled decomposition. N₆ won’t solve our energy problems overnight, but it could be the key to new concepts for clean, highly efficient energy storage. This is a high-risk scientific project with the potential for enormous ecological and economic returns.
