Chemical engineers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison have used a unique blend of enhanced computational methods to demystify some of the difficult catalytic chemistry in fuel cells. This progress will help to bring cost-effective fuel cells much closer to reality.
A reaction resembling a type proton pinball game enables a thin layer of moisture present on the surface of catalysts to enhance the effectiveness of the fuel cells. These cells are devices that convert chemical energy - such as a fuel like hydrogen - directly into electricity without discharging greenhouse gases in emissions. IOM CNR/SISSA coordinated the study.
With an eye toward improving the efficiency and affordability of solar cells, physicists from the University at Buffalo and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) will develop light-harvesting films using funds from the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative.
A team of researchers from Washington State University have established a primary step to enhance solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), a potential clean energy technology that has struggled to obtain wide commercial acceptance.
A new molecule that is capable of safely storing electricity from irregular sources, such as wind and solar power, has been found by researchers at Harvard. The vitamin B2-inspired organic molecule has high performance rates and can store the energy in large batteries.
Iowa State University scientists have displayed a proof-of-concept 3D paper-based microbial fuel cell (MFC) that uses capillary action to direct the liquids via the MFC system and eradicate the requirement of external power. Their findings have been reported in the journal TECHNOLOGY.
A team of researchers from the University of North Carolina located at Chapel Hill and the University of British Columbia have found a unique method to maximize the transfer of electrons in semi-conductors that are used in solar fuel solutions.
A team of researchers from MIT has formulated a realistic and physically-based method for treating the surface of materials known as perovskite oxides, to make them highly durable, and optimize their performance.
Fuel cells produce electricity from chemical reactions without any harmful emissions, and have the capability to power everything ranging from portable electronics to cars. They could be more clean and efficient, compared to combustion engines.
The Nordic leading fuel cell company PowerCell Sweden AB (publ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Swiss Hydrogen SA, a Switzerland based company that develops hydrogen fuel cell systems for mobile and stationary applications. The two companies will cooperate to market and sell high performance fuel cell systems based on PowerCell’s stacks.
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