New research from Rice University shows that graphene nanoribbons formed into a three-dimensional aerogel and…
Browsing: Fuel-cell Technology
Fuel-cell technology involves generating electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, producing water as the only byproduct, making it a clean and efficient alternative to combustion-based power sources. Fuel cells operate similarly to batteries but can continuously produce electricity as long as fuel is supplied. They are used in various applications, from powering buildings and vehicles to providing portable energy in remote areas. In the automotive industry, fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) offer a promising zero-emission alternative to traditional gasoline and diesel engines, with water vapor as the only exhaust. The technology is particularly appealing for its high energy efficiency and low environmental impact. However, challenges such as high costs, hydrogen production and storage, and infrastructure development need to be addressed to enable wider adoption of fuel-cell technology. The ongoing research and development are aimed at overcoming these barriers, enhancing the viability of fuel cells as a significant component of sustainable energy solutions.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a cheap hybrid catalyst made from graphene quantum dots…
Scientists at the Center for Electrochemical Sciences and the Max Planck Institute have discovered a…
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have combined cheap, oxide-based materials to split water into…
Scientists at Georgia Tech have developed a new type of low-temperature fuel cell that directly…
By combining a microbial fuel cell and a type of solar cell called a photoelectrochemical…
Researchers at the Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a high-performing nanocatalyst that tolerates carbon monoxide…
Researchers from the Berkeley Lab have developed a method by which molecular hydrogen-producing catalysts can…
Engineers from the University of Colorado Boulder have devised a solar-thermal system that can be…
A newly published study reveals how HZB and TU Delft scientists used a solar cell…
In a newly published study, engineers synthesize a platinum-free catalyst for use in alkaline fuel…
Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a self-charging power cell that directly…
Scientists at the University at Buffalo have created spherical silicon nanoparticles that react with water…
Made up of mostly bulk metallic glasses, a new type of micro fuel cell could…
Researchers at Brown University have developed a cheaper and more durable catalyst using graphene, cobalt,…
As scientists continue to search for alternatives to platinum catalysts, Caltech chemists have determined the…
Scientists at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology have developed a more powerful and longer-lasting…
Working as a team, scientists from SIMES and the SUNCAT Center for Interface Science and…