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Environment Dec 15, 2009

Valuable, rare, raw earth materials extracted from industrial waste stream

Fierce competition over raw materials for new green technologies could become a thing of the past, thanks to a discovery by scientists from the University of Leeds.

Condensed Matter Oct 1, 2009

New Sulfur- and Coking-Tolerant Material Could Expand Applications for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new ceramic material described in this week's issue of the journal Science could help expand the applications for solid oxide fuel cells - devices that generate electricity directly from a wide range of ...

Nanomaterials Mar 25, 2009

Corrosion-resistant nanocoating for metals could replace toxic chromium

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a method for coating metal surfaces with an ultrathin film containing nanoparticles - particles measuring billionths ...

Jan 6, 2009

New hydrogen production method could reduce need for fossil fuels

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have created an entirely natural and renewable method for producing hydrogen to generate electricity which could drastically reduce the dependency on fossil fuels in the future.

Nanophysics Dec 18, 2008

Bright White Light Coaxed from Unexpected Source

(PhysOrg.com) -- Duke University and United States Army scientists have found that a cheap and nontoxic sunburn and diaper rash preventative can be made to produce brilliant light best suited to the human eye.

Aug 20, 2008

A better way to make hydrogen from biofuels

Researchers here have found a way to convert ethanol and other biofuels into hydrogen very efficiently. A new catalyst makes hydrogen from ethanol with 90 percent yield, at a workable temperature, and using inexpensive ingredients.

Nanomaterials Dec 13, 2007

Experiments reveal unexpected activity of fuel cell catalysts

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have unveiled important details about a class of catalysts that could help improve the performance of fuel cells. With the goal of producing “clean” ...

Bio & Medicine Jun 18, 2007

Nanoparticle offers promise for treating glaucoma

A unique nanoparticle made in a laboratory at the University of Central Florida is proving promising as a drug delivery device for treating glaucoma, an eye disease that can cause blindness and affects millions of people ...

Apr 30, 2007

New catalyst helps eliminate NOx from diesel exhaust

A catalyst developed by Argonne researchers could help diesel truck manufacturers eliminate harmful nitrogen-oxide emissions from diesel exhausts.

Nanomaterials Mar 28, 2007

Gold, copper nanoparticles take center stage in the search for hydrogen production catalysts

X-ray studies at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory are pointing the way to less costly and more efficient catalysts for improving the performance of fuel cells. The studies, which will be presented ...

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