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Materials Science Oct 6, 2020

Integrated hydrogen storage for fuel cell cars

There is a drive to displace fossil fuels in power generation and transport with sustainable alternatives. One approach that has been discussed over the last few decades is a future zero-carbon, hydrogen economy wherein hydrogen ...

Materials Science Sep 29, 2020

Researchers develop a new membraneless fuel cell

The research team of INRS Professor Mohamed Mohamedi has designed a green membraneless fuel cell that uses oxygen from the air. The results of this innovative microfluidic application—a first in Canada—were published in Renewable ...

Materials Science Sep 25, 2020

High-performance single-atom catalysts for high-temperature fuel cells

Unlike secondary batteries that need to be recharged, fuel cells are a type of eco-friendly power generation system that produce electricity directly from electrochemical reactions using hydrogen as fuel and oxygen as oxidant. ...

Cell & Microbiology Sep 15, 2020

Tiny protein motor fuels bacterial movement

There are billions of bacteria around us and in our bodies, most of which are harmless or even helpful. But some bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella can cause infections. The ability to swim can help bacteria to seek ...

Materials Science Sep 10, 2020

Atomic-level insights help to reduce degradation in fuel cells and extend their lifetime

Vehicles powered by polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are energy-efficient and eco-friendly, but despite increasing public interest in PEMFC-powered transportation, current performance of materials that are ...

Nanomaterials Aug 26, 2020

Sandwich catalysts offer higher activity and durability

The sandwich is a food concocted by the 18th-centutry nobles to play card games uninterrupted. Meat or vegetables were layered then tucked between bread to be eaten quickly while engaged in the game. This efficient food also ...

Materials Science Aug 26, 2020

Making enzymes fit for industrial applications

Researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) have developed new techniques for efficiently coupling bacterial enzymes to electrodes. Together with a team from the University of Utah, they realized a system for ammonia synthesis ...

Materials Science Aug 17, 2020

Converting solar energy to hydrogen fuel, with help from photosynthesis

Global economic growth comes with increasing demand for energy, but stepping up energy production can be challenging. Recently, scientists have achieved record efficiency for solar-to-fuel conversion, and now they want to ...

Materials Science Jul 23, 2020

Scientists develop new material for longer-lasting fuel cells

New research suggests that graphene—made in a specific way- could be used to make more durable hydrogen fuel cells for cars.

Materials Science Jul 14, 2020

Scientists solve a durability issue in fuel cells for hydrogen cars

When a bicycle gets wet in the rain, the frame and chain become corroded or rusty, which shortens the life of the bike. Oil needs to be regularly applied to prevent this from happening. Battery cells are devices that create ...

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