Proton diffusion discovery a boost for fuel cell technologies
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made an important breakthrough which could lead to the design of better fuel cell materials.
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made an important breakthrough which could lead to the design of better fuel cell materials.
Materials Science
Sep 13, 2016
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Protons, as positively charged hydrogen ions, move very rapidly in water from one water molecule to the next, which is why the conductivity of water is relatively high. The principle of proton conduction in water has been ...
General Physics
Jul 23, 2013
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A power source for your mobile phone can now be as close as the nearest tap, stream, or even a puddle, with the world's first water-activated charging device.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 18, 2013
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(Phys.org)—Using simple technology developed primarily for producing electricity from hydrogen, a team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Gwangju Institute of ...
Materials Science
Oct 4, 2012
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Chemicals giant Solvay hailed Monday the successful entry into service in Flanders of what it said was the largest fuel cell of its type in the world.
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 6, 2012
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A research team at Heriot-Watt University, UK, is investigating whether urine could be used to create energy via new, low-cost fuel cells.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 22, 2010
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As one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly approaches to hydrogen production, water electrolysis consists of two half reactions: hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 24, 2023
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As decarbonization progresses rapidly in the world, fuel cells offer potentially higher electrical efficiency than conventional power-generating systems. Anion exchange membrane fuel cells offer advantages of using non-precious ...
Polymers
May 7, 2021
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Anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs), which produce electricity using hydrogen, are considered an alternative to currently used proton exchange membrane fuel cells. However, AEMs have problems with stability in alkaline ...
Analytical Chemistry
Dec 18, 2020
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The key to promoting the hydrogen economy represented by hydrogen vehicles is to produce hydrogen for electricity generation at an affordable price. Hydrogen production methods include capturing by-product hydrogen, reforming ...
Nanomaterials
Oct 9, 2020
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