Catalyst for Fuel Cells with Resistance Against Destructive Oxygen
Minute amounts of oxygen can deactivate the molecular catalyst added to fuel cells, hindering use of these catalysts in technological-related applications.
Researchers Show How to Enhance Nanomaterials for Fuel-Cell Cathodes
Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes or modified graphene nanoribbons may be ideal replacements for platinum, used for rapid oxygen reduction.
New Compound Could Reduce Cost of Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Carbon footprint can be drastically reduced by replacing the everyday gas guzzler with a hydrogen fueled car. So why cannot everyone make the switch?
New Energy Efficient, Low-Cost Process Could Help Convert Methane to Methanol
Methane is the main constituent of natural gas. The direct oxidation of this compound into methanol at low temperatures has traditionally been a holy grail.
Innovative Catalyst for Metal-Air Battery Electrodes Will Reform Fuel Cell Technology
Studies of lithium-ion batteries have paved the way for plentiful probabilities in designing next-generation batteries. Specifically, the metal-air batteries—with considerably higher energy density similar to that of 1 kg of gasoline—have of late been accepted and invested for by some of the pioneering companies in the world, such as IBM.
Organic/Inorganic Sulfur Shows Promise for Safer and More Efficient Lithium Batteries
Leaky sulfur-acid automobile batteries may be a thing of the past, but current generation of lithium batteries still continues to have some disadvantages. Now, a group of engineers at Penn State have developed a unique kind of lithium sulfur battery that could be safer, more efficient, and less expensive.
Potential Fuel Additives Promote Cleaner and More Efficient Combustion
An additive for conventional fuel made up of oxygenated organic compounds could help in reducing the discharge of pollutants into the atmosphere during the combustion of fossil fuels. The aspect of how these potential additives decompose under combustion-relevant conditions has recently been established by KAUST researchers.
Researchers Develop a New Synthesis Route for Alternative Catalysts
A new synthesis route for alternative catalysts of noble metals have been developed by researchers for multipurpose chemical reactions that could help deal with environmental concerns.
Empa Scientists Decipher Proton Conductivity in Fuel Cells
Researchers believe hydrogen will be the prospective energy source in the future. Hydrogen is synthesized by using solar power and can be used to produce electricity and heat in fuel cells. At present, scientists at Empa have been successful in deciphering the movement of hydrogen ions in crystals.
Cathode Material with High Specific Capacity Can Improve Lithium-Sulfur-Batteries
For the first time, Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) have developed a nanomaterial produced from nanoparticles of a titanium oxide compound—namely, Ti4O7 (having an exceptionally large surface area)—and analyzed its usage as a cathode material in lithium-sulfur batteries.