Posts Tagged ‘fuel cells’

iPad power from bendy glass fuel cells?


YALE (US) — A new breed of micro fuel cell could be a long-lasting, low-cost, and eco-friendly power source for portable electronic devices, like tablets, smartphones, and remote sensors. Continue…

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 12:12 - 0 Comments


Science & Technology - Oct 17, 2012 14:52 - 1 Comment

New fuel cell catalyst competes with platinum

BROWN (US) — A new, inexpensive catalyst for hydrogen fuel cells could put platinum out of business, say researchers who’ve developed an alternative out of cobalt, graphene, and cobalt-oxide. (more…)

Science & Technology - May 30, 2012 10:29 - 0 Comments

Nanotube defects may cut fuel cell costs

STANFORD (US) — Carbon nanotubes with imperfections could replace the pricey catalysts that have kept fuel cells from widespread use. (more…)

Science & Technology - Mar 31, 2011 15:21 - 0 Comments

Nanowires make fuel cells go and go

YALE (US) — Nanowires coated in an innovative alloy boost the long-term performance of fuel cells by 2.4 times and could be used in laptops, cell phones, and remote sensors. (more…)


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