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Platinum Is Wrong Stuff for Fuel Cells Because It Wastes Energy, Expert Says
July 12, 2012 — Fuel cells are inefficient because the catalyst most commonly used to convert chemical energy to electricity is made of the wrong material, a researcher argues. During the oxygen reduction reaction, ... > full story -
One Step Closer to New Kind of Thermoelectric 'Heat Engine'
July 11, 2012 — Researchers who are studying a new magnetic effect that converts heat to electricity have discovered how to amplify it a thousand times over -- a first step in making the technology more ... > full story -
Making 'Renewable' Viable: New Technology for Grid-Level Electrical Energy Storage Developed
July 11, 2012 — Researchers have developed a new method for quickly and efficiently storing and discharging large amounts of energy. Their "electrochemical flow capacitor," which is fully scalable, could be the key ... > full story -
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Waste to Watts: Improving Microbial Fuel Cells
July 10, 2012 — Some of the planet's tiniest inhabitants may help address two of society's biggest environmental challenges: How to deal with the vast quantities of organic waste produced and where to find clean, ... > full story -
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New Biofuel Process Dramatically Improves Energy Recovery, and Uses Agricultural Waste
July 10, 2012 — A new biofuel production process produces energy more than 20 times higher than existing methods. The results showcase a novel way to use microbes to produce biofuel and hydrogen, all while consuming ... > full story -
New Possibilities for Solar Power
July 10, 2012 — Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in solar technology. A newly developed solar photovoltaic thermal system generates both electricity and ... > full story -
No Matter the Drilling Method, Natural Gas Is a Much-Needed Tool to Battle Global Warming
July 10, 2012 — No matter how you drill it, using natural gas as an energy source is a smart move in the battle against global climate change and a good transition step on the road toward low-carbon energy from ... > full story -
First Seabed Sonar to Measure Marine Energy Effect on Environment and Wildlife
July 10, 2012 — UK scientists will measure the effect on the marine environment and wildlife of devices that harness tide and wave energy using sonar technology that has, for the first time, been successfully ... > full story -
Catalysis: Blueprint for a Break-Up
July 5, 2012 — Computer simulations reveal how rhodium catalysts with ‘stepped’ surface structures break ethanol molecules into hydrogen atoms and why they are so ... > full story -
Urban Athletes Show That for Orangutans, It Pays to Sway
July 4, 2012 — Swaying trees is the way to go, if you are a primate crossing the jungle. Using human street athletes as stand-ins for orangutans, researchers have measured the energy required to navigate a forest ... > full story
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