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Ionic Liquid Improves Speed and Efficiency of Hydrogen-Producing Catalyst
June 16, 2012 — The design of a nature-inspired material that can make energy-storing hydrogen gas has gone holistic. Usually, tweaking the design of this particular catalyst -- a work in progress for cheaper, ... > full story -
New Energy Source for Future Medical Implants: Sugar
June 13, 2012 — An implantable fuel cell could power neural prosthetics that help patients regain control of limbs. Engineers have developed a fuel cell that runs on the same sugar that powers human cells: glucose. ... > full story -
Green Fuel from Carbon Dioxide
June 13, 2012 — Scientists agree that carbon dioxide has an effect on global warming as a greenhouse gas, but we still pump tons and tons of it into the atmosphere every day. Scientists have now developed a new ... > full story -
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New Twist on Old Chemical Process Could Boost Energy Efficiency Significantly
June 7, 2012 — An unappreciated aspect of chemical reactions on the surface of metal oxides could be key in developing more efficient energy systems, including more productive solar cells or hydrogen fuel cells ... > full story -
Energy-Dense Biofuel from Cellulose Close to Being Economical
June 4, 2012 — A new process for creating biofuels has shown potential to be cost-effective for production scale, opening the door for moving beyond the laboratory ... > full story -
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Shown to Impact Walking Patterns
June 1, 2012 — Kennedy Krieger researchers believe tool has potential to help patients relearn to walk after brain ... > full story -
New Small Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Reaches Record Efficiency
May 31, 2012 — A new solid oxide fuel cell system can achieve a record of up to 57 percent efficiency and is designed to be scaled up to generate electricity for individual homes or ... > full story -
HIFiRE Scramjet Research Flight Will Advance Hypersonic Technology
May 12, 2012 — A team that includes NASA and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is celebrating the successful launch of an experimental hypersonic scramjet research flight from the Pacific Missile Range ... > full story -
Out of the Cell: Energy Supply for Protein Secretion Discovered
May 10, 2012 — In order to interact with the environment, bacteria secrete a whole arsenal of proteins. Researchers have now found how one of the transportation systems used for this purpose -- the type VI ... > full story -
Secrets of the First Practical Artificial Leaf
May 9, 2012 — A detailed description of development of the first practical artificial leaf -- a milestone in the drive for sustainable energy that mimics the process, photosynthesis, that green plants use to ... > full story
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