Science news articles about 'fuel cell catalyst'

... far cheaper than another popular fuel cell catalyst, platinum, and it's more abundant. But researchers have wrestled ... anode end of a direct formic acid fuel cell. The researchers then did something ...

... . Louis have developed a technique for a bimetallic fuel cell catalyst that is efficient, robust and two to five ... decades, and should give a boost for cleaner use of fuels worldwide. Younan Xia, Ph.D ...

... Platinum has been the primary material used in making fuel cell catalysts because of its ability to withstand the harsh ... need no additional support. Platinum will no longer be lost during normal fuel ...

Chemists have overcome a challenge to fuel cell reactions using palladium catalysts. The scientists produced palladium nanoparticles with about 40 percent greater active surface area than commercially ...

... extend their platinum studies to exploring platinum alloys, which can reduce platinum consumption when used as fuel cell catalysts. Morgan is beginning to research models to study size effects on the ...

... the concept of scientists working to invent a fuel-cell catalyst. "If a scientist is really convinced that platinum, ... instance, is the best catalyst for his fuel cell, the best way to go, he would go ...

... ; without it the diameter would go up to 10 microns." Beyond advancing scientific theory, Huang said the discovery could have implications for developing photonic materials and fuel cell catalysts.

... photosynthetic centers, long-range electron transfers, and fuel-cell catalysts for energy conversion. From rusting iron to forest fires to the beating of a human heart, oxidation-reduction ...