Avalanche Process Doubles the Current Carried by Carbon Nanotubes
Researchers from the University of Illinois have experimented with carbon nanotubes by pushing them close to their breaking point. They saw a huge increase in the current-carrying capacity of the nanotubes, considerably more than what was previously thought possible.
World's Largest Fuel Cell Town is Built in Japan
The â€Ã…“Fukuoka Hydrogen Town" project could be the beginning of what organizers say will be the largest hydrogen-powered city in the world.
Butterfly Wings Have Solar Cells Inside: Inspiration for Scientists
The researchers studied the butterfly wings, using them as molds or templates. They made copies of the butterflies' solar collectors, and transferred the light-harvesting structures to classic Grätzel (or dye-sensitized) cells.
VW Equipping Future Cars With Heat Recovery Systems
The International Thermoelectric Society website reported that Volkswagen showed a prototype vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator, recovering the dissipated heat energy and converting it into electricity. The prototype has been shown at the "Thermoelektrik - Eine Chance Für Die Atomobillindustrie?" meeting held in Berlin in October 2008.
Nitrogen Doped Carbon Nanotubes Make Fuel Cells Compete with Gasoline Engines
Hydrogen is the most looked for energy storage, but using it is very expensive due to the fuel cell - the device that has to convert the hydrogen into energy, with its only output pure water. Because fuel cells use a platinum based material to work, they are very expensive - about $4,000 for powering a normal passenger car. Solutions are being searched for making fuel cells cheaper, more efficient and more durable, with millions of dollars poured in every year.
Liquid Fuel Cell Cathode Technology Breaks the Power Density Record
ACAL Energy Ltd. has broken a new record in fuel cell output power with a liquid platinum-free cathode system. The scientists from ACAL Energy obtained, from a development proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell using platinum-free cathode technology, a peak power that constantly exceeded 570mW/cm2.
Ammonia Borane to Store Hydrogen Safely in Solid State
The US Air Force finances a project using ammonia borane (H3NBH3) to pack hydrogen gas for using it in fuel cells. Jadoo Power Systems was given a contract this week to develop ammonia borane pellets for hydrogen generation.
US Awarded First Place in Wind Energy Production
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) awarded the United States of America with the first position in wind energy production. US has a huge lead compared to other countries as last year they increasedtheir wind energy capacity by half. US windmills can generate up to 25GW of energy - about a fifth of global wind power.
Toshiba DMFC-Based Battery Charger Close to Market Release
Toshiba has announced for a while that they will introduce on the market a direct methanol fuel cell-based battery charger(DMFC) at the end of march 2009. The company also announced it will releases for market DMFC packs for cellphones and laptops starting with April.
Largest Offshore Wind Farm Planned in Netherlands
Largest Offshore Wind Farm is Planned to be build in Netherlands. The wind farm will be made from 59 wind turbines and will have an approximately capacity of 300 MW.
