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New Hydrogen Producing Process Mimicking Natural Enzymes’ Work

Janina Lazo-Cruz — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:27:28 +0000

In pursuit of a cheaper alternative to the rare platinum as catalyst to producing hydrogen in a fuel cell, researchers from University of California (UC) Davis are utilizing a Japanese synchrotron in trying to unravel the catalytic mechanism behind enzymes called ‘hydrogenases’ that can also yield hydrogen, and be able to mimic these enzymes. Hydrogenases […]

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Nickel-Iron Battery Company Combines Business and Social Mission

Maria Reyes — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:54:50 +0000

Brandon and Maggie Williams created the Iron Edison Battery Company to address the issue of toxic waste related to rampant battery disposal. Their company is a living proof that business and profitability do not have to come at the expense of destroying the environment. Brandon Williams, CEO of the company, said they wanted to serve […]

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NiFe Nanoparticles Raise Electrolysis Hydrogen Production by 300%

Ovidiu Sandru — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:11:24 +0000

A company, named QuantumSphere, has designed a metal coating system made for electrolyzers, made out of nanoparticles of NiFe (Fero-Nickel, or in plain english, a combination between iron and nickel). This coating would cover the electrolyzers' anode and cathode and increase the actual contact surface with water by over 1000 times!

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