Category: Fuel Cells

The transition to clean energy has taken a major leap forward thanks to a groundbreaking development from researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Scientists have successfully engineered a new type of fuel cell that can operate for more than 200,000 hours—a monumental improvement over existing technology. This advancement could revolutionize long-haul trucking, maritime […]

  The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the field of energy research has led to groundbreaking advancements, particularly in the diagnosis and maintenance of fuel cells. Researchers at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) have developed a method that utilizes AI to analyze the microstructure of carbon fiber paper, a key material in […]

In a significant leap forward for renewable energy technology, a research team led by materials scientists and chemists at UCLA has developed an innovative ultrafine platinum nanocatalyst embedded with cobalt oxide clusters. This groundbreaking advancement promises to make fuel cells more durable, nearly doubling the projected lifetime target set by the U.S. Department of Energy […]

  Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a new method to detect and monitor fuel cell degradation, which could significantly improve the lifespan and performance of hydrogen vehicles. The Problem with Fuel Cell Degradation Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, water, and heat. They are highly efficient […]

Recent research suggests caffeine holds promise in improving fuel cell efficiency. Here’s a breakdown: Fuel cells: These are clean energy devices that convert chemical energy (often hydrogen) into electricity through an electrochemical reaction. Challenge: A crucial process within fuel cells, the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), is inefficient. This inefficiency necessitates expensive platinum catalysts, driving up […]

  Imagine a world where sensors in remote agricultural fields are powered not by batteries that need constant replacing, but by the very earth beneath them. This is the vision behind a groundbreaking new fuel cell that uses microbes living in soil to generate electricity.   This isn’t your typical fuel cell, reliant on expensive […]

A new fuel cell design that shows great potential for increased durability has the capability to revolutionize heavy-duty trucks and other clean fuel cell applications. This groundbreaking electrode, a crucial component within a polymer electrolyte-membrane fuel cell, is constructed using corrosion-resistant nanowires. This advancement might mark the beginning of a fresh era for hydrogen-powered fuel […]

This new low-cost catalyst could be the ideal solution to replace the much more expensive platinum options available today. The cost of using platinum as the catalyst has meant that the cost of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle has been out of reach for the majority of those interested in buying in. The expensive costs […]

Green technology shows many unique and intriguing innovations, but a new nitrogen doped carbon-coated nickel anode could play a major role in green innovations moving forward. This intriguing anode has been developed with the purpose of catalyzing an essential reaction in hydrogen fuel cells. Given the high cost of hydrogen fuel tech that puts many […]

Recent reports reveal that Plug Power, a US-based electric equipment manufacturing company, has joined hands with utility and government agencies of New York to establish the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovation Center. This massive $125 million facility in Monroe County will be utilized to develop hydrogen fuel cell stacks as well as electrolyzers that can be […]