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Biorenewable Production Pathway for Nylon and PET

Forney C., Iowa State University, US

Advances in biological engineering over the last several decades have increased the production of naturally (and some non-naturally) occurring molecules from biomass. However, it is evident that despite these gains, relying solely on biological methods [...]

Biofuels & Bioproducts

Graphene decorated metal nanoclusters as an effective novel catalyst for improving the hydrogen storage behaviour of MgH2

Sterlin Leo Hudson M., Ramesh A., Takahashi K., Central University of Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract: High volumetric and gravimetric hydrogen density in MgH2 motivates significant research attention over the recent years to make it as a viable hydrogen storage material for fuel cell applications. However, the high thermodynamic stability [...]

Production of hydrogen from various feedstock options using non-thermal plasma catalyzed reforming

Frost L., Hartvigsen J., Elangovan E., Ceramatec Inc, US

Ceramatec has developed a method for reformation of various hydrocarbons using a non-thermal plasma system to catalyze the reformation process. The plasma provides the same type of catalytic activity as a solid catalyst but since [...]

Thermochemical Copper Oxide – Copper Sulfate Water Splitting Cycle for Solar Hydrogen Production

Bhosale R., Dardor D., Kumar A., AlMomani F., Ghosh U., Qatar University, QA

H2 is considered as one of the potential energy carriers due to its capacity of producing 143 MJ/kg of energy (higher in comparison with the oil, gas, and coal individually) and its environmentally friendly nature [...]

Particle/Polymer Nanofiber Mat Electrodes for Hydrogen/Air Fuel Cells

Pintauro P.N., Slack J., Wycisk R., Brodt M., Vanderbilt University, US

A new method of preparing fuel cell electrodes has been developed. Electrode mats composed of particle/polymer nanofibers work exceptionally well in a hydrogen/air fuel cell, in terms of power output and long-term durability. Abstract: The [...]

Development of a highly durable anode support for solid oxide fuel cell

Mehran M.T., Song R-H, Lim T-H, Lee J.W., Lee S.B., Lee J.W., Lee S.B., Park S-J, Korea Institute of Energy Research, KR

Solid oxide fuel cells are well known to be highly efficient and clean energy conversion devices for stationary and portable power generation. The ceramics based SOFC’s operate at high temperatures (>700 °C) and the durability [...]

Self-healing Composite Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications

Wang L., Advani S.G., Prasd A.K., University of Delaware, US

Defects in the form of pinholes and cracks can occur in the membrane due to a combination of chemical and mechanical degradation mechanisms during operation of the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell. Such defects are [...]

Why Hydrogen?

Blanchet S., Nuvera Fuel Cells, US

Modern civilization has grown reliant on plentiful, cheap and convenient energy from fossil fuels. Now, the reality of climate change has compelled us to reconsider our current ways of producing and using energy. The standardization [...]

Fuel cells & Hydrogen

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