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Natural-Gas-fired Power Plants with Integrated Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells

A new study presented in the Sustainability journal explores the possibility of repowering a natural-gas fired power plant by integrating Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFC).

7 Jan 2022

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Capable of Reducing Carbon Emissions of Existing Aircraft

With the recent COP26 climate change conference and ongoing discourse around the Paris Agreement, global industries must find ways of cutting emissions to meet 2030 targets of 55% below 1990 levels of greenhouse gas emission.

1 Dec 2021

Study Shows the Importance of Similarity Theory for Boosting Fuel Cell Research

Globally, research groups focusing on technology associated with hydrogen production are constantly increasing, which is now extensively believed to be the ultimate clean energy carrier.

1 Dec 2021

Using Simulations to Consider Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Start-Up Times

Hydrogen and fuel cell innovations are gaining considerable attention as the need for a transition to sustainable energy production grows.

29 Nov 2021

Biomass Fuel and Renewable Energy: The Production Process Through a Techno-Economic Lens

With the push to net zero by 2050 gathering pace, renewable fuels are being explored and developed to phase out petrochemical fuels. Biofuels are gaining attention as a viable fuel type for heavy industry and the transportation sectors, and research has focused on the manufacture of these fuel types.

26 Nov 2021

The Application of NiO/Graphene as an Electrocatalyst in Fuel Cells

As the world moves toward net zero carbon emissions, there is a need for low-cost green technologies that possess enhanced properties to meet future energy demands. Significant research has been carried out into the use of advanced materials to overcome the issues with green technologies.

22 Nov 2021

Novel Soluble Troger’s Base (TB)-PIM Polymer for Fuel Cells

Researchers have recently proposed a novel soluble Troger’s base (TB)-PIM polymer for fuel cells, with top-notch dimensional stability and mechanical properties, published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Material...

15 Nov 2021

Effect of Catalyst Ink Composition on Fuel Cell Performance

The novel study published in the journal Electrochimica Acta is focused on catalyst ink composition effect on the current-voltage characteristics of fuel cells.

10 Nov 2021

California's Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Future

The possibility of home production and usage of fuel cell technology for high-efficiency, zero-emission electric vehicles has sparked interest in hydrogen as a fuel for transportation.

3 Nov 2021

New Sulfur-Anchoring Technique Could Lead to Economical Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Thanks to their high efficiency and environment-friendly features in the process of electricity generation, fuel cells are becoming increasingly popular for the manufacture of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), such as buses, forklifts, automobiles, and airplanes. However, the expensive nature of manufacturing fuel cell catalysts impedes the mass-production and extensive application of FCVs.

22 Oct 2021

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