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Mushroom enzyme as catalyst for fuel cells

A chemical found in mushrooms could one day replace the expensive and polluting heavy metals at the heart of fuel cells and conventional batteries. Thus, fungi could replace platinum as the catalyst in fuel cells. Wow. Other researchers are working…

Hydrogen powered trains

Fuel-cell powered railroads make sense. They would drastically cut down on the amount of oil used and reduce carbon emissions as well. Plus, they would be easy to refuel, as hydrogen tanks just need to be accessible to the rail…

Huge breakthrough in fuel cells

From Gas 2.0. Scientists have attached an air-electrode to Goretex, a breathable fiber, that acts as both a fuel cell electrode and catalyst. This eliminates the need for platinum in fuel cells. “The important point to stress is that the…

Water-powered car

This new concept car from Japan is powered by fuel cells with hydrogen created real time from water. Thus, it can run for as long as it has water as a fuel source. The hydrogen does not need to be…