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NOW Turns 10 Years Old

NOW Turns 10 Years Old

by | Dec 3, 2018 | Germany

10On June 11, scores of industry representatives arrived at the headquarters of the transportation ministry in Berlin to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the National Organization Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology, better known by its German acronym NOW. However, one prominent figure was conspicuously absent (more…)

Microbial Fuel Cells Have Potential

Microbial Fuel Cells Have Potential

by | Dec 3, 2018 | worldwide

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Sandwich structure of a microbial fuel cell, © University of Rochester

The difference between microbial fuel cells and devices converting energy by purely chemical means is that bacteria and not artificial materials, such as polymer electrolyte membranes and ceramic oxide parts, control the reaction. Instead of a catalyst, microbes will feed on organic matter, for example, wastewater and lactic acid, to generate a voltage through metabolic activity. (more…)

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Storing Energy During Wastewater Treatment

Storing Energy During Wastewater Treatment

by | Dec 3, 2018 | Germany

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The core processes of the methanol synthesis, © FiW

Biogas has, for a long time, been known as a renewable energy source. It powers not just stationary systems, that is, CHP plants, but also means of transportation, albeit in purified form. Another versatile energy carrier is hydrogen, especially considering its deployment as zero-emission storage. It can be stored and transported without major technical issues. (more…)

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The Heart That Beats in Every PEMFC

The Heart That Beats in Every PEMFC

by | Dec 3, 2018 | Germany

The technique of producing thin film has been replaced by applying a composite membrane

At the heart of every PEM fuel cell, there is a membrane electrode assembly. It has a considerable impact on the output and lifetime, as well as the cost, of a stack. It is of such import that it has sparked multiple efforts to research and develop new kinds of materials and manufacturing techniques. (more…)

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Shared Rules in the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Industry

Shared Rules in the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Industry

by | Dec 3, 2018 | Germany

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IEC TC 105 fuel cell standards and working groups, © A- Dyck

Businesses need clearly defined rules to popularize new technologies among a wide variety of users. Because those in the rapidly growing market for fuel cell devices have seen limited success in standardization, several companies and institutions are now trying to create a shared set of recommendations. (more…)

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