A research group led by Atsushi Noro at Nagoya University in Japan has announced a novel design concept for fuel cell electrolytes, utilizing a phosphonic acid polymer with hydrocarbon spacers. This ...

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are electrochemical devices that use a solid ceramic electrolyte to conduct oxygen ions from the cathode to the anode, generating electricity through an electrochemical ...

A new type of polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) is being developed by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Sandia National Laboratories to help bring the goal of a micro fuel cell closer to ...

Led by Professor Myoung Soo Lah, the team employed solid electrolyte materials with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to enhance hydrogen ion conductivity. Current Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells ...

The main problem with traditional doping methods, like Sm 3+ doping CeO 2 (SDC), was that they did not allow enough ionic conductivity. Co-doping Sm 3+ and Cu 2+, on the other hand, does not just add ...

Batteries that use solid metal as their charge-carrying electrolyte could potentially be a safer and far more energy-dense alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Unfortunately, these solid-state ...

Fuel cells are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to combustion engines for clean power generation as countries and industries emphasize prioritizing the reduction of greenhouse gas ...

Advancements in a fuel cell technology powered by solid carbon could make electricity generation from coal and biomass cleaner and more efficient, according to a new article. Innovations in the anode, ...

A research team has made a groundbreaking advancement in improving the efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells, which are gaining significant attention as eco-friendly next-generation energy sources. A team ...