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Platinum-graphene fuel cell catalysts show superior stability over bulk platinum
Films of platinum only two atoms thick supported by graphene could enable fuel cell catalysts with unprecedented catalytic activity and longevity, says new study.
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New lithium battery design helps make lighter, safer batteries for Soldiers
Less expensive, lighter and safer batteries are a vital need for warfighters; a new Army project may offer a solution.
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Scientists find better way to make large lithium-ion batteries
The results of a new study led by two Binghamton University professors could reduce the production costs and increase product quality for large-sized lithium-ion...
Scientists develop organic solar cells that could convert indoor light to electricity
Scientists have developed organic solar cells optimized to convert ambient indoor light to electricity.
The power they produce is low, but is probably enough to...
Flexible solar cells a step closer to reality
New discovery could help produce low cost, flexible and stable organic solar cells for use on vehicles, curved surfaces and windows.
We could be a...
This device could generate light from cold darkness
An inexpensive thermoelectric device harnesses the cold of space without active heat input, generating electricity that powers an LED at night, researchers report in...
‘Superbolts’ have 1000x the energy of regular lightning
Though the lightning season is winding down in the Southeastern US, “superbolt” season won’t start until November, according to new research.
The new study maps...
Scientists find new way to produce lithium-ion battery
Scientists have developed a promising new cathode and electrolyte system that replaces expensive metals and traditional liquid electrolyte with lower cost transition metal fluorides...
This reactor turns carbon dioxide into pure liquid fuel
An electrocatalysis reactor recycles carbon dioxide to produce pure liquid fuel solutions using electricity.
The scientists behind the invention hope it will become an...
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This popular painkiller may harm your blood sugar
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Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
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