New catalyst could replace platinum to bring down the cost of microbial fuel cells

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) have identified an inexpensive nanorod catalyst with efficiencies rivalling that of platinum. Composed of nitrogen-enriched iron-carbon nanorods, the new catalyst holds the promise of cheaper, more efficient microbial fuel cells (MFCs) that generate their own hydrogen from waste water.. Continue Reading New catalyst could replace platinum to bring down the cost of microbial fuel cells

Section: Research Watch

Tags: Electricity, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, Renewable Energy, University of Wisconsin

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