Nanoscale Engineering to Power a Greener Future

Researchers at the University of St Andrews have discovered a new material which could lead to significantly more powerful fuel cells than currently available.

The School of Chemistry scientists have found a new electrode material allowing the more efficient direct utilisation of natural gas or biogas (as produced from waste) in fuel cells and which could help achieve voltages up to 40% higher than currently achieved. The findings, carried out in collaboration with the University of La Laguna in the Canary Islands, are reported in Nature today (Thursday 2 February 2006).

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