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New heterogeneous acid catalyst shows high activity in release of hydrogen from sodium borohydride; lowest activation energy yet reported

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A team from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has devised a heterogeneous acid catalyst, silica sulfuric acid, that shows high activity towards releasing hydrogen from sodium borohydride (NaBH 4 ), with a hydrolysis rate of 5.5 Millenium Cell liquidated in 2008.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). 2014.11.040. 2014.11.040.

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Self-propelled catalytic microparticles boost hydrogen release from liquid storage media

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Researchers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have developed catalytically active micromotors that significantly increase the release of hydrogen from liquid storage media. In a paper in the journal Angewandte Chemie , they introduce their new concept with a model vehicle powered by a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell.

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NSF to award $13M for fundamental engineering research on production of electricity and fuels

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Advanced systems such as lithium-air, sodium-ion, as well as lithium-ion electrochemical energy storage are appropriate. Closing date for applications is 20 October 2015. Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy. Work on commercially available systems such as lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride batteries will not be considered by this program.

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US DOE Issues Request for Information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development; Reports to Congress on Program

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Program has issued a Request for Information (RFI) on potential early markets and deployment opportunities for hydrogen and fuel cells. DOE is seeking to facilitate the market penetration of hydrogen and fuel cell products through higher volume purchases (e.g., Market development RFI.

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Successful performance test of natural Albany graphite versus synthetic graphite in a Ballard fuel cell stack; potential cost reduction

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treatment using sodium hydroxide. Zenyatta started Phase 1 testing of Albany graphite for fuel cell components in early 2015 with an initial screening by the National Research Council of Canada and Ballard Power Systems. Test results released in March of 2015 showed the Albany graphite to be suitable for hydrogen fuel cell components.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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OTT was established in 2015 to advance the economic, energy, and national security interests of the United States by expanding the commercial impact of the Department of Energy’s research and development portfolio. Hydrogen Contaminant Detector, $150,000 Skyre, Inc., Touchstone Research Laboratory, Triadelphia, W. Redmond, Wash.

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Ultrahigh-capacity anodes derived from natural silk for Li-ion batteries; other energy storage applications

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Moreover, the obtained HPNC-NS can also be used for a sodium ion battery, an adsorbent, a catalyst, and hydrogen storage. Our results indicate that the HPNC-NC is promising for next-generation hybrid energy storage and renewable delivery devices with high power and energy density. —Hou et al.

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