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Novel battery to extract and store energy from the salinity difference between seawater and river water could make significant contribution to renewable energy

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Estimated extractable power (GW) from the difference of salinity in different countries, based on flow of river water emptying into the ocean. The large scale chemical energy stored as the salinity difference between seawater and freshwater is another renewable source which can be harvested. Credit: ACS, La Mantia et al.

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Hydrogen Battery "Sponges" Store Solar for the Grid

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A novel project in Australia aims to harness the sun’s energy in two different ways: by storing it and by using it to produce green hydrogen. Operators can use the systems to store energy from solar panels and deliver power to the grid during cloudy days or at night. At least that’s the vision Alan Yu and his partners share.

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Molecular shuttle speeds up hydrogen production by the photocatalytic splitting of water

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The crucial innovation, reported in the latest issue of the journal Nature Materials , is the use of a so-called molecular shuttle to markedly improve the mobility of charge carriers in their reaction system. water splitting. The apparent quantum yield and the formation rate under 447 nm laser illumination exceeded 53% and 63 mmol g ?

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Feature: Storing Your EV for an Extended Period

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Because EVs contain different components than conventional gas-powered cars, they require little maintenance, even when storing them for long periods of time. Prepare for the rainy season by replacing warped or rotting garage doors and redirecting water away from your home. Trickle Charge. Choose your storage location carefully.

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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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GM will combine its fuel cell hardware and software with Renewable Innovations’ power integration and management systems to create a generator that can provide fast-charging capability for EVs without having to expand the grid or install permanent charging assets in places where there's only a temporary need for power.

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Simple process transforms PET plastic into a nanomaterial for supercapacitors

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UC Riverside (UCR) engineers have developed a way to recycle PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic waste, such as soda or water bottles, into a nanomaterial useful for energy storage. Although they don’t store as much energy as lithium-ion batteries, these supercapacitors can charge much faster—a good option for many applications.

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HySiLabs raises 13€M in Series A; siloxane liquid carriers for hydrogen

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Liquid siloxane hydrogen carrier compounds can be produced from silica compound and/or silicate compound, only requiring hydrogen and/or water and/or silicon and/or oxygen as additional reactant(s) and/or without substantial carbon emissions, preferably without carbon emissions. The hydrogen can be released on demand.

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