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Researchers show coordination polymer glass membranes can produce as much energy as liquid-based counterparts in fuel cells

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Scientists at Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) have developed a new coordination polymer glass membrane for hydrogen fuel cells that works just as well as its liquid counterparts with added strength and flexibility. Adding zinc to this liquid led to the formation of a solid, elastic polymer glass.

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Researchers develop concept for ultra-fast hydrogen sensor; plasmonic metal–polymer hybrid nanomaterial

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In a paper in the journal Nature Materials , the team presents a plasmonic metal–polymer hybrid nanomaterial concept, in which the polymer coating reduces the apparent activation energy for hydrogen transport into and out of the plasmonic nanoparticles, while deactivation resistance is provided via a tailored tandem polymer membrane.

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DSM Engineering Materials expands production of high-performance polymers in China for EVs and E&E

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The new line will help DSM to meet growing demand for high-performance polymers used in a wide range of end-applications—particularly for electric vehicles and in electricsand electronics (E&E)—and will help drive the shift to a low-carbon, circular economy.

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Danish Power Systems sets new record with degradation rate in high-temperature polymer fuel cells

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The clean technology company Danish Power Systems (DPS), with partners at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Czech Republic, reports the best operating stability for high-temperature polymer fuel cells (HTPEMFC) yet. μV h −1 for a reference membrane.

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BRANDED CONTENT: Manufacturing innovative polymer-based components for automotive applications | Autocar Professional

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provides the automotive industry with innovative state-of-the-art manufacturing solutions in engineered polymer-based components, systems and related services. We also have the expertise of manufacturing with long fibre injection molding, gas assisted injection molding, hybrid thermoplastic composite molding, injection compression molding.

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CMU researchers rule out one potential cause of resistance in polymer electrolyte fuel cells; R&D guidance toward commercialization

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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have discovered how nanoscale polymer films limit future cost reductions in fuel cell electric vehicles. The goal will be to accelerate the commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles. The results were reported in a paper in the ACS journal Langmuir.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle. Operation with natural gas or biomethane makes the compact model economical and more climate-friendly with low emissions. With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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