Articles tagged with Hydrogen Production
A team of researchers at the Savannah River National Laboratory has developed a novel closed cycle for producing aluminum hydride, a high capacity hydrogen storage material. The electrochemical method allows for the regeneration of the material, making it potentially cost-effective and efficient.
Researchers developed a method to convert corn stalk biomass into cellulose-hydrogen using anaerobic fermentation. The study found that pretreatment methods significantly impacted the yields of soluble saccharides and hydrogen, with optimal results achieved at 15 g/L substrate concentration, initial pH 7.0, and 36℃.
Researchers are exploring alternative biomasses for microorganisms to ferment into ethanol and other fuels. The goal is to unlock the sugars trapped in cellulosic biomass, making it possible to produce sustainable biofuels.
Chemists have developed a catalyst to produce hydrogen and electricity simultaneously in existing gas power plants with minimal investment. The technology could ease the transition to a hydrogen economy by repurposing existing infrastructure.
A research team found that potassium ions strongly bound to the surface of titania nanotubes improve their performance in solar cells producing hydrogen gas from water. By controlling potassium deposition, engineers can achieve significant energy savings.
A team of Penn State engineers discovered that microbes can directly convert carbon dioxide and water to methane using electricity, producing a self-sustaining process. This breakthrough could lead to a portable energy source with a low carbon footprint if powered by renewable energy.
Scientists have discovered a new fermentation pathway in algae that may lead to increased hydrogen production. This breakthrough could potentially provide a clean and sustainable energy source to replace fossil fuels.
Researchers at Lehigh University have developed a catalyst that can directly produce hydrogen peroxide from hydrogen and oxygen, reducing the need for large quantities and high concentrations. The gold-palladium nanoparticles catalyst enables the on-site production of H2O2 in smaller quantities and more desirable concentrations.
Researchers have created a new class of porous materials that effectively separate hydrogen from complex gas mixtures. The materials exhibit superior performance in separating hydrogen from carbon dioxide and methane, increasing the efficiency of producing pure hydrogen.
A team of scientists has developed an enzyme-based process that converts cellulose from wood chips and water into high-quality hydrogen fuel. The breakthrough could enable the production of renewable hydrogen for transportation, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Researchers at Penn State University have discovered a way to produce hydrogen by exposing aluminum clusters to water, leveraging their unique geometric structures. The process enables the production of hydrogen gas without heat or energy input, opening up new possibilities for clean energy applications.
Researchers found significant differences in microbial composition among obese patients, gastric bypass surgery subjects, and normal-weight individuals. The study suggests that the gut microbiome plays a key role in energy harvesting, making people more susceptible to obesity.
The US Department of Energy has awarded Clemson University researchers $409,000 to develop a new fluoropolymer material for hydrogen production. The project aims to create a more efficient electrolyzer, enabling the use of hydrogen as a major source of energy in the future.
Researchers at Purdue University propose a flexible approach to producing alternative fuels, hydrogen, and electricity from waste materials. The new process could supply up to 20% of transportation fuels in the US annually, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 50%.
Scientists successfully produced hydrogen at a rate of 5.6 cubic meters per hour using High-Temperature Electrolysis, a system that improves upon conventional methods. The achievement has potential applications in producing liquid fuels and upgrading heavy oil deposits.
Researchers have grown nanonets, a flexible webbing of nano-scale wires, using titanium disilicide to improve material performance. The nanonets multiply surface area, enhancing the material's ability to conduct electricity and potentially leading to breakthroughs in electronics and energy-harvesting applications.
Ovshinsky explains that we have the means to produce hydrogen from renewable resources in a sustainable way and store it effectively. This technology enables the entire loop of hydrogen generation, storage, and use to be carried out now.
Scientists have developed a new method to produce hydrogen from water and solar energy, reducing the carbon footprint of traditional production methods. The process uses nanotube diodes that can harness the entire spectrum of sunlight, producing hydrogen and oxygen.
A team of international researchers led by Professor Rajeev Ahuja has discovered an atomic-level mechanism for releasing hydrogen from magnesium nanoparticles, which could lead to more efficient hydrogen storage. The finding opens up new possibilities for fuel cells using hydrogen as a clean and environmentally friendly energy source.
Researchers are discovering microbes that can efficiently produce inexpensive, environmentally friendly biofuels as alternatives to oil. These microorganisms can ferment biomass into ethanol and biodiesel, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.
Researchers have created a highly efficient method for producing hydrogen from plant biomass, addressing three major technical barriers to the 'hydrogen economy'. The new system could enable pollution-free and fuel-efficient transportation in the future.
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory are exploring the use of algae to produce hydrogen gas through photosynthesis. This method could potentially create a large amount of hydrogen gas comparable to oxygen production, with benefits including reduced competition for food resources and easier harvesting.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital found that low doses of hydrogen sulfide can safely depress metabolism and cardiovascular function in mice, producing a suspended-animation-like state. The effects are reversible and do not depend on reduced body temperature.
A new aluminum-rich alloy developed by Purdue University engineers can produce hydrogen on-demand for vehicles, power generation, and other applications, reducing costs and environmental impact. The technology is made possible by the controlled microscopic structure of the solid aluminum and gallium-indium-tin alloy mixture.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a proof-of-concept device that can split water and produce recoverable hydrogen using sunlight. The system, which uses a catalyst complex to mimic natural photosynthesis, achieves an efficiency of about 0.3 percent but holds promise for future improvements.
Researchers at Arizona State University aim to create an environmentally friendly energy source by harnessing the power of sunlight and bacteria to produce hydrogen. The project uses microbial photosynthesis to generate hydrogen, which can be converted into a clean fuel without releasing CO2 into the atmosphere.
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have developed an environmentally friendly technology to produce ethylene from ethane streams by removing pure hydrogen, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The new membrane reactor enables the reaction to feed itself, making it a clean and energy-efficient way of producing ethylene.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory discovered that gold-cerium oxide and gold-titanium oxide nanocatalysts exhibit high activity in the water-gas shift reaction. The catalysts' oxides break apart water molecules, enabling the elimination of carbon monoxide and improving fuel cell efficiency.
A new method to convert low-value glycerol from biodiesel production into a hydrogen-rich gas offers a promising solution for the transportation sector. The process, developed by Dr. Valerie Dupont and her team at the University of Leeds, produces a high-value product in demand for fertilisers, food production, and chemical plants.
Researchers at Penn State are investigating thermochemical hydrogen production using advanced nuclear energy systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy independence. The three-year, $2.4 million program aims to develop efficient technologies for hydrogen production compatible with nuclear-generated heat sources.
Researchers have developed a new method for bacterial hydrogen production, achieving high yields and efficiency. The process uses microbes to extract energy from organic matter, producing clean hydrogen gas with an overall efficiency better than 80 percent.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a method to convert cellulose and other biodegradable organic materials into hydrogen using microbial fuel cells. This process produces 288% more energy in hydrogen than the electrical energy added to it, making it a promising alternative to traditional methods.
A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that garlic compounds can liberate hydrogen sulfide in red blood cells, leading to vessel relaxation. This effect is believed to be behind the protective effects of garlic on cardiovascular health.
The technology produces hydrogen by adding water to an alloy of aluminum and gallium, with the gallium component hindering the formation of an oxide skin that prevents oxygen from reacting with aluminum. This allows for the reaction to continue until all the aluminum is used to generate hydrogen on demand.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed new single-site catalysts that can increase hydrogen production at lower temperatures, potentially reducing costs. These catalysts offer improved thermal stability and protection from sulfur species, which are common byproducts in fuel reforming.
Scientists at PNNL will receive $1.98 million to study enzymes that convert chemicals to energy, potentially leading to new, affordable materials for hydrogen fuel cells. The goal is to replace expensive platinum with abundant, inexpensive metals like iron and molybdenum.
Researchers develop a synthetic enzymatic pathway to convert polysaccharides into hydrogen, achieving high storage capacity and efficiency. The new process has the potential to release hydrogen from water and carbohydrates at low temperatures and atmospheric pressure.
Sholl's research uses metal hydrides like alanates and borohydrides to create lightweight, low-cost storage materials. This could improve the efficiency of hydrogen cars and reduce pollution.
A new £4.2 million research project at Imperial College London aims to develop renewable and cost-effective methods of producing hydrogen for fuel cells. The project will explore both biological and chemical solar-driven processes to achieve this goal.
The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research found that CO2 capture and storage can avoid up to 80-110 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The technology has significant potential in various sectors, including energy, industry, and transport.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that copper nanoparticles can replace expensive gold catalysts to improve hydrogen production efficiency. The new material exhibits almost identical reactivity and significantly lower costs.
The Virginia Tech chemistry research group has developed a new molecular complex that harnesses solar energy to produce hydrogen from water. The supramolecule combines three parts: a light absorber, an electron reservoir, and a catalyst to split water into hydrogen.
A pioneering biofuel cell has been developed that can generate electricity from low levels of hydrogen in air, offering an inexpensive and renewable alternative to platinum-based fuel cells. The cell uses enzymes from naturally occurring bacteria and can power electronic devices with minimal power requirements.
The new H2CAR process produces three times more biofuels from the same biomass, reducing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing efficiency. This could provide sustainable fuel for all US transportation sectors without additional land use.
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno have developed a new hydrogen material with over a billion nanotubes that can produce hydrogen from water. The system uses photoactive material from the sun to generate hydrogen, promising a cleaner and more cost-effective energy source.
A new partnership between a Russian Institute and a US firm has led to the development of improved hydrogen gas sensors with increased reliability and response time. This technology is expected to enhance safety, detection capability, and efficiency in various industrial applications.
University of Minnesota researchers develop a reactive flash volatilization process that turns soy oil and glucose into hydrogen and carbon monoxide, significantly improving fuel production efficiency from renewable energy sources. The new process works 10-100 times faster than current technology, with no input of fossil fuels.
A four-year, €4 million joint research programme between TU Delft and Shell aims to develop new technologies for sustainable mobility. The programme will focus on hydrogen production, traffic regulation models, Li-ion battery improvements, solar energy conversion, and methane extraction.
Researchers have found that Thermatoga neapolitana bacteria can produce hydrogen efficiently in a moderately low-oxygen environment. This breakthrough could enable the large-scale production of hydrogen from agricultural resources, paving the way for a clean energy future.
A Penn State researcher has developed a process that converts organic matter in corn waste into electricity, with a conversion rate of over 93 percent. This technology could provide a new, sustainable source of energy, reducing reliance on ethanol and other fossil fuels.
Lueking's group inadvertently stumbled upon a method that combines hydrogen production and storage, producing nanocrystalline diamonds as a by-product. The researchers used ball milling to mix anthracite coal with cyclohexene, resulting in the formation of Bucky diamonds.
Researchers have sequenced 99% of a cyanobacterium's genome, mapped its proteome, and analyzed global transcriptional activity. The study aims to understand the biological processes governing carbon fixation and hydrogen production in these organisms.
Engineers have developed a simpler and safer material that can separate hydrogen from impurities more efficiently than existing methods. The new material, similar to membranes in biomedical devices, has applications for isolating hydrogen and natural gas.
Purdue University researchers have discovered a catalyst that can produce hydrogen without extreme cold temperatures or high pressures. This method could offer solutions to fuel cell development, potentially replacing fossil fuels in automobiles.
Researchers at Purdue University have created a new method to produce hydrogen for fuel cells in portable electronics, such as notebook computers. The technique combines two previously known methods and produces high yields of hydrogen, making it promising for fuel cell applications.
A study by Stanford researchers suggests that converting to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles powered by wind could prevent millions of cases of respiratory illness and tens of thousands of hospitalizations. The conversion could be done at a comparable cost to gasoline, with potential health benefits outweighing the costs.
A team of researchers from Penn State University has developed a bacteria-driven cell that produces hydrogen for fuel while simultaneously cleaning wastewater. The innovation utilizes a microbial fuel cell to harness the power of microorganisms to generate electricity and purify water.
A new microbial fuel cell process can produce high yields of hydrogen from biodegradable organic matter in wastewater. This technology uses a small amount of electricity to boost bacterial fermentation, overcoming the 'fermentation barrier' and producing clean hydrogen gas while simultaneously cleaning the wastewater.
A new study suggests that up to 40% of the early Earth's atmosphere was composed of hydrogen, creating a more favorable climate for the production of pre-biotic organic compounds. This finding contradicts traditional models and supports the idea that life may have emerged earlier than previously thought.
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a new, more efficient catalyst to produce hydrogen from coal. The catalyst outperforms a commercially available alternative by up to 25 percent and shows promise for large-scale coal gasification.