Double-layered catalyst generates more hydrogen
Hydrogen-generating catalysts can create synergistic effects when different materials are layered with their unique properties. Recently, a Korean research team has developed a technology to enhance the hydrogen generation efficiency by flattening pl.....»»
Thunderbolt 5 launches with twice the speed of Thunderbolt 4
Intel has formally launched Thunderbolt 5, the next version of the connectivity standard that will offer consumers expanded display support and double the speeds of Thunderbolt 4.Previously previewed in October 2022, Tuesday's announcement is being u.....»»
Researchers develop novel catalyst for carbon dioxide hydrogenation to formate
Hydrogenation of carbon dioxide (CO2) to formate is an attractive approach for the utilization of this greenhouse gas. However, non-precious metal-based catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation to formate suffer from either low activity or low stability. It i.....»»
Scientists study distributed satellite cluster laser networking algorithm with double-layer Markov DRL architecture
With the development of satellite networks, space-air-ground integrated networks, and the Internet of Things, the future giant constellations, high-resolution Earth observation, human-crewed spacecraft, space stations and other space-based informatio.....»»
Using lignin and a catalyst to create an alternative to bisphenol A (BPA)
A team of microbiologists and chemists at the Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering, working with colleagues from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the Flemish Institute for Technological Research and Rheology and Technology (SMaRT), KU Leuven,.....»»
Researchers report on the atmosphere of hot Jupiter HD 189733b
Scientists from the Institute of Laser Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research have modeled the atmosphere of the well-known "hot Jupiter" HD 189733b and have learned what hindered a stable finding of hydrogen in t.....»»
Google gets its way, bakes a user-tracking ad platform directly into Chrome
Chrome now directly tracks users, generates a "topic" list it shares with advertisers. Enlarge / Google's not looking as good as it used to. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Don't let Chrome's big redesign distract you from the f.....»»
NASA scientists test new tool for tracking algal blooms
By the time they were over, a series of massive algal blooms along the west coast of Florida in 2020 would be linked to some 2,000 tons of dead marine life around Tampa Bay. The human costs were stark, too, including a double-digit increase in asthma.....»»
BMW throws weight into hydrogen-powered cars
Hydrogen provides an alternate and complementary path toward decarbonization, BMW's Juergen Guldner said. He provided a status report on the company's iX5 hydrogen vehicle pilot during IAA Mobility in Munich......»»
A new telescope could detect decaying dark matter in the early universe
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, by far. More than 90% of the atoms in the universe are hydrogen. Ten times the number of helium atoms, and a hundred times more than all other elements combined. It's everywhere, from the water i.....»»
New catalyst decreases the energy required to split hydrogen gas from water
Hydrogen gas is a clean, renewable alternative to fossil fuels, but current industrial production methods used to produce hydrogen release carbon into the atmosphere and pollute the environment......»»
Fermentation processes for the production of biohydrogen as an alternative energy carrier
Hydrogen is considered a clean and efficient energy carrier that will have broad applications in the future—as a fuel for cars, buses, for houses heating, or as an energy storage. However, it is currently mainly produced from fossil fuels. In order.....»»
Rise of China"s EV makers threatens Western automakers, UBS report says
Led by BYD, Chinese carmakers will almost double their share of the auto market by the end of the decade, UBS analysts said. .....»»
OLED iPad Pro will double max storage to 4TB, says Korean leaker
A Korean leaker with a mixed track record is suggesting that the first OLED iPad Pro – expected to launch in the early part of 2024 – will be available with a 4TB storage tier. It follows the same source suggesting that the iPhone 15 Pro stora.....»»
Storm Haikui heads to China after double landfall in Taiwan
Typhoon Haikui toppled hundreds of trees, damaged coastal roads and dumped torrential rains across Taiwan Monday before it weakened into a severe storm and headed for southern China......»»
Chemical engineers draft a roadmap for research into metallic "sponges" for clean hydrogen
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) could deliver a major efficiency boost to the photocatalytic production of clean hydrogen. Chemical engineers have drafted a comprehensive overview of the state of their field and a plan for where it needs to focus......»»
New anode models for green hydrogen production
Researchers from the Interface Science Department at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society conducted experiments using atomically defined model pre-catalysts to unveil intricate details of the electrocatalytic water splitting reaction,.....»»
Striking gold with molecular mystery solution for potential clean energy
Hydrogen spillover is exactly what it sounds like. Small metal nanoparticles anchored on a thermally stable oxide, like silica, comprise a major class of catalysts, which are substances used to accelerate chemical reactions without being consumed the.....»»
Discovering enhanced lattice dynamics in a single-layered hybrid perovskite
Layered hybrid perovskites show diverse physical properties and exceptional functionality; however, from a materials science viewpoint, the co-existence of lattice order and structural disorder can hinder the understanding of such materials. Lattice.....»»
Double barrier design proposed to enhance tunneling electroresistance
Based on density functional theory analysis, a research team led by Prof. Zheng Xiaohong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences proposed that the double barrier structure can greatly enhance the tunneling ele.....»»
Nanocomposite-based electrocatalyst for alkaline overall water splitting at low cell voltage for hydrogen production
The diminishing conventional energy resources based on fossil fuels and their related environmental consequences have drawn attention around the world toward the development of renewable energy resources. These renewable energy resources may not fulf.....»»