Fast and efficient biologically inspired catalyst could someday make fuel cells cheaper
Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 13:30
in Physics & Chemistry
To make fuel cells more economical, engineers want a fast and efficient iron-based molecule that splits hydrogen gas to make electricity. Online Feb. 17 at Nature Chemistry, researchers report such a catalyst. It is the first iron-based catalyst that converts hydrogen directly to electricity. The result moves chemists and engineers one step closer to widely affordable fuel cells.