New Gas Storage Material: One Ounce Has Surface Area Of 30 Football Fields
Monday, April 6, 2009 - 10:28
in Physics & Chemistry
In a finding that may help speed the production of ultra-clean fuel cell vehicles powered by hydrogen, scientists in Michigan are reporting development of a sponge-like nanomaterial with a record-high surface area for holding gases. Just 1/30th of an ounce of the material has the approximate surface area of a football field.