200-fold boost in fuel cell efficiency advances 'personalized energy systems'
Monday, August 23, 2010 - 15:28
in Physics & Chemistry
The era of personalized energy systems -- in which individual homes and small businesses produce their own energy for heating, cooling and powering cars -- took another step toward reality as scientists reported discovery of a powerful new catalyst that is a key element in such a system. The advance could help free homes and businesses from dependence on the electric company and the corner gasoline station.