Engineering

Researchers delve into the role of water in PEM fuel cells

Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs), directly converting fuel into electric energy through a solid electrolyte membrane, have become one of the most promising devices for the electrical conversion of hydrogen in ...

Hardware

Scientists develop solid-state electrochemical thermal transistor

In modern electronics, a large amount of heat is produced as waste during usage—this is why devices such as laptops and mobile phones become warm during use, and require cooling solutions. In the last decade, the concept ...

Energy & Green Tech

Chilled electricity

It should be possible to generate electricity and refrigerate simultaneously using low-grade waste heat from industry, according to research published in Progress in Industrial Ecology, An International Journal. The key is ...