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Nanocrystals Will Help Detect Methanol And Other Alcohols

News - 1 Apr 2020

Skoltech scientists developed highly sensitive sensors based on cobalt oxide nanoflakes which are capable of detecting various alcohols in the air. The new sensors can be used for both medical...

Nanoparticles Help to Directly Oxidize Methane to Methanol

News - 8 Sep 2017

A team of Researchers from Lehigh and Cardiff University have shown a potential approach where colloidal gold-palladium nanoparticles were used to directly oxidize methane to methanol with high...

Encapsulated Palladium Nanoparticles Improve Rate of Electrochemical Reaction in Methanol Fuel Cells

News - 11 Aug 2015

Researchers at the Nanoparticles by Design Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have developed a novel method by encapsulating noble metal nanoparticles...

New Nanostructured Metal-Oxide Catalytic System Converts CO2 to Methanol Efficiently

News - 1 Aug 2014

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a new catalytic system for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) to methanol-a key commodity used to...

Researchers Develop Catalyst that Converts Methane to Methanol

News - 11 Nov 2009

It is currently estimated that natural gas resources will be exhausted in 130 years; however, those reserves where extraction is cost-effective will only flow for another 60 years or so. Scientists at...

Carbonized TiO2 Nanotubes with Semimetallic Properties Increase Efficiency of Methanol Fuel Cells

News - 8 Sep 2009

Mention of nanotubes usually means carbon nanotubes. But not all tiny tubes are made of carbon. For example, layers made of nanoscopic titanium dioxide have proven to be useful materials for...

New Solid Catalyst for Direct Low-Temperature Oxidation of Methane to Methanol

News - 22 Aug 2009

As a possible energy source for fuel cells or a substitute for gasoline, methanol is increasingly drawing attention beyond its importance as a feedstock for chemical industry. It can be stored much...

First Commercial Micro Fuel Cell Product Brought to Market

News - 2 Nov 2009

VIASPACE Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VSPC), an alternative energy company providing products and technology for renewable, clean energy, announced that new technology enabling fuel cells for micro...

Fuel Cells - Potential Applications in Space and Nanotechnology Methods for Improving Fuel Cells

Article - 2 Mar 2005

This article looks at the development of fuel cells using nanotechnology techniques, and also considers potential industry applications for fuel cells in space. The article focuses on Solid Oxide Fuel...

Nano-Intermetallic Catalyst Enables Step Towards CO2 Circular Economy

Article - 28 Sep 2021

Nano-intermetallic catalysts are appealing for many industries, with new research highlighting their potential aid in achieving a circular carbon dioxide economy.