Transport properties Research update Top hydrogen-storing polymer revealed Korean physicists discover a polymer that shows great promise for hydrogen fuel cells Read article: Top hydrogen-storing polymer revealed
Renewables Research update Great balls of lightning Scientists make ball lightning in the lab for the first time Read article: Great balls of lightning
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Semiconductors and electronics Research update Nanocrystals enhance photovoltaics A new type of solar cell combines the advantages of organic and inorganic designs Read article: Nanocrystals enhance photovoltaics
Renewables Research update Power walking Scientists in the US have made a back-pack that can generate electricity while you walk Read article: Power walking
Renewables Research update New look for hydrogen storage Novel technique involves layers of graphite Read article: New look for hydrogen storage
Renewables Research update Propane powers fuel cells Self-heating device offers new possibilities for portable devices Read article: Propane powers fuel cells
Transport properties Research update A new type of solar cell Japanese researchers have developed a photoelectric device that can also store energy Read article: A new type of solar cell
Renewables Research update Petroleum under pressure High temperatures and pressures in the Earth's mantle might be capable of turning inorganic materials into hydrocarbon fuels Read article: Petroleum under pressure
Renewables Research update Fuel cells turn to alcohol Engineers produce hydrogen from ethanol Read article: Fuel cells turn to alcohol
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