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Due to their great versatility, fuel cells have the possibility of powering everything from small microchips on mobile phones (small voltage) to vehicles (medium voltage) to space shuttles and submarines (high voltage ap...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Cambridge
The project focuses on advanced materials and manufacture of low-cost fuel cells for use of hydrogen, answering the question fully and the authors have the necessary expertise.
To develop a technology which allows fuel cells to operate using lower grade hydrogen fuel resulting in lower operating costs. The technology allows for reduced ancillary equipment within the fuel cell system such as pur...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
The project aims to develop a technology that allows fuel cells to operate using lower grade hydrogen fuel, partially answering the question. The authors have the necessary expertise.
Public description Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert energy stored in chemical bonds of fuels, such as hydrogen, into electricity (and heat) without releasing harmful pollutants such as CO, CO2, SOx an...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: CLEAN POWER LIMITED
The project focuses on enhancing the performance of a novel hydrogen fuel cell using advanced manufacturing techniques, partially answering the question. The authors have the necessary expertise.