Archive for August 2008
Graphene memory possible?
Writers at the IEEE Spectrum report that molecule-size memory may be possible using graphene. Electrons flow extremely fast in graphene,…
Read MoreVideo of the Week: More about Nocera’s electrolysis catalyst
[Image above] Credit: The American Ceramic Society, YouTube In a previous edition of Ceramic Tech Weekly, we posted information and…
Read MoreMissouri S&T working on bringing hydrogen to market
A group of researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology have received funding from the DOE to develop a…
Read MoreFrom the ashes of the old: Reclaimed uranium
A researcher at the University of Idaho has penned an agreement with a leading nuclear power company to launch a…
Read MoreFuel cell racers begin international competition
The Auto Channel reports that on Saturday, the first hydrogen-powered go-cart “Formula Zero” race was held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.…
Read MoreNew “skin” to provide more human touch
Science Magazine has published research suggesting that Japanese scientists have developed a composite skin that is both stretchable and able…
Read MoreCatalyst discovery unlocks low-cost solar storage
MIT researchers have discovered a fairly cheap and easy way to store solar power so it can be utilized when the sun is not shining – a development they claim will make solar power a mainstream energy source within the next decade.
Read MoreCool fuel cells open application possibilities
Science also contains a report from researchers in Spain who have developed a new electrolyte that allows a solid oxide…
Read MoreAluminum Prices to Soar
Aluminum supplies cannot keep pace with demand, because producers are not able get the sufficient electricity to produce the lightweight…
Read MoreCeramic sensor for spacecraft finding wider uses
The European Space Agency reports that small oxygen sensors developed for spacecraft re-entry vehicles are finding applications in a variety…
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