WVU Engineers Design New Fuel Cell that Could Be 'Lifesaving' for US Electrical Grid

Self-sustainable protonic ceramic electrochemical cells using a triple conducting electrode for hydrogen and power production

The protonic ceramic electrochemical cell (PCEC) is an emerging and attractive technology that converts energy between power and hydrogen using solid oxide proton conductors at intermediate temperatures. To achieve efficient electrochemical hydrogen and power production with stable operation, highly robust and durable electrodes are urgently desired to facilitate water oxidation and oxygen reduction reactions, which are the critical steps for bo…

WVU engineers design new fuel cell that could be 'lifesaving' for US electrical grid

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — In response to constantly changing energy sources across the United States, West Virginia University engineers have designed and successfully tested a new fuel cell that can both store and create electricity, generate hydrogen from water and withstand the heat and steam generated when running on an industrial scale. Researcher Xingbo Liu, a materials science professor and associate dean for research at the WVU Benjamin…

Hydrogen fuel cell innovation could replace batteries as the future of clean, long-haul transportation

For heavy-duty vehicles like long-haul trucks, batteries often fall short. They take too long to charge and weigh too much. Hydrogen fuel cells offer a promising alternative. They can be refueled quickly and provide clean energy with only water vapor as a byproduct. However, fuel cells face one major hurdle — they wear out too fast. A recent breakthrough by engineers could change that and reshape the future of sustainable transport. A Fuel Cell …

“This Changes Everything Overnight”: New US Fuel Cell Simultaneously Generates Power, Stores Massive Energy, and Delivers Clean Hydrogen Without Compromise

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 WVU engineers developed an innovative fuel cell that efficiently generates power, stores energy, and produces hydrogen. 💡 The new fuel cell features a conformally coated scaffold design, enhancing stability under high temperatures and steam. 🌊 This technology can utilize saltwater or low-quality water, reducing dependence on purified water and broadening its [...]