Eco Factor: New phenomenon helps in the production of high efficiency fuel cells.
MIT researchers have successfully found a way which could help in production of high efficiency fuel cells. The researchers investigated a phenomenon called Lattice strain which refers to a slight, atomic-level displacement in the structure of a material.
They gained control over lattice strain process in a material called yttria-stabilized zirconia to increase its conductivity by almost four times. What is even more significant is the fact that energy boost took place at a relatively low temperature of 400 degree K which could significantly reduce the cost of solid oxide fuel cells.
The new configuration increases efficiency and stability and could reduce or practically eliminate the performance and durability issues that currently hinder any technological progress.
Via: Clean Technica
