New Catalyst Gives Boost to Fuel Cells; Uw-Madison Scientists Played Role

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University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists have co-developed a chemical catalyst that could help pave the way for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

With fuel cells, a small chemical reactor converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, water and heat. When used to run a car, the only exhaust coming from the vehicle's tailpipe is water.

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New Catalyst Gives Boost to Fuel Cells; Uw-Madison Scientists Played Role

The catalyst developed by UW-Madison in collaboration with the University of Maryland increases a fuel cell's efficiency by purging carbon monoxide from the hydrogen fuel supply before it enters the reaction chamber. Small amo...

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