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Cheaper, Cleaner Hydrogen Without Platinum

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the fill-er-up dept.

keithww writes "Looks like the hydrogen economy may have gotten a whole lot cheaper. Wisconsin team engineers gas from biomass using common metals of tin, nickel, and aluminum instead of platinum. This looks like a good way to get rid of biowaste also." Of course, there's still a long way to go before the automotive industry is using it, but it is good news nonetheless.

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  1. bah...we should screww H and just use this by the_2nd_coming · · Score: 5, Informative

    this is the future

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    I am the Alpha and the Omega-3
  2. Re:The Hindenburg, Mark II by Weaselmancer · · Score: 5, Informative

    Argh but I get tired of people using the Hindenburg as proof hydrogen is dangerous.

    The Hindenburg burned because of the paint that was used, which is chemically similar to rocket fuel.

    Hydrogen burns with an invisible flame. Watch the footage - it's not the hydrogen that's the big problem.

    If I had to be in a car crash, I'd prefer a hydrogen car to do it in. Gas tank ruptures, hydrogen floats off. Gasoline lays in puddles underneath me.

    Weaselmancer

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    Weaselmancer
    rediculous.