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Scientists Use Microbes to Produce Hydrogen

Posted by Zonk on from the free-as-in-beer dept.

An anonymous reader writes " Environmental engineers at Penn State University and a research scientist at Ion Power Inc. have created an electrically-assisted microbial fuel cell that can be used to produce hydrogen from organic material. The amount of electricity needed for the process is less than the amount required to power a standard cell phone. This advancement can be used to produce hydrogen as a byproduct of water treatment. " Coverage at ScienceDaily as well.

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  1. Security Blankets by pipingguy · · Score: 0, Flamebait


    Finally, a good use for cell phones!

  2. Re:Doesn't matter, it'll never happen by ArsSineArtificio · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    That is, a hydrogen economy that is not dependant on oil for its source of hydrogen in the first place. Bush and Co. will never let that happen and you know it. This is purely a novelty since it doesn't make Halliburton more money.

    It is a terrible pity that they can't invent a hydrogen fuel cell which runs off paranoia. Perhaps a design incorporating bacteria and a tin foil hat would work.

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  3. Re:-1, dumbass by the_2nd_coming · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    bah!!! I prefer 2.2046 pounds.. kilos are for dorks.

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