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Diamonds Are a Fuel Cell's Best Friend

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the pretty-much-have-to dept.

Roland Piquepaille writes "Researchers at UC Davis have used nanocrystals made of diamond-like cubic zirconia to develop cooler fuel cells. Even if hydrogen fuel cells have been touted as clean energy sources, current fuel cells have to run at high temperatures of up to 1,000 C. This new technology will allow fuel cells to run at much lower temperatures, between 50 and 100 C. Obviously, this could lead to a widespread use of fuel cells, which could become a realistic alternative power source for vehicles. The researchers have applied for a patent for their technology, but don't tell when fuel cells based on their work are about to appear."

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  1. great by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now my girlfriend will be begging for a new car in stead of a ring, thnx alot..

    1. Re:great by Selfbain · · Score: 5, Funny

      And a divorce when she discovers they're cubic zirconias.

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      Well, it has never been successfully tested.
    2. Re:great by ttapper04 · · Score: 5, Funny

      First post on slashdot... girlfriend.... Who are you trying to fool?