Fuel Cell Membrane Alternatives and Chemically and Biologically Protective Fabrics
About:As the environment and energy have become increasingly hot topics, the demand for alternatives to gasoline internal combustion engines has been on the rise. One such alternative is fuel cell technology. Fuel cells produce electricity from a reactant fuel but current technology is too expensive for widespread application. Research efforts at the University of Tennessee have revealed methods for the creation of unique materials that possess promising applications as fuel cell membranes. These novel materials perform better in high temperatures and cost less than current fuel cell membrane materials. This innovative technology could significantly decrease the price of fuel cells, making them a more viable source of energy. They also could have applications in biologically and chemically protective fabrics because of breakthroughs in breathability and ease of motion.
