Direct ethanol fuel cells last longer and have record power density

https://www.ucf.edu/news/new-ethanol-fuel-cell-technology-rivals-fossil-fuels-and-electric-car-batteries/

"palladium nanoparticles semi-embedded into graphitic shells, covered on surface of cobalt nanoparticles, forming palladium and cobalt nitrogen-graphite carbon high-entropy alloy catalyst... stable >1,000 hours... power density almost 0.8 W/cm2... catalyst can be used for both cathode and anode to overcome challenges with sluggish reactions and high energy needs... the results really break the record by enhancing the fuel cell performance by a few folds compared to commercial catalysts"

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Researchers use new new cobalt-modified nano material to make fuel cells more robust, sustainable

https://phys.org/news/2023-10-cobalt-modified-nano-material-fuel-cells.html

Cobalt nanoparticles could become a significant player in the pursuit of clean energy

https://techxplore.com/news/2023-11-cobalt-nanoparticles-significant-player-pursuit.html

Eco-Friendly Breakthrough: Single Atom Catalyst Transforms CO2 Into Ethanol

https://scitechdaily.com/eco-friendly-breakthrough-single-atom-catalyst-transforms-co2-into-ethanol/

Finding the Catalyst for a More Sustainable Future

https://www.newsgram.com/research/2024/04/12/finding-the-catalyst-for-a-more-sustainable-future