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Giles Kirkland

Nanotechnology and the Future of Fuel Cells

Posted on March 30, 2020

by Giles Kirkland Fuel cells are a technology for transforming the chemical energy of a fuel into electricity using redox reactions (usually combining hydrogen fuel with oxygen from the air). They are different from most …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged biofuel, cars, catalysts, fuel cells, Giles Kirkland, graphene, hydrogen, nanotechnology

Nanotechnology and cars, inside and out

Posted on August 31, 2018

by Giles Kirkland Vehicles of the near future will benefit greatly from nanotechnology and nanomaterials. The global expectations for lower emissions and fuel economy are creating huge demands for lightweight, durable, and low-cost materials to …

Posted in Guest Blogs, Sustainable NanoTagged automotive, batteries, cars, ceramics, coatings, engines, fabrics, Giles Kirkland, nanotechnology, textiles

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