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Researchers engineer nanoparticles using ion irradiation to advance clean energy, fuel conversion

MIT researchers and colleagues have demonstrated a way to precisely control the size, composition, and other properties of nanoparticles key to the reactions involved in a variety of clean energy and environmental technologies. They did so by leveraging ion irradiation, a technique in which beams of charged particles bombard a material. They went on to show that nanoparticles created this way have superior performance over their conventionally made counterparts. "The materials we have worked on could advance several technologies, from fuel cells to generate CO2-free electricity to the production of clean hydrogen feedstocks for the chemical industry [through electrolysis cells]," says Bilge Yildiz, leader of the work and a professor in MIT's Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering and Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

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What Future Holds For Green Energy

Over all these years, I have been giving priority to incorporating Green Energy practices with the work our organization does. Lately, I have been researching tremendously on the future of Green Energy because I believe this how a real growth looks like: Moving ahead with a sustainable world. 

As the world walks on the path of growth and progress, and explores new avenues of Science and Technology, we as a collective society, are becoming increasingly aware of sustainability and the role that Green Energy plays in it. By 2024, 33% of the world's electricity is forecasted to be generated via Green Energy which is about 1200 GW! 

The future sounds exciting. 

Let's Dive Deeper Into Solar Energy!

Solar energy’s convenience in terms of its reliability is no surprise for anyone. Residential solar power is expected to grow from 58 GW to 142 GW by 2024. Moreover, once the solar panels are installed the operational costs are way less as compared to the other forms of generating energy. In the near future, solar facilities will continue reducing their variability rates by storing electricity during the day and running at night. 

Here’s an Quick Insight of the Rise of Geothermal Capacity

Geothermal energy ensures a reliable and strategic way of integrating itself into all kinds of electrical power generation systems. To generate geothermal energy, water is drawn from the underground reservoirs under high pressure when the water reaches the surface, the pressure is dropped, which causes the water to turn into steam. The steam spins a turbine, which is connected to a generator that produces electricity. The awesome part about Geothermal Energy is that the steam in the process is cooled off and condensed into water again which is pumped back into the earth, ready for another reuse. Geothermal capacity is projected to grow by 28% reaching 18 GW by 2024 proving to be a promising way of energy production. 

How Can We Leverage The Wind Energy For A Hopeful Future?

The wonderful part about Wind Energy is that not only wind is an inexhaustible source of energy, but it also provides electricity without burning any fuel or polluting the air. Hence leveraging Wind Energy and setting up the right infrastructure to do this is the need of the hour. Moreover, the onshore wind capacity is expected to expand by 57% to 850 GW by 2024. 

Adding to this, extensive research is being carried out by scientists to create airborne wind turbines in which the components are either floated by a gas like helium or use their aerodynamics to stay high in the air, where the wind is stronger. These systems are being considered for offshore use, where it is expensive and difficult to install conventional wind turbines on tall towers. 

All in all, with the variety of innovations and advancements in Wind Energy production, I think the future does look bright!

What Can We Do?

As consumers, we have several opportunities to make an impact by contributing to a sustainable future by adopting Green Energy Solutions. There are alternatives for a greener way of life like energy storage solutions with safe and environment-friendly battery solutions with a greater life span. 

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Nel Hydrogen Coming to Michigan

Nel Hydrogen Aims to Improve Environmentally Friendly Energy

Nel Hydrogen announced plans on Wednesday to build a new plant in Michigan, cooperating with General Motors to make hydrogen a cheaper, greener energy source. Nel Hydrogen, a Norwegian company, makes electrolyzers, devices which split water into hydrogen and oxygen. General Motors wants to make vehicles which can run on hydrogen fuel cells, as well as use the technology for other purposes. Fuel…

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New tech aims to drive down costs of hydrogen fuel -- ScienceDaily

New tech aims to drive down costs of hydrogen fuel — ScienceDaily

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new technique for extracting hydrogen gas from liquid carriers which is faster, less expensive and more energy efficient than previous approaches. “Hydrogen is widely viewed as a sustainable energy source for transportation, but there are some technical obstacles that need to be overcome before it can be viewed as a practical…

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The global Blue Ammonia Market is expected to grow from an estimated USD 78 million in 2023 to USD 7,664 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 62.3% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™.

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Powering the Future: Exploring the Hydrogen Generation Market

As the world transitions towards a low-carbon economy, hydrogen emerges as a versatile and sustainable energy carrier with the potential to revolutionize various sectors, from transportation and industry to power generation and heating. At the heart of this energy revolution lies the hydrogen generation market, which is experiencing rapid growth and innovation driven by the imperative of decarbonization and the pursuit of cleaner energy solutions.

Hydrogen generation technologies encompass a diverse range of methods, including electrolysis, steam methane reforming (SMR), biomass gasification, and solar-driven processes. Each of these methods offers unique advantages and challenges, depending on factors such as cost, efficiency, scalability, and environmental impact.

One of the key drivers of the hydrogen generation market is the increasing focus on renewable hydrogen production. Electrolysis, powered by renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, is emerging as a clean and sustainable method for generating hydrogen without greenhouse gas emissions. As renewable energy costs continue to decline and government incentives support the transition to green hydrogen, the market for renewable hydrogen is poised for significant growth.

Moreover, the expanding application of hydrogen fuel cells in transportation, stationary power, and industrial processes is driving demand for hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) offer zero-emission transportation solutions with fast refueling and long-range capabilities, making hydrogen an attractive alternative to conventional internal combustion engines and battery-electric vehicles.

Another factor driving market growth is the increasing recognition of hydrogen's potential to address energy storage and grid stability challenges associated with intermittent renewable energy sources. Hydrogen storage and conversion technologies enable the storage of excess renewable energy during periods of low demand and its conversion back to electricity or heat when needed, thus enhancing grid flexibility and resilience.

Furthermore, partnerships and investments across the hydrogen value chain are accelerating the commercialization and deployment of hydrogen technologies. From electrolyzer manufacturers and hydrogen infrastructure developers to energy companies and automakers, stakeholders are collaborating to overcome technical, economic, and regulatory barriers and unlock the full potential of hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy solution.

In conclusion, the hydrogen generation market is poised for exponential growth as the world transitions towards a low-carbon future. With advancing technologies, expanding applications, and growing investment, hydrogen is set to play a pivotal role in powering the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy system, driving innovation, economic growth, and environmental stewardship.

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Unlocking new science with devices that control electric power - Technology Org

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Unlocking new science with devices that control electric power - Technology Org

Mo Mirvakili PhD ’17 was in the middle of an experiment as a postdoc at MIT when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Grappling with restricted access to laboratory facilities, he transformed his bathroom into a makeshift lab. Arranging a piece of plywood over the bathtub to support power sources and measurement devices, he conducted a study that was later published in Science Robotics, one of the top journals in the field.

The adversity made for a good story, but the truth is that it didn’t take a global pandemic to force Mirvakili to build the equipment he needed to run his experiments. Even when working in some of the most well-funded labs in the world, he needed to piece together tools to bring his experiments to life.

“My journey reflects a broader truth: With determination and resourcefulness, many of us can achieve remarkable things,” he says. “So many people don’t have access to labs yet have great ideas. We need to make it easier for them to bring their experiments to life.”

That’s the idea behind Seron Electronics, a company Mirvakili founded to democratize scientific experimentation. Seron develops scientific equipment that precisely sources and measures power, characterizes materials, and integrates data into a customizable software platform.

By making sophisticated experiments more accessible, Seron aims to spur a new wave of innovation across fields as diverse as microelectronics, clean energy, optics, and biomedicine.

“Our goal is to become one of the leaders in providing accurate and affordable solutions for researchers,” Mirvakili says. “This vision extends beyond academia to include companies, governments, nonprofits, and even high school students. With Seron’s devices, anyone can conduct high-quality experiments, regardless of their background or resources.”

Feeling the need for constant power

Mirvakili earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering, followed by a PhD in mechanical engineering under MIT Professor Ian Hunter, which involved developing a class of high-performance thermal artificial muscles, including nylon artificial muscles. During that time, Mirvakili needed to precisely control the amount of energy that flowed through his experimental setups, but he couldn’t find anything online that would solve his problem.

“I had access to all sorts of high-end equipment in our lab and the department,” Mirvakili recalls. “It’s all the latest, state-of-the-art stuff. But I had to bundle all these outside tools together for my work.”

After completing his PhD, Mirvakili joined Institute Professor Bob Langer’s lab as a postdoc, where he worked directly with Langer on a totally different problem in biomedical engineering. In Langer’s famously prolific lab, he saw researchers struggling to control temperatures at the microscale for a device that was encapsulating drugs.

Mirvakili realized the researchers were ultimately struggling with the same set of problems: the need to precisely control electric current, voltage, and power. Those are also problems Mirvakili has seen in his more recent research into energy storage and solar cells. After speaking with researchers at conferences from around the world to confirm the need was widespread, he started Seron Electronics.

Seron calls the first version of its products the SE Programmable Power Platforms. The platforms allow users to source and measure precisely defined quantities of electrical voltage, current, power, and charge through a desktop application with minimal signal interference, or noise.

The equipment can be used to study things like semiconductor devices, actuators, and energy storage devices, or to precisely charge batteries without damaging their performance.

The equipment can also be used to study material performance because it can measure how materials react to precise electrical stimulation at a high resolution, and for quality control because it can test chips and flag problems.

The use cases are varied, but Seron’s overarching goal is to enable more innovation faster.

“Because our system is so intuitive, you reduce the time to get results,” Mirvakili says. “You can set it up in less than five minutes. It’s plug-and-play. Researchers tell us it speeds things up a lot.”

New frontiers

In a recent paper Mirvakili coauthored with MIT research affiliate Ehsan Haghighat, Seron’s equipment provided constant power to a thermal artificial muscle that integrated machine learning to give it a sort of muscle memory. In another study Mirvakili was not involved in, a nonprofit research organization used Seron’s equipment to identify a new, sustainable sensor material they are in the process of commercializing.

Many uses of the machines have come as a surprise to Seron’s team, and they expect to see a new wave of applications when they release a cheaper, portable version of Seron’s machines this summer. That could include the development of new bedside monitors for patients that can detect diseases, or remote sensors for field work.

Mirvakili thinks part of the beauty of Seron’s devices is that people in the company don’t have to dream up the experiments themselves. Instead, they can focus on providing powerful scientific tools and let the research community decide on the best ways to use them.

“Because of the size and the cost of this new device, it will really open up the possibilities for researchers,” Mirvakili says. “Anyone who has a good idea should be able to turn that idea into reality with our equipment and solutions. In my mind, the applications are really unimaginable and endless.”

Written by Zach Winn

Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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What are the types of Hydrogen?

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Computational Modeling Aspect of Fuel Cells: A Continuous Powerhouse

Fuel cells are called continuous powerhouses because it is a device that does not store energy but runs continuously to produce electricity as long as the fuel is provided. The byproduct of the fuel cell is water, hence the “clean energy” or “zero carbon emission” technology.

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The Green Revolution: Eco-Friendly Cars and Their Benefits

Eco-friendly cars have emerged not just as a trend but as a necessity to combat environmental challenges and reduce our carbon footprint.

In the 21st century, the automotive industry has seen a significant shift towards sustainability, marking the advent of the green revolution. Eco-friendly cars have emerged not just as a trend but as a necessity to combat environmental challenges and reduce our carbon footprint. This comprehensive guide delves into the world of eco-friendly cars, highlighting their benefits, innovations, and the…

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Fuel Cell Generator Market Is Driven by Minimalization of Carbon Residues

The size of the fuel cell generator market was USD 330 million in 2022, and the figure is set to rise at a CAGR of 17.50% from 2022 to 2030 and reach USD 1,199 million by the end of this decade.

There are several reasons for this development, including the minimalization of CO2 emissions, the easy availability of fuel cells, and their ability to renew energy. The snowballing need for the production of clean power along with minimal releases from CO2 will drive the market.

Numerous regions and nations throughout the globe are targeting to decrease overall releases of CO2 to zero by 2050, To achieve CO2 neutrality. The government's focus has amplified on making a decarbonized civilization in the past few years. To achieve this aim, the introduction of renewable sources, including solar, biomass, hydro, wind, and geothermal, is vital.

The production of electricity with the support of solar and wind has a few drawbacks, like the lack of ability to regulate the generation and huge quantity of output disparities reliant on weather conditions.

Aquaculture is the fastest-rising end-user developing at a CAGR of approximately 19.2%, credited to the increasing quantity of aquaculture amenities and increasing ecological impacts related to it such as the consumption of electricity and water. Mainly to lessen the environmental effects, governments have taken numerous steps to utilize fuel cell-based generators as an alternative to diesel generators.

North America is dominating the fuel cell generator market and is projected to continue with this dominance throughout the decade. This can be ascribed to the growing concentration and fast acceptance of clean sources.

In North America, the U.S. is leading the market, and it will develop with a CAGR of 18.1%, credited to solid economic support. The innovative growth in the usage of renewable sources and snowballing electricity needs from the aquaculture and data centers industry are the major reasons that will boost the industry in the future as well.  

Hence, the minimalization of CO2 emissions, the easy availability of fuel cells, and their ability to renew energy are the major factors contributing to the growth of the fuel cell generator market.

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A tiny biobattery that could still work after 100 years has been developed by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Last fall, Binghamton University Professor Seokheun "Sean" Choi and his Bioelectronics and Microsystems Laboratory published their research into an ingestible biobattery activated by the Ph factor of the human intestine.

Now, he and PhD student Maryam Rezaie have taken what they learned and incorporated it into new ideas for use outside the body.

A new study in the journal Small, which covers nanotechnology, shares the results from using spore-forming bacteria similar to the previous ingestible version to create a device that potentially would still work after 100 years.

"The overall objective is to develop a microbial fuel cell that can be stored for a relatively long period without degradation of biocatalytic activity and also can be rapidly activated by absorbing moisture from the air," said Choi, a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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ISRO Launches Fuel Cell For Testing Future Power Sources on Upcoming Bhartiya Space Station

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched the Fuel Cell Power System (FCPS) aimed at testing the power source for the future Indian Space Station. This experimental initiative was part of the PSLV-C58 mission, which also transported the XPoSat observatory into space.

Following the successful launch of the XPoSat mission, ISRO’s chief S Somnath unveiled the progress. The Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC), an integral division of ISRO, has crafted this fuel cell, introducing innovative technology aimed at establishing a sustainable and efficient power supply for space exploration.

The Fuel Cell Power System (FCPS) was sent into space via the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM), which is the fourth stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. Originally positioned in a 650 km orbit alongside the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSAT) mission, the POEM fourth stage underwent a sequence of controlled maneuvers, reducing its orbit to 350 km.

This planned orbit reduction played an important role in ensuring the necessary stability for conducting onboard experiments, including those involving the FCPS.

Revolutionizing Long-Duration Space Missions

Anticipated as a game-changer for extended space missions, this advanced fuel cell technology stands apart from conventional power systems. It utilizes the advantage of converting chemical energy from fuels into electricity through electrochemical reactions to ensure a substantially longer supply of electrical energy.

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The global Blue Hydrogen Market is projected to grow from USD 18.2 billion in 2022 to USD 44.5 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 11.9% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™.

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Toyota, Hyundai, Ampol, Pacific Energy Expand Hydrogen Refuelling

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The global Green Ammonia Market is expected to grow from an estimated USD 0.3 billion in 2023 to USD 17.9 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 72.9% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Green ammonia refers to the production of renewable and carbon-free ammonia. It is produced by generating energy from solar/wind/hydropower, which is then fed into an electrolyzer. It extracts hydrogen from water, while nitrogen is removed from the air using an air separation unit. In this process, hydrogen and nitrogen react at high temperatures and pressures to produce ammonia. Rising investment in renewable energy projects and a decline in power generation cost is expected to drive the green ammonia market. The green ammonia market has promising growth potential due to the rising deployment of fuel cell vehicles.