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Brush Anode And Tubular Cathode Scale Up Microbial Fuel Cells
Union Town PA (SPX) Mar 23, 2007A carbon fiber, bottle-brush anode developed by Penn State researchers will provide more than enough surface for bacteria to colonize, for the first time making it possible to use microbial fuel cells for large scale electricity production. In addition, a membrane-tube air cathode, adapted from existing wastewater treatment equipment, will complete the circuit. "The carbon fiber brushes ar ... more Electric Car Maker ZAP Adds Solar Option to Truck Design To Combat Global Warming 
Santa Rosa CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2007After a positive response for its XEBRA XERO, electric car pioneer ZAP has designed a solar option for its truck design, a photovoltaic panel that ZAP says can offer short-distance driving on sunlight alone. ZAP intends to showcase the new XEBRA XERO (pronounced 'zebra zero') Truck at its March 23 dealer training as well as some up-coming industry events for automotive fleets. Company offi ... more Russia Ready To Build NPPs In Namibia 
Windhoek, Namibia (RIA Novosti) Mar 20, 2007Russia is ready to build nuclear power plants of different kinds in Namibia, Russia's prime minister said Saturday. Mikhail Fradkov, currently on a visit to the African country, said after talks with its leaders that Russia was considering the construction of mini-plants and floating nuclear power plants that would use uranium or operate without using it. "These are issues still to be ... more MORE HEADLINES |
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