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Chemistry World February 23, 2012 Russell Johnson |
Powering up fuel cells A hydrogen fuel cell that uses carbon nanotubes to increase the amount of electrocatalyst attached to electrodes has been designed by UK scientists. |
Chemistry World October 28, 2010 Simon Hadlington |
Nanowire fuel cell for biological power Scientists in China and the US have developed a miniature fuel cell that can produce electricity from biological fluids such as blood. |
Technology Research News December 29, 2004 |
Alcohol Fuel Cell Goes Micro Researchers, who earlier this year developed a fuel cell using enzymes to generate electricity from ethanol, have built a microchip-based version of the device. |
Chemistry World January 19, 2015 Jenny Lovell |
Chitosan bioelectrode sustains metabolic power to medical implants Researchers in France have used compounds extracted from shrimp shells and gardenia fruits to extend the lifetime of medical implants attempting to run on bodily fluids. |
Chemistry World June 26, 2013 Emma Stoye |
Glucose-sensing contact lens could run on power of tears Diabetics could one day be able to monitor their blood sugar levels using bionic contact lenses. Researchers have developed a fuel cell that runs on tears, which they say could power lens-mounted glucose sensors. |
Technology Research News September 22, 2004 Kimberly Patch |
Fuel Cell Converts Waste to Power One problem with fuel cells is that they produce carbon monoxide, which can gum up the works. Researchers have found a way to use the carbon monoxide to produce more energy in a reaction that can take place at room temperature. |
Chemistry World June 10, 2013 Manisha Lalloo |
Biofuel cell tattoo turns perspiration to power generation Wearable biosensors can monitor the human body, but in order to be effective they need portable power. To avoid the need for batteries a Californian team has created a biofuel cell tattoo that can scavenge energy from sweat to generate electricity. |
Chemistry World January 28, 2014 Katia Moskvitch |
Sweet success for bio-battery Rechargeable, energy-dense bio-batteries running on sugar might be powering our electronic gadgets in as little as three years, according to a US team of scientists. |
Chemistry World November 7, 2012 Simon Hadlington |
World's first all-carbon solar cell Researchers in the US and China have built a photovoltaic cell made entirely from carbon. The electrodes and light-active layers are made from a combination of three carbon allotropes -- nanotubes, fullerenes and graphene. |
Chemistry World October 10, 2012 Elinor Hughes |
Batteries not included Enzyme-based biofuel cells have been plugged into lobsters and they generated enough power to run a digital watch. |
Technology Research News April 9, 2003 |
Alcohol powers fuel cell Researchers from St. University have developed a fuel cell that uses enzymes rather than metal and can be recharged by adding a few milliliters of alcohol. Biofuel cells could eventually be used as a replacement for any rechargeable power source, including laptop and PDA batteries. |
IEEE Spectrum May 2012 Lucas Laursen |
Snails in a Race for Biological Energy Harvesting Tinkering could tailor snails to spy for us |
Chemistry World February 26, 2007 Lionel Milgrom |
Nanotubes Sprout Fullerene Buds A new carbon-based hybrid material is set to make an impact on the microelectronics industry. Christened 'nanobuds', the material consists of single-walled carbon nanotubes with football-shaped fullerenes stuck on their outer surfaces. |
Chemistry World February 5, 2009 Simon Hadlington |
Carbon nanotube catalysts 'better than platinum' Researchers in the US have developed a novel catalyst based on carbon nanotubes for the electrochemical reduction of oxygen. |
Prepared Foods February 2009 |
Hitting the Shelves: A Twist on Energy Drinks POM Wonderful, known for its pomegranate juice and tea drinks, branched out of its comfort zone with its launch of a unique iced coffee drink. |
Food Processing October 2008 |
Abuzz With Energy Drinks The "energy food s"category is expected to top $10 billion by 2010, according to Mintel International, Chicago. |
Science News June 18, 2005 Naila Moreira |
Soft Drinks as Top Calorie Culprit Sodas and fruit drinks represented 14% of survey respondents' total daily energy intake, contributing to a higher body mass index than those who drank only low-fat milk and 100% orange juice. |
AskMen.com Adrienne Turner |
Worst Commercial Beverages You don't understand why you're carrying those couple of extra pounds? Your favorite beverage may be to blame. |
Science News January 27, 2007 Patrick L. Barry |
Cider May Be Healthier Than Clear Apple Juice Apple juice might be a way to keep the doctor away, but a glass of cider appears to be even better. |
Prepared Foods June 2008 |
Hitting the Shelves: The Tea Revolution Indigenous to South Africa and still relatively new in some markets, red tea is known for its high-antioxidant content |
Chemistry World April 6, 2010 Lewis Brindley |
Immune cells fight off nanotubes Carbon nanotubes can be degraded by an enzyme found in human immune cells, report US researchers. |
Chemistry World January 27, 2009 Nina Notman |
Tethered nanocubes seek out analytes A team led by Timothy Fisher at Purdue University have developed a new type of biosensor coined a 'nano-tetherball biosensor' based on nanocube-shaped sensors tethered by conducting carbon nanotubes to electronic circuitry. |
Prepared Foods March 1, 2005 William A. Roberts, Jr. |
Downing Drinks There was good news and bad for beverages in 2004, as many new products were introduced. Some were associated with healthy benefits, such as fighting some cancers, But others were scrutinized for their negative effects, including eroding tooth enamel. |
Chemistry World June 28, 2011 Russell Johnson |
Screening for Alzheimer's Drugs in Tandem A simple assay based on sequential enzymatic reactions and a fluorescent sensor could help scientists to discover new Alzheimer's disease drugs. |
Science News September 27, 2003 Janet Raloff |
The Risks in Sweet Solutions to Young Thirsts Babies seem to be born with a sweet tooth -- one that many adults retain. However, parents and caregivers who indulge a child's appetite for sugary drinks may be fostering cavities in their children's teeth, a new study finds. |
Technology Research News August 13, 2003 |
Carbon wires expand nano toolkit Scientists looking for building blocks to form electronics and machines that are not much bigger than molecules have gained a new tool. |
Food Processing November 2006 Ashman & Beckley |
An antioxidants cocktail Pom Wonderful LLC's "Pomegranate Black Tea" combines two healthy ingredients -- tea and pomegranate juice -- for a milder yet distinctive flavor. |