A reformer is what many fuel cells use, so that they can use a " heavier " fuel than H2, but it generally comes at a cost of decreased efficiency. On the other hand, fuel cells that run 'hot' like Solid Oxide Fuel cells, are hot enough that they don't need a separate reformer, and can even use methane, and NG. They are experimenting with some that will even use ultra-low sulfur diesel -- I am personally interested to see how bio-diesel would work in these.
Greg H. ----- Original Message ----- From: "murdoch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <biofuel@yahoogroups.com> Cc: <biofuels-biz@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, July 04, 2003 01:52 Subject: Re: [biofuel] Researchers find new metal combination for cheaper production of hydrogen as fuel > >Catalysts made of nickel and aluminum produce hydrogen but also > >produce methane, an unwanted pollutant. By adding more tin to the > >combination, the production of methane was halted, while the > >production of hydrogen was increased, Dumesic said. > > This is a big deal, to me. I wonder if or how something like it could work with > biodiesel or ethanol, allowing them to be "reformed" onboard and used in an H2 > fuel cell? > > > > Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. > To unsubscribe, send an email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Save up to 80% on top-quality inkjet cartridges and get your order fast! FREE shipping on orders $50 or more to the US & Canada. Shop at Myinks.com! http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511 http://us.click.yahoo.com/v2G7ND/KfUGAA/ySSFAA/FGYolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
