Gold May Be Key Element for Cleaner Drinking Water UCF researchers are using gold to develop a novel method to remove toxins from drinking water.
New Ethanol Fuel Cell Technology Rivals Fossil Fuels and Electric Car Batteries Ethanol fuel cells, in which alcohol can be poured directly in as fuel, offer cleaner emissions than fossil fuels and no charging times compared to electric vehicle batteries.
UCF Researchers Uncover Key Mechanisms for Sustainable Ammonia Production Ammonia is an essential ingredient in many fertilizers for food production, but its primary production method is energy and fuel intensive. UCF researchers are working to change this by increasing the efficiency of a more sustainable method.
UCF Researchers Work to Reduce the Amount of Precious Metals in Catalytic Converters Not only could the research make catalytic converters less attractive to thieves, but it could also help the environment.
New UCF-developed Battery Could Prevent Post-hurricane Electric Vehicle Fires The technology replaces the volatile and highly flammable organic solvents found in electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries with saltwater to create a safer and more efficient battery.
UCF Researchers’ Ethanol Fuel Cells Offer New Alternative to Power Cars, Technology An ethanol fuel cell produces less emissions and uses less fuel than combustion engines, doesn’t require recharging like battery-powered technology, and may offer an alternative to hydrogen fuel cells.
UCF Researchers Develop New Nanomaterial to Derive Clean Fuel from the Sea The material offers the high performance and stability needed for industrial-scale electrolysis, which could produce a clean energy fuel from seawater.
UCF-Developed Seawater Battery is Safer for People and Environment Current lithium-ion batteries contain solvents that are flammable and toxic.
UCF Researcher Is Working to Extend Battery Life in Smartphones, Electric Cars Some of Assistant Professor Yang Yang’s latest work is focused on keeping a key, internal metal structure — the anode — from falling apart over time.
Experts Discuss Florida Solar Energy Policy James Fenton, director of the Florida Solar Energy Center, was one of several experts to participate in a roundtable discussion on renewable energy policies in…
Orlando’s Magical Microgrid Possibilities: City of Light Works to Enlighten the Future of Distributed Energy Microgrid Knowledge
Companies Invest Millions in Florida Higher Education to Shape Future Talent Pipeline Orlando Business Journal
