Bio fuel cells could power portable gadgets

04:28 - Monday 24 April 2006 by From the Web
Source: Tom's Hardware – Keywords: bio, fuel, cells Category : Miscellaneous

A hydrogen fuel cell that uses enzymes instead of expensive metal catalysts to drive chemical reactions has been developed by UK researchers.

Enzyme-powered fuel cells could be smaller, simpler and cheaper to make than conventional ones, the researchers claim. They have already powered a digital watch using their invention.

Read the complete story here. (New Scientist)


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