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Pandor upbeat as SA unveils first hydrogen fuel cell forklift
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, was speaking at an event where the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and Implats unveiled South Africa’s first hydrogen fuel cell forklift and refuelling station.
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Promoted effect of zinc and sulfur on the structural and catalytic properties of bimetallic nickel–zinc catalysts for the dehydrogenation of propane
(Springer, 2022)Propane dehydrogenation catalysts, containing Ni and Zn were synthesised with the following wt% (13:0, 11:2, 9:4, 6.5:6.5, 4:9, 2:11 and 0:13) ratios. Structural and textural properties showed that when Zn increased to > ... -
Recovery of NixMnyCoz(OH)2 and Li2CO3 from spent Li-ionB cathode leachates using non-Na precipitant-based chemical precipitation for sustainable recycling
(Elsevier B.V., 2024)The interest in recycling spent lithium-ion batteries (Li-ionB) has surged due to the rising demand for valuable metals (e.g., Co, Ni, Li and Mn) and concerns about environmental repercussions emanating from conventional ... -
Selective electrodeposition of Co-Ni composites from synthetic quasi LiB NMC 532 cathode sulphate solutions using rotating plate potentiostatic electrowinning
(Elsevier B.V., 2024)The interest in recycling spent lithium-ion batteries (Li-ionB) has surged due to the rising demand for valuable metals (e.g., Co, Ni, Li and Mn) and concerns about environmental repercussions emanating from conventional ... -
Lanthanum modified Fe3N/carbon foam as highly efficient electrode for zinc-air batteries
(Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2023)Efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) are of great importance for large-scale application of rechargeable zinc-air batteries. Iron-nitrogen-carbon materials ... -
Metal hydride beds-phase change materials: Dual mode thermal energy storage for medium-high temperature industrial waste heat recovery
(MDPI, 2019)Heat storage systems based on two-tank thermochemical heat storage are gaining momentum for their utilization in solar power plants or industrial waste heat recovery since they can e ciently store heat for future usage. ... -
Ex-situ electrochemical characterization of iro2 synthesized by a modified Adams fusion method for the oxygen evolution reaction
(MDPI, 2019)The development of highly stable and active electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) has attracted significant research interest. IrO2 is known to show good stability during the OER however it is not known ... -
Highly-dispersed vanadium nitride supported on porous nitrogen-doped carbon material as a high-performance cathode for lithium-sulfur batteries
(Wiley, 2022)Transition metals and their compounds supported on carbon materials are widely used as cathodes for lithium-sulfur batteries. Vanadium nitride is considered to be a promising cathode because of its good adsorption capacity ... -
Recovery and recycling of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries: A comprehensive review and analysis
(MDPI, 2023)The recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion Batteries) has drawn a lot of interest in recent years in response to the rising demand for the corresponding high-value metals and materials and the mounting concern ... -
Magnesium- and intermetallic alloys-based hydrides for energy storage: Modelling, synthesis and properties
(IOP Publishing, 2022)Hydrides based on magnesium and intermetallic compounds provide a viable solution to the challenge of energy storage from renewable sources, thanks to their ability to absorb and desorb hydrogen in a reversible way with a ... -
Research and development of hydrogen carrier based solutions for hydrogen compression and storage
(IOP Publishing, 2022)Industrial and public interest in hydrogen technologies has risen strongly recently, as hydrogen is the ideal means for medium to long term energy storage, transport and usage in combination with renewable and green ... -
Technological advances in winery wastewater treatment: A comprehensive review
(Stellenbosch University, 2022)The commercial production of wine is directly linked to the use of large amounts of fresh water coupled with the generation of copious amounts of wastewater containing significant amounts of organic and inorganic substances. ... -
Dehydrogenation of metal hydride reactor-phase change materials coupled with light-duty fuel cell vehicles
(MDPI, 2022)The popularity of using phase change materials (PCMs) for heat storage and recovery of metal hydrides’ reaction has grown tremendously. However, a fundamental study of the coupling of such a system with a low-temperature ... -
Improved hydrogenation kinetics of timn1.52 alloy coated with palladium through electroless deposition
(MPDI, 2021)The deterioration of hydrogen charging performances resulting from the surface chemical action of electrophilic gases such as CO2 is one of the prevailing drawbacks of TiMn1.52 materials. In this study, we report the ... -
The effect of slurry wet mixing time, thermal treatment, and method of electrode preparation on membrane capacitive deionisation performance
(MDPI, 2021)Capacitive deionisation (CDI) electrodes with identical composition were prepared using three deposition methods: (1) slurry infiltration by calendering (SIC), (2) ink infiltration dropwise (IID), and (3) ink deposition ... -
Improvement of hydriding kinetics of LaNi5-type metal alloy through substitution of nickel with tin followed by palladium deposition
(Indian Academy of Sciences, 2022)Hydrogen absorption performances of LaNi5 alloy are sensitive to the surface reactions with poisonous gases, such as oxygen, readily forming oxides/hydroxides. In this study, we report the studies on the hydrogen ... -
Metal hydride – Graphene composites for hydrogen based energy storage
(Elsevier, 2021)The paper presents a review of the authors’ studies of advanced functional composites of graphene based materials with metals, alloys, intermetallic compounds and their hydrides, and on the creation on their basis of ... -
A review of the processes associated with the removal of oil in water pollution
(MPDI, 2021)Water plays an essential role in production and refining processes. Many industries that use petrochemicals also require water, especially for cleaning purposes. The wastewaters released by these processes are often rich ... -
Scaling factors for channel width variations in treelike flow field patterns for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells - An experimental study
(Elsevier, 2021)To have a uniform distribution of reactants is an advantage to a fuel cell. We report results for such a distributor with tree-like flow field plates (FFP). Numerical simulations have shown that the width scaling parameters ... -
Control strategy of a fuel-cell power module for electric forklift
(Elsevier, 2021)Fuel cell-battery hybrid systems for the powertrain, which have the advantage of emissionfree power generation and adapt to material transport and emission reduction, are investigated. Based on the characteristics of the ... -
HYDRIDE4MOBILITY: An EU horizon 2020 project on hydrogen powered fuel cell utility vehicles using metal hydrides in hydrogen storage and refuelling systems
(Elsevier, 2021)The goal of the EU Horizon 2020 RISE project 778307 “Hydrogen fuelled utility vehicles and their support systems utilising metal hydrides” (HYDRIDE4MOBILITY), is in addressing critical issues towards a commercial ...
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