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Middle School - Grades 7-9
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Determine if a polycarbonate proton exchange membrane (PEM) can produce more power and cost less than a Nafion PEM
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Compare a fuel cell's efficiency to that of an internal combustion engine.
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Which source of fuel for a fuel cell will create the most energy - distilled water, tap water, salt water, or vinegar.
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Direct Hydrogen Fuel Cells
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Hydrogen transportation
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Demonstrate that by replacing the fuel source of a gasoline combustion engine with hydrogen gas would produce fewer detrimental emissions while still maintaining a practical level of performance.
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If you use an electrolyte with a low conductivity value, then the conversion efficiency (electrical power) of the fuel cell will decrease?
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Demonstrate that by electrolyzing water, using solar power, it is possible to produce the two gases, needed to power a hydrogen fuel cell to create electricity.
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Will Changing the Composition of a Hydrogen Fuel Affect the Power Output?
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A green method of making the hydrogen necessary for running hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
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Improve A Fuel Cell Powered Underwater Glider for Marine Exploration
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Effects of temperature of a PEM fuel cell and electrolyser system
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Find out the catalyst that will make a fuel cell more efficient?
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Does temperature affect the performance of a fuel cell?
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Which is more efficient: fuel cells or solar cells?
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Build a basic fuel cell using salt water, batteries, and a platinum wire.
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Comparing the effect of electrical load on a fuel cell and rechargeable batteries
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Does the amount of hydrogen used in a fuel cell affect the amount of electricity produced?
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Why we need hydrogen cars?
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Solar or methanol fuel cells - which is more efficient?
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Compare the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) and the Direct Methanol (DM) Fuel cell cells and find out which one is better for running small appliances such as electric motors.
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Investigate if natural seawater is comparable to artificially prepared solutions in providing an efficient means of hydrogen production through solar-powered electrolysis.
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Fuel Cells: Experiments, Construction & Background Information
Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) Science Fair Projects & Experiments
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High School - Grades 10-12
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Research Stanley Meyer water fuel cell – is it for real? (bottom of page)
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Describe alternative energy sources and outline advantages and disadvantages of any source.
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The Effect of Variable Microorganisms and pH on the Efficiency of a Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC)
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A Photoelectrochemical Cell to Obtain Hydrogen from Water with Visible Light
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Extending the Range of UAVs through the Use of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and Other Renewable Energy Sources
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Can hydrogen be generated and stored on a practical scale to replace our oil economy?
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The Effect of Temperature on PEM Hydrogen Fuel Cell Efficiency
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Improving the Performance of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells through Design Modifications
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An efficient, low cost underwater glider that recycles energy by using a fuel cell as its method of propulsion
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Mechanical Properties of Cesium Hydrogen Sulfate for Fuel Cell Applications
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Build, demonstrate and research the operation of a Stanley Meyer water fuel cell – is it for real?
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Fuel Cells: Experiments, Construction & Background Information
Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) Science Fair Projects & Experiments
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Useful Links
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R=Resource
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Science Fair Projects Resources
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Fuel Cell and Renewable Energy Resources
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Solar Energy (Cells & Panels) Resources
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Electricity Basics
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Electronics Tutorials and Circuits
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Citation Guides, Style Manuals, Reference
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Electrical Safety
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The Solar Car Book
A complete kit for making a cool solar racecar.
Everything is included: wheels, axles, motors, wires and a genuine one-volt solar cell.
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