Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Embargoed: Monday, March 26, 2:30 p.m., Central Time
Length - :58
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Take ordinary air, spike it with a bit of hydrogen, and you have the recipe for a new, inexpensive type of fuel cell.

British scientists say they�ve shown for the first time that it�s possible to generate electricity from low levels of hydrogen in the air.

The research was presented at the American Chemical Society national meeting in Chicago.

The researchers claim that their �biofuel cell� � as they call it � is an attractive alternative to conventional fuel cells, many of which use platinum, which can cost more than $1,000 an ounce.

Prototypes of the new fuel cell have produced enough electricity to power a wristwatch and other small devices. It�s expected future versions will be able to power even more electronic products.

I�m Marvin Coyner in Washington for the American Chemical Society � improving people�s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.

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