By Pascal MonettPosted Tuesday 20th May 2008 10:03 GMT
We are coming closer to the Star Wars energy pack. One small cigarette box that can power anything from a blaster to a pair of Radon-Ulzer 620c turbines, or even a lightsaber.
By Anonymous CowardPosted Tuesday 20th May 2008 11:25 GMT
I wouldn't mind if the word Boffin was actually used as slang for research scientists, but these days, your average tabloid journalist uses it for any body who does any kind of research or might vaguely be called a scientist.
In fact the red tops seem to think anyone more intelligent that their readership is a Boffin, which makes my cat Einstein.
By Kenneth ChanPosted Tuesday 20th May 2008 16:09 GMT
No sulfonated is correct, it is the sulfur contain group in the polymer....
More Boffiness.... KC
why not distilled water hydrogen PEM fuel cell tech ? to take advantage of this 50% increase #
By Anonymous CowardPosted Tuesday 20th May 2008 21:48 GMT
this 50% increase in fuel cell tech is great but why are they looking to use flamable methanol fuel cell tech for laptops and other small portable kit, when theres already distilled water hydrogen PEM fuel cell tech ?
sure hydrogen is more flamable in bulk ,BUT, these units only convert and use tiny amounts at a time compared to the far higher amouts required in carrying Methanol canisters...
and at a pinch you can make your own distilled water for use in these water PEM very easlly.
perhaps it comes down to no margins in it for the distributers, as per petrol there needs to be a profit in it perhaps.
OC in this single PEM case, your average users might not mind paying a premium in less expensive distilled water, as apposed more expensive methanol fuel cell tech running costs.
...about the spelling of sulphur, what's with this "more intelligent that their readership". The comparative conjunction is THAN not THAT. I see this mistake more and more these days and can't figure out why.
Comments on: Boffins' breakthrough boosts fuel cell output by 50%
Boffins #
By Paul Slater Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 09:56 GMT
Re: Boffins #
By Sarah Bee Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 10:01 GMT
Step by step #
By Pascal Monett Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 10:03 GMT
@ Paul #
By Mat Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 10:05 GMT
Mad scientists? #
By JonB Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 10:07 GMT
Boffins #
By Simon Bache Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 10:17 GMT
Boffin #
By Anonymous Coward Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 10:24 GMT
@ Jon #
By Tom Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 11:03 GMT
Boffin, a term devalued. #
By Anonymous Coward Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 11:25 GMT
Weed? #
By Stu Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 11:40 GMT
@Tom #
By JonB Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 11:48 GMT
@Anonymous Coward #
By John Bayly Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 11:59 GMT
@ which makes my cat Einstein. #
By Anonymous Coward Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 12:28 GMT
Small point... #
By Jim Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 15:34 GMT
@ Small Point... #
By Kenneth Chan Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 16:09 GMT
why not distilled water hydrogen PEM fuel cell tech ? to take advantage of this 50% increase #
By Anonymous Coward Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008 21:48 GMT
Re: @ Small Point… #
By Quirkafleeg Posted Wednesday 21st May 2008 01:05 GMT
While we're being pedantic #
By Andy Posted Wednesday 21st May 2008 06:25 GMT
Sulphur - A battle lost. #
By JonB Posted Wednesday 21st May 2008 10:42 GMT