Using rust and water to store solar energy as hydrogen

ScienceDaily (Nov. 11, 2012) ? How can solar energy be stored so that it can be available any time, day or night, when the sun shining or not? EPFL scientists are developing a technology that can transform light energy into a clean fuel that has a neutral carbon footprint: hydrogen. The basic ingredients of the recipe are water and metal oxides, such as iron oxide, better known as rust. Kevin Sivula and his colleagues purposefully limited themselves to inexpensive materials and easily scalable production processes in order to enable an economically viable method for solar hydrogen production. The device, still in the experimental stages, is described in an article published in the journal Nature Photonics.

The idea of converting solar energy into hydrogen is not a new one; researchers have been working on it for more than four decades. During the 1990s, EPFL joined the fray, with the research of Micha?l Gr?tzel. With a colleague from University of Geneva, he invented the photoelectrochemical (PEC) tandem solar cell, a technique for producing hydrogen directly from water. Their prototypes shared the same basic principle: a dye-sensitized solar cell -- also invented by Michael Gr?tzel -- combined with an oxide-based semiconductor.

The device is completely self-contained. The electrons produced are used to break up water molecules and reform the pieces into oxygen and hydrogen. In the same liquid, two distinct layers in the device have the job of generating electrons when stimulated by light; an oxide semiconductor, which performs the oxygen evolution reaction, and a dye-sensitized cell, which liberates the hydrogen.

The most expensive part? The glass plate

The team's latest prototype focused on resolving the main outstanding problem with PEC technology: its cost. "A U.S. team managed to attain an impressive efficiency of 12.4%," says Sivula. "The system is very interesting from a theoretical perspective, but with their method it would cost 10,000 dollars to produce a 10 square centimeter surface."

So the scientists set themselves a limitation from the start -- to use only affordable materials and techniques. It wasn't an easy task, but they managed. "The most expensive material in our device is the glass plate," explains Sivula. The efficiency is still low -- between 1.4% and 3.6%, depending on the prototype used. But the technology has great potential. "With our less expensive concept based on iron oxide, we hope to be able to attain efficiencies of 10% in a few years, for less than $80 per square meter. At that price, we'll be competitive with traditional methods of hydrogen production."

The semiconductor, which performs the oxygen evolution reaction, is just iron oxide. "It's a stable and abundant material. There's no way it will rust any further! But it's one of the worst semiconductors available," Sivula admits.

Silicon-enhanced nano-rust

That's why the iron oxide used by the team is a bit more developed than what you'd find on an old nail. Nanostructured, enhanced with silicon oxide, covered with a nanometer-thin layer of aluminum oxide and cobalt oxide -- these treatments optimize the electrochemical properties of the material, but are nonetheless simple to apply. "We needed to develop easy preparation methods, like ones in which you could just dip or paint the material."

The second part of the device is composed of a dye and titanium dioxide -- the basic ingredients of a dye-sensitized solar cell. This second layer lets the electrons transferred by the iron oxide gain enough energy to extract hydrogen from water.

An outstanding potential -- up to 16%

The results presented in the Nature Photonics paper represent a breakthrough in performance that has been enabled by recent advances in the study of both the iron oxide and dye-sensitized titanium dioxide, and both of these technologies are rapidly advancing. Sivula predicts that the tandem cell technology will eventually be able to attain an efficiency of 16% with iron oxide, while still remaining low cost, which is, after all, the attractiveness of the approach. By making it possible to store solar energy inexpensively, the system developed at EPFL could considerably increase the potential of solar energy to serve as a viable renewable energy source for the future.

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They were spotted out arm and arm in Los Angeles just days ago.

?Man, I sure was wrong. But at least he made it a no brainer to break that off. #lessonlearned,? Kat Von D wrote.

?Man..I can?t say I didn?t give it my best,? the 30-year-old reality star added.

And in case anyone missed it, she also posted: ?Clarification: Deadmau5 and I are no longer together.?

The couple was first spotted out together in September after meeting at a party earlier and immediately announced their relationship to the world via social media sites.

Deadmau5, real name Joel Zimmerman, tweeted: ?Yeah, im love? inb4 I find a f*** to give over the Internet implodes over it icon wink photo at least I?m happy! Lol? and posted 43 photos of himself on his Facebook page.

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Saturday morning tattoo artist Kat Von D was announcing her split from boyfriend, DJ Deadmau5, on Twitter

Kat Von D, real name Katherine von Drachenberg, declared her love for the music producer by giving him a star tattoo below his eye to match her own.

But it seems as though the writing was on the wall for the couple as the sometime model said: ?Now, we can get all of the <<I told you so?s>> outta the way?And move on.?

And while it is not clear what caused the break-up, the electro-house DJ is taking full responsibility for the break up on his Facebook page.

?Going to spend a little while screwing my head back on,? he wrote.

?i guess I?m not cut out for relationships right now. and that?s all i really want to dwell on it right now. ill figure it out. no hard feelings.?

Kat Von D was previously engaged to Sandra Bullock?s cheating ex, grease monkey Jesse James, and dated M?tley Cr?e bassist Nikki Sixx before that.

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Govt yet to acquire land for Calvim bridge - Real Estate India

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MAPUSA: The state government is still in the process of acquiring the total land required for the construction of the Calvim bridge, the foundation stone for which was already laid in October. Sources informed STOI that the land acquisition process is still not complete though almost all the formalities are near completion. Sources said that there is a dispute with regard to the three plots of private land and there are some hitches in acquisition of that land.

Chief minister Manohar Parrikar on October 27 had laid the foundation stone for the Carona-Calvim bridge in Aldona, Bardez, and assured its completion within eight months. The 494m-long bridge will connect Calvim island, which is a ward of Aldona, to Carona ward on the Aldona mainland. The awarded cost of the bridge is Rs 54.85 crore and it will be built through the Goa state infrastructure development corporation (GSIDC).

The government on November 7 issued the order directing the land acquisition officer of GSIDC to take the order for the acquisition of the said land.

?We are in the process of getting NOCs from the owners of the land. The work has been started on the land where the acquisition process is cleared,? GSIDC managing director Swapnil Naik said.

Sources said that the major portion of land required for the bridge is owned by the comunidade of Aldona and the land acquisition is still in the process though the comunidade has already given the NOCs.

Some portion comprising three plots are owned by private parties which are under some dispute.

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Best Ways To Treat Back Pain When You&#39;re Pregnant


Walking, stretching and swimming all help you stay in good shape, and they are all especially good for your spine

Pregnancy causes many changes within your body, and this can sometimes bring about a variety of symptoms. A single most miserable of the above mentioned is soreness in the back, and a greater part of women are burdened with this during their pregnancy at some point. A few effective methods are available that you could take to alleviate throbbing backs when pregnant, and we will be looking at some of them.

To help support your back, it is important that you use a maternity support belt. If you want proper support for your back, even if you were sitting or exercising, you should get one, choosing from the many varieties available. The overload on your back can actually diminish greatly by wearing these elastic bands around your hips to support your abdominal muscles. The shoulder strap option is used by many women to get that added support. If you can't avoid spending time on your feet because of your job, wearing a support belt can help make it more bearable. They can also make you more comfortable when doing any type of exercise. Once upon a time, it was recommended that pregnant women take it easy, although this is no longer the tips that physicians offer. A minimized fitness routine is not just doable during pregnancy, it is also effective. Walking, stretching and swimming all help you stay in good shape, and they are all especially good for your spine. Actually, being inactive can worsen your back pain, since your muscles and joints become puny when you workout less. While you don't ever want to do too much when you are pregnant, you should be getting some sort of frequent exercise. Most often, it is optimal to work out regularly, although it should be in short sessions, so that you don't overwork yourself. Besides the hints in this article, your medical professional should be able to offer you some advice in this area.

If you are pregnant and plagued with spine soreness, one option is to see a chiropractor. Chiropractors have gotten a lot more popular in recent decades, and people find relief from back, shoulder and neck pain by getting adjustments. Chiropractors have gotten a lot more popular in recent decades, and people find relief from back, shoulder and neck pain by getting adjustments. Chiropractors are trained to align the vertebrae of the spine and other joints, and their treatments often bring about very quick pain relief. People often go to chiropractors for sports related injuries, spinal misalignment and any conditions involving joint or muscular pain. Pregnant women can be greatly aided in their spines being aligned and reducing their pain by a trained chiropractor. Ask your family physician if seeking management from a chiropractor is something they would recommend and if they think it is something that is appropriate for you, ask them who you should go see. You need to do everything in your power to keep any back pain under control because if you are experiencing it during pregnancy, your life can become a challenge. The tips we have discussed in this article, as well as any advice from your medical professional should help you to circumvent any excess back pain. Bear in mind that your back is vulnerable at this point, so everything, including your sleeping position and the shoes your wear are important things to be aware of.

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This chapter gives you important information about the companies that sell pelleted or extruded diets, how to best choose the best food for your pet and information on how to make your own healthy diet for your pet from foods that you can buy at the grocery store.

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How To Keep Your Pet Bird Healthy and Happy Most importantly the book will teach you how to prevent and protect your bird from hazards and infections that you may not even know about. Dr. Murphy explains all of the routine tests that your veterinarian should and should not do in plain simple english, what tests are necessary and what tests are optional.

How To Keep Your Aviary Healthy and Baby Birds Safe If you are thinking about raising a baby parrot you do not want to be without the two chapters on parrot pediatrics. Dr. Murphy explains, in these easy to read chapters, years of experience in pediatric bird medicine and tells you exactly how to keep your baby safe from all of the common and not so common dangers. You will feel like an expert after learning the information in these most comprehensive chapters. In the aviary chapter, Dr. Murphy explains exactly how to keep you aviary from being devastated by disease.

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Winter Storm Athena damages could mean additional relief from the ...

Mother Nature has been seriously ticked off recently and the folks in the Northeast have sure been on the receiving end of her temper.

On the heels of Superstorm nee Hurricane Sandy, a nor'easter blasted, well, the northeast.

And some of the areas that were declared major disasters because of Sandy also were hit by Winter Storm Athena.

Winter storm names: What? You didn't know the northeaster had a name?

Don't worry; you're not too far behind the curve. The naming of winter storms just began this week.

The names are not official christenings from the National Weather Service (NWS). The naming convention is from The Weather Channel (TWC).

So far, the cable television channel has named two winter storms, the nor'easter Athena and Brutus, which just rolled into Montana.

What names are next? Here's the list:

Weather Channel winter storm names 2012

That's an interesting collection. The name that immediately caught my attention was the initial Q.

Is Q for the James Bond spy gadget guru or maybe the Star Trek: Next Generation villain?

Nope, Q is the Broadway Express subway line in New York City.

Why names winter storms: The name choices aside, why use them at all?

Cynics, and I'm among them, believe it's a rating driven move.

Even one of TWC's sister meteorological sites, the recently acquired Weather Underground, called the storm names a really bad idea.

TWC, however, has several other reasons in support of winter storm names:

  • Naming a storm raises awareness.
  • Attaching a name makes it much easier to follow a weather system's progress.
  • A storm with a name takes on a personality all its own, which adds to awareness.
  • In today's social media world, a name makes it much easier to reference in communication.
  • A named storm is easier to remember and refer to in the future.

We shall see whether the naming sticks.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service is reiterating that naming winter storms isn't part of its protocol.?

In a memo to NWS employees, the federal agency reminds them to "please refrain from using the term Athena [or any other winter storm names] in any of our products."


National Weather Service announcement re winter storm names

Getting tax help after major storms: Regardless of what a storm system is called, officially or unofficially, when it's a major disaster, victims might be able to get some recovery help from the Internal Revenue Service.

Because of Sandy, this week's Weekly Tax Tip is one you've seen many times before but it's advice that, unfortunately, will be needed as long as Mother Nature stays on the rampage: Get disaster relief from the IRS.

It's not always the easiest process.

You'll need to determine whether to claim the qualifying losses from a major disaster on your filing for the year in which the storm hit or to amend the previous year's return.

This means extra worksheets since you can't simply deduct the full amount of your losses. If you have insurance, you have to take reimbursements from the policy into account, as well as make sure you losses are more than $100.

And if you decide you want to file an amended return so you can get added tax refund money in hand sooner to help pay for repairs, you'll have to fill out and send Form 1040X by hand. The IRS doesn't yet accept e-filed amended returns.

But it could be worth it. And every bit of help, especially from an unexpected source such as the IRS, is welcome when you've gone through a major natural disaster.

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Philip Roth says he&#39;s done writing - KLTV.com-Tyler, Longview ...

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NEW YORK (AP) - Exit, Philip Roth? Having conceived everything from turning into a breast to a polio epidemic in his native New Jersey, Roth has apparently given his imagination a rest.

The 79-year-old novelist recently told a French publication, Les inRocks, that his 2010 release "Nemesis" would be his last. Spokeswoman Lori Glazer of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt said Friday that she had spoken with Roth and that he confirmed his remarks. Roth's literary agent, Andrew Wylie, declined comment.

Roth certainly produced, completing more than 20 novels over half a century and often turning out one a year. He won virtually every prize short of the Nobel and wrote such classics as "American Pastoral" and "Portnoy's Complaint."

His name will remain on new releases, if only because the Library of America has been issuing hardcover volumes of his work. Roth also is cooperating with award-winning biographer Blake Bailey on a book about his life.

The author chose an unexpected forum to break the news, but he has been hinting at his departure for years. He has said that he no longer reads fiction and seemed to say goodbye to his fictional alterego, Nathan Zuckerman, in the 2007 novel "Exit Ghost."

Retirement is rarely the preferred option for writers, for whom the ability to tell stories or at least set down words is often synonymous with life itself. Poor health, discouragement and even madness are the more likely ways literary careers end. Roth apparently is fit and his recent novels had been received respectfully, if not with the awe of his most celebrated work.

"I don't believe it," Roth's friend and fellow writer Cynthia Ozick said upon learning the news. "A writer who stops writing while still breathing has already declared herself posthumous."

His parting words from "Nemesis": "He seemed to us invincible."

Roth's interview appeared in French and has been translated, roughly, by The Associated Press. He tells Les inRocks that "Nemesis" was "mon dernier livre" ("My last book") and refers to "Howard's End" author E.M. Forster, and how he quit fiction in his 40s. Roth said he doesn't plan to write a memoir, but will instead go through his archives and help ensure that Bailey's biography comes out in his lifetime.

Explaining why he stopped, Roth said that at age 74 he became aware his time was limited and that he started re-reading his books of the past 20-30 years, in reverse order. He decided that he agreed with what the boxer Joe Louis had said late in life, that he had done the best he could with what he had.

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Plan A Moving Budget Properly

By: Joe Williams Relocation from one place to another is a tough job indeed as you have to supervise a million things and ensure that everything is on schedule. A small delay or glitch might cost you enormously, which is why it is important to plan a budget in advance so that you are prepared to any situations and expenses.

Please note that moving companies will give you only estimates of expenses. Be aware of the possibility that the cost may go up due to unforeseen circumstances. Here are a few tips to help you plan a moving budget:

  • It is not possible for one person to carry out the entire move, which is why it is necessary to hire a moving company. This is all the more important when you have to move stuff like pianos, huge pieces of furniture, and so on. Even if you are moving other things by yourself, you have to set aside some cash to pay the movers for the bulky items. That includes charges for labor, rental truck, etc. All charges are documented on the moving contract so add them up and keep a little extra on hand just in case.
  • Keep aside money for at least a month to cover expenses on car payments, groceries, phone, cable installation, or transfer after the move. So as you unpack and arrange the items in your new home, you will not have to worry as you have the required cash to cover expenses. This also prevents you from having to rush right into work by giving you some time to adjust in your home. The rest of the cash will take care of expenses till you get your salary.
  • Put some money aside for a security deposit and an application fee if you are moving into an apartment complex. These are the basic fees charges to hold your apartment for you till you can cover the first month of rent payment. The application fees are used for the expenses of running tenant screening background checks. On the other hand, if you are moving into a house, there are costs of handling pending property taxes from the prior owner, securing the title, etc.
  • Are you sourcing your own packing materials? These can set you back a bit, even if you are getting it at discounted rates or are using old boxes to transport items. Calculate the sum and as mentioned above, always have slightly more on hand. Another possibility of the budget shooting up a bit is if you store some items at a storage facility. A deposit might be needed and you will be charged a daily, weekly or monthly rate. Other miscellaneous costs are gas, meals while you are traveling to the new destination, hotel charges, etc.

Hiring professionals is the best way to get things done according to the way you want. All you need to do is look for them online by typing in the name of the place along with the service needed. For instance, Duluth moving companies, Rochester movers, or Minneapolis moving services, will help you to get the exact listings of those places.


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