green energy

Researchers reduce costly noble metals for fuel cell reactions

By Erik Gomez, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have developed a novel nanomaterial that could improve the performance and lower the costs of fuel cells by using fewer precious metals like platinum or palladium.

Tri-Cities student selected for sustainable energy program

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Lei Zhu, a doctoral student at Washington State University Tri-Cities, is one of 33 United States-based students to be selected for the June 17-24 American Chemical Society Summer School on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Energy.

‘Innovators’ focuses on unlocking the power of green energy

SEATTLE – As we teeter at the brink of a worldwide energy crisis, scientists at WSU are leading the quest to harness the tremendous energy potential of green plants and algae. Using new tools for exploring the intricacies of photosynthesis, researchers are finding new avenues for tapping the power of plants without compromising our food […]