![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508032944im_/http://nsf.gov/images/x.gif) News From the Field Nanowires May Lead to Better Fuel Cells
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March 11, 2009
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The creation of long platinum nanowires at the University of Rochester could soon lead to the development of commercially viable fuel cells by providing significant increases in both the longevity and efficiency of fuel cells. Nanowire-enhanced fuel cells could power many types of vehicles, helping reduce the use of petroleum fuels for transportation.
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Source University of Rochester
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