WAYNE CHIRNSIDE wrote in a message to ALL:

 WC> Seems there's been an advancement in fuel cell technology leading 
 WC> to easier and less energy intensive production of hydrogen.

I saw that...

 WC> MFC or microbial assisted fuel cells can generate 4 times as much
 WC> hydrogen as conventional fementation at 1/10th
 WC> the power consumption of electrolysis.

 WC> Human waste is one source of suitable biomass and the production of
 WC> hydrogen could help offset the costs of waste water treatment while
 WC> also helping in the cleanup of thaat waste water.

 WC> The biomass fuel cell requires about .25 volts of electricity to
 WC> bypass the dead end products normally associated
 WC> with conventional fermentation produced hydrogen fuel
 WC> resulting in a four fold increase in yield.

Interesting stuff.  But I wonder when we'll be able to buy one.

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