Researchers at the laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy and Princeton University have found a way to combine the graphene with indium tin oxide. Specifically, it lowers manufacturing costs and increases battery longevity. The principle is known. A fuel cell uses a chemical reaction between oxygen and hydrogen to create an electric current passing produces water and heat.
This is the reverse of electrolysis is taught in college. A good fuel is composed of a chemical catalyst, usually a metal such as platinum and a support on which the metal to optimize the reaction. Using graphene, a carbon sheet one atom thick with a honeycomb structure, it is possible to provide better support to the plate, improving performance.
The scientists now plan to test their concept outside their laboratories. 
This is the reverse of electrolysis is taught in college. A good fuel is composed of a chemical catalyst, usually a metal such as platinum and a support on which the metal to optimize the reaction. Using graphene, a carbon sheet one atom thick with a honeycomb structure, it is possible to provide better support to the plate, improving performance.
The scientists now plan to test their concept outside their laboratories.
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