Transcript: Interview: Dr. Lanny Schmidt discusses new hydrogen technology

IRA FLATOW
Talk of the Nation Science Friday (NPR)
02-27-2004
Interview: Dr. Lanny Schmidt discusses new hydrogen technology

Host: IRA FLATOW
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM

IRA FLATOW, host:

This is TALK OF THE NATION/SCIENCE FRIDAY. I'm Ira Flatow.

In a few minutes, we're going to be talking about computers, but first, hydrogen. Hydrogen fuel cells may one day be a clean source of energy for cars and homes, but there is a catch. Where does the hydrogen come from and how can you safely transport it? Well, why not make it when you need it from something very common, like alcohol? Well, scientists at the University of Minnesota have developed a simple device that can quickly strip hydrogen from ...

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