With hydrogen a leading contender for green fuel of the future, nanotechnologists have discovered that carbon nano-tubes (CNTs) are likely to be used as either catalysts or catalyst additives.

the CNTs are loaded with nano-particles of Rhodium a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide gases can be converted into ethanol. Another small step on the path away from fossil fuel dependency.

Only osmium of all the precious metals has failed to find significant new uses in industry.

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