Technologies Emerging in the 21st Century

TECH AND DESIGN
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Introduction
As part of meeting course requirements, the study focuses on evaluating three technologies are
gradually emerging. The three identified technologies include recyclable thermoset plastics, fuel
cell vehicles and finally neuromorphic technology. The technology in which hydrogen is used as
a fuel to ensure that there is zero emission of carbon product has become very common. This
technology is refered to as fuel cell vehicle. As part of the emerging technology, fuel cell
vehicles utilize combination of super capacitor or fuel cell as source of power. Oxygen from the
air and hydrogen are taken through compression process to generate electricity which is sourced
from the fuel cells.
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
The most common type of the fuel cell which is used in the vehicles is called polymer electrolyte
membrane. It is also refered to as PEM fuel cell. In a PEM fuel cell, an electrolyte membrane is
sandwiched between negative electrode (cathode) and positive electrode (anode). Oxygen which
is obtained from the air is introduced to the cathode while hydrogen is introduced to the anode.
The molecules of hydrogen will break a part into the electrons and protons as a result of the
electrochemical reactions in the catalyst of the fuel cell. This will necessitate the protons to move
to the cathode while electrons will travel to the proton side via external circuit hence providing
power to the electric car. Other advanced technologies are used to increase the efficiency of
FCEVs including system of regenerative braking that assist in capturing the energy which is lost
during the process of braking before it is stored in the battery.
Recyclable Thermoset plastic technology