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Electricity From Coke Sparks Industrial Revolution Debate
A Chicago Tribune summary reports claims by German chemist Dr Cohen and electrician Dr Jacques that direct coal to electricity conversion may be possible. Jacques describes a process using coke powder, water, and a carbon stick in molten caustic electrolyte to generate current, promising high efficiency and lower costs.
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