Tag: Electrolysis

EnergySustainabilityTechnology

Electrochemical Breakthrough Pairs Reactions for Dual-Output Sustainable Production

A multinational research team has documented a paradigm shift in electrochemical systems that replace inefficient oxygen evolution with value-added reactions. This dual-output approach reportedly slashes energy consumption while generating market-ready chemicals alongside green hydrogen. The integration of advanced catalysts and novel electrolyzer designs marks significant progress toward sustainable industrial chemistry.

Rethinking Electrolysis for Sustainable Chemistry

For over two centuries, fossil fuels have dominated global energy and chemical production, driving climate change and environmental degradation, according to industry reports. Although renewable energy investment has grown rapidly, conventional chemical processes remain carbon-intensive and economically inflexible, analysts suggest. Now, electrochemical systems powered by renewables offer a promising pathway with mild operating conditions and abundant feedstocks.

by Nathan Cross
EnergyScience

Self-Healing Manganese Catalyst Breaks New Ground for Sustainable Hydrogen Production

Scientists have engineered a manganese-based electrocatalyst that repairs itself during voltage spikes, maintaining high performance in acidic conditions. This breakthrough could enable reliable hydrogen production using intermittent solar and wind power, addressing a major renewable energy challenge.

Revolutionary Self-Repairing Catalyst for Green Hydrogen

Researchers have reportedly developed a groundbreaking manganese-oxide-based electrocatalyst system that maintains stability despite the voltage fluctuations common to renewable energy sources, according to findings published in Nature Sustainability. The system incorporates a self-healing mechanism that allows it to regenerate after degradation, sustaining high current density of approximately 250 mA cm⁻² under fluctuating voltage conditions in acidic media – a environment where conventional catalysts typically fail rapidly.

by Henry Blakemore