Scientists have found a clever way to generate hydrogen straight from salty seawater.
The new device makes a few chemical modifications to existing technologies, making it possible to extract hydrogen from untreated, unpurified seawater – which could alleviate concerns about using precious water supplies.
Electrolysis is a water-splitting reaction that uses electricity to bump hydrogen atoms out of elbow-shaped water molecules, and an electrolyzer is a device in which that happens. Researchers have been trying to develop an alternative to commercial electrolyzers, which only work with purified fresh water, out of concern for water shortages.
While concerns about water scarcity are valid, recent estimates suggest that the amount of water needed to sustain future hydrogen use is far, far less than theScientists are still mindful of the environmental impacts, though. For decades they have been trying to develop devices to make hydrogen from seawater but kept running intoWhen popped into an electrolyzer, unwanted chlorine ions in seawater erode the catalyst materials meant to drive the hydrogen-yielding, water-splitting reaction.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2022Get ready for tomorrow's SamsungUnpacked event by looking back at everything the mobile giant announced at Unpacked 2022. Then join us tomorrow at 10am PST to catch all of this year's big announcements!
Weiterlesen »
AI-powered language model generates functional protein sequencesThe study showcases the model's abilities to replicate human biology and evolution.
Weiterlesen »
Hyundai Plays It Straight With Geometric 2025 Santa Fe Replacement | CarscoopsHyundai Plays It Straight With Geometric 2025 Santa Fe Replacement | Carscoops carscoops
Weiterlesen »
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Device Shipments to Decline 4% in 2023Ranjit Atwal, GartnerIT analyst said: “The depressed economic market will continue to dampen demand for devices throughout 2023. Global device shipments to decline 4% in 2023.' Read more here. PC Smartphone
Weiterlesen »
Australian mining company loses radioactive device, nuclear agency joins outback searchAustralian authorities have deployed more personnel and specialized equipment as they continue searching for a small radioactive capsule that fell off a truck somewhere in the Outback.
Weiterlesen »
Mining company sorry for losing radioactive device in Western AustraliaRio Tinto Iron Ore mining corporation has apologized for losing a highly radioactive capsule over a 870-mile stretch of Western Australia.
Weiterlesen »