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A joint research team from Sungkyunkwan University and Kyungpook National University has developed a highly efficient water-splitting catalyst that does not rely on precious metals. The catalyst works by activating so-called "hidden oxygen" species within the material to drive the electrochemical splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen. This approach aims to overcome the cost and scarcity limitations associated with conventional platinum-group metal catalysts used in green hydrogen production.
Why it matters
Reducing dependence on rare and expensive metals in electrolysis could significantly lower the cost of green hydrogen production, making it a more viable and scalable clean energy carrier for industrial and societal use.
A joint research team led by Professor Hyung Mo Jeong from the School of Mechanical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) and Professor Ji Hoon Lee from the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Kyungpook National University has developed a highly efficient, non-precious metal water-splitting catalyst.
Source: Research team awakens 'hidden oxygen' to produce green hydrogen