Electrolysis can conjure hydrogen fuel from air

By Nina Notman2022-10-14T08:30:00

Uluru in Australia - a large orange-coloured rocky hill in a dry landscape with a cloudy blue sky

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Air humidity could be the key to sustainable hydrogen power

Hydrogen is widely hailed as a cleaner alternative to CO₂-emitting fossil fuels. The idea of producing hydrogen by splitting water has been around for some time, with many groups currently focused on the most effective way to achieve this at scale. However, these devices can compete for fresh drinking water in arid climates. Find out how scientists in Australia are looking to use electrolysis of air humidity to solve this problem. Download this story and summary slide with questions to use with 14–16 students in your electrolysis classes.

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