How Does Catalysis Contribute to Hydrogen Production?
Hydrogen is considered a clean fuel because it produces only water when burned. Catalysts are essential for hydrogen production methods such as steam methane reforming (SMR), water electrolysis, and photocatalytic water splitting. In SMR, catalysts like nickel are used to convert methane and water into hydrogen and carbon monoxide. In water electrolysis, catalysts made of platinum or iridium increase the efficiency of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
