What are the Recent Advances in Catalytic Hydrogen Generation?
Recent research has focused on improving the efficiency and reducing the cost of hydrogen production catalysts:
Non-Precious Metal Catalysts: Researchers are developing catalysts based on non-precious metals like iron, cobalt, and nickel to lower costs while maintaining high efficiency. Hybrid Catalysts: Combining different materials, such as metals and metal oxides, to enhance catalytic activity and stability. Nanostructured Catalysts: Utilizing nanotechnology to create catalysts with higher surface areas and enhanced reactivity. Photocatalytic Water Splitting: Advances in materials science are leading to more efficient photocatalysts that can harness sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
