Oregon State University researchers create light-activated material for hydrogen production
Researchers at Oregon State University developed a new light-activated material that produces hydrogen from water without needing an expensive metal catalyst.
New photocatalyst avoids costly metals
The team led by Kyriakos Stylianou created a class of materials using unusual sulfur-based chemistry. This photocatalyst absorbs light to reach a higher energy state before driving chemical reactions. The process does not require an additional expensive metal catalyst to function efficiently.
Potential for cleaner fuel creation
Hydrogen produced this way can power fuel cells for vehicles and support industrial manufacturing. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Scientists say the method could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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