Hydrogen fuel tech gets boost from low-cost, efficient catalyst
Monday, May 2, 2011 - 14:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have engineered a cheap, abundant alternative to the expensive platinum catalyst and coupled it with a light-absorbing electrode to make hydrogen fuel from sunlight and water. The discovery is an important development in the worldwide effort to mimic the way plants make fuel from sunlight, a key step in creating a green energy economy.