Splitting Water To Make Renewable Hydrogen Energy Just Got Easier
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 14:40
in Physics & Chemistry
Could the key to our hydrogen future be a black stain on rocks?Using sunlight to split water in a cheap, efficient way is the goal of true renewable energy that won't involve ghastly wind vanes or porkbarrelled government funding of ethanol. The obstacle is splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen and researchers have been looking into complex catalysts that mimic what plants use - but a new study says that there might be much simpler alternatives.read more