Saving platinum: Monolayer of platinum on tungsten carbide catalyzes electrolytic production of hydrogen
Friday, October 15, 2010 - 06:20
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- Hydrogen is one of the most promising fuels of the future. Whether powered by wind or sun energy, electrolysis of water is the method of choice for producing hydrogen without emission of carbon dioxide. The character and properties of the hydrogen-producing catalyst, usually platinum, are of critical importance for the efficiency and cost of the electrocatalytic system.