Articles tagged with Electrolysis
A new study suggests that green hydrogen will likely supply less than 1% of global energy by 2035 due to supply bottlenecks. However, historic analogues indicate that emergency-like policy measures can drive unprecedented growth rates in energy technologies.
The Electrifying Technical Organic Syntheses (ETOS) research network, coordinated by JGU, will be funded from BMBF to support the development of new techniques for organic chemical synthesis using electrolysis. The cluster aims to promote forward-looking innovations and secure technological sovereignty.
New research by UMass Amherst professor Jinglei Ping demonstrates the use of graphene for electrokinetic biosample processing and analysis, allowing for faster and more efficient detection of biomolecules. This breakthrough enables the creation of smaller lab-on-a-chip devices with improved time and size efficiencies.
Scientists have developed artificial photosynthesis to produce food in the dark, bypassing sunlight's need. This technology converts CO2, electricity, and water into acetate, a key component of vinegar, boosting food production's conversion efficiency up to 18 times.
A joint research team has developed a hybrid electro-biosystem that efficiently converts CO2 to glucose and fatty acids with high titer and yield. The system combines spatially separate CO2 electrolysis with yeast fermentation, achieving an ultrapure acetic acid solution for biological fermentation.
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a method to improve the efficiency of electrolysis for converting CO2 into fuel, reducing unwanted by-products and increasing production by 18 times. The new concept relies on enzymes isolated from bacteria and fine-tunes the local environment to optimize their performance.
A new method to produce hydrogen from water has been discovered, using cobalt and manganese as catalysts. This breakthrough could lead to a cleaner and more sustainable hydrogen economy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Researchers developed a new strategy to achieve efficient and stable CO2 electrolysis in solid oxide electrolysis cells. They found that redox cycle manipulations promoted the exsolution of high-density metal/perovskite interfaces, improving performance and stability.
Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed a new approach to reduce energy consumption in CO2 electrolysis by using magnetism. The study demonstrates an energy savings range of 7-64% and replaces traditional iridium catalysts with more abundant nickel-iron alternatives.
A team of researchers at Michigan State University has developed more heat resilient silver circuitry by adding an intermediate layer of porous nickel, which helps to improve adhesion to ceramic components. The technology has the potential to benefit various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and energy.
Researchers at Mainz University have developed an electrolysis process to produce dichloro and dibromo compounds from contaminated soil, reducing the need for toxic chlorine and bromine. The method is broadly applicable, easy to scale up, and can even separate chlorine atoms from banned insecticides.
Researchers have discovered a way to convert CO2 into energy-rich carbon monoxide using electricity and an Earth-abundant catalyst, which can be used to produce fuels like synthetic diesel and jet fuel. The team's breakthrough could lead to the development of carbon-neutral products, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers from Siberian Federal University create a self-configuring evolutionary genetic algorithm to automate X-ray diffraction quantitative phase analysis for accurate electrolyte composition analysis. The method improves the efficiency of aluminium production by reducing human involvement and errors.
Researchers at Stanford University have created electrochemical cells that convert carbon monoxide (CO) from CO2 into commercially viable compounds, including ethylene and acetate. The new design improves efficiency and concentration of products, making it a promising solution for capturing CO2 and mitigating climate change.
Researchers at the University of Delaware's Center for Catalytic Science and Technology have developed a novel two-step process to convert carbon dioxide into smaller molecules, increasing efficiency and producing ethylene and ethanol. The technology has the potential to drive chemical processes more affordably and environmentally-frie...
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have developed a novel synthesis strategy for highly reactive substances, overcoming the formation of polymers through electrochemical polymerization. This method uses an environmentally friendly approach with minimal reagent waste and produces only hydrogen as byproduct.
The innovative method developed by JGU and Evonik Performance Materials GmbH allows for flexible reaction to available electricity supply, eliminating the need for customized electrolysis apparatuses. This breakthrough in electro-organic synthesis enables sustainable production of fine chemicals with minimal environmental impact.
A new method for minimally invasive tissue ablation surgery combines electrolysis with reversible electroporation, increasing the effectiveness of the procedure. The technique allows for faster treatment and greater control over the target area, potentially leading to safer and more effective cancer treatment.
Researchers have developed a novel catalyst that efficiently catalyzes the production of clean-burning hydrogen fuel, outperforming cost-prohibitive platinum and other less-expensive alternatives. The technology, based on carbon nanotubes, could make electrolysis reactions commercially viable using renewable energy sources.
A low-cost, energy-efficient method to extract titanium from ore has been selected by ARPA-E, promising a 60% reduction in titanium costs. The CWRU team's direct electrolytic process eliminates the need for expensive reducing agents, simplifying production and boosting domestic titanium manufacturing.
Scientists successfully produced hydrogen at a rate of 5.6 cubic meters per hour using High-Temperature Electrolysis, a system that improves upon conventional methods. The achievement has potential applications in producing liquid fuels and upgrading heavy oil deposits.