SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 13, 2025Interesting Engineering

New catalyst cuts iridium use by 80%, pushes green hydrogen closer to reality

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Rice University researchers developed a breakthrough catalyst that reduces iridium use in green hydrogen production by over 80% while maintaining industrial performance for 1,500 hours. This innovation addresses hydrogen's biggest economic barrier since iridium costs $160 per gram and projected electrolyzer demand could consume 75% of the world's annual supply.

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