SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 8, 2026Interesting Engineering

New catalyst solves decades-old stability issue to unlock 85% hydrogen fuel efficiency

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Washington University researchers developed a method to stabilize iron catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells, potentially replacing expensive platinum and dramatically reducing fuel-cell vehicle costs while achieving 85% energy efficiency.

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