SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 8, 2025Interesting Engineering

Seawater to be turned into fuel to power ships, eliminate diesel usage in sea travel

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Researchers at Brunel University and Genuine H2 have developed technology that splits seawater into hydrogen fuel using renewable electricity, storing it safely on ships as a molecular solid that burns cleanly with only steam emissions. The £1.44 million government-funded project aims to eliminate diesel in maritime transport and could revolutionize clean energy across multiple transportation sectors.

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