SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 16, 2025Interesting Engineering

US chemists find hidden energy barrier in water splitting for hydrogen fuel production

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Northwestern University scientists have discovered a hidden energy barrier in water splitting for hydrogen fuel production. The study reveals that water molecules must flip to allow electron transfer, requiring more energy than theoretically predicted, but adjusting water's pH can make this process easier and potentially lower clean hydrogen fuel costs.

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