A new family of materials for efficiently converting sunlight into clean energy
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new family of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that act as photocatalysts to efficiently convert sunlight into hydrogen fuel. This discovery offers a promising new method for producing clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Advancements in hydrogen production technology are vital for transitioning to sustainable energy sources and mitigating climate change.
by Steve Lundeberg, Oregon State University
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Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new family of materials that use light to produce hydrogen from water, opening the door to new ways of converting the sun's rays into clean energy.
A collaboration led by Kyriakos Stylianou of the OSU College of Science created a photocatalyst that enables the rapid, efficient production of hydrogen. Hydrogen is used in fuel cells for cars, in the manufacture of many chemicals, including ammonia, in metal refining and in making plastics.
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