Emirates – Chinese scientists develop technology to produce hydrogen directly from air

BEIJING, Sept. 9, 2022 (WAM) — Hydrogen, a form of clean energy, can be extracted from the air using renewable electrolysis technology, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications. can be generated directly.

A report published by Chinese news agency Xinhua says the newly developed technology will make it possible to convert solar or wind energy into fuel through the electrolysis of water, even in water-scarce areas. .

A group of scientists from the Ganjiang Academy of Innovation under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the University of Manchester and the University of Melbourne have jointly developed a prototype electrolytic cell. Instead of using liquid water, it can absorb moisture from the air in situ and produce hydrogen through electrolysis.

Powered by solar or wind energy, the prototype operated continuously for 12 days with consistent performance, the paper said.

It works in a dry environment with only 4% humidity and can sustainably produce green hydrogen with minimal environmental impact. paper.