Electronic fine-tuning unlocks superior hydrogen catalysis performance
As the world moves toward sustainable energy, hydrogen will likely play an invaluable role as a clean and versatile fuel. Yet ...
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Chemical Formulas 101
If we look at the Lewis dot symbol for oxygen, we see that it has 6 valence electrons (or dots). Hydrogen has one. From the oxygen’s viewpoint, it wants to achieve the noble gas structure of the ...
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A new calculation of the electron's self-energy improves determination of fundamental constants
The atom still has only one electron, but a nucleus bigger than hydrogen's is included for generality. α is the fine structure constant.) Although it was computationally challenging, the trio ...
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From sunlight to hydrogen: Researchers unveil structure of photosynthetic catalyst
That is, the light absorbed by PSI drives hydrogen production by the platinum ... first high-resolution view of a biohybrid structure, using an electron microscopy method called cryo-EM.
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Breakthrough catalyst boosts green hydrogen production with enhanced OER efficiency and stability
In a significant advancement for renewable energy technologies, a new catalyst has been developed that dramatically improves the efficiency and stability of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in ...
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Ramping up green-hydrogen production with corrosion-resistant materials
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging reveals a surface network of irregularly shaped particles and micrometre-scale pores, with a porosity of 35–55%. This structure is optimized for ...