New Catalyst Produces Hydrogen from Water

by Sarah Graham ScientificAmerican.com, 31 Aug 2005 The promise of a hydrogen economy, which would lessen dependence on nonrenewable energy sources such as fossil fuels, hinges on the ability to produce and store large amounts of the clean-burning element. New results from experiments on a novel catalyst suggest that it can be used to coax hydrogen from water without the need for severe reaction conditions. Read more