Hydrogen fuel of the future. Scientists in Scotland have developed a … – News 24

Scientists in Glasgow have developed a method to produce hydrogen, which could revolutionize the fuel market. To date, this process is both expensive and inefficient.

In theory, everything seems easy. During the electrolysis of water can produce hydrogen. To obtain the amount of industrial electricity is needed, which in turn is produced by burning coal even. The costs and the environmental impact of the process is questionable.

According to the researchers from the University of Glasgow, hydrogen is the fuel of potential. They used platinum as a catalyst. The results of research published in the journal “Science”. In this method, no need to maintain high pressure and therefore consuming additional energy – gives Wyborcza.pl.

At CES in Las Vegas, Toyota unveiled this year, a car powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Charging the car is expected to take about five minutes. It is enough to proceed through nearly 500 km – praises the Japanese manufacturer. The first such vehicles may hit the market next year.

The product of hydrogen combustion is water vapor, so it fueled engines are the future and the solution to the problem of greenhouse gases. Developed by Scots method brings us closer to the point at which hydrogen can become a full fuel.