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Hashem Al-Ghaili on Instagram: "Scientists just created a new metal that produces 1,000% more hydrogen. This could replace rare metals for clean energy production. Japanese researchers have made the groundbreaking leap in green hydrogen production by developing a new, low-cost catalyst that could revolutionize the electrolysis process. At the RIKEN Institute, scientists engineered a version of manganese oxide (MnO₂) with a specially modified three-dimensional lattice structure. This innovation allows the metal to bond more effectively with oxygen, making it far more stable and efficient in harsh acidic environments—crucial for proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers. Remarkably, in lab tests, the catalyst produced 1,000% more hydrogen than conventional materials and operated continuously for over 1,000 hours. The discovery holds promise for drastically reducing the cost of green hydrogen, a clean energy source central to global decarbonization efforts. Unlike traditional PEM electrolysers that rely on expensive and rare metals like iridium and platinum, this manganese-based catalyst offers a more sustainable and affordable alternative. If further developed and scaled, it could eliminate the need for rare metals entirely, accelerating the shift to a hydrogen-powered future and helping countries meet ambitious climate targets. learn more https://www.riken.jp/en/news_pubs/research_news/pr/2024/20240507_1/index.html"
996 likes, 14 comments - hashem.alghaili on June 21, 2025: "Scientists just created a new metal that produces 1,000% more hydrogen. This could replace rare metals for clean energy production. Japanese researchers have made the groundbreaking leap in green hydrogen production by developing a new, low-cost catalyst that could revolutionize the electrolysis process. At the RIKEN Institute, scientists engineered a version of manganese oxide (MnO₂) with a specially modified three-dimensional lattice structure. This innovation allows the metal to bond more effectively with oxygen, making it far more stable and efficient in harsh acidic environments—crucial for proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers. Remarkably, in lab tests, the catalyst produced 1,000% more hydrogen than conventional materials and operated continuously for over 1,000 hours. The discovery holds promise for drastically reducing the cost of green hydrogen, a clean energy source central to global decarbonization efforts. Unlike traditional PEM electrolysers that rely on expensive and rare metals like iridium and platinum, this manganese-based catalyst offers a more sustainable and affordable alternative. If further developed and scaled, it could eliminate the need for rare metals entirely, accelerating the shift to a hydrogen-powered future and helping countries meet ambitious climate targets. learn more https://www.riken.jp/en/news_pubs/research_news/pr/2024/20240507_1/index.html".
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