Unlocking the Potential of Gold Nanoclusters for Electrochemical Hydrogen Production
Gold nanoclusters have been found to be an effective material for electrochemical hydrogen production. Scientists recently discovered that gold nanoclusters could be used to produce hydrogen in a more efficient and cost-effective manner than existing materials. The researchers used a combination of theoretical and experimental approaches to study the properties of the gold nanoclusters, and their findings could lead to a new generation of materials for electrochemical hydrogen production. The gold nanoclusters showed a high catalytic activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction, allowing them to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen more quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, the gold nanoclusters were found to be more stable than other materials, thus reducing the need for frequent replacement. This discovery could lead to more efficient and cost-effective methods for electrochemical hydrogen production in the future.
source: Phys.org