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How do we make hydrogen fuel cells a viable reality? Electrochemistry might hold the answer


Published on 2024-12-09 09:03:25 - The Santa Fe New Mexican
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  • This past summer, a commercial passenger ferry powered by a hydrogen fuel cell set sail in the San Francisco Bay. The nation's first fuel cell-powered ferry, the ship heralds the reality of zero-emission options for our nation's vast and varied transportation sector.

The article from the Santa Fe New Mexican discusses the potential of hydrogen fuel cells as a clean energy source, focusing on the challenges and advancements in electrochemistry that could make this technology more viable. It highlights the work of researchers like Dr. Piotr Zelenay at Los Alamos National Laboratory, who are exploring new materials and methods to enhance the efficiency and durability of fuel cells. Key points include the need for better catalysts to replace expensive platinum, improvements in the longevity of fuel cell components, and the integration of hydrogen production with renewable energy sources to create a sustainable energy cycle. The article also touches on the broader implications of hydrogen fuel cells, such as reducing carbon emissions and the strategic importance of hydrogen in future energy systems, while acknowledging the current obstacles like cost, infrastructure, and technological hurdles that need to be overcome for widespread adoption.

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