Scientists develop a low-cost palladium-based nanosheet catalyst that matches platinum's performance in hydrogen production.
Scientists develop a low-cost palladium-based nanosheet catalyst that matches platinum's performance in hydrogen production.
Hydrogen energy is emerging as a key driver of a clean, sustainable future, offering a zero-emission alternative to fossil fuels. Although it is promising, the large-scale production of hydrogen relies heavily on expensive platinum-based catalysts, and hence affordability remains a major challenge for the industry.
To surpass this, researchers from the Tokyo University of Science (TUS) have developed a novel hydrogen evolution catalyst, bis(diimino)palladium coordination nanosheets (PdDI), that offers platinum-like efficiency at a fraction of the cost. Their groundbreaking study, which was published on November 28, 2024, and made available online on January 27, 2025, in Volume 31, Issue 6 of Chemistry - A European Journal, has also been selected as a "Cover Feature" for the journal, highlighting its significance in advancing sustainable hydrogen production.
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Image: Researchers develop a highly active catalyst to replace platinum-based catalysts for affordable production of hydrogen. (Credit: Hiroaki Maeda from Tokyo University of Science, Japan)
