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chopchopped OP t1_j6kla8y wrote

> International team introduced an acid layer over catalysts to directly electrolyse seawater to produce the renewable energy. Existing technologies need high-purity water to create hydrogen, so the researchers looked to ‘an almost infinite resource’

Imagine hydrogen fueling islands every 2-300 miles across the ocean. No more bunker fuel.

China is taking hydrogen very seriously

>Bloomberg: China Has Set It Sights on Cornering Another Green Energy Market: Hydrogen
https://archive.is/HOWYl

>Guangzhou Sets Out Plan for USD1.4 Billion Fuel Cell Vehicle Industry by 2025. The city aims to establish itself as a leading domestic development and manufacturing hub for FCVs, covering the whole industry chain from core parts to vehicle assembly
https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/guangzhou-sets-out-plan-for-usd14-billion-fuel-cell-vehicle-industry-by-2025

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Doktor_Earrape t1_j6kw8bt wrote

This looks very promising, is there any information on how this might affect sea life?

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r2k-in-the-vortex t1_j6nogkv wrote

Pointless. When it comes to needs of electrolysis, there is no shortage of freshwater. If you want to use seawater just RO it, the cost is negligible compared to what you need to electrolize it.

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