UniSysCat: Revolutionizing Energy Storage and Industrial Processes with Sustainable Catalysts
This article discusses research being conducted by the Berlin research cluster UniSysCat which is focused on creating new catalysts in order to conserve resources. Their goal is to create hydrogen using sunlight, and they have created a device that uses tiny particles dancing between two glass walls to generate hydrogen from sunlight. If successful, this could revolutionize energy storage and industrial processes such as steel and fertilizer production by making them more environmentally friendly.
The Wonders of Hydrogen
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and is a key component of many important compounds. It can be found in stars, planets, and interstellar gas clouds. On Earth, hydrogen is used to generate electricity through fuel cells, create liquid fuels for transportation, and produce fertilizer for agriculture. It can also be used as a clean-burning fuel for heating homes and powering vehicles. Furthermore, hydrogen has been studied as a potential source of renewable energy due to its abundance and ability to produce zero emissions when burned.You might also like this article: AgTech startup investor from Paris: Sofinnova Partners. Picture source: Richard Horvath