In Sweden, StatNano reported that researchers of the University of Twente have made significant strides in understanding the behaviour of micro- and nanobubbles on electrodes during water electrolysis. The reported noted that this process is crucial for green hydrogen production.
The report highlighted that the production of hydrogen is significantly impeded by bubbles at the micro- and nanoscale. Therefore, researchers at the University of Twente try to precisely understand how these tiny bubbles form on and stick to the electrodes, to finally get rid of them, it added.
Supported by advanced molecular simulations, the researchers developed a theory which can successfully predict the electrical current density needed to let the nanobubbles grow uncontrollably and detach, thus freeing the electrode for further hydrogen production.
This finding is pivotal as it allows for the prediction and control of bubble behaviour, ensuring that electrolysis can proceed with minimal disruption, the report added.
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Tags: electrolysis, green hydrogen, Sweden, University of Twente
Category: Research
