USP advances in hydrogen production with membrane-free electrolyzer.

The University of São Paulo (USP) has presented an innovation that could significantly reduce the cost of renewable hydrogen production: a membrane-free electrolyzer developed by researchers from the Polytechnic School, linked to the Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI). The technology promises to simplify the electrolysis process, a fundamental step in transforming water into hydrogen, a strategic input for global industry in the midst of its energy transition.

New architecture eliminates technical barriers and reduces operational costs

The membrane-free electrolyzer proposes a structural change to the traditional electrolysis process, in which the membrane separates hydrogen and oxygen to prevent contact between the gases. However, the USP team's approach allows the generation of both gases on opposite sides of the device without the need for this component, simplifying the design and reducing costs.

By making the process more accessible, the research expands the potential for the adoption of renewable hydrogen on an industrial scale. In addition to reducing technical barriers, the solution reinforces USP's position in the development of strategic technologies for the low-carbon economy, placing Brazil on a more solid path towards a sustainable and competitive energy future.

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