Research: Catalyst Method Enhances Natural H2 Production
- Oct 2, 2024
- 2 min read
Researchers at the Jackson School of Geosciences are developing a natural catalyst method to produce hydrogen from iron-rich rocks without emitting CO2. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, this project mimics a natural process called serpentinisation, where iron-rich rocks release hydrogen. By using catalysts with nickel and platinum group elements, the reaction can occur at lower temperatures. Successful lab tests will now be scaled up and applied to various rock types across North America, potentially providing a carbon-free method of hydrogen production for the energy transition.