US researchers from the Worchester Polytechnic Institute have found that nickel and cobalt could be crucial to hydrogen production from urea. The researchers have developed a material that can remove urea from water for the purpose of transforming it into hydrogen gas. The research suggests that urea’s unique characteristics make it a potential hydrogen storage medium, capable of viable on-demand hydrogen production. The primary challenge was finding inexpensive electrocatalysts that selectively oxidize urea instead of water. The discovery could be beneficial in helping use urea in waste streams for efficient hydrogen production and could also support the sustainability of ecological systems.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
