Michigan, USA Wants to Become a Hydrogen Hub

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/transportation-infrastructure/2024-11-28/michigan-wants-to-become-a-hub-for-hydrogen

America, ready for the largest deployment in history: 3 tons of the most futuristic energy here

 https://www.riazor.org/news/sohycal-america-hydrogen-ready/2246/

Modified MnO2 Electrode reported to Boost Hydrogen Production

 https://jasondeegan.com/japan-discovers-the-holy-grail-of-electrolysis-an-affordable-metal-increasing-hydrogen-production-by-1000/

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC)/ Demo/ Exploded Diagram

 

US Air Force and Grren Hydrogen via Thermal Energy

 https://hydrogen-central.com/us-air-force-pursues-green-hydrogen-via-geothermal-energy/

The Best Hydrogen Stocks for The Carbon Transition

 https://www.morningstar.ca/ca/news/257378/the-best-hydrogen-stocks-for-the-carbon-transition.aspx

Hodrogen Goldmine? The Midcontinent Rift

 https://scitechdaily.com/hydrogen-goldmine-according-to-scientists-this-billion-year-old-rift-could-provide-us-a-near-endless-supply-of-natural-hydrogen/

How To Produce Hydrogen As Cleanly As Possible

 https://hakaimagazine.com/news/how-to-produce-hydrogen-gas-as-cleanly-as-possible-green-hydrogen/

Hydrogen Economy Expands with Innovative Projects

 https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/hydrogen-economy-expands-with-innovative-projects-57264

Hydrogen: The Magic Molecule's Role In Global Energy Transition

 https://fuelcellsworks.com/2024/11/12/clean-energy/hydrogen-the-magic-molecule-s-role-in-global-energy-transition

Green Hydrogen & Patent Trends

 https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e7562e8a-fbd2-4049-b397-e203bd7776c0

Green Hydrogen Market to Grow by USD $46.25 Billion from 2024-2028

 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-hydrogen-market-to-grow-by-usd-46-25-billion-from-2024-2028--adoption-of-clean-fuel-boosts-growth-report-on-the-ai-impact-on-market-trends---technavio-302300761.html

Methanol Electrolysis Hydrogen Production Algerian Potential

 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S036031991631299X

China Begins Construction of Landmark Green Hydrogen Project In Ningxia Region

 https://fuelcellsworks.com/2024/11/11/green-hydrogen/china-begins-construction-of-landmark-290m-green-hydrogen-project-in-ningxia-region

The Future of Hydrogen Energy

 https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/breakfast-business/the-future-of-the-hydrogen-economy

HyGreen Energy/ Hydrogen Production/ Q & A

 https://www.kallanish.com/en/news/power-materials/market-reports/article-details/qanda-with-ethan-hugh-global-marketing-director-at-hygreen-energy-1024/

AI-Generated Video/. Methanol Electrolysis & Hydrogen Production

  https://youtu.be/-rkrYowGbE4

Does Methanol Electrolysis Require Electrolyte Addition?

 Gemini (AI Google):  Methanol electrolysis does not require an electrolyte. The process involves the direct electrochemical oxidation of methanol at the anode, releasing hydrogen ions and electrons. These electrons then migrate to the cathode, where they reduce hydrogen ions to produce hydrogen gas.

The absence of an electrolyte simplifies the process and reduces the potential for side reactions. However, the efficiency of methanol electrolysis can be influenced by factors such as the catalyst used and the operating conditions.

Can Methanol Be Electrolyzed at 0.3V? Gemini (AI Google)

 Gemini (AI Google)  Q:  can methanol be electrolyzed at 0.3 V?

A:  Yes, methanol can be electrolyzed at 0.3 V. In fact, research has shown that methanol electrolysis can be achieved at significantly lower voltages compared to water electrolysis. This is due to the lower overpotential required for the methanol oxidation reaction at the anode.

However, it's important to note that while the theoretical minimum voltage for methanol electrolysis is quite low, practical implementations may require higher voltages to overcome various overpotentials and achieve reasonable reaction rates. Factors such as catalyst efficiency, membrane resistance, and operating conditions can influence the actual voltage required for efficient electrolysis.

Recent advancements in electrocatalyst design and membrane technology have shown promising results in reducing the energy input required for methanol electrolysis. By optimizing these components, it may be possible to achieve practical hydrogen production from methanol at voltages closer to the theoretical minimum.

Methanol Electrolysis

 https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2021/se/d1se00635e

Methanol Electrolysis Outline

 Methanol electrolysis is a process that uses an electrolytic cell to produce hydrogen and carbon dioxide from a methanol-water solution: 

 

1. A methanol-water solution is fed into the anode compartment of an electrolytic cell. 
    
2. DC power is applied, causing methanol to react with water at the anode. 
    
3. The reaction produces carbon dioxide, protons, and electrons at the anode. 
    
4. The protons move through the electrolyte to the cathode, while the electrons move through the external circuit to the cathode. 
    
5. At the cathode, the electrons combine with the protons to produce hydrogen. 
    
6. The carbon dioxide is vented outside, and the hydrogen is purified to remove any remaining water or methanol. 
    

Methanol electrolysis has several advantages over water electrolysis, including:

• Lower voltage

  The theoretical voltage required for methanol electrolysis is 0.02 V, which is much lower than the 1.23 V required for water electrolysis. 

   
• Hydrogen and carbon dioxide separation

  The hydrogen and carbon dioxide are separated into different compartments, so there's no need to purify the hydrogen to remove carbon dioxide. 

   
• Integrated solutions

  Methanol electrolysis can be used in integrated solutions, such as small-scale hydrogen generation using solar photovoltaics. 

   

Methanol electrolysis is used to produce hydrogen for industrial sites, scientific laboratories, and fuel cells

USA Air Force Pursues Green Hydrogen via Geothermal Energy

 https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/10/us-air-force-pursues-green-hydrogen-via-geothermal-energy/

America Fires Up Largest Hydrogen Producer in CA.

 https://www.eldiario24.com/en/sohycal-hydrogen-california-generator/3428/

How Water Electrolysis Works

 https://ptx-hub.org/water-electrolysis-explained/#:~:text=How%20does%20electrolysis%20work%3F,with%20the%20help%20of%20electricity.

Why Water Electrolysis Generating Oxygen Is Tricky!

 

What is Electroless Plating ?

 

Brackish Water Electrolysis

 

Water Electrolysis Using Nickel-Plated Graphite Felt

 

U.K.'s Hydrogen Ambitions to Reality

 https://home.barclays/insights/2024/11/Turning-UK-hydrogen-ambitions-into-reality/

RTX to Demonstrate Hydrogen-Fueled Turboprop Technology

 https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/rtx-to-demonstrate-hydrogen-fuelled-turboprop-technology/

The Future of Hydrogen In Trump's Second Term?

 https://natlawreview.com/article/pulse-check-hydrogen-video

Germany's Hydrogen Power Economy : Will Europe Benefit?

 https://euroweeklynews.com/2024/11/09/germanys-hydrogen-power-revolution-will-europe-benefit-from-new-forms-of-energy/

Inner Mongolia Alxa League 500,000 Tons Green Methanol Project

 https://www.greencarcongress.com/2024/11/20241109-alxa.html

AI (Google). Nickel Boride Electroplate on Graphite Felt?

 

 Gemini (AI Google): can nickel boride be electroplated out on graphite felt?

 

 

Yes, a stainless steel anode can be used to plate nickel onto graphite felt.

While stainless steel is not an ideal anode material for all electroplating processes, it can be suitable for nickel plating onto a porous substrate like graphite felt.

Here's why:

• Nickel Source: Stainless steel contains nickel, which can dissolve into the electrolyte solution during the electrolysis process, providing a source of nickel ions.
• Porous Substrate: Graphite felt has a high surface area, allowing for good adhesion of the nickel coating.
• Electrolyte Solution: The choice of electrolyte solution is crucial. A suitable electrolyte, such as a Watts nickel plating solution, can provide the necessary ions and conditions for nickel deposition.

However, it's important to note that the efficiency and quality of the nickel plating process can be influenced by several factors:

• Stainless Steel Grade: The type of stainless steel used can affect the rate of nickel dissolution and the purity of the deposited nickel.
• Electrolyte Composition: The concentration of nickel ions, pH, and temperature of the electrolyte solution can impact the plating rate and the quality of the coating.
• Current Density: The applied current density can influence the morphology and adhesion of the nickel coating.

By carefully controlling these factors, it is possible to achieve a successful nickel plating process using a stainless steel anode and graphite felt as the cathode.

Hydrogen Is the Future

 https://businessfacilities.com/the-last-word-hydrogen-is-the-future/

Highly Stable Poly(diphenyl sulfide piperidine) Anion Exchange Membrane Grafting with Flexible Side-Chain Cationic Group for Water Electrolysis

 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsapm.4c02977

 

 

 

Making Green Hydrogen Work

 https://www.rbccm.com/en/story/story.page?dcr=templatedata/article/story/data/2024/10/from-theory-to-reality-making-industrial-scale-green-hydrogen-work

Domestic Hydrogen Demand Problem

 https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/the-us-has-a-hydrogen-demand-problem-despite-generous-incentives/

Saudi Arabia & Hydrogen Production

 https://fuelcellsworks.com/2024/11/08/energy-efficiency/the-saudis-eye-hydrogen-and-a-new-energy-superpower-status

The Hydrogen Economy

 All aspects of water electrolysis, electrodes, hydrogen evolution, creation, manufacture, transport and storage.