The new ruthenium core-shell catalyst sets a benchmark in hydrogen production, combining high efficiency with reduced precious metal usage for sustainability.
The article from MSN discusses a breakthrough in hydrogen production technology, focusing on the development of engineered nanoclusters for enhanced stability in hydrogen evolution reactions (HER). Researchers have created nanoclusters with a core-shell structure, where the core is made of a highly active material for HER, and the shell provides protection against degradation, thus enhancing the overall stability and efficiency of the catalyst. This innovation addresses one of the major challenges in hydrogen production, which is the degradation of catalysts over time. The study highlights the potential of these nanoclusters to significantly improve the durability and performance of catalysts used in water electrolysis for hydrogen generation, potentially making hydrogen a more viable and sustainable energy source.