International Team Develops Catalyst to Reduce Platinum Use in Hydrogen Production
HYDROGEN
An international team has developed a new catalyst that utilizes five times less platinum than traditional methods for hydrogen production, potentially reducing costs significantly. This catalyst, which incorporates nickel and cobalt and contains only 4% platinum by weight, maintains performance comparable to existing platinum-rich catalysts. While the research is still in early stages, further collaboration with a South African start-up is anticipated for continued development.

Jan 26, 2026, 12:33 PM