"Revolutionary Graphene Breakthrough: Unlocking Affordable and Eco-Friendly Hydrogen Production"

Researchers from The University of Manchester and the University of Warwick have discovered that graphene is permeable to protons, contrary to previous theories. The team used scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) to measure proton currents through graphene membranes and found that protons are accelerated around nanoscale wrinkles and ripples in the crystal lattice. This discovery has the potential to accelerate the hydrogen economy by replacing expensive catalysts and membranes with more sustainable 2D crystals, contributing to the generation of green hydrogen and reducing carbon emissions.