"Game-Changing Graphene Breakthrough: Cheap and Sustainable Hydrogen Generation"
Scientists have discovered that graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a 2D lattice, is naturally permeable to protons and allows for their accelerated movement around nanoscale wrinkles. This breakthrough challenges previous theories and has significant implications for the hydrogen economy, as it offers sustainable alternatives to costly catalysts and membranes. By replacing these with graphene, the production of green hydrogen can be advanced, reducing carbon emissions and aiding the transition to a Net Zero carbon environment. The researchers used scanning electrochemical cell microscopy to visualize proton currents through graphene membranes and found no evidence of holes in the graphene structure, confirming its intrinsic permeability. This discovery opens up possibilities for the development of low-cost catalysts for hydrogen-related technologies.
