Japanese scientists created a hydrogel to produce hydrogen inspired by photosynthesis

Researchers from the Japan Advanced Institute of Technology (JAIST) and the University of Tokyo have succeeded in developing a new type of hydrogel that can use sunlight energy to break water molecules and produce hydrogen and oxygen by mimicking the natural process of photosynthesis.

According to the scientific news department of Tekna Technology Media, these hydrogels contain special molecules such as ruthenium complexes and platinum nanoparticles, which, by imitating the function of chlorophyll in plants, are able to absorb sunlight and use it to perform chemical reactions. Hydrogen produced by this method is considered a clean and environmentally friendly fuel that produces only water as a byproduct.

As one of the futuristic fuels, hydrogen has a high potential to replace fossil fuels. However, traditional hydrogen production methods are often dependent on fossil energy. The new hydrogel-based technology offers a clean and sustainable solution for hydrogen production. By carefully designing the internal structure of these hydrogels, researchers have been able to significantly increase their efficiency. The polymer networks in these hydrogels play a key role in the transfer of electrons, which is necessary to break water molecules and produce hydrogen.

One of the main challenges in the development of artificial photosynthesis systems was preventing the accumulation of molecules and reducing the efficiency of the system. Japanese researchers have solved this problem by designing a regular structure for hydrogel. This scientific achievement is an important step towards the development of clean energy production technologies. By continuing the research and development of this technology, we can hope for the production of hydrogen as a clean and abundant fuel to provide energy for industries, transportation and other sectors. To see the latest news, refer to the scientific news page of Tekna Media.