Economic and Technological Feasibility of Alkaline Seawater Electrolysis for Green Hydrogen Production
Key Ideas
- Direct alkaline seawater electrolysis presents a cost-effective route for green hydrogen production, eliminating the need for precious pure water input.
- Increasing the operating current in alkaline seawater electrolysis can significantly lower hydrogen production costs, making it economically crucial for large-scale deployment.
- Challenges with anode materials for seawater electrolysis have been addressed through the development of NiFe layered double hydroxide-based anodes, demonstrating improved stability and resistance to corrosion.
- The proposed interlayer anion exchange strategy with highly basic anions like phosphate shows promise in enhancing the OER activity and corrosion resistance of the NiFe LDH-based anodes, making them industrially feasible for large-scale alkaline seawater electrolysis.
Green hydrogen production through water electrolysis is seen as crucial for achieving zero-carbon targets by 2050. However, the current cost of green hydrogen is not competitive with grey hydrogen produced from fossil fuels, limiting its widespread use. Direct alkaline seawater electrolysis is proposed as a cost-effective alternative, eliminating the need for pure water input and reducing operational expenditure. Increasing the operating current in seawater electrolysis can further reduce production costs. Anodes for seawater electrolysis face challenges like corrosion, but the development of NiFe layered double hydroxide-based anodes shows promise in addressing these issues. By exploring interlayer anion exchange strategies, particularly with highly basic anions such as phosphate, the OER activity and corrosion resistance of the anodes can be significantly enhanced, making them viable for large-scale applications.
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Water Electrolysis
Anode Materials
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