German chemists from the University of Münster say they have discovered a photocatalytic method (acceleration of a photoreaction in the presence of a catalyst) to simplify the production of hydrogen. This study, published in the journal Naturesays the new process involves “water splitting” and could open the way to new research in chemistry.
The new method developed by the researchers involves the triarylphosphinesa type of organic phosphine with many industrial uses, including as heat and light stabilizers. Here, the triarylphosphines play an important role in simplifying hydrogen production. A path to follow to produce green hydrogen?
