An innovative reactor that increases the rate of green hydrogen production has been developed at ITMO. The new device works six times faster than existing models. It consumes 15% less energy. The device modification includes magnets and iron-cobalt nanoparticles.
The basic principle of operation of the devices is as follows: molecules of electric current are split into hydrogen and oxygen in an alkaline solution. Hydrogen is formed at the cathode, and oxygen at the anode. Magnets and nanoparticles accelerate the processes of spin polarization and hydrodynamic mixing. In conventional reactors, the process requires additional mechanical intervention.
Scientists have assembled a semi-industrial prototype. It can already be tested. The researchers independently synthesized nanoparticles. The device body is created from a 3D printer. Currently, scientists intend to find industrial partners to test the new reactor at large enterprises.
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