IN A NUTSHELL 🔍 Scientists at Northwestern University discovered a hidden barrier in the water-splitting process, impacting hydrogen production efficiency. 💡 The study identified that the oxygen evolution reaction requires more energy than theoretically predicted due to molecular alignment challenges. 🔬 Researchers employed an innovative technique using hematite electrodes to observe water molecule dynamics, revealing … Continue reading Scientists Uncover Hidden Barrier Sabotaging Hydrogen Production—Breakthrough Discovery Could Finally Unlock Cheap, Clean Fuel at Scale