Adding one ingredient to water can boost per-kWh hydrogen output by more than 25% in PEM electrolysers, scientists find

Electrolysis of the polymer solution also creates by-products that can be sold to the chemicals sector, potentially reducing overall H2 costs further

A dish containing polyethylene oxide.
A dish containing polyethylene oxide.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 10 July 2025, 12:09Updated 10 July 2025, 12:09
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