Scientists Develop New Light-Activated Material for Efficient Hydrogen Production from Water

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Published: 2026-10-04
Category: technology
Source: ScienceDaily (Oregon State University)

Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a novel light-activated material that can efficiently produce hydrogen from water without the need for expensive metal catalysts. This breakthrough, utilizing unusual sulfur-based chemistry, could pave the way for cheaper and more practical methods of converting sunlight into clean fuel. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, offer a new tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change.

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