Water, Water, Everywhere...

• Published date: 06 February 2023
• Subject Matter: Energy and Natural Resources, Energy Law, Water
• Law Firm: Marks & Clerk
• Author: Mr Peter Youle

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed electrodes enabling direct electrolysis of seawater. Chemical processes generally require high-purity feedstocks and the production of hydrogen by electrolysis is no exception, usually requiring purified water to avoid side reactions and a decline in performance. Approaches that allow the use of more abundant resources are always welcome developments, and there are few more abundant than...