The Electrolyzer (IMAGE)

University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

The Electrolyzer

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In the improved electrolyzer, the reaction happens in a thin layer that combines a copper-based catalyst with Nafion, an ion-conducting polymer. The unique arrangement of these materials provides a reaction rate 10 times higher than previous designs.

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U of T Engineering / Daria Perevezentsev

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