NewHydrogen CEO Steve Hill Discusses Novel Catalysts for Green Hydrogen Production with Georgia Tech Expert

Dr. Faisal Alamgir discusses the role of graphene in catalysts for green hydrogen production and fuel cell technologies

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTCMKTS:NEWH), the developer of ThermoLoop, a breakthrough technology that uses water and heat rather than electricity to produce the world’s cheapest green hydrogen, today announced that in a recent podcast the Company’s CEO Steve Hill spoke with Dr. Faisal Alamgir, professor of the School of Materials, Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology regarding the potential use of graphene in catalysts for green hydrogen production and fuel cell technologies.

The conversation explored the properties and research of graphene, its potential in catalysis, and the challenges in controlling the size, shape, and active sites of particles in catalysts. Dr. Alamgir emphasized the importance of material selection and the supporting structure in catalytic activity.

Dr. Alamgir explained the concept of catalysis, highlighting the differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. He emphasized his work in heterogeneous catalysis, particularly focusing on catalyst-reactant interactions and the design of catalysts that can be adjusted once in application. Dr. Alamgir said, “There are limitations on heterogeneous catalysts, such as the permanence of catalyst properties once applied and the activity of the catalyst happening on the surface of the catalyst. Therefore, researchers face challenges in balancing catalyst activity and stability. Graphene is a two-dimensional allotrope of carbon, found in graphite, and has a unique honeycomb structure. The research focuses on the interaction between the layers of graphene and the covalent bonds within it.”

Dr. Alamgir elaborated on the unique properties of graphene and its potential for use in catalysis. Dr. Alamgir said, “The material's atomic structure allows for the manipulation of metal catalysts grown on top of it, which could lead to the formation of a 2D metal. This metal, with its covalent bonds to the graphene and lateral metallic bonds with neighboring atoms, creates an isotropic material with distinct properties in different directions. It is possible to use this material to create a high surface area catalyst.”