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WATER ELECTROLYSIS

A magnetic boost

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Various approaches have been adopted to enhance the performance of alkaline water electrolysers, such as improving catalyst efficiency or increasing operating temperatures. Now, magnetic hyperthermia is demonstrated as another potential route to enhance overall water splitting catalytic activity.

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Fig. 1: Overview of the magnetic hyperthermia approach.

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Seo, B., Joo, S.H. A magnetic boost. Nat Energy 3, 451–452 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-018-0157-5

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