A breakthrough in fuel cell design could make hydrogen power more practical for energy-intensive applications like data centers. Researchers have developed a nanostructured carbon design that enables fuel-cell catalysts to operate effectively with significantly reduced amounts of platinum — a scarce and expensive material — while maintaining high stability and efficiency. The innovation addresses one of the key barriers to widespread adoption: the high cost and scarcity of platinum in current catalysts. By optimizing the carbon support structure, the team has achieved a remarkable balance of performance and resource use, which could accelerate the deployment of clean energy solutions in industries with massive power demands.
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