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Electrolysis of Water and Common Salt Solutions

  1. Pingyu Wan,
  2. X. Jin Yang*

Article first published online: 3 AUG 2012

DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201100789

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ChemSusChem

ChemSusChem

Volume 5, Issue 8, pages 1381–1382, August 2012

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Wan, P. and Yang, X. J. (2012), Electrolysis of Water and Common Salt Solutions. ChemSusChem, 5: 1381–1382. doi: 10.1002/cssc.201100789

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  1. Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029 (PR China), Fax: (+86) 10-64421030

*Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029 (PR China), Fax: (+86) 10-64421030

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 7 AUG 2012
  2. Article first published online: 3 AUG 2012
  3. Manuscript Received: 5 DEC 2011

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Keywords:

  • electrochemistry;
  • hydrogen;
  • renewable resources;
  • sustainable chemistry;
  • water splitting
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Pass the salt please: The electrolysis of water and aqueous solutions of common salts (NaCl, Na2CO3, and Na2SO4) with renewable electricity is potentially the best pathway to move towards a hydrogen economy and sustainable environment, but its cost-effectiveness is a major challenge. This Highlight looks at hurdles and opportunities for the large-scale production of hydrogen through electrolysis.

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