Research results have emerged that simultaneously resolve the long-standing performance and durability trade-off problem in the water electrolysis catalyst field through ultra-thin surface coating technology. It is noteworthy in that it has also suggested the possibility of scaling up to industrial water electrolysis systems by applying a simple surface treatment process.

 

The Korea Institute of Materials Science announced on the 7th that it has successfully improved both the performance and lifespan of water electrolysis catalysts by applying ultra-thin coating technology thousands of times thinner than human hair.

 

Existing water electrolysis catalysts have been pointed out as a technical limitation in that when performance increases, durability decreases, and when durability is strengthened, performance declines, creating a trade-off relationship.

 

The research team disclosed that the surface treatment method applied in this case can be implemented through a relatively simple process.