Compact device turns sunlight and waste heat into hydrogen at 28% efficiency

Hydrogen is widely regarded as one of the cleanest fuels for the future, producing only water when used. However, generating hydrogen efficiently and sustainably remains a major challenge. Most current technologies waste a large portion of solar energy as heat, limiting overall energy conversion efficiency.


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