Electrolysis is a process that separates elements or compounds by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution. It is commonly used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen gases. Full definition
Stanford University researchers in 2005 assessed the environmental effects of three different hydrogen sources: coal, natural gas, and water electrolysis powered by wind. (scientificamerican.com)
«Hydrogen production by electrolysis of water is the greenest way to convert electricity to chemical fuel,» said Junhua Song, a WSU Ph.D. student who synthesized the catalyst and performed most of the experimental work. (news.wsu.edu)
The DOE contract continues the development of the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for hydrogen production using electrolysis through a solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC). (greencarcongress.com)