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Hydrogen Production via Alkaline Water Electrolysis Using Cathode Elaborated by Zinc-Manganese Alloy

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The development of low-cost materials for hydrogen production is essential for the widespread adoption of sustainable energy technologies. This study demonstrates the viability of low-cost Zn95%Mn5% alloy cathodes, synthesized via sintering, for efficient alkaline water electrolysis. XRD analysis confirmed mixed oxide phases (Zn1−xMnxO, MnOx), while SEM/EDS revealed a homogeneous particle morphology with non-uniform Zn/Mn/O distribution. Electrolysis tests under variable conditions showed a direct correlation between elevated temperature and enhanced hydrogen production rates. These findings underscore the potential of Zn-Mn alloys as sustainable, scalable materials for green hydrogen generation

Source: EPJ Web of Conferences

DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/202532602004

Authors: Karim Saidi, Mohammed Mikou, Mohammed Kaddami

Institution: Université Hassan 1er

Language: English

Topic: Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410545505