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Experimental Proof to Natural Hydrogen Generated Through Serpentinization of Olivine at Room Temperature and Ambient Pressure With Mechanochemistry

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Natural hydrogen, or "white hydrogen," is a promising low-cost, low emission, yet abundant form of hydrogen. The redox reaction between water and iron(II) species in minerals such as olivine is considered the most important process (e.g., serpentinization) to generate natural hydrogen. Instead of at high temperatures or pressures, this work presents the possibility of the reaction via only mechanical energy input.

Source: ChemSusChem

DOI: 10.1002/cssc.70850

Authors: Jikai Ye, Derya Demirbas, Michael Felderhoff

Institution: Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung

Language: English

Topic: High-pressure geophysics and materials

Subfield: Geophysics

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,550