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An ancient energy source gets a new look
Currently the method used to split the water molecule into O and H2 is by way of electrolysis.
Electrolysis of water is the process of using electricity to decompose water into oxygen and hydrogen gas by a process called electrolysis. Hydrogen gas released in this way can be used as hydrogen fuel, or remixed with the oxygen to create oxyhydrogen gas, which is used in welding and other applications.
Electrolysis
electrolysis is a technique that uses direct current (DC) flow of electric charge called ions measured in volts threw salt water.
A (+) DC charge anode is submerged in saltwater.
A (-) DC cathode charge is submerged in the saltwater.
Ions pass from the positive (+) anode to the negative (-) cathode receiver.
In the process Both anode & cathode split the water molecules into (O) & (H2).
Bubbles of Oxygen and Hydrogen seeking a less dense environment rise to the surface of the saltwater.
When the gases reach the surface, the oxygen gas is mixed with the hydrogen gas, then a static spark reignites them giving off more heat energy than the DC energy used to split the molecules in the first place.
All physical objects are made up of atoms. Inside an atom are protons, electrons and neutrons. The protons are positively charged, the electrons are negatively charged, and the neutrons are neutral.
Therefore, all things are made up of charges. Opposite charges attract each other (negative to positive). Like charges repel each other (positive to positive or negative to negative). Most of the time positive and negative charges are balanced in an object, which makes that object neutral.
Static electricity is the result of an imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object. These charges can build up on the surface of an object until they find a way to be released or discharged. One way to discharge them is through a circuit.'
The rubbing of certain materials against one another can transfer negative charges, or electrons. For example, if you rub your shoe on the carpet, your body collects extra electrons. The electrons cling to your body until they can be released. As you reach and touch your furry friend, you get a shock. Don’t worry, it is only the surplus electrons being released from you to your unsuspecting pet.
And what about that “hair raising” experience? As you remove your hat, electrons are transferred from hat to hair, creating that interesting hairdo! Remember, objects with the same charge repel each other. Because they have the same charge, your hair will stand on end. Your hairs are simply trying to get as far away from each other as possible!
How does static electricity work? | Library of Congress (loc.gov)
The point is, there must be a way to make this reaction more efficient.
If the process could be redesigned producing 90% efficiency it would be a game changer.
Any ideas, comments?
BTW: The inventor below was one of the first to explore static charge.
Johann Wilhelm Ritter (16 December 1776 – 23 January 1810)[1] was a German chemist, physicist and philosopher. He was born in Samitz (Zamienice) near Haynau (Chojnów) in Silesia (then part of Prussia, since 1945 in Poland), and died in Munich.
The point is, there must be a way to make this reaction more efficient.
If the process could be redesigned producing 90% efficiency it would be a game changer.
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Currently the method used to split the water molecule into O and H2 is by way of electrolysis.
Electrolysis of water is the process of using electricity to decompose water into oxygen and hydrogen gas by a process called electrolysis. Hydrogen gas released in this way can be used as hydrogen fuel, or remixed with the oxygen to create oxyhydrogen gas, which is used in welding and other applications.
Electrolysis
electrolysis is a technique that uses direct current (DC) flow of electric charge called ions measured in volts threw salt water.
A (+) DC charge anode is submerged in saltwater.
A (-) DC cathode charge is submerged in the saltwater.
Ions pass from the positive (+) anode to the negative (-) cathode receiver.
In the process Both anode & cathode split the water molecules into (O) & (H2).
Bubbles of Oxygen and Hydrogen seeking a less dense environment rise to the surface of the saltwater.
When the gases reach the surface, the oxygen gas is mixed with the hydrogen gas, then a static spark reignites them giving off more heat energy than the DC energy used to split the molecules in the first place.
All physical objects are made up of atoms. Inside an atom are protons, electrons and neutrons. The protons are positively charged, the electrons are negatively charged, and the neutrons are neutral.
Therefore, all things are made up of charges. Opposite charges attract each other (negative to positive). Like charges repel each other (positive to positive or negative to negative). Most of the time positive and negative charges are balanced in an object, which makes that object neutral.
Static electricity is the result of an imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object. These charges can build up on the surface of an object until they find a way to be released or discharged. One way to discharge them is through a circuit.'
The rubbing of certain materials against one another can transfer negative charges, or electrons. For example, if you rub your shoe on the carpet, your body collects extra electrons. The electrons cling to your body until they can be released. As you reach and touch your furry friend, you get a shock. Don’t worry, it is only the surplus electrons being released from you to your unsuspecting pet.
And what about that “hair raising” experience? As you remove your hat, electrons are transferred from hat to hair, creating that interesting hairdo! Remember, objects with the same charge repel each other. Because they have the same charge, your hair will stand on end. Your hairs are simply trying to get as far away from each other as possible!
How does static electricity work? | Library of Congress (loc.gov)
The point is, there must be a way to make this reaction more efficient.
If the process could be redesigned producing 90% efficiency it would be a game changer.
Any ideas, comments?
BTW: The inventor below was one of the first to explore static charge.
Johann Wilhelm Ritter (16 December 1776 – 23 January 1810)[1] was a German chemist, physicist and philosopher. He was born in Samitz (Zamienice) near Haynau (Chojnów) in Silesia (then part of Prussia, since 1945 in Poland), and died in Munich.
The point is, there must be a way to make this reaction more efficient.
If the process could be redesigned producing 90% efficiency it would be a game changer.
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