Water Molecules Doing Flips Science Just Got Exciting! 💧🔬

For more hydrogen news: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/featured-news/ A new study explores how water molecules behave at the interface between an electrode and an electrolyte during electrochemical reactions, specifically focusing on the oxygen evolution reaction. At high pH, water molecules near the electrode surface initially point their hydrogen atoms toward the electrode, blocking access to the oxygen atoms, which are key for the reaction. To make the reaction happen, an applied voltage flips the water molecules so their oxygen atoms face the electrode, allowing the reaction to proceed. Using a special optical technique called second harmonic generation, researchers measured how many water molecules flip, the electric fields involved, and the energy required for this flipping. They discovered that water flipping happens before the main reaction and is key to making the process easier and more efficient. This work reveals how water behaves and could improve catalyst design and lower H2 production cost. #hydrogennews #greenhydrogen #waterflipping 📚Grab Our FREE H2 ebook Today: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/featured-news/ 🚘Like Cars? Check Out H2 Cars Here: 👔Thinking About Getting a Green Job? Renewable Energy Jobs Posted Daily: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/alternative-energy-jobs/ 🧠👉Don't forget to connect with us across our various social media platforms: 😊Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydrogenFuelNews/ 📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydrogenfuelnews/ 🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hydrogenfuelnews/ 🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/hydrogenfuelnew ⏰Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydrogenfuelnews