According to Physics World, researchers have analyzed a key challenge in green hydrogen production: the Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis process—which uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen—consumes significant amounts of water throughout its lifecycle. A new study pinpoints where water is lost and identifies ways to reduce consumption. As green hydrogen becomes crucial to decarbonizing industry and transport, cutting water waste improves the technology's sustainability and scalability.

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