The REDHY project was proudly represented at the 10th International Hydrogen Technologies Congress (IHTEC-2026), held from May 10 to 13 at Istinye University, Istanbul.
Stefanie Siracusano from ITAE CNR delivered a short paper oral presentation titled “PEM Water Electrolysis: A New Non-Critical Raw Material MoS2-Based Cathode Electrocatalyst for H2 Production.” The research showcased innovative MoS2-based electrocatalysts for proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis, focusing on sustainable and non-critical raw materials.
Three novel MoS2 materials were developed and compared to a commercial catalyst:
- S00: Unsupported MoS2 via hydrothermal synthesis.
- S01: MoS2 mechanically combined with high-surface-area carbon black (Ketjenblack EC-600JD®).
- S02: MoS2 synthesized directly with carbon black during hydrothermal production.
Electrochemical testing—including polarization curves, impedance spectroscopy, and long-term durability assessments exceeding 1,000 hours—demonstrated their strong potential for efficient and durable hydrogen production.
This presentation highlights REDHY’s commitment to advancing cost-effective, sustainable hydrogen technologies and contributes to accelerating the global energy transition.
Keywords: Carbon-supported MoS2, Hydrogen production, PEM, Water electrolysis
