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A research team observed for the first time in real time how an oxide layer forms on a platinum surface under electrical voltage.

DESY's PETRA III X-ray source

Who
DESY, Andreas Stierle, Leon Jacobse, Vedran Vonk
What
A research team observed for the first time in real time how an oxide layer forms on a platinum surface under electrical voltage.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:41:15 GMT · 2h 42m ago
Where
DESY's PETRA III X-ray source ·
Why
The team investigated changes to platinum at an atomic level to understand why it loses catalytic activity under high voltages, impacting the durability of hydrogen technologies.
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This real-time observation of platinum oxidation could lead to the development of more durable and resource-efficient materials for electrolysers and fuel cells, making hydrogen technologies more efficient and economically viable globally. The findings also have implications for other electrochemical processes, including battery technologies.

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