Abstract:
The search is on for highly efficient, catalytically active materials that can produce and store
sustainable fuels, particularly H2 gas. Because fossil fuels are running out and have a negative
effect on the environment energy ,professionals are investigating alternative fuel generation
techniques that are sustainable, cost-effective, eco-friendly, and easy to store. H2 gas is considered
the best option for energy storage, as it emits zero carbon and is renewable. However, its
production requires catalysts, and recent advancements in the field have focused on using
transition metal-based materials for electrochemical catalysis. This study develops copper-based
composites that work well as electrocatalysts for the oxidation of water and methanol via
hydrothermal synthesis. The material's structure and composition were analyzed using X-ray
diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy, Electron dispersive spectroscopy and Transmission
electron microscopy . The optimized catalytic samples were then used to evaluate their efficiency
and stability in electrochemical water and methanol oxidation. Since being successful, these
catalysts could be employed on an industrialscale, leading to an increased production of renewable
hydrogen to meet global energy demand.
