IIT-Madras researchers discover component to split water into Hydrogen and Oxygen using solar power

CHENNAI: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) researchers have discovered a new photovoltaic material to effectively split water into Hydrogen and Oxygen using solar power, said a statement from the institute on Friday.

This research is expected to create a renewed interest in the solar fuels domain, which can potentially bring the cost. A material to be employed in solar fuel generation should be a good photovoltaic material and at the same time remain stable in water medium.