electrolyzer

[ ih-lek-truh-lahy-zer ]

noun

1. a system or device that uses electricity to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, thereby producing hydrogen gas as a sustainable source of clean energy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrolyzer¹

First recorded in 1890–95; electrolyze ( def ) + -er ¹( def )

Example Sentences

In a study published June 3 in Nature Chemical Engineering, Jiao demonstrated that his tandem CO2 electrolyzer, which was specifically engineered for enhanced production of multi-carbon products, successfully scales up to produce a kilogram of chemicals per day at high concentration and purity.

From Science Daily

The electrolyzer stack performed consistently and stably for over 125 hours -- a testament to its robustness, Jiao said.

From Science Daily

This would require integrating the newly discovered catalysts into a low-temperature electrolyzer to carry out the CO2 conversion with electricity supplied by renewable energy.

From Science Daily

By using electricity to split water into its two elements, the device, a test model called an electrolyzer, produces hydrogen, a carbon-free gas that could help power mills like the one in Duisburg.

From New York Times

The industry is working on production alternatives, including carbon capture and storage from the burning of methane, or quitting methane altogether to make green hydrogen, using an electrolyzer to split water’s hydrogen and oxygen.

From Los Angeles Times