Title of the project:

Hydrogen from water electrolysis.

Introduction:

In this project I will design way to make a sustainable future energy

from water. Electrolysis is a promising option for carbon-free
hydrogen production from renewable and nuclear
resources. Electrolysis is the process of using electricity to split
water into hydrogen and oxygen. This reaction takes place in a unit
called an electrolyzer.

Initialization theory:
First, we need to familiar electrolyser. Electrolyser (electrolysis cell)
consists of two electrodes called cathode and anode. A cathode is a
negatively charged electrode, while the anode is positively charged.
Both cathodes are separated by a membrane called electrolyte and
surrounded by water.

Materials: -
The electrolyzer contains:

1) Cathode (negative charge)

2) Anode (positive charge)

The entire system also contains:

1) Vents
2) Storage tanks
3) Power supply
4) Separator etc.

Method of the project:

1) Gather the necessary materials. Separating hydrogen

and oxygen is done through the simple process of
electrolysis. To do this experiment, we will need a 9-volt
battery, a battery clip with alligator clamps attached to the
end of each wire, 2 number 2 pencils, a small glass, water, a
small piece of cardboard, and baking soda or salt.
2) Remove the eraser and sharpen both ends of each pencil
Sharpen the ends so that the graphite is well-exposed on both ends of each
pencil.
3) Dissolve salt or baking soda in water. By adding salt or
baking soda to the water, and increase the conduction of
electricity through the water. Add a cup of warm water to
glass and a tablespoon of salt or baking soda.

4) Push the pencils through the cardboard. Make 2 holes in

the cardboard about 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) apart by pushing the
pencils through. Position them so that the cardboard is
about halfway down the pencils. If the pencils are not
secure, tape them to the cardboard.

5) Attach one alligator clamp to the top end of each

pencil. At this point, we should have the two pencils
sticking out of the glass with the bottoms submerged in the
water. Attach one alligator clamp from the battery clip to
the graphite portion of each pencil.

5) Attach the battery clip to the 9-volt battery. After you

have everything set up and ready to go, you can connect
the electricity. Attaching the clip will cause a current to
run through your system. Once the battery is attached, we
will see bubbles forming at the ends of the pencils
submerged in the water.

Socio economic importance:

The use of hydrogen greatly reduces pollution. When hydrogen is combined
with oxygen in a fuel cell, energy in the form of electricity is produced. This
electricity can be used to power vehicles, as a heat source and for many other
uses. The hydrogen and fuel cell supply chain had a significant bearing
on the region's economy, contributing over $1.4 billion in revenue and
investment; more than 6,620 direct, indirect, and induced jobs; and
labor income of approximately $615 million.
Time for making the project: 90 minutes
Conclusion: The demand for energy is growing and the raw materials for
the fossil fuel economy are diminishing. Oil, coal, and natural gas supplies are
not replenished as it is consumed, so an alternative must be found. Hydrogen
can work as alternative power source. It will also help our economy grow and
create job sector.

Reference:
From a science project fair.
Mahabub
Hasan
ID:
222902089
Sec: DA