Water to Hydrogen Podcast #5: Özge and David

In the final episode of the Science Chatter podcast series on the Natural Water to Hydrogen project, moderator Theresa Schredelseker sits down with postdoctoral researchers David Hernández Castillo and Özge Demirtaş from the University of Duisburg-Essen to discuss innovative approaches to producing green hydrogen from natural water sources. The conversation delves into the scientific challenges and opportunities of sustainable hydrogen production, highlighting how fundamental research can drive real-world impact. Özge shares insights from her experimental work with nickel-based catalysts, offering a closer look at how these materials can enhance the efficiency of water-splitting reactions. Meanwhile, David explains how computer simulations help uncover the atomic-scale mechanisms behind these processes, providing valuable information that complements experimental results. Together, they paint a fascinating picture of how interdisciplinary research—combining chemistry, materials science, and computational modeling—can pave the way for cleaner, more efficient energy technologies.