Description of capability

Tungsten fuzz grows on tungsten surfaces exposed to a helium plasma. These nanowires have high surface area and could be useful for catalysis, e.g. for water electrolysis.

Key people

Dennis Whyte and Kevin Woller

Technology Readiness Level (1-9)

Needs that this could potentially address

Higher efficiency hydrogen production

Tech specs

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References

2023-05-16 Kevin Woller