Srinagar, June 9 -- By Dr Vijay Garg

Hydrogen has long occupied a special place in discussions about the future of clean energy.

Scientists and industry leaders see it as a fuel capable of reducing emissions in sectors where electrification faces practical limits.

Heavy manufacturing, shipping and long-duration energy storage all stand to benefit from hydrogen's potential.

One stubborn obstacle, however, has slowed its rise: producing hydrogen at a price and scale that can compete with conventional fuels.

A breakthrough from researchers at the University of Birmingham suggests that obstacle may become far less daunting.

The research centers on a new perovskite-based catalyst that can split water into hydrogen at temperatures far low...