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Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have developed a method for producing formic acid and hydrogen from glycerine, a waste product. This method utilizes electricity, enabling CO2-neutral production.

Formic acid has various industrial applications, while hydrogen serves as a potential energy source for vehicles. The research, led by Prof. Dr.

Carsten Streb, emphasizes the method's role in supporting the electrification of the chemical industry, allowing processes traditionally reliant on crude oil or natural gas to be powered by sustainable electricity. The findings were published in Advanced Energy Materials.