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Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) developed a method to produce formiate and hydrogen from glycerol waste. The process, powered by sustainable electricity, uses hybrid electrolysis, replacing oxygen production with formiate.

A new catalyst combining copper and palladium was created, and the team plans to explore replacing palladium with abundant metals. The research is part of the SusInnoScience initiative, funded by the Rhineland-Palatinate research initiative, aiming for sustainable chemical production methods.