Water hyacinth micro-organisms generate green hydrogen: A step towards clean, sustainable energy

Bacteria of the genus Clostridium convert water hyacinth sugars into green hydrogen, offering a promising alternative for clean energy production.

Dark fermentation, the biotechnological process employed, produces up to 66% yield in green hydrogen production in the laboratory. This breakthrough points towards a circular economy by harnessing the waste biomass and acids produced with potential applications in industries such as food and medicine.

The research led by Paulina Aguirre promises to scale up to industrial implementation in the near future, contributing to the transition towards a decarbonised economy.