Alkaline Electrolysis

Alkaline electrolysis is a process that uses an electric current to split water into hydrogen and oxygen gases, operating in an alkaline (basic) solution like potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide. When electricity flows through the solution between two electrodes, water molecules break apart: hydrogen atoms gather at the cathode to form hydrogen gas, and oxygen atoms gather at the anode to form oxygen gas. This method is widely used for producing hydrogen cleanly, as it relies on readily available materials and mature technology, making it a reliable way to generate renewable hydrogen for energy and industrial applications.