# IIT Guwahati develops cheap nickel catalyst for green hydrogen 2026-08-14T18:09:46+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a new catalyst using nickel and anthracene that can split water to produce hydrogen more efficiently. The catalyst, described in a study led by associate professor Akshay Kumar, was created at room temperature using ultrasonic waves. It achieved 88 per cent electrical energy efficiency in water electrolysis. The innovation offers a cheaper alternative to catalysts made from costly rare metals. The nickel-anthracene framework also showed long-term stability, with minimal performance drop during testing. The development could boost India's National Green Hydrogen Mission by making green hydrogen production more viable. ## Coverage - bazaar.businesstoday.in Tags: Akshay Kumar, IIT Guwahati, National Green Hydrogen Mission, nickel catalyst Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iit-guwahati-develops-cheap-nickel-catalyst-for-green-hydrogen/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iit-guwahati-develops-cheap-nickel-catalyst-for-green-hydrogen/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.