H2Energynews.biz had the opportunity to interview Professor Igor Pašti, a distinguished researcher in Material Science for energy applications, during the 9th Regional Symposium on Electrochemistry held in Novi Sad, Serbia.
Professor Pašti, known for his innovative work in combining quantum chemistry and physics to design new materials for energy conversion, shared his insights on the future of hydrogen production and the challenges and opportunities in material science.
Computational tools are at the heart of designing efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution. According to Pašti, these tools allow researchers to simulate and predict the behavior of new materials before they are synthesized in the lab.
Looking ahead, Pašti is particularly excited about advancements in photovoltaic conversion and hydrogen storage. He mentioned that magnesium hydrides, especially when combined with cobalt catalysts, show great promise for hydrogen storage.
Pašti pointed out that Europe needs to ramp up its investment in hydrogen research and production to remain competitive on the global stage.
