Exploring the possibilities for reactions between SiW and alkaline solutions to be renewable energy sources

The increasing concern over greenhouse gas emissions (GGE) has led to a search for cleaner energy sources, with hydrogen fuel cells being a promising alternative to fossil fuels. This study focused on the reaction between excess silicon (Si) and limiting alkaline solutions to produce hydrogen (H₂) gas, which can be consumed in an electrochemical cell to generate renewable energy. We investigated the effects of reaction temperature, concentration, and alkaline solution type on H₂ production rate because these variables are known to influence reaction kinetics and yield. By analyzing the correlation between H₂ production and reaction time and deriving the average H₂ production rate, we aimed to identify the most efficient conditions for H₂ generation. From the best-fit line of the volume-time profile, we deduced the average H₂ production rate. The results showed that higher temperatures, higher concentrations, and solutions with higher base dissociation constants (kb) lead to a higher H₂ production rate. Along with this finding, the stable and consistent production of H₂ gas throughout all the trials demonstrated the viability of using Si waste as a source of renewable energy through hydrogen fuel cells.