Electrohydrogenesis

Electrohydrogenesis is a big word that means making electricity using water. Imagine you have water in a glass and you want to light up a bulb. But how?

Let's start by understanding water. Water is made up of tiny particles called atoms, which are like building blocks. Each atom has a small particle called an electron that goes around it. Electrons are very important in making electricity because they carry a tiny negative charge.

Electrohydrogenesis starts by putting two things into the water: a metal plate that gives away electrons easily and another metal plate that wants to take them. When these two plates touch the water, electrons start moving from the first plate to the second plate. This movement of electrons is called an electric current, and it can light up a bulb or power a device.

The process becomes more interesting when bacteria are added to the water. These tiny organisms help break down the water and the metal plates, releasing hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas can be used as a fuel source for power generation. This process is called electrolysis.

In simpler words, electrohydrogenesis is a way of making electricity from water by tricking electrons to move from one plate to another, while bacteria help to create hydrogen gas that can be used for power.