ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Proton conductor

Okay kiddo, let's talk about proton conductors.

Imagine you have a toy train that needs to move along a track. The train needs some type of energy to move from one end to the other, right? Well, in the same way, electricity needs something to help it travel along the wires that we use to power things like our homes, street lights, and televisions.

And this is where proton conductors come in. A proton conductor is like a super special type of material that helps electricity move by allowing protons to flow through it.

Now, hold up your hand and imagine it's the proton conductor. Pretend the little dots on your hand are protons, and the lines in between them are the material of the conductor. As the protons move through the material, they create an electrical current which can be used to power things.

Proton conductors are really important in things like fuel cells, which is a type of device that can create electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen. The protons from the hydrogen flow through the proton conductor and create the energy needed to power the device.

So, in short, a proton conductor is a special material that helps electricity flow by allowing protons to move through it. It can be used to power all sorts of things, from trains to fuel cells. Does that make sense, kiddo?