Can Vibrational Frequencies Weaken Water Bonds to Enhance Electrolysis?

  • Context: Graduate 
  • Thread starter Thread starter navynuclear
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Bonds Vibration
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the hypothesis that specific vibrational frequencies can weaken the bonds in water (H2O) to enhance the efficiency of electrolysis. Participants explore the potential for using sound waves or other oscillations to reduce the energy required for bond disruption, thereby making electrolysis more economical. The conversation acknowledges ongoing research into high-temperature electrolysis, which similarly seeks to lower energy input but still requires significant energy to achieve the necessary conditions. The feasibility of this concept remains speculative, particularly regarding its implications in quantum mechanics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electrolysis processes and energy requirements
  • Knowledge of molecular bonding, specifically hydrogen-oxygen bonds in water
  • Familiarity with vibrational frequencies and their effects on molecular structures
  • Basic principles of quantum mechanics and its distinction from classical mechanics
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the principles of high-temperature electrolysis and its current advancements
  • Explore the effects of vibrational frequencies on molecular bonds in chemistry
  • Investigate the relationship between sound waves and energy transfer in molecular systems
  • Study quantum mechanics to understand the limitations of classical vibration theories
USEFUL FOR

Researchers in electrochemistry, physicists exploring quantum mechanics, and engineers focused on energy efficiency in electrolysis processes will benefit from this discussion.

navynuclear
Messages
8
Reaction score
0
Is it possible to weaken the bonds of H2O with by inducing a specific vibrational frequency? This idea had been rolling around in my mind for years. My thought is that if the bonds could be weakened by less energy then electrolysis alone it may become economical. I realize that some research is being done on high temperature electrolysis, yet this theory still requires the input of energy to get to the required . Any ideas?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
You're talking about the bonds between oxygen and hydrogen in the molecule itself right?
 
Yes. I know it sounds a little crazy, but wondering if there may be a correlation between applied oscillation(say sound waves or other frequencies) and bond strength.
 
1) You are suggesting free energy.

2) "Vibrations" in classical terms does not apply to quantum mechanics.

3) High temperature is the same thing you are suggesting.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Replies
0
Views
1K
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Replies
7
Views
3K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
945
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
4K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
5K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K