Scientists at the University of Sharjah have introduced a groundbreaking method to efficiently extract hydrogen from seawater. The innovative approach utilizes a custom-built electrode that resists corrosion and performance degradation caused by chloride ions, common in traditional seawater electrolysis. The electrode's multi-layered structure, incorporating carbonate Lewis base sites and cobalt layered double hydroxides, creates a protective microenvironment that enhances hydrogen extraction without the need for desalination or added chemicals. The research team successfully extracted hydrogen while maintaining the mineral salts present in seawater. By strategically integrating carbonate sites on the electrode, the researchers achieved a significant milestone in scalable hydrogen production directly from seawater. The technology's advanced anode design enables industrially viable current density and low energy input, marking a step towards sustainable hydrogen production. The method, if scaled up, could facilitate solar-powered hydrogen farms in arid coastal regions like the UAE, where freshwater is scarce but seawater and sunlight are abundant. This innovation has the potential to reshape hydrogen production in coastal areas, offering a cleaner and more efficient alternative to traditional methods.