Photocatalytic membranes and compatible reactors for solar hydrogen production

pH2

The project aims to address the energy crisis by focusing on clean energy production through solar energy conversion. The project involves developing photocatalytic membranes, a membrane-based reactor, and reactor arrays for piloting solar hydrogen production.

Project information

Project duration

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Funded by

Research Council of Finland - Academy Project

Funding amount

596 565 EUR

Project coordinator

University of Oulu

Contact information

Project leader

  • Professor
    Wei Cao

Project description

In front of the deepening energy crisis, special efforts have been emphasized on clean energy resource productions through solar energy conversion. Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution is utilizing sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, yet, providing clean and sustainable fuel in form of hydrogen. pH2 is aimed to act as the pathfinder to reach solar hydrogen pilot level, highlighting the bright future of clean hydrogen production for various applications. It invents photocatalytic membranes, membrane-based reactor, and reactor arrays to the piloting stage. pH2 practises responsibilities in knowledge extension and development of clean transition process aimed for sustainability.