GH2

Utilising solar power to split water is a clean way to make hydrogen, but efficiency is low due to limited light harvesting and the slow water oxidation half reaction. The EU-funded GH2 project will solve this by designing a system to use the full solar spectrum instead of just UV and visible light, as well as employing biomass derivative oxidation. Researchers will also improve efficiency by combining UV-visible photocatalysis and infrared-driven thermal catalysis, as well as using a flow double tube reactor. The target is to produce a hydrogen yield of 60 %, as well as other high-value chemicals. It will also ensure the EU is a leading producer of green hydrogen.

Duration: 1 October 2022 - 30 September 2025