Highly efficient solar-driven membrane electrode electrolysis of water and electrochemical reduction of CO2 at industrial current density

Professor Introduction

 Y. X | Ph.D. in  Fusion Chemistry

Home Institute： Hanyang University, South Korea

[ Research Interests ] New Energy、Hydrogen Energy、Carbon Neutrality、Semiconductor Solar Cell Materials and Applications、System-Level Analysis of Solar Energy Conversion、Development and Scaling of Novel Alkaline Water、Electrolysis Systems、Electrochemical Methods for CO2 Capture and Fixation
[ Publications ] Authored and published over seventeen high-level journal papers、Presented seven papers at international conferences、Holds six invention patents

Project Description

This project aims to delve into the technology of solar energy efficiently driving membrane electrode water electrolysis and electrochemical CO2 reduction under industrial current densities. As the global energy structure shifts towards low-carbon emission power generation, the challenge of large-scale storage of intermittent energy sources becomes increasingly prominent. Through systematic theoretical learning and experimental research, this course will help students master the technology of using low-carbon energy to drive electrochemical CO2 reduction to produce carbon-containing energy carriers, exploring efficient integration methods of photovoltaic systems and electrochemical systems, achieving efficient solar hydrogen production and cost-effective CO2 conversion. The project content covers basic theories to cutting-edge research, aiming to cultivate innovative thinking and practical skills in the field of new energy and carbon neutrality.

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Project Outline

Part 1 :   Introduction
• Necessity of Energy Structure Transformation and Low-Carbon Emission
• Challenges and Opportunities in Intermittent Energy Storage

Part 2 : Fundamental Theories
• Principles and Applications of Electrochemistry
• Basic Principles and Applications of Photovoltaic Systems

Part 3 :  Membrane Electrode Electrocatalysis System
• Design of Membrane Electrodes under Industrial Current Densities
• Achieving Low Overpotential, High Selectivity, and High Stability

Part 4: Photovoltaic-Electrolyzer Hybrid System
• Matching and Optimization of Photovoltaic Systems and Electrolyzers
• System Integration and Energy Conversion Efficiency Improvement

Part 5 : Water Electrolysis for Hydrogen Production
• Mechanism of Solar-Driven Water Electrolysis
• Efficient Hydrogen Production Technology and Applications

Part 6 : CO2 Electrochemical Reduction
• Optimization of Electrode Materials and Reaction Conditions for CO2 Reduction
• Generation and Application of High Reduction Factor Products

Part 7 : Experiments and Practice
• Experimental Design and Data Analysis
• Case Studies and Discussions

Part 8 : Frontier Research and Development
• Development Trends of New Materials and Technologies
• Future Research Directions and Challenges

Suitable for

• High School Students: Interested in  New Energy Technologies, Carbon Neutrality Strategies, and their applications.