Innovative Catalyst Revolutionizes Green Hydrogen Production in India
Key Ideas
  • Researchers at JNCASR in Bengaluru have developed a metal-free COF catalyst that utilizes piezocatalysis to enhance water-splitting efficiency for green hydrogen production.
  • The unique ferrielectric ordering in the COF allows for a higher number of charge carriers leading to ultra-high hydrogen production yields, surpassing existing inorganic catalysts.
  • Collaborative efforts among researchers from various institutions have contributed to this groundbreaking development, showcasing the potential of sustainable energy solutions in India.
  • The innovative catalyst aligns with India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, emphasizing the country's commitment to becoming a global leader in the hydrogen economy and combating climate change.
In a significant breakthrough for sustainable energy, researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bengaluru have developed a novel metal-free porous organic catalyst for efficient hydrogen production. This innovative catalyst utilizes piezocatalysis, a technology that harnesses mechanical energy, to enhance the water-splitting process crucial for generating green hydrogen. The catalyst, a donor-acceptor based covalent-organic framework (COF), exhibits unique ferrielectric ordering, allowing for a higher number of charge carriers and resulting in ultra-high hydrogen production yields that surpass existing inorganic piezocatalysts. Led by Professor Tapas K. Maji, the research team's collaborative efforts with institutions like the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research and Wrocław University of Science and Technology have played a key role in this development. The interdisciplinary study showcases the potential of sustainable energy solutions in India and aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, emphasizing the country's commitment to combating climate change and promoting renewable energy.
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