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Solar Hydrogen Generation Device/Process Based on Inexpensive Materials

Advantages / Salient Technical Features Application/Uses

• The device/process utilizes the solar radiation to split • Renewable energy generation.
water to produce H2. The developed photocatalyst • H2 generation by splitting water
are made of Earth abundant elements.

Scale of Development
Problem being addressed • Lab scale (Current TRL Level : 05)
• Producing H2 (a renewable energy vector) by using
solar radiation from water/sea water
Commercialization Status
• Not yet
Environmental Considerations (if any)
• It takes care of the CO2 emission and meets the
renewable energy demand by providing alternative Techno-economics
fuel to fossil fuels. • NA

Major Raw Materials to be Utilized Technology Package
• Photocatalysts etc. • Process of photocataysts development
• The solar H2 generation reactor/process
IPR Status / Details (India/Abroad)
• To be filed

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