Monolithic Solar Thermal Photocatalytic Membrane for Hydrogen Production

这个雄心勃勃的项目旨在开发一种由嵌入高效太阳能热石墨烯的光催化剂组成的整体膜的新概念。这种膜将是同类中的第一种，能够利用全太阳光谱进行可扩展的海水淡化和直接分裂以产生氢气，而无需集中阳光。预期成果包括化学和结构定制的膜和用于真实的生活制氢的2D浮动原型，并深入了解工作机制，以促进大规模的可再生制氢。在最大限度地减少化石燃料消耗，提高能源安全，扩大有竞争力的清洁能源产业的显着好处是有希望的。

This ambitious project aims to develop a new concept of monolithic membranes composed of photocatalysts embedded in highly efficient solar thermal graphene. Such a membrane will be first of its kind and is able to utilise full solar spectrum for scalable seawater desalination and direct splitting to produce hydrogen without the need to concentrate sunlight. Expected outcomes include chemically and structurally tailored membranes and 2D floating prototypes for real life hydrogen production, and in-depth understanding of working mechanism to facilitate up-scaled renewable hydrogen generation. Significant benefits in minimising fossil fuel consumption, increasing energy security, and expanding competitive clean energy industry are promised.