Research Projects

This research proposes an integrated system for solar-driven green hydrogen production using an electrolyser, coupled with a high-capacity solid-state hydrogen storage system to address safety and efficiency limitations of conventional liquid/gaseous methods. The scientific objectives include (1) optimizing solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency, (2) developing advanced storage materials (e.g., metal hydrides) with superior absorption kinetics, and (3) demonstrating application in fuel cells requiring high-purity hydrogen. The hypothesis posits that solid-state storage will outperform traditional methods in energy density and safety, tested through experiments on electrolyser performance under variable solar input, material characterization, and system integration with PEM fuel cells. If successful, the work will provide fundamental insights into material behavior for renewable energy storage, while advancing scalable applications in green hydrogen infrastructure and future hydrogen-based vehicles, directly contributing to decarbonization efforts.