Photochemical Supramolecular Assemblies for Solar Energy Conversion to Hydrogen

As part of this project, the intern will work in the laboratories of Paola Ceroni and Garry Hanan with the goal of producing hydrogen from solar energy. To achieve this, a ruthenium metal complex will be synthesized and characterized in order to obtain a catalyst. Experiments and research will be conducted in both laboratories to strengthen the collaboration between these two renowned researchers. This internship will lay the groundwork for future research and studies that will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of green hydrogen. The first phase of the project will consist of designing and identifying new ligands that enable the creation of a stable, durable complex capable of absorbing light in the optimal frequency range. The second phase will involve the synthesis of the complex and the study of its physical properties, such as absorption, emission, and quantum yield. The project will then be completed with the optimization and further characterization of the synthesized complex. With a promising future within Canada’s energy transition, the advances achieved through this project will contribute to future work in this rapidly growing field and help generate investment in the Canadian energy sector.

Faculty Supervisor:

Garry Hanan

Student:

Partner:

University of Bologna

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Green/Alternative Energy; Sustainability and the Environment

University:

Université de Montréal

Program: