L2M – Solar-Driven Hydrogen Production and Value-Added Products from Glycerol Using Photocatalysis

This work focuses on solar-driven hydrogen production and the valorization of glycerol into value-added chemicals using advanced photocatalysis techniques. By combining renewable energy with glycerol waste management, this research addresses two critical challenges: reducing greenhouse gas emissions through clean hydrogen production and creating a sustainable, circular economy by converting biodiesel byproducts into useful chemicals.

There are several key areas of focus:

Photocatalyst development to enhance the efficiency of solar-driven reactions, boosting hydrogen yields.
The application of solar energy to power chemical transformations, which is a crucial step toward green, sustainable energy solutions.
Hydrogen production and storage as a clean energy carrier, helping to decarbonize energy systems.
Glycerol valorization, where waste glycerol from biodiesel production is repurposed into valuable chemicals, thus reducing waste and generating new economic opportunities.
This work contributes to Canada’s green energy goals, including reducing reliance on fossil fuels, promoting net-zero initiatives, and advancing the circular economy by transforming industrial waste into high-value products.

Faculty Supervisor:

ZhangXing John Chen

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Partner:

Edmonton Unlimited

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Calgary

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