FotoH2

FotoH2 Webinar and Final event programs

The FotoH2 Webinar will begin at 9:30 CET on December 9th, and will last for 3 hours. Its program is listed below. Mark your calendar, and register to attend here!
Presentation of the Event (A. Kovacs)

1. Introduction to solar hydrogen generation (R. Gómez / A. Aricò / R. Makkus)

Current status and a perspective on the different technologies for solar fuels generation, with a focus on hydrogen (electrochemical, photocatalytic, photoelectrochemical, etc.)

2. Basics on photoelectrochemical water splitting (R. Gómez)

Aspects of semiconductor photoelectrochemistry relevant in water photoelectrolysis. Light absorption, charge carrier separation and transfer to the electrolyte. Figures of merit.

3. Tandem cells pros and cons (R.Gómez / C. Lo Vecchio)

Comparison of photoelectrochemical cells: one photoactive material vs. two photoactive materials. Parallel vs. tandem configuration. Basics on device-level modelling.

4. Selection of electrode materials (R.Gómez / A. Kovacs / S. Trocino)

Main criteria for the selection of electrode materials with a focus on oxides, including co-catalysts. Rational basis for screening of potential candidates (ternary oxides).

5. Electrolyte selection (A. Aricò)

Polymer electrolyte membrane vs. liquid electrolytes. Anionic vs cationic PEMs. Target properties and their upgrading Electrode/electrolyte interfaces.

6. Relation to FotoH2 implementation (conclusions, wrap-up) (R.Gómez / A. Aricò)

Materials selection, basic device configuration, summary of lab-scale results. Invitation to the Dissemination Event.

 

The FotoH2 Final event will begin at 10:00 CET on December 15th, and will last for 2 hours. The latest results in solar Hydrogen production technology will be demonstrated. Its program is listed below. Mark your calendar, and register to attend here!

Presentation of the Event (A. Kovacs)

1. 1. FotoH2 cell architecture. (G. Giacoppo)

Brief descriptions of the FotoH2 cell concept. Components and configuration.

1. 2. Module and panel architecture (O. Barbera)

Description of the integration of cells into modules and panel. Components and configuration.

1. 3. Ancillary equipment. (R. Makkus)

Justification of the need. Basic components and configuration. Integration with the panel.

1. 4. On site panel demonstration. Results of on-going tests. (A. Aricò / A. Di Stefano)

Video and live demonstration of the technology. Presentation of the initial tests results.

1. 5. Perspectives and prospects (R.Gómez / A. Aricò)

Current technology readiness level. Prospects for further developing the technology. Conclusions.