Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract/Objectives

This project aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by developing a hydrogen economy. It focuses on creating low-cost, non-precious metal electrolysis catalysts and membrane electrocatalysis processes to reduce green hydrogen production costs, thereby enhancing its competitiveness against fossil fuels. The project envisions enabling various industries to transition from fossil fuels to green hydrogen, addressing carbon emissions and improving public perception of renewable energy. Economically, by integrating this technology with the country’s wind farms, seasonal wind energy can be stored as hydrogen, boosting energy security. Additionally, the project seeks to cultivate talent in the hydrogen energy sector, facilitating future advancements in this field.

Results/Contributions

The purpose of this project is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through the realization of a hydrogen economy. Specifically, the project aims to develop low-cost non-precious metal electrolysis catalysts and corresponding membrane electrocatalysis processes, significantly reducing the production cost of green hydrogen and enhancing its market competitiveness, with the goal of gradually replacing fossil fuels in hydrogen production. If low-cost green hydrogen can be obtained, many industries will have the opportunity to transition away from fossil fuels, addressing carbon emissions issues while also making substantial progress in public perception. Economically, if this technology can be paired with our country's excellent wind farms to store seasonal wind energy in the form of hydrogen, it could significantly increase our energy security reserves. In terms of academic development, the execution of this project can cultivate more related talents, strengthening and ensuring the future development of the hydrogen energy field.

Keywords

green hydrogen production； proton exchange membrane water electrolysis； sea water electrolysis； anion exchange membrane water electrolysis； advanced electrolysis modeling

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化學工程學系
che@che.nthu.edu.tw