Close Menu
Energy NewsEnergy News
  • NEWS
    • Breaking News
    • Hydrogen
    • Energy Storage
    • Grid
    • SMR
    • Projects
    • Production
    • Transport
    • Research
  • SPOTLIGHT
    • Interviews
    • Face 2 Face
    • Podcast
    • Webinars
    • Analysis
    • Columnists
    • Reviews
    • Events
  • REGIONAL
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Middle east
    • Pacific
  • COMMUNITY
  • ABOUT
    • Advisory Board
    • Contact us
    • Report Your News
    • Advertize
    • Subscribe
LinkedIn X (Twitter) YouTube Facebook
Trending
  • Thyssenkrupp Nucera Advances 600-MW Green Hydrogen Project
  • Ineratec Launches Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen E-Fuels Plant, Era One
  • TotalEnergies Acquires Solar and Battery Storage Pipeline from Low Carbon
  • NuScale’s NRC Approval Sets Stage for America’s Next Generation SMR Power Solutions
  • Yunnan’s Baochi Energy Storage Station Pioneers Grid-Forming Sodium-Ion Battery System
  • Why Physics Dooms the “Green Hydrogen” Fuel Dream
  • NEOM Green Hydrogen Project 80% Completed
  • Green Hydrogen – Pillar of European Industrial Policy but Not Without Challenges
LinkedIn X (Twitter) YouTube Facebook
Energy NewsEnergy News
  • NEWS
    • Breaking News
    • Hydrogen
    • Energy Storage
    • Grid
    • SMR
    • Projects
    • Production
    • Transport
    • Research
  • SPOTLIGHT
    • Interviews
    • Face 2 Face
    • Podcast
    • Webinars
    • Analysis
    • Columnists
    • Reviews
    • Events
  • REGIONAL
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Middle east
    • Pacific
  • COMMUNITY
  • ABOUT
    • Advisory Board
    • Contact us
    • Report Your News
    • Advertize
    • Subscribe
Energy NewsEnergy News
Home Home - Article
hydrogen

Apparatus and Method for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production

Arnes BiogradlijaBy Arnes Biogradlija24/06/20242 Mins Read
Share
LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email WhatsApp Telegram

A recent patent, submitted by the University of Adelaide on June 13, 2024, discloses a groundbreaking method and apparatus for the photocatalytic splitting of water (H₂O) to produce hydrogen and oxygen. This technology leverages a radiation source covering both high-energy ultraviolet (UV) and low-energy infrared (IR) light, utilizing the full spectrum to maximize efficiency in the water-splitting process.

Features and Improvements

One of the standout features of this patent is its comprehensive use of the entire light spectrum, from UV to IR, to catalyze the splitting of water molecules. Traditional methods often focus on a narrow range of light wavelengths, limiting their effectiveness. By employing a broader spectrum, the efficiency of the catalytic process is significantly enhanced.

Moreover, the apparatus includes a radiation concentrator assembly featuring at least one optical element specifically designed to direct radiation onto a photocatalyst. This precise focus on the photocatalyst optimizes energy absorption and facilitates higher hydrogen production rates.

Potential Applications

This patented technology’s primary application is the production of hydrogen fuel, a clean and renewable energy source. The hydrogen generated can be stored and later used in various industries, including fuel cells for vehicles, energy storage systems, and industrial processes requiring hydrogen as a reactant.

Share. LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email

Related Posts

green hydrogen

Future of Green Hydrogen After 2025 – Investment, Technology & Market Outlook

26/05/2025
Nuberg–EDL Alliance Aims to Fast-Track Green Hydrogen and Derivative Fuels in India

Nuberg–EDL Alliance Aims to Fast-Track Green Hydrogen and Derivative Fuels in India

19/05/2025
Hydrogen

Japan Targets Underground Natural Hydrogen, Exploration to Begin in 2025

30/04/2025
Hydrogen

Europe’s Hydrogen Strategy, 61 Projects Funded, but is it Enough? Interview with Danica Maljković

24/03/2025
20 Strategies to Enhance Your Video Creation Journey

20 Strategies to Enhance Your Video Creation Journey

08/03/2025
Batteries Lithium

Why Sodium-Ion Batteries Face Critical Hurdles Despite Breakthroughs

13/01/2025
Thyssenkrupp

Thyssenkrupp Nucera Advances 600-MW Green Hydrogen Project

04/06/2025
Hydrogen

Ineratec Launches Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen E-Fuels Plant, Era One

04/06/2025
TotalEnergies Acquires Solar and Battery Storage Pipeline from Low Carbon

TotalEnergies Acquires Solar and Battery Storage Pipeline from Low Carbon

04/06/2025
NuScale's NRC Approval Sets Stage for America's Next Generation SMR Power Solutions

NuScale’s NRC Approval Sets Stage for America’s Next Generation SMR Power Solutions

04/06/2025

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news from the hydrogen market subscribe to our newsletter.

LinkedIn X (Twitter) Facebook YouTube

News

  • Inteviews
  • Webinars
  • Hydrogen
  • Spotlight
  • Regional

Company

  • Advertising
  • Media Kits
  • Contact Info
  • GDPR Policy

Subscriptions

  • Subscribe
  • Newsletters
  • Sponsored News

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news from EnergyNewsBiz about hydrogen.

© 2025 EnergyNews.biz
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Accessibility

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.