Our researches focus on electro- and photoelectro-catalytic water splitting for hydrogen production and value-added chemicals. We aim at the better resource utilization of water splitting by cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
1.Electrochemical water splitting for hydrogen production coupled with organic oxidation
The electrooxidation of organics by the “Active Oxygen” generated at the anode instead of the oxygen evolution reaction process has been shown to be an effective strategy for reducing the reaction voltage of water electrolysis and increasing the efficiency of hydrogen production at the cathode.
2.Electrochemical water splitting for hydrogenation coupled with organic oxidation
The hydrogenation of small molecule by the “Active Hydrogen” generated at the cathode instead of the hydrogen evolution reaction process is another way to increase the economic benefit of water electrolysis. Furthermore, some hydrogenation products like ammonia are potential carrier of hydrogen storage.
3.Photoelectrochemical organic synthesis coupled with hydrogen production
The photoelectrochemical (PEC) method provides a sustainable and energy-saving way for organic compound oxidations, which can produce value-added chemicals from cheap organic molecules and simultaneously promote cathodic H2 production.
