To harness solar energy effectively and efficiently, our team is developing a photoelectrochemical cell that uses sunlight to produce hydrogen. This requires focus on two key areas: engineering and material fabrication.

The case design prioritises creating a scalable and sustainable solution that not only meets the requirements for maintaining an optimal reaction environment but also supports a circular economy. By considering the entire lifecycle of the device — from minimising waste during fabrication to ensuring ease of recycling — we align our design with long-term environmental friendliness. To make this technology accessible on a larger scale, we focus on utilising simple and widely available manufacturing techniques.

The role of the material section in our team is to identify scalable methods for synthesising photocatalytic materials that meet specific standards. These materials need to have high catalytic efficiency and long-term durability, as well as be non-toxic and largely available. We have to ensure that these requirements are met to develop a sustainable, cost-effective solutions for large-scale applications.