Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) utilize fuel cells to power their onboard electric motors, generating electricity from compressed hydrogen and oxygen from the air. With no tailpipe emissions, FCEVs are classified as zero-emission vehicles. However, their widespread adoption depends on the availability of a sustainable and efficient hydrogen production process.
This project aims to advance the sustainable production of high-purity hydrogen to support FCEVs. Its key objectives include:
- Developing a bio-photocatalytic system for high-purity hydrogen production.
- Strengthening human resource development and fostering international collaboration in hydrogen production technology.
- Promoting the developed technology among industrial players to encourage adoption.
The project is a collaborative effort between King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), the National Energy Technology Center and the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (both under NSTDA), as well as Kyushu University, Japan. Funding support is provided by the Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research, and Innovation (PMU-B).