Project's information
| Project's title | Development of porphyrin-based nanomaterials for application in PEC water splitting |
| Project’s code | QTKR01.03/22-23 |
| Research hosting institution | Institute of Materials Science |
| Coordinating unit, co-chair | National Research Foundation of Korea |
| Project leader’s name | Ph.D Bui Thi Hoa and Assoc. Prof. Jae Yup Kim |
| Project duration | 01/01/2022 - 30/06/2024 |
| Project’s budget | 200 million VND |
| Classify | Excellent |
| Goal and objectives of the project | - Successfully synthesized hybrid materials based on porphyrin using meso-tetra(4-carboxyphenyl) porphyrin (TCPP) and other nano materials (ZnO, g-C3N4, or TiO2) through the self-assembly method.
- Applied the synthetic hybrid materials as electrodes in photoelectrocatalysis for solar-driven water splitting.
- Established and developed a collaborative research and training network between Vietnam and South Korea in the field of materials and hydrogen technology. |
| Main results | - Successfully synthesized nano materials based on porphyrin with excellent photocatalytic activity, with a focus on application in H2 separation from water.
- Training of one master's student.
- Laid the foundation for a long-term collaborative relationship between Vietnam and South Korea. |
| Novelty and actuality and scientific meaningfulness of the results | - This research contributes a new photocatalytic materials with potential application in PEC water splitting. In addition, this research also provides a basis for synthezing and developing other porphyrin-based catalysts in green energy applications. |
| Products of the project | - Publications: |
| Recommendations | Continuing deeper research collaboration on the water splitting pathway for hydrogen production across various material systems, leveraging the advantages that both countries possess, including infrastructure and human resources. |
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