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Project Code [20/FFP-P/8740]

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Project title

Accelerated rational design of cost-effective hybrid materials for water splitting using machine learning

Primary Funding Agency

Science Foundation Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)

Lead Applicant

n/a

Project Abstract

Hydrogen produced from water and sunlight is one of the most promising alternatives to polluting fossil fuels. So, what is preventing us from doing that to power our homes and electronic devices? The answer is very simple. Water dissociation is a very energy-demanding process which requires materials made of very scarce elements to make it feasible. To overcome this major challenge, this project aims to combine supercomputers and artificial intelligence to design highly active and cheap materials to spur the development and commercialization of water splitting technologies to supply clean, reliable and inexpensive energy, while reducing the global carbon footprint.

Grant Approved

�605,085

Research Hub

Climate related research

Research Theme

Achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

Start Date

01/10/2021

Initial Projected Completion Date

30/09/2025