Published August 2023, Pg. 34-40

Section: Green energy

UOT: 544.6

DOI: 10.37474/0365-8554/2023-8-34-40

“Green” hydrogen technology for a safe future

V.A. Majidzade PhD in Ch. Sc. - Institute for Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry

A.Sh. Aliyev Dr. in Ch. Sc. - Institute for Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry

D.B. Tagiyev Dr. in Ch. Sc. - Institute for Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry

The presented work is focused on the study and search for solving problems in the technology production of “green” hydrogen using solar energy. The analysis of the publications showed that the most promising method for the synthesis of “green” hydrogen is the photoelectrochemical splitting of water, i.e. the electrolysis process using solar energy. This method will also significantly speed up the solution of environmental problems as it is a carbon-free technology. The paper presents the search, synthesis and comparative analysis of electroactive catalysts that meet the current requirements for the process of the water electrolysis under the action of solar energy.

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