I²CNER Research Seeds

  • Photo conversion
  • Electrical Conversion
  • Light Energy
  • Hydrogen Energy
  • Electric Energy
  • Battery
  • Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

Photocatalyst, High temperature electrolyzer, Solid oxide fuel cells

Ishihara, Tatsumi (Director)

Professor & Principal Investigator

Research Outline

Solid Oxide Cells for intermediate fuel cells and electrolysis

High power density and efficient solid oxide fuel cells using LaGaO₃ based oxide film and intermediate temperature electrolysis cell for steam and CO₂.

Technology of post Li ion battery like metal-air electrode and duel carbon battery

Research Methods and Facilities

Photobiocatalyst for storing solar energy

Photocatalyst which is combination of inorganic photocatalyst with biocatalyst for highly efficient energy storage as hydrogen or NH₃ under ambient condition.

Highly efficient and active electrode catalyst for solid oxide fuel cells and electrolyzer
Storage of photoenergy by converting to chemicals like hydrogen with photo, photobiocatalyst