HKUST and Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS Collaborate on Joint Laboratory for Hydrogen Energy to Foster Innovation in Clean Technologies
HKUST and Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry (CIAC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have collaborated to establish a Joint Laboratory for Hydrogen Energy to foster innovation in clean technologies. Led by Energy Institute’s Director Prof. SHAO Minhua, Cheong Ying Chan Professor of Energy Engineering and Environment, and Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, the newly accredited joint lab, was awarded HK$1.25 million for a period of five years under the Research Grants Council’s (RGC) Co-funding Mechanism on Joint Laboratories with CAS.
Clean hydrogen technologies are becoming increasingly important in the world today as countries look for ways to reduce their carbon emissions and combat climate change. Hydrogen is a versatile and clean energy storage media that can be produced from renewable sources such as wind, solar, and hydropower. It can be used as a fuel in a variety of applications, including transportation, power generation, and industrial processes. Clean hydrogen technologies have the potential to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and increase energy security. As such, many countries including China are investing significant resources into developing and commercializing clean hydrogen technologies. The widespread adoption of these technologies could play a crucial role in achieving the carbon neutrality goal and creating a sustainable energy future.
Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry has multiple platforms focusing on developing hydrogen related technologies. Prof. XING Wei is the Director of the Advanced Chemical Energy Technology Lab, Jilin Low Carbon Energy Technology Key Lab, and Jilin Chemical Energy Engineering Center. His group has made significant progresses on fuel cell and electrolyzer manufacturing and optimization. The SHAO group focuses on the development of key materials, components and stacks. Together, the two groups aspire to drive forward sustainable hydrogen energy solutions and promote technological breakthroughs.
A total of 14 joint labs across local universities were awarded funding this round, including four from HKUST.