The Hydrogen Energy & CO2 Conversion Lab, located in Room No: 516, Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose Academic Building, Dept of Petroleum & Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science & Technology, specializes in advanced research on sustainable energy technologies. Our focus areas include photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production, development of hydrogen fuel cells, and photocatalytic CO2 conversion. Our multidisciplinary team, comprising Masters and PhD students as well as research assistants, collaborates to enhance the efficiency and practicality of these processes. Through innovative approaches and rigorous scientific inquiry, we aim to contribute to the global transition towards clean energy and carbon neutrality.
To lead regional and international research in clean hydrogen technologies, advancing breakthrough solutions for global energy transition.
Develop innovative hydrogen systems and train the next generation of energy engineers to tackle climate change challenges.
Catalyst development, plasma-assisted processes, computational modeling, and system-scale hydrogen applications for decarbonization.
Scientific excellence, sustainability, collaboration, and technological innovation driving our research and community impact.
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Design and synthesis of novel catalysts for water splitting, CO₂ conversion, and hydrogen production with enhanced efficiency and durability.
Advanced analytical services including XRD, UV-Vis, Raman spectroscopy, and electron microscopy for material property assessment.
DFT calculations, molecular dynamics simulations, and reaction mechanism studies to optimize catalyst performance and predict outcomes.
Scale-up support and system design for hydrogen production, storage, and utilization technologies at pilot and demonstration scales.
Comprehensive evaluation of catalytic activity, selectivity, stability, and operational efficiency under varied conditions and protocols.
Professional development programs in hydrogen technologies, catalyst design, and sustainable energy systems for industry and academia.
Clean hydrogen production for power generation, industrial heat, and energy storage applications.
Hydrogen and synthesis gas production for ammonia, methanol, and specialty chemical synthesis.
Fuel cell technology development and hydrogen infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles and mobility.
Custom catalyst solutions and performance optimization for hydrogen generation equipment producers.
CO₂ conversion catalysts and carbon capture technologies for climate change mitigation.
Research support and policy recommendations for sustainable energy transition initiatives.
Development of efficient photocatalysts for direct solar-to-hydrogen conversion with enhanced light absorption and charge separation.
Advanced electrocatalysts for water electrolysis and fuel cell applications with superior performance and cost efficiency.
Non-thermal plasma technology for hydrogen production from biomass and waste materials under mild conditions.
Catalytic reduction of carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals and fuels, supporting circular economy and carbon neutrality goals.
Biomimetic catalyst design based on natural enzymatic systems for enhanced reactivity and selectivity in hydrogen production.
Complete hydrogen ecosystem design including production, storage, and utilization for practical energy applications.
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Laboratory facilities, equipment, and research highlights
State-of-the-art instruments for advanced research
Wide-range optical spectroscopy for absorbance/transmittance measurements across UV, visible and near-infrared wavelengths for catalyst characterization.
Advanced gas chromatography for hydrogen quantification, product analysis, and reaction selectivity determination in catalytic tests.
Electrochemical workstation for characterizing fuel cells, batteries, and electrocatalytic materials through voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy.
Controlled-atmosphere furnace for high-temperature calcination, annealing, and catalyst synthesis up to several hundred °C.
Temperature-controlled stirring for reproducible syntheses, dispersion of nanomaterials, and solution-phase reactions.
Precision temperature control and circulation for reaction cooling, condensers, and instrument thermal management.
High-frequency ultrasonic cleaning for removing contaminants from catalysts, supports, and labware prior to characterization.
Efficient solvent continuous distillation under reduced pressure, ideal for concentration and purification of synthesized materials.
High-temperature thermal processing under vacuum or controlled atmosphere environments for advanced material synthesis and annealing.
Pilot-scale synthesis reactor with digital display and precise temperature control for scaling up catalyst and chemical production.
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Production of high-purity distilled water necessary for sensitive material synthesis, preparations, and precise analytical measurements.
Uniform heat distribution for round-bottom flasks during distillation, extraction, and synthesis of various chemical compounds.
Controlled application of heat and pressure for preparing thin films, catalyst pellets, and solid-state battery components.
High-pressure compaction for fabricating dense catalyst pellets, electrodes, and sample disks for analytical characterization like XRD.
Cutting-edge research initiatives advancing sustainable energy solutions
This project aims to develop robust photoelectrocatalytic panel technology for efficient hydrogen generation from water. Funded by the Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council (BEPRC), the research focuses on designing and fabricating advanced photoelectrocatalytic systems capable of sustainable and scalable green hydrogen production.
Latest publications and research milestones
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Email: aminul_pme@just.edu.bd | Phone: +8801797-238131
Collaborating with leading institutions for research excellence
Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council
Jashore University of Science and Technology