Panjab University researchers granted patent for green hydrogen and wastewater treatment technology
CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh researchers have been granted a patent for their invention titled "Nanocomposite Material for Photocatalytic Dye Degradation and Hydrogen Generation Coupled with Benzyl Alcohol Conversion."
The patented technology has been developed by Dr. Pinki Sehrawat, Prof. Sushil Kumar Kansal, Prof. Surinder Kumar Mehta and Dr. Surinder Singh. It relates to a novel nanocomposite photocatalyst capable of degrading hazardous dyes in wastewater while simultaneously generating clean hydrogen and converting benzyl alcohol into the value-added chemical benzaldehyde under solar or visible light.
The integrated technology combines environmental remediation, renewable hydrogen production and green chemical synthesis, offering a sustainable approach to wastewater treatment and clean energy generation.
The research is aligned with the objectives of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission and has the potential to support skill development in photocatalysis, nanotechnology, renewable energy and hydrogen production. It also opens avenues for industry-academia collaboration and the development of indigenous clean energy technologies.
The research team acknowledged the support and research facilities provided by PU, stating that the patented technology marks a significant step towards sustainable development through advanced nanomaterials and solar-driven photocatalysis.
The patent highlights PU's commitment to research, innovation and sustainable technologies that contribute to environmental protection and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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