
Sunlight-Driven Thermochemical Reactions
This project leverages the unique light-harvesting capabilities of plasmonic nanoparticles to drive sustainable carbon-neutral processes. Our work centers on engineering the nanoparticle surface to enhance charge transfer and catalytic selectivity while designing and optimizing photothermal reactors operating efficiently under solar irradiation. By coupling surface modification strategies with reactor-level integration, we aim to unlock new pathways for sunlight-driven conversion with improved energy efficiency and system scalability.
Current funding: Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition (USC)
This project leverages the unique light-harvesting capabilities of plasmonic nanoparticles to drive sustainable carbon-neutral processes. Our work centers on engineering the nanoparticle surface to enhance charge transfer and catalytic selectivity while designing and optimizing photothermal reactors operating efficiently under solar irradiation. By coupling surface modification strategies with reactor-level integration, we aim to unlock new pathways for sunlight-driven conversion with improved energy efficiency and system scalability.
Current funding: Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition (USC)