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Hydrogen Sciences Division

Hydrogen Sciences
Division

Realizing a Zero-CO2 Emission Society through Innovative Materials for Efficient
Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Utilization

The Hydrogen Sciences Division aims to establish a strategic research platform for realizing a zero-CO2 emission society through innovative materials that enable efficient hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization. We integrate the entire hydrogen value chain—from hydrogen production to storage, transportation, and utilization—to accelerate high-efficiency energy conversion and practical implementation. Particular emphasis is placed on developing high-performance electrode catalysts based on earth-abundant, non-precious elements to realize sustainable and cost-effective hydrogen production and fuel cell technologies. In addition, we will develop next-generation hydrogen storage materials that combine high volumetric hydrogen density with excellent safety, thereby advancing hydrogen transportation and supply infrastructure. By integrating diverse energy systems and promoting industrial and mobility applications, the division will serve as an international hub for collaborative research and become a global center leading the realization of the hydrogen society.

Overview

Hydrogen Production

  • High-efficiency water electrolysis using non-precious, earth-abundant catalysts
  • Maximization of catalytic performance through electrode interface engineering and nanostructure control
  • Development of hydrogen production processes integrated with renewable energy

Hydrogen Storage & Transportation

  • Development of high-density hydrogen storage materials, including boil-off suppression technologies
  • Materials design emphasizing safety, reversibility, and durability
  • System integration technologies compatible with hydrogen transportation and supply infrastructure

Hydrogen Utilization

  • Fuel cell technologies based on non-precious, earth-abundant catalysts
  • Maximization of reaction efficiency through electrode interface engineering and nanostructure control
  • Applications to mobility and distributed energy systems

Mission

  • Lead the realization of a zero-CO2 emission society through innovative materials research integrating hydrogen production, storage, and utilization.
  • Develop high-performance materials based on earth-abundant, non-precious elements to achieve efficient and cost-effective hydrogen energy technologies.
  • Establish a world-leading international research hub to optimize the entire hydrogen supply chain.

Organization & Members

Hydrogen Production
Yoshikazu Ito, Takashi Suemasu, Kaoru Toko, Takeaki Sakurai, Minoru Otani, Masaya Fujioka, Ken Sakaushi（collaborator）
Hydrogen Storage & Transportation
Takahiro Kondo, Susumu Okada, Eiji Nishibori, Mina Maruyama, Osamu Oki, Koji Sakaki（collaborator）
Hydrogen Utilization
Kenji Suzuki, Keiichi Okajima, Hirohisa Aki, Yutaro Akimoto
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