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AcSIR Societal Program (August 2024)

Presented by:

Project Group Members

V. Bharathi Mohan (10CC22A05001)

S. Rajalekshmi (10CC22A05004)

Anjeli Sunny (10PP22A05003)

CSIR – Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu

Workshop on Green Hydrogen Technologies

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Photoelectrocatalytic water splitting

Electrocatalytic water splitting

Advances in Sustainable Energy 9 (2021) 315–339

Energy Science and Engineering 10 (2022) 1526-1543

Various methods to produce hydrogen

Photocatalytic water splitting

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Brochure for the two-days state-level workshop on “Green Hydrogen Technologies”

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Agenda of two days workshop

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Glimpses of Inauguration

Total No: of schools – 21

Total student participants – 103

Total teacher participants – 22

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Sl. No.

Speaker

Title of the talk

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Dr. S. M. Senthil Kumar

Principal Scientist, EMED, CSIR - CECRI

Materials in Electrochemistry: Green Hydrogen Production & CO2 free Environment

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Dr. M. Sathish

Principal Scientist, ECPS, CSIR - CECRI

Photocatalytic Water Splitting: Paving the Way for Clean Hydrogen Production

3

Dr. A. Pandikumar

Senior Scientist, EMED, CSIR - CECRI

Bismuth Vanadate based Photoelectrocatalytic Water Splitting: A Journey from Lab Scale to Prototype

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Dr. C. Jeyabharathi

Senior Scientist, EMFD, CSIR - CECRI

Hydrogen: Line Spectrum to Gas Line

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Mr. D. Amuthan

CSIR-SRF, CMPD, CSIR - CECRI

Have you seen an atom?

Invited Talks by Scientists

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PROTOTYPE MODEL COMPETITON - 23-01-2023

Topic: Solar energy: In and around us

Objective : The competition's focus was on creativity and practical solutions for integrating solar energy into everyday life and highlights the importance of sustainability through solar power innovation. Aim to foster creativity in developing eco-friendly innovations powered by the sun.

Judgement criteria :

  1. Presentation
  2. Societal impact
  3. Practicality
  4. Answering questions

Total Teams = 18

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SCIENCEWRECK COMPETITION (ELOCUTION) - 23-01-2023

Topics:

A. Solar Energy as an Alternative Source of Energy

B. How Solar Energy Can Save the Environment?

C. Solar Energy and Its Impact on Indian Society

D. The Affordability and Efficiency of Solar Energy

Objective : To raise awareness about the importance of hydrogen as a clean energy source and its role in combating climate change. To encourage students to explore and understand the various methods of hydrogen production, including green hydrogen, and their applications in different sectors.

Judgement criteria :

  1. Content and Relevance
  2. Communication Skills
  3. Creativity and Originality
  4. Time Management

Total number of participants - 35

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Topic: Basics of Solar energy

QUIZ COMPETITION - 24-01-2023

Objective: To encourage students to explore the science, technology, and applications behind solar power in everyday life. To promote teamwork and problem-solving by encouraging participants to collaborate and think critically in a competitive setting.

Judgement criteria:

  1. Knowledge and Accuracy
  2. Speed and Time Management
  3. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

Total number of participants – 20

5 Teams with 4 participants each.

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Wrapping up an inspiring Green Hydrogen workshop with brilliant young minds, full of energy and ideas for a sustainable future!

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