Artistic depiction of two-photon water splitting at a ruthenium complex

Dr. Jacob Schneidewind - Independent Research Group "Water Splitting"

BMBF Independent Research Group "SINATRA: SolSTEP"
Artistic depiction of two-photon water splitting at a ruthenium complex
Illustration: Hassan A. Tahini

Who we are

Artistic impression of green hydrogen production from water

Illustration: Hrishi Olickel

We develop new ways to produce green hydrogen directly from sunlight and water. To this end, we investigate fundamental mechanisms for water splitting, develop new photocatalysts and model processes for the production of green hydrogen.

Our group is funded as part of the BMBF funding action "SINATRA"External link. We are part of CRC/TRR 234 "CataLight", Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena) de, Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM) as well as Abbe Center of Photonics and associated member of HIPOLE JenaExternal link.

News

  1. Green Hydrogen in Focus: A Student Internship in Photocatalysis Research

    Students explore photocatalysis by synthesizing a photocatalyst and experimentally investigating its activity.
    Left: Irradiation experiment. Right: Pupils visit in the water splitting group.
    Image: Kristína Rabatinová
  2. Engagement at the joint EIC - SUNERGY roadmapping event

    Engagement at the joint EIC - SUNERGY roadmapping event on Renwable Hydrogen, Fuels and Chemicals in Brussels in March 2025.
    Ebrahim and Muhammad joining the joint EIC - SUNERGY Roadmapping Event including the welcoming presentation.
    Image: Kristína Rabatinová
  3. Visiting lecture by Dr. Yong Peng

    A lecture by Dr. Yong Peng on the topic "Light-driven Catalysis for Sustainable Energy and Green Chemical Synthesis" during his visit to Jena.
    Picture Dr. Yong Peng
    Image: Kristína Rabatinová
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Contact

Dr. Jacob Schneidewind

Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena), Room 101
Philosophenweg 7a
07743 Jena

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