Developing materials for efficient solar energy utilization, specifically for clean fuel production. 

Investigating plasmonic semiconductor nanostructures, notably defect-engineered, for visible-NIR light-driven catalysis.

Focus on hydrogen generation from storage materials (such as ammonia borane).

Use of formic acid as a sustainable energy solution (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier; LOHC).

Photocatalytic dehydrogenation of formic acid to produce clean hydrogen under mild reaction conditions. 

Developing porous materials (zeotypes or graphite carbon nitride) to confine nanocatalysts for better stability and selectivity in solar fuel production.

Developing eco-friendly methods for H2O2 production from water and oxygen, as an alternative to traditional energy-intensive processes.

Design of novel photocatalytic systems for the synthesis of H2O2, recognizing its potential as a green oxidant and energy carrier.