Sardar Patel University, Mandi researchers published first patent for developing catalyst for hydrogen production from wastewater

Mandi,Mar 03 – Associate Professor Dr Lakhveer Singh of the Department of Chemistry aspires to develop a method for the preparation of LaFeO3 perovskite catalyst for fuel cells. The method of the present patent is environment-friendly, cost effective, and efficient and does not need expensive reagents. Furthermore, this method is ideal for large-scale production of the LaFeO3 perovskite catalyst which can be used for hydrogen production, water treatment and various other sustainable applications. His patent titled “Process for the preparation of LaFeO3 perovskite for fuel cells” (Application number: 202341005690) got published in collaboration with Dr. Pankaj Pathak from SRM-AP University.

Dr Singh said that, due to limited fossil fuel reserve as well as environmental issues like high greenhouse gas emission and other environmental problems, finding green and sustainable energy resource is of prime importance for today’s world. To solve this problem, Dr Singh and his team is currently investigating to design and fabricate other species of catalyst using other significant metal precursors and earth-abundant metals to expand the applicability in allowance of diverse reactions for sustainable future.

Dr Singh concluded that this breakthrough conception would not have been possible without the rigorous efforts of his team and the continuous support from the university management.

Vice Chancellor and Pro-Vice Chancellor of Sardar Patel University congratulate Dr. Lakhveer Singh for getting first patent published from SPU, Mandi.