(Press-News.org) Explore the future of clean hydrogen in this recorded webinar featuring Dr. Muhammad Aziz from the University of Tokyo. Discover how chemical looping technology can produce high-purity hydrogen, capture CO₂, and recover usable heat—all within a near-zero emission process.
???? In this session, you’ll learn about:
Advanced oxygen carrier materials for stable reactor performance
Process intensification strategies for efficient hydrogen production
Real-world applications in power generation, steelmaking, refineries, and renewable energy storage
Key scientific, economic, and policy challenges for scaling the technology
About the Speaker:
Dr. Muhammad Aziz is an Associate Professor and Lab Head at the Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo. With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, an h-index of 62, and consistent recognition as a Top 2% Scientist worldwide (Stanford University, 2021–2024), he is a leading voice in sustainable energy and hydrogen innovation.
Hosted by: Prof. Siming You, University of Glasgow
⏱ Webinar originally held: November 26, 2025
This video is essential for researchers, engineers, policymakers, students, and professionals in energy and sustainability looking to understand scalable, next-generation hydrogen solutions.
Connect & Learn More: https://youtu.be/YfzTIGpoD8U?si=I9tZWbucwi5PbEeX
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Clean hydrogen breakthrough: Chemical lopping technology with Dr. Muhammad Aziz (full webinar)
2025-12-04
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