Ab Initio Surface Reaction Modeling of Thermal/Plasma-assisted Decomposition of Ammonia

• Project/Area Number: 24KJ0711
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 国内
• Review Section: Basic Section 19020:Thermal engineering-related
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: FENG PEIJIE 東京大学, 大学院工学系研究科(工学部), 特別研究員(DC2)
• Project Period (FY): 2024-04-23 – 2026-03-31
• Project Status: Granted (Fiscal Year 2024)
• Budget Amount: ¥1,500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,500,000); Fiscal Year 2025: ¥200,000 (Direct Cost: ¥200,000); Fiscal Year 2024: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,300,000)

Outline of Research at the Start

This project develops an AI-driven framework to understand and enhance the process of ammonia into hydrogen, making it more efficient and eco-friendly. By combining AI, advanced computational chemistry and experiment, we aim to unravel the fundamental process how ammonia is broken down on iron based engineering materials. By using plasma technology to facilitate more precise control over the NH3 reaction, this research leads to better energy solutions, reduced emissions and cleaner energy, contributing to a sustainable, green ammonia energy future.