Hydrogen Carbon Light
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About
Hydrogen Carbon Light is a modular system that uses solar or LED-driven photothermal energy to decompose methane into two high-value products: clean hydrogen and solid carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Operating without external power or fossil-fuel inputs, the system avoids CO₂ emissions entirely by converting methane into stable solid carbon. Its reactor design enables efficient thermal decomposition at controlled temperatures, supporting continuous operation and on-site production of hydrogen fuel and CNTs for applications in energy storage, electronics, and structural materials
Team
Camilo Viasus
Abhinav Mohan
Professor Mohini Sain
Supervising Professor
Abdelaziz Gouda
Abdelaziz Gouda, Ph.D., is a materials scientist and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in green materials and sustainable technologies. He is the cofounder and CEO of HyC Light, a University of Toronto spin-off pioneering light-driven methane conversion into clean hydrogen and carbon nanotubes. His work bridges research and commercialization, advancing scalable climate solutions. Recognized by leading cleantech accelerators and VentureRadar as a top 20 innovative university spin-off, Abdelaziz continues to drive innovation at the intersection of science, technology, and entrepreneurship.
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