RCEI Affiliate Fuat E. Celik, of Rutgers Department of Chemical Engineering, and colleagues are the authors and inventors of a recently granted patent “Near Infrared Photocatalyst Based on TiO2-Coated Gold Nanoparticles.” When coated with TiO2, star-shaped gold nanoparticles are able to produce hydrogen from water four times more efficiently than other methods. The research study – and resultant patent – could lead to improved storage of solar energy and other advances to ultimately help combat climate change.