Emerging Technologies Around Hydrogen Production and Storage, Catalysis for CO2 Conversion and Integrated Power Systems | Research Capability & Technology Portfolio

A leading photo(electro)catalysis and nanomaterials research group with expertise and focus around catalysis processes that are thermal, electrochemical, photothermal and photoelectrochemical. The group has a highly efficient and low cost Photovoltaic-Electrolysis (PVE) system to produce renewable fuels by harvesting the full spectrum of sunlight.

Competitive advantage

Production of renewable fuels (e.g. H2, CO, ethanol) using cost-effective and active electrolysers powered by photovoltaic cells
Electrodes are comprised of earth abundant elements without using any expensive noble metals
Electrolysers can use natural seawater as the electrolyte to produce chlorine on the anode and hydrogen on the cathode

Impact

Enhanced Australian energy security by using infinite and diffusive solar energy
Alleviate global warming by reducing the carbon footprint
Off-grid fuel generation in remote strategic sites

Successful applications

PVE electrolysis for Hydrogen generation

Capabilities and facilities

Wide range of nanomaterials development techniques
State-of-the-art instrument for particle and material characterisation
Several electrolysers for testing catalyst performance
In-situ studies capability

Our partners

RayGen Resources Pty Ltd
Shenzhen Kohodo Sunshine Renewable Energy Co. Ltd
Beijing Zhongchao Haiqi Technology Co Ltd