Hydrogen Based Appliances | Research Capability & Technology Portfolio

Hydrogen is a clean energy vector that can enable zero emission and a decarbonised economy. Development of suitable technology to utilise hydrogen safely and with high efficiency will enable the transition this a new economy based on the use of hydrogen.

Competitive advantage

Unique world class expertise in the design/conversion of common appliances effectively using hydrogen as a fuel to generate electricity or heat. Expertise for the integration into existing infrastructures
Hydrogen can be used with a fuel cell to generate electricity with high efficiency and water a sole emission
Hydrogen can be catalytically burnt to generate heat to do work
Robust and simple technology based on the most advanced innovative solutions developed at UNSW

Impact

Potential to revolutionise the way hydrogen can be used in everyday life and facilitate the transition to a hydrogen based economy.

Successful applications

Hy-cycle, hydrogen powered bicycle demonstrating the effective use of hydrogen with a fuel cell to generate electricity on-board a bicycle
H2Q, a hydrogen powered BBQ, catalytically burning hydrogen without any flame

Capabilities and facilities

State of the art research facility for designing and testing appliances/devices effectively using hydrogen
Prototyping and optimisation capability