Research

Impact of hydrogen on underground reservoir properties: Laboratory characterisation at reservoir conditions

We are quantifying the impact of hydrogen on the petrophysical, geomechanical, geophysical and geochemical properties of reservoir rocks.

Green ironmaking of Australian ores in a fluidised bed reactor using hydrogen as a reducing gas

We are studying the kinetic mechanisms of iron reduction using hydrogen, to improve understanding and our model.

Direct seawater electrolysis

We conducted a literature review into the viability and environmental impact of electrolysis of seawater.

Technoeconomics

We are conducting techno-economic evaluations of both the hydrogen industry and the hydrogen-ammonia industry.

Evaluation of renewable intermittency on electrolysers for hydrogen LCOH in Australia

We are examining the impact of intermittent renewable energy sources on hydrogen production through electrolysers, focusing on efficiency, feasibility, and environmental implications of solar powered electrolysis.

Direct ammonia synthesis by alkaline membrane based electrolysis

We are investigating the production of ammonia from water and air via electrocatalysis.

Hydrogen and ammonia production from organic wastes

We are trialling microbial strains, organic waste feedstocks and thermal hydrolysis in the production of hydrogen and ammonia via fermentation.

Solid state hydrogen compression

This project aims to develop and demonstrate a novel metal-hydride based hydrogen compressor.

Developing low-temperature ammonia decomposition catalysts

The carbon monoliths produced by the CSIRO will be used as a matrix structure to enhance the performance of ammonia cracking.

Carbon dioxide to methanol

We aim to convert CO2 and water into green methane and methanol under visible light conditions through a photocatalytic pathway.