Production of hydrogen

Research into the production of hydrogen or hydrogen carriers, such as ammonia.

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Direct seawater electrolysis

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

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.

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.

Solar Powered Enzymes

We explored the use of nitrogenase within bacteria and purified enzymes to produce ammonia.

Techno-economic and viability assessments of natural hydrogen

We will develop a detailed subsurface simulation model, then make cost estimates to determine the economics of natural hydrogen production.

Exploring the potential for ammonia recovery from wastewater with bipolar membrane electrodialysis

We will evaluate the technical feasibility of recovering ammonia from wastewater using bipolar membrane electrodialysis.

Scalable generation of green hydrogen

This project aims to understand the science of Titania Nanotube Semiconductor Array (TNTSA) growth on Ti metal for the development of a scalable green hydrogen generation capability via solar electrolysis (photosynthesis).

Hydrogen generation – optimal locations using AI/ML

We are searching for Hydrogen Generation Optimal Locations, using spectroscopic logging and machine learning.

Native hydrogen – gas surface seepage

We have successfully applied soil-gas monitoring techniques to test for the presence of natural hydrogen seeps in Australia.

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Australian fairy circles

Do fairy circles indicate the presence of hydrogen?

Geogenic hydrogen exploration

Geologic hydrogen research combining field exploration with lab research.