Acousto-Electrocatalysis: A New Frontier in Electrochemistry

R&D Focus Areas:
Electrolysis

Lead Organisation:
RMIT University

Partners:
Not applicable

Status:
Active

Start date:
January 2025

Completion date:
December 2027

Key contacts:
Associate Professor Amgad Rezk: amgad.rezk@rmit.edu.au
Associate Professor Hamid Arandiyan: hamid.arandiyan@rmit.edu.au

Funding:
AUD$502,494 – Australian Research Council (ARC)

Project total cost:
To be completed.

Project summary description:
This project aims to investigate the use of high frequency vibrations to enhance electrochemical reactions whilst avoiding the use of expensive platinum-based catalysts. This project expects to generate new knowledge in the area of high frequency, acoustically driven fluidic systems and their novel utilisation in improving electrolysis efficiency. Expected outcomes of this project include prototypes for a new type of acoustically based electrolyser, particularly relevant to hydrogen-on-demand applications.

Related publications and key links:
Grant – Grants Data Portal

Higher degree studies supported:
One PhD student and one Post doctoral researcher will be supported.

 

January 2025