Boosting Spin-Sensitive Redox by Tuning Chirality

R&D Focus Areas:
Electrolysis

Lead Organisation:
RMIT University

Partners:
Not applicable

Status:
Active

Start date:
January 2025

Completion date:
December 2027

Key contacts:
Dr. Xiaoning Li: xiaoning.li@rmit.edu.au

Funding:
AUD$508,332 – Australian Research Council (ARC – DECRA grant, current)

Project total cost:
Refer to above funding for ARC component.

Project summary description:
 This project aims to develop effective spin engineering strategies to boost electron transfer in spin-sensitive redox, by fabricating linear and chiral magnetic structures, as well as applying magnetic fields into the system. It is expected to overcome the obstacle of slow electron transfer through innovative spin engineering.

Taking oxygen evolution reaction as a demonstration, a pivotal step in green hydrogen production and metal-air battery, the anticipated outcomes will shed light on the intricate interplay between electron spin and redox efficiency, ultimately paving the way for the development of advanced catalysts for green energy.

Publications and key link:
Grant – Grants Data Portal

Higher degree studies supported:
At least one PhD student will be supported by this project.

 

July 2025