Direct Sunlight Catalysis Floating Device for Green H2 Production

R&D Focus Areas:
Photochemical and photocatalytic processes, Nanomaterials

Lead Organisation:
RMIT University

Partners:
Advanced Carbon Engineering Pty Ltd
South East Water Corporation

Status:
Active

Start date
July 2024

Completion date:
June 2027

Key contacts:
Dr Shuaiyu Jiang – shuaiyu.jiang@rmit.edu.au

Funding:
AUD$476,866 – Australian Research Council

Project total cost:
Approximately AUD$1,400,000

Project summary description:
This project aims to develop direct sunlight utilising floating devices based on catalytic membranes that combine photocatalysis with solar heat for cost-effective green hydrogen production in open waters. This project expects to generate new knowledge in generating green hydrogen using an innovative approach. Expected outcomes include the development of composite catalysts and membranes incorporated into floating devices suitable for real-world application and knowledge around temperature-dependence and in-built charge generation in photocatalytic reactions.

Related publications and key links:
https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/IE240100083

Higher degree studies supported:
Two PhD students are supported.

 

August 2024