Functional-unit-based hierarchical nanocomposites for sustainable future

R&D Focus Areas:
Electrolysis, Advanced manufacturing

Lead Organisation:
University of New South Wales

Partners:
Not applicable

Status:
Active

Start date:
June 2024

Completion date:
May 2028

Key contacts:
Dr Wenxian Li – wenxian.li1@unsw.edu.au

Funding:
AUD$828,410 – Australian Research Council (ARC)

Project total cost:
Not applicable

Project summary description:
This project aims to address the limitation of current water electrolysis technologies through the development of functional-unit-based hierarchical nanocomposites for renewable energy generation with high efficiency. This project expects to generate new knowledge in next-generation catalyst design based on the deconvolution of energy loss in water electrolysis. The expected outcomes include the design and fabrication of novel catalysts with low overpotentials for green hydrogen production.

Related publications and key links:
Grant – Grants Data Portal (arc.gov.au)

Higher degree studies supported:
One PhD and two Masters students are supported.

 

September 2024