Hydrogen storage and delivery by novel hydrogen-rich molecules

R&D Focus Areas:
Liquid organic carriers, Synthetic fuels and chemicals

Lead Organisation:
University of Technology Sydney

Partners:
University of Wollongong

Status:
Active

Start date:
May 2025

Completion date:
April 2028

Key contacts:
Professor Zhenguo Huang: zhenguo.huang@uts.edu.au

Funding:
AUD$560,744 – Australian Research Council (ARC)

Project total cost:
To be completed.

Project summary description:
As an energy carrier to store and deliver the energy produced from intermittent wind and solar sources, hydrogen can play a pivotal role in the transition to a cleaner energy future. Through novel chemical syntheses, materials fabrication, and catalysis, this project aims to develop hydrogen-rich lightweight molecules that are able to be efficiently manufactured at scale. The research outcomes are also expected to have broader economic opportunities for other industries, including chemical manufacturing, green fertiliser production and transport.

Related publications and key links:
Grant – Grants Data Portal

Higher degree studies supported:
Two PhD students and one Post doctoral researcher are supported.

 

January 2025