Nanoengineered, Encapsulated Catalysts from Fly Ash Waste

R&D Focus Areas:
Materials and waste management

Lead Organisation:
Monash University

Partners:
The University of Melbourne, Advanced Fuel Innovation Pty Ltd, Latrobe Magnesium Limited, Griffith University

Status:
Active

Start date:
September 2023

Completion date:
September 2026

Key contacts:
Professor Lian Zhang – lian.zhang@monash.edu
Professor Alan Chaffee – alan.chaffee@monash.edu

Funding:
AUD$789,004 – Australian Research Council (ARC)

Project total cost:
Not applicable

Project summary description:
This project aims to deliver advanced catalysts and novel catalyst synthesis methods from the use of iron-rich fly ash, an otherwise abundant valueless waste with projected steady growth across Australia and globally. The as-synthesised catalysts are expected to be applicable to and exhibit excellent activity in the production of green hydrogen and renewable bio-fuels from lignocellulosic waste. These efforts are significant and beneficial in the development of a circular economy for the appropriate management of solid waste, as well as for the introduction of renewable and clean energy sources.

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

Higher degree studies supported:
To be completed.

 

September 2024