Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells with Novel Perovskite-based Cathode

R&D Focus Areas:
Electrolysis

Lead Organisation:
The University of Adelaide

Partners:
AUFU Group Pty Ltd

Status:
Active

Start date:
February 2023

Completion date:
February 2026

Key contacts:
Professor Shizhang Qiao – s.qiao@adelaide.edu.au
Professor Yao Zheng – yao.zheng01@adelaide.edu.au

Funding:
AUD$812,637 – Australian Research Council (ARC, Linkage Project)

Project total cost:
AUD$1,035,120 (including industry contribution)

Project summary description:
The electrochemical reduction of CO₂ and steam to value-added fuels in a high-temperature solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) is practically promising, but technologically challenging. This project aims to develop next generation SOECs using a perovskite-based cathode and scale-up engineering for rapid, bulk production of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and syngas fuels. Expected outcomes include material engineering, new knowledge on energy conversion technology, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Related publications and key links:
RGS Grant – Grants Data Portal

Higher degree studies supported:
Two PhD students and one Postdoctoral researcher supported.

 

August 2025