Synthesis and charaterisation of 1D nanomaterials for hydrogen gas sensing applications

R&D Focus Areas:
Nanomaterials, Specialised components and devices

Lead Organisation:
Swinburne University of Technology

Funding:
Future Energy Exports CRC (PhD Project)

Status:
Active

Start date:
2024

Completion date:
2027

Project summary description:
This project will aim to develop innovative hydrogen (H₂) gas sensors and techniques with high sensitivity and selectivity, fast response and recovery, long term stability and repeatability by employing novel nanomaterials. Among different materials that have been used for hydrogen sensing, one-dimensional (1D) nanostructures have shown promising results due to their enhanced specific surface area, nanoporosity, improved surface characteristics (in particular, uniformity and stability) and high number of active sites which helps the gas molecules diffuse or chemisorb into the sensing materials.

In this research, some experimental and theoretical techniques will be utilised to develop advanced conductometric gas sensors based on 1D materials (e.g., metal oxides, transition metal dichalcogenides) for hydrogen sensing with focus on fabrication, material characterisations, sensing performance, stability, and strategies for performance enhancement.

Further information:
https://www.fenex.org.au/connect/

 

September 2024