Unlocking High-Stability Platinum-Free Catalysts for Hydrogen Fuel Cells

R&D Focus Areas:
Electricity

Lead Organisation:
The University of New South Wales

Partners:
Not applicable

Status:
Active

Start date:
January 2025

Completion date:
December 2027

Key contacts:
Professor Chuan Zhao: chuan.zhao@unsw.edu.au
Dr Quentin Meyer: q.meyer@unsw.edu.au

Funding:
AUD$753,747 – Australian Research Council (ARC)

Project summary description:
This project aims to unlock the potential of non-precious metal catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells using an interdisciplinary approach. Highly porous, multi-site single atom catalysts will be developed to block the degradation pathways and integrated into a novel low-water retention membrane electrode assembly. The expected outcomes include new materials development, new cell design and a robust platinum-free hydrogen fuel cell prototype.

Related publications and key links:
Grant – Grants Data Portal

Higher degree studies supported:
Two PhD students are supported.

 

February 2025