School of Chemical Engineering

education and research

Research and education

Scientific publishing and peer-reviewed research dissemination

education and research

A water electrolysis technology that uses a solid polymer membrane to conduct protons. PEM systems traditionally rely on platinum group metals as catalysts.

A newly discovered mechanism that enhances the performance of iridium oxide catalysts by arranging water molecules in a specific pattern.

Fuel cells that use methane as a fuel source instead of hydrogen to generate electricity efficiently.

South Australia

South Africa

Development of a novel methane fuel cell with a new catalyst that operates at lower temperatures (approximately 500°C) and generates hydrogen directly from methane without requiring a steam reformer.

Research project at the University of Adelaide focused on developing high-efficiency iridium oxide catalysts for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis using a lattice-water-assisted mechanism.

A fuel cell device approximately the size of a shoebox that runs on methane (natural gas) at approximately 500°C, generating electricity for distributed power generation in homes and businesses.