Energy upcycling towards decarbonised future fuel production

This project aims to recycle waste thermal and mechanical energy inside electrochemical devices via integration of active materials.

Providing the ability to:

  • improve the yield of hydrogen from electrolysis

  • increase charging speed & stability of lithium-ion batteries

  • develop energy efficient pathways for alternative fuel production.

Dates (start - end)

April 2023 to April 2027

Key people

Relevant collaborators

  • The University of Melbourne
  • Deakin University
  • GNS Science
  • Riga Technical University

Funding source

  • RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellowship Scheme
  • New Zealand Catalyst: Seeding Fund
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.