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Integrated solar to chemical production and membrane concentration system (2023–2026)

Abstract:
The efficient conversion of low-cost raw materials to high-value chemicals using solar energy has been a long sought-after goal. This project aims to create an integrated photoreactor and membrane separation system for efficient photocatalytic water splitting. The integrated system will efficiently produce hydrogen and ultrapure hydrogen peroxide, a critical and costly reagent used in the semiconductor and solar panel manufacturing industries. The integrated system addresses current challenges in the production of high-quality hydrogen peroxide and demonstrates a practical solar-to-chemical process with economic benefits. It also advances knowledge in the fields of nanomaterials engineering, photocatalytic devices, and membrane technology.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Associate Professor Jingwei Hou

    ARC Future Fellow
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Professor Lianzhou Wang

    ARC Laureate Fellow
    Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
    ARC Laureate Fellow
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Professor Debra Bernhardt

    ARC Laureate Fellow & GL
    Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
    ARC Laureate Fellow
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science

  • Dr Zhiliang Wang

    ARC Future Fellow
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council