Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Clean Fuels |
Materials for Clean Fuel Generation Using Solar
Energy
Design and development of novel semiconducting materials systems for efficient , direct conversion of solar energy to chemical fuels , which allows solar energy to be stored and transported for on-demand use . |
Competitive Advantage • The research team specialises in using computational analysis and materials design to accelerate material discovery and deepen fundamental understanding . By collaborating with experimental researchers and integrating this computational analysis with multidisciplinary expertise across materials fabrication techniques , advanced characterisation and device testing , a holistic approach covering all stages from design to testing can be achieved .
Impact • New materials that can absorb energy from sunlight and convert it to energy stored in chemical fuels
• Atomic-level understanding ( derived from computational studies ) of the light absorption and surface catalytic properties of novel materials
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Capabilities and Facilities • High-performance computing capabilities
• Expertise in applying computational materials science to accelerate the development of new materials and understand materials performance across a range of energy applications – including photocatalysis , photoelectrochemistry , and catalysis , as well as photovoltaics and batteries
More Information Associate Professor Judy Hart
School of Materials Science and Engineering
T : + 61 2 9385 7998
E : j . hart @ unsw . edu . au
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Successful Applications |
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• Prediction and confirmation of a new materials system with photoactivity extending to longer wavelengths than most existing materials |
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• Provision of evidence that explains the underlying mechanism and experimental results support for a range of catalyst systems |
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