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Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Clean Fuels

Waste Biomass to

Renewable Hydrogen

The production of renewable hydrogen from pre-conditioned biomass is an important source of energy , and a key component of Australia ’ s future hydrogen generation and export . It is an economically viable and environmentally conscious energy solution with net zero carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) emissions .

Competitive Advantage

• Pre-conditioned biomass ( from raw biomass stream ) can be obtained at a very low cost
• Electrocatalytic hydrogen extraction from preconditioned biomass is generally easier than water electrolysis
• It is selective , delivers net zero CO2 emissions , and can produce value-added organic products

Impact

• Competitive energy production by utilising waste to produce renewable hydrogen
• Alleviate global warming via carbon footprint reduction
• Improved resource recovery and utilisation of new materials

More Information

Associate Professor Jason Scott School of Chemical Engineering T : + 61 2 9385 7361 E : jason . scott @ unsw . edu . au
Dr Rahman Daiyan School of Mineral and Energy Resources Engineering T : + 61 2 9385 4361 E : r . daiyan @ unsw . edu . au

Successful Applications

• A zero-emission tandem array for transforming biomass into renewable hydrogen

Capabilities and Facilities

• Access to technical expertise and facilities that are dedicated to sustainable technology development

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