This project aims to develop a compressor-free high-pressure hydrogen delivery system based on hydrolysis of sodium borohydride (NaBH4).
About the Powerfuels including Hydrogen Network
The Powerfuels including Hydrogen Network supports the de-risking of powerfuels including hydrogen projects, to address specific and systemic barriers through design, analysis, advanced research, and engineering services.
PFHN has stakeholders across NSW, Australia and globally, making it a nexus for the acceleration of NSW’s industrial translation of mature and emerging P2X technologies. The expertise in this Network will address challenges and promote innovative solutions across clean fuels and chemical value chains.
Our Projects
Surface engineering of ultra-stable alloy catalysts for scalable green hydrogen production
This project addresses a critical challenge: achieving high stability and efficiency of electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction at an industrial scale over extended periods.
EM Energy Organic Hydrogen Electrolyser Cell (OHEC) Critical Element Testing and Characterisation
This project led by the University of Newcastle aims to test, characterise and validate critical technology elements associated with industry partner EM Energy’s Organic Hydrogen Electrolyser Cell (OHEC) technology.
Our Objectives
Leverage expertise
Consolidate and promote the expertise of the Network by addressing challenges across clean fuels and chemical value chains.
Lead innovation
Act as the conduit for innovation & commercialisation, as well as deployment and adoption of solutions.
Support industry
Promote the scope and applicability of powerfuels in decarbonising a diverse range of industries.
PFHN People
Scientia Prof. Rose Amal (UNSW)
Network Lead
Rose Amal is the Director of the Particles and Catalysis Research Lab (PARTCAT) and a Co-Director for the ARC Industrial Training Centre for the Global Hydrogen Economy (GlobH2E). She is the Network Lead for the Power Fuels including Hydrogen Network for the NSW Decarbonisation Hub. She is the former Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials.
Rose is a Scientia Professor at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. She is recognised as a pioneer and authority in fine particle technology, photocatalysis and functional nanomaterials. Her research spans across specialised photochemistry, material science and nano-research.
Dr Rahman Daiyan
Network Deputy Lead, UNSW Sydney
James Christian
Network Business Manager
Prof. Behdad Moghtaderi
Expert Panel Member, University of Newcastle
Prof. Assaad Masri
Expert Panel Member, University of Sydney
Prof. Paul Zulli
Expert Panel Member, University of Wollongong
Prof. Zhenguo Huang
Expert Panel Member, UTS
Michael Cashen
Expert Panel Member, NSW Dept. of Primary Industries
BJ Kim
Expert Panel Member, Hydrogen & Clean Energy Branch - NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change
Our Partners
