News: net zero research
Adding hydrogen to the renewable energy mix
Blending hydrogen with natural gas in existing networks is a way of reducing emissions and providing a market which will assist in lowering costs. University of Adelaide researchers, Dr Neil Smith and Professor Peter Ashman, from the School of Chemical Engineering, have led a series of research projects through the Future Fuels CRC, testing domestic and industrial appliances using various percentages of hydrogen to natural gas blends.
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Sparc Hydrogen pilot plant opening ceremony
A first in green hydrogen reactor technology was launched today at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy campus by Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd, a start-up company founded to translate research developed by Professor Greg Metha. Sparc Hydrogen is a joint venture between Fortescue, Sparc Technologies and the University of Adelaide.
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The future of power: optimising and storing renewable energy
Australia’s premier chemistry and materials scientist, Professor Shizhang Qiao, is advancing renewable energy through his first-ever innovations in catalysis and aqueous batteries.
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Green Hydrogen: pioneering a path to a carbon-free future
University of Adelaide researchers are leading the way in novel production of hydrogen, which releases no carbon dioxide when used as an energy source, paving the way for a greener future.
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Waves to watts: converting wave power to electricity
Dr Nataliia Sergiienko, Prof Ben Cazzalato, A/Prof Boyin Ding, Prof Maziar Arjomandi and A/Prof Luke Bennetts are developing technology to create wave farms that will harness wave energy efficiently, while minimising coastal erosion.
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Identifying challenges and opportunities for H2 in iron and cement sectors
Dr Alfonso Chinnici is leading a HILT CRC project to scope opportunities for green hydrogen to decarbonise the iron and cement sectors.
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