PROJECT DETAILS
- Project No 1136
- Project Name Sustainable hydrogen production from used water
- Lead Organisation South East Water
- Research Lead University of Queensland
- Main Researcher Xiwang Zhang
- Completion Year 2026
Project Description
The project aims to address the pressing challenge of water scarcity in hydrogen production by developing an innovative approach of using used water as the feed for water electrolysis. The project will result in an in-depth understanding of the impacts of water impurities in used water on the performance and durability of water electrolysers and develop guidelines for the design of highly durable water electrolysers and the operation and upgrade of existing wastewater treatment plants. The project will advance the practical applications of water electrolysis for scalable and sustainable hydrogen production and help Australia secure a leading position in the global emerging hydrogen economy.