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Engineered Functional Metal Silica Membranes for Hydrogen Processing (2011–2013)

Abstract:
This project aims to synthesise a new class of robust functional inorganic membranes for hydrogen processing. The key concept of the research is the incorporation of metals into silica membranes, forming novel microstructures for gas separation at high temperatures (250-600C). These materials separate hydrogen from industrial gas mixtures at higher flow rates and hydrogen purity compared to conventional inorganic membranes. The metal silica membranes will be studied to elucidate the relationships between structure, composition, functionality, robustness and transport phenomena. The outcomes should advance hydrogen separation technologies for the petrochemical, chemical, fuel cells and coal gasification industries.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Associate Professor Simon Smart

    Associate Professor
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Associate Professor
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Affiliate of Australian Research Co
    ARC Centre of Excellence-Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Affiliate of Dow Centre for Sustain
    Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council