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Our research aims to advance knowledge in the fields of material science and energy sustainability. We have discovered a suite of photoelectrocatalysis-based sensing principles, and successfully transformed these discoveries into commercial instruments that have brought a paradigm shift for aquatic organic pollutants monitoring/assessment practice.
Our researchers have established an array of catalyst activation principles to unlock the powers of nonprecious materials that address the shortfalls of catalysts for important reactions.
Research at the Centre has caused a paradigm shift in the management of water quality. Our sensing tools have enabled dramatic improvement in water quality monitoring. With the development of PeCOD® sensing technology it has been patented worldwide and endorsed by Health Canada Drinking Water Guidelines.
International Conference on Energy and Environmental Materials (ICEEM)
The International Conference on Energy and Environmental Materials (ICEEM) will be hosted by the Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy on 26 – 29 August 2023 at the Novotel Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia.
latest news
AEA Seed Grant to help stop lithium-ion battery waste
23 Oct 2023
Griffith University congratulates Dr Zhenzhen Wu on her $280,000 Australia’s Economic Accelerator...
Griffith DECRAs dream big in latest $86m funding round
28 Aug 2023
Six researchers receive $2,647,686 for DECRA projects.
Sensing tech development earns researcher ATSE Fellowship
01 Nov 2022
Professor Huijun Zhao among new Fellows shaping Australia’s technology-powered future.
Scientists honoured for contributions to sustainability research
27 May 2022
Two Griffith researchers dedicated to creating a more sustainable world have been recognised for...
Griffith helps Indonesia turn trash into power
18 Jan 2022
Griffith University experts have delivered training to Indonesian decision makers on how to turn...
Cheaper and better solar cells on the horizon
06 Oct 2021
Griffith University scientists are bringing a new generation of cheaper, more sustainable and...
Latest News
PROFESSOR HUIJUN ZHAO HONOURED FOR RESEARCH LEADERSHIP
Professor Huijun Zhao, is a leader in sensing technology. He has developed innovative chemical, microbiological and nano-technological approaches to understanding pollutants in aquatic environments and soils. He has made significant contributions to the development of electrocatalysis, photoelectrocatalysis and thermocatalysis principles, and nanostructured catalysts.
He received the Vice Chancellor's Research Excellence Awards for Research Leadership and he was awarded the prestigious R H Stokes Medal in for distinguished research in electrochemistry.
In 2022 he has been honoured with two Fellowships. He was awarded a Fellow of Australian Academy of Science for his significant contributions to the development of electrocatalysis, photoelectrocatalysis and thermocatalysis principles, and nanostructured catalysts for important reactions of solar energy conversion, batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen generation, nitrogen-fixation, biomass-derived platform compounds upgrading, environmental remediation, bactericidal and sensing applications.
He was also awarded a Fellow of Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering for his eminent research in sensing technology and development of innovative chemical, microbiological and nano-technological approaches to understanding pollutants in aquatic environments and soils.
SOLAR CELLS SHINE WITH MOLECULAR BREAKTHROUGH
CCCE scientists have developed a molecular waterproofing technique to improve the humidity tolerance of new solar cell technology. The breakthrough was published in the Nature Energy publication and is an important step towards large-scale production of high-performance perovskite-based devices.
Griffith and Chinese Academy of Sciences MoU
Griffith University scientists, postgraduate students and young researchers are among the beneficiaries of a Memorandum of Understanding between Griffith and the world’s largest research group, the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Professor Huijun Zhao, said the Memorandum of Understanding is important on a number of levels.
“The MoU allows us to share facilities and expertise, which will not only benefit our top scientists, but will also provide an international research environment for our postgraduate students and young researchers.
“Furthermore, the agreement will enhance the way we tackle the important and complex problems concerning the world’s future energy and environmental needs, and will add to the international impact of our findings.”
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