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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.
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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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