Engineered and functionalized nanocarbons for clean energy and water

该项目旨在开发一种基于无金属石墨氮化碳及其功能化复合材料的新型材料平台，用于太阳能利用，用于水处理，能量转化为氢气，太阳能电池和储能电化学电池。该项目旨在解决合理的纳米材料合成，功能化和实际应用中的科学挑战。研究成果预计将为可持续能源转型和废水处理的尖端纳米技术的发展提供科学依据，从而为澳大利亚能源行业和环境带来重大利益。

This project aims to develop a novel material platform based on metal-free graphitic carbon nitride and its functionalised composites in solar energy utilisation for water treatment, energy conversion to hydrogen, solar cell, and electrochemical battery in energy storage. The project aims to address the scientific challenges in rational nanomaterial synthesis, functionalisation and practical applications. The research outcomes are expected to provide a scientific basis for development of cutting-edge nanotechnologies for sustainable energy transformation and wastewater treatment, leading to significant benefits in Australian energy industries and environment.