{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DE260101636"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"DE260101636","attributes":{"code":"DE260101636","administering-organisation":"The University of Sydney","announcement-administering-organisation":"The University of Sydney","scheme-name":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2026,"years-funded":3,"project-start-date":"2026-09-01","anticipated-end-date":"2029-08-31","grant-summary":"Nanostructured fullerene-like catalytic reactor for solar fuel production. This project aims to achieve net-zero realization by synthesizing high-value solar alcohols, addressing challenges in conversion efficiency and selectivity. A novel fullerene-like nanostructured catalytic reactor, based on strontium titanate catalysts, will be developed to enhance photothermal efficiency and CO2 reduction. The research will establish fundamental knowledge on high-efficiency photothermal catalysts, their nanostructured reactors, and reaction mechanism for CO2 photoreduction. These advancements will drive artificial photosynthesis technology forward, supporting Australia's sustainable development and carbon neutrality goals.","funding-current":532907.00,"funding-at-announcement":528678,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Fan","familyName":"Fang","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-1208-1528 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Fan","familyName":"Fang","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-1208-1528 "}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"The University of Sydney","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"NSW"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"The University of Sydney","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"NSW"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":false,"code":"400408","name":"Reaction Engineering (Excl. Nuclear Reactions)","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":true,"code":"4011","name":"Environmental Engineering","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"401102","name":"Environmentally Sustainable Engineering","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"401605","name":"Functional Materials","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"170409","name":"Transformation of Gas Into Fuels","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"170599","name":"Environmentally Sustainable Energy Activities Not Elsewhere Classified","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"170805","name":"Solar-Thermal Energy","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":[],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"This project focuses on advancing the conversion of renewable energy, particularly solar energy, into value-added fuels like ethanol and propanol. It addresses the Australia's research gap in future and green energy, aligning with carbon-neutral aspirations. The project aims to efficiently reduce CO2 emissions and decrease reliance on traditional fossil fuels, addressing both energy and environmental crises—a crucial aspect of the \"Australian way\" program. By leveraging artificial photosynthesis for enhanced chemical production, the project creates innovation and development opportunities within Australia's energy sector. Moreover, it anticipates generating diverse employment prospects, spanning from non-technical roles to positions in engineering and management. The outcomes will be shared extensively through social media and media channels, maximizing awareness, understanding, and the potential for future research adoption. This comprehensive approach not only contributes to sustainable energy practices but also plays a vital role in advancing Australia's position in the global pursuit of environmentally friendly technologies."}}}