UNSW Boosts Hydrogen Fuel Cell Efficiency, Paving Way for Aviation and Heavy Transport Use

Researchers at the University of New South Wales have redesigned hydrogen fuel cells, addressing a key limitation and enhancing their efficiency—advancing the technology’s commercial viability in sectors such as aviation and heavy transport. Led by Dr. Quentin Meyer and Professor Chuan Zhao from the School of Chemistry, the team’s findings have been published in *Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy*. Hydrogen fuel cells, powered by locally produced green hydrogen and emitting only water during operation, are regarded as a promising clean energy solution. However, their real-world deployment has long been hindered by technical bottlenecks; this breakthrough paves a new path toward large-scale adoption.