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Jan 2012 - Reducing Precious Metals in Fuel Cell Catalysts

Through our principal energy researcher, Dr Andrew Dicks, LC Energy has been awarded a contract to work on reducing the platinum content of catalysts used in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells.

These devices continue to struggle to become economically viable on account of the high cost of platinum used in the catalysts. The project was one of only 20 projects awarded last year by the Australia India Strategic Research Fund and involves a collaboration between QUT and the National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi. The project aims to develop smarter ways of creating fuel cell catalysts, and if successful will break down one of the major barriers to fuel cell commercialization.

Andrew is also supervising a research student at the University of Queensland who is working on novel catalyst materials prepared by nitrogen functionalisation of high surface area carbons that could eliminate the use of platinum altogether. Internationally this area of research is very active, and Dr Dicks has published a paper in the latest issue of the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy that reviews progress made over the last 10 years in creating non-precious metal fuel cell catalysts.

The importance of PEM fuel cells as contributors to renewable energy systems is also highlighted in a 50 page chapter that he has written for a new encyclopedia on renewable energy that is due to be published by Elsevier this year.

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Jan 2012 - Reducing Precious Metals in Fuel Cell Catalysts

LC Energy has been awarded a contract to work on reducing the platinum content of catalysts used in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells. [More]

Sept 2011 - Tesla Roadster show'n'tell visit

The Tesla Roadster on show around Australia pays a visit to LC at the Goodna Technology Park. [More]

Mar 2011 - LC appoints new CEO - Dr Des Muller

Des Muller joins LC as CEO providing owner and founder Bruce Leslie opportunity to focus efforts on the R&D aspects of the business. [More]

Feb 2011 - LC certified as a Registered Research Agency

LC was officially appointed as a Registered Research Agency (RRA) by AusIndustry in 2010. [More] [RRA Website]

Feb 2011 - TERRAIN SWEEPER™ DTM article

LC Products TERRAIN SWEEPER™ - DTM - Digital Terrain Mapping system features in Industry Hub news. [Read Article]

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Jan 2011 - LC offices avoid floods while shed goes under

LC offices fortunately avoided being flooded by a mere metre or so though the scale test facility and shed went totally under. [See More Pics]

Sep 2010 - 3 Students complete Undergraduate Theses projects at LC

Three Students successfully complete undergraduate theses with LC, all scoring High Distinctions for their efforts. [More]

Jul 2010 - Focus Systems Engineering joins Goodna Technology Park

LC welcomes Focus Systems Engineering to GTP, adding specialisation in electrical and automation technologies to the campus. [Visit Website]

Jun 2010 - LC Corporate Image Revamped

We have completed a rebranding and launched a new set of company logos. [Read more]

Sep 2009 - LC CEO, Bruce Leslie - Australian Institute of Management - meAwards Finalist

Bruce Leslie, CEO of LC was a finalist at the AIM Management Excellence Awards on Friday 10th of September. [More]

Jul 2009 - LC Graduates as Queensland Leaders Member

LC received Graduating Member Award on Friday 3rd of July. Queensland Leaders aims to develop the next generation of international corporations headquartered in Queensland. [More]

Jun 2009 - LC approved as ClimateSmart Business Cluster Leader

LC has been approved by the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management as a ClimateSmart Business Cluster Leader for the Western Corridor of Brisbane. [More] [South-West News Article]

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Taking the last ride in luxury:
2009 Australian International Design Awards Finalist

Co-designed by LC and Sydney-based Transport Design International, the ALLONGE GSB developed by John Allison/Monkhouse funeral directors is a current finalist in the Australian International Design Awards. [More] [AIDA Article]

NASA - Mining the Moon:
Remote Automation of Scale Rig

NASA researcher remotely controls Go 4 Mining scale test dragline machine from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston utilising research and technology developed by CSIRO. [More] [QLD Times Article]

LC Youth skills development community program

LC has been working with remote indigenous communities in and around Yirrkala in NE Arnhem Land (Yolngu people) since 2006. The skills development program assists Yolngu school leavers to bridge the gap between western and Yolngu cultures through work experience placements leading toward university schooling. [More]

LC Products Digital Terrain Mapping (DTM)

LC Products DTM system maps material movement of Dragline machine activity. Contact Us to book a demonstration. [More]

Hurricane™ Bucket - 2009 QLD Engineering Excellence Awards - High Commendation

The revolutionary, LC designed, CQMS Hurricane™ dragline bucket was awarded a High Commendation at the 2009 QLD Engineering Excellence Awards. The design enables an increased payload and decreased energy use. [More]