Publications, reports and resources for industry, researchers, policymakers and anyone interested in heavy industry decarbonisation.
SCIENTIFIC PAPERS
2026
- Ang DJT, Keane PF, Nathan GJ, Saw WL. Reynolds–Damköhler Framework for the Development of a Lab-Scale Reactor for Alumina Calcination in Emerging Net-Zero Reactor Environments. In: Seno R. (eds) Light Metals 2026. TMS 2026. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham.
- Chishty MA, Katoch A, Saw W, Evans MJ, Medwell PR, Nathan GJ, Chinnici A. Combustion performance, flame structure and EINO scaling of an industrial burner with high excess air fired with natural gas, hydrogen and blends: a numerical study, Applications in Energy and Combustion Science, Volume 26, 2026, 100475.
- Fellicia DM, Mukhlis R, Palanisamy S, Pownceby M, Rhamdhani MA. Solid-State Hydrogen Reduction Behaviour of Cu in CuO and Synthetic Copper Slag. In: TMS 2026 155th Annual Meeting & Exhibition Supplemental Proceedings. TMS 2026. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham.
- Kildare JAC, Evans MJ, Chishty MA, Medwell PR, Chinnici A. Chemical Investigation of an Oxy-steam MILD Combustion Process Utilizing Hydrogen Peroxide. ACS Omega, 2026.
- Lazareva S, Mirza N, Fernandes D, Bennett R, Puxty G, Chen S. Towards the integration of direct air capture and CO2 mineralisation processes employing potassium glycinate, and α- and β- alaninate, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 3, 2026, 122853.
- Li C, Beck FJ, Thomas M. How the interplay between grid characteristics and renewable resources determines optimal temporal correlation for grid-connected hydrogen certification, Energy Policy, Volume 212, 2026, 115158.
- Li C, White LV, Fazeli R, Skobeleva A, Thomas M, Wang S, Beck FJ. Assessing emission certification schemes for grid-connected hydrogen in Australia, Communications Sustainability 1, 19 (2026).
- Lin Y, Lee L, Leow CY, Cook NJ, Saw W, Nathan GJ, Chinnici A. Influence of Ore Mineralogy on the Performance of High-Flux Radiation-Assisted Beneficiation of Low-Grade Iron Ores: A Comparative Experimental Study, Metall Mater Trans B (2026).
- Lu B, Thomson CJ, Wang S, Rahbari A, McArthur L, Liu A, Pye J. Decarbonising heavy industry operations with low-cost onsite photovoltaics and battery storage, Solar Energy, Volume 303, 2026, 114104.
- Mukhlis R, Satritama B, Brooks G, Rhamdhani MA. Steel Scrap: Strategic Commodity for Green Steel Circularity and Analyses of Tramp Elements Accumulation, J. Sustain. Metall. (2026).
- Ning S, Nathan G, Ashman P, Saw WL. Optimisation of Steam Recovery from Calcination and the Bayer Circuit Using Multi-stage Mechanical Vapour Recompression. In: Seno R. (eds) Light Metals 2026. TMS 2026. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham.
- Ning S, Nathan G, Ashman P, Saw WL. Techno-economic assessment of integrated steam cleaning and recovery from alumina calcination, Chemical Engineering Journal, Volume 529, 2026, 173154.
- O’Hara RL, Lewis EW, Cook NJ, Li G, Saw W, Arjomandi M, Brooks G, Chinnici A. High-Flux Radiation-Driven Beneficiation of Low-Grade Iron Ore: Impact on Separation Performance and Grinding Energy Requirements. Metall Mater Trans B 57, 2339–2355 (2026).
- Sabah S, Kudaru U, Brooks G, Rhamdhani MA. Owusu K, Kumar B, in Chen C, Guiraud A. Application of Electric Smelting Furnace to Ironmaking, J. Sustain. Metall. (2026).
- Tripathy AK, Hockaday L, Clout J, Eksteen J. The preparation and characterisation of hydroxycancrinite-type zeolite from the effluent produced from the hydrometallurgical upgrade of iron ore, Results in Engineering, Volume 29, 2026, 109044.
- Tripathy AK, Hockaday L, Clout J, Eksteen J. Valorisation of alkaline effluent derived from iron ore upgrading by Calcium-aluminium-silicate-hydrate (CASH) production and in its application as an adsorbent for heavy metals (Cu2+ and Zn2+) removal from aqueous medium, Results in Engineering, Volume 29, 2026, 109700.
2025
- Bakhai MP, Zhang X, Nathan GJ, Sun Z, Chin RC. Influence of particle-to-fluid density ratio on horizontal particle-laden pipe flows across distinct gravity regimes. Physics of Fluids, 1 December 2025; 37 (12): 123358.
- Cooper C, Brooks G, Rhamdhani MA, Pye J, Rahbari A. Technoeconomic analysis of low-emission steelmaking using hydrogen thermal plasma. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2025, 144896.
- Ilyushechkin A, Gray V, Ingle R, Carter L, Schoeman L. Forensic Investigation of Stainless Steel 316 Hydrogen-Membrane and Ammonia-Cracking Reactors Through Mechanical Testing. Corrosion and Materials Degradation. 2025; 6(2):17.
- Lewis E, Wetzler Z, Li G, Saw W, Nathan G, Kennedy E, Stockenhuber M, Oliver T, Chinnici A. Thermal treatment of lizardite for mineral carbonation using high flux radiation, Fuel, Volume 386, 2025, 134187.
- Lin Y, Lee L, Lewis E, Cook N, Saw W, Nathan GJ, Chinnici A. Thermally Assisted Beneficiation of Low-Grade Iron Ore Powder: Influence of Heating Rate on Upgrade, Microstructure, and Mineralogy. Metall Mater Trans B (2025).
- Mokhtarani B, Jafarian M, Sabah S, Dufty T, Brooks G, Saw W, Chinnici A, Graham NJ. New Insights Into Hydrogen Reduction of Hematite in an Indirectly Heated Flash Reactor from Measurements and First-Order Modeling. Metall Mater Trans B (2025).
- O’Hara RL, Cook NJ, Lewis EW, Arjomandi M, Brooks G, Chinnici A. Thermally Assisted Beneficiation of a Low-Grade Iron Ore Powder in a Pilot-Scale Drop Tube Reactor: Effects on Ore Upgrading, Mineralogy and Chemical-Physical Characteristics. Metall Mater Trans B (2025).
- Purohit S, Pownceby MI, Guiraud A. Sticking and Swelling of Iron Ore Pellets: Mechanisms and Controlling Factors. J. Sustain. Metall. 11, 67–87 (2025).
- Rahbari A, Shahabuddin M, Sabah S, Brooks G, Pye J. Production of green steel from low-grade ores: An end-to-end techno-economic assessment. Cell Reports Sustainability. 2025; Volume 2, Issue 1.
- Rezaei RA, Jafari A, Hoang VT, Arjomandi M. Impacts of passive flow control techniques on Reynolds analogy breakdown. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Volume 165, Part B, 2025.
- Satritama B, Cooper C, Rhamdhani MA, Ang A, Fellicia D, Mukhlis R, Pham DQ, Berndt C, Brooks G, Pye J, Rahbari A. Development of Hydrogen Plasma Reactor for Smelting and Reduction of Oxides. In: Cross-Cutting Symposia. CCON 2025. Springer, Cham.
- Wang R, Cole MJ, Tremain P, Honeyands T. Impact of Reduction Conditions on Metallic Fe Growth Mechanism of Australian Ores in H2-Fluidized Bed. J. Sustain. Metall. (2025).
2024
- Lee L, Ingenhoven P, Saw WL, Nathan GJ. The techno-economics of transmitting heat at high temperatures in insulated pipes over large distances. Applied Energy. 2024; Vol. 358, 122634.
- Li L, Yu H, Puxty G, Zhou S, Conway W, Feron P. Integrated CO2 Capture and Mineralization Based on Monoethanolamine and Lime Kiln Dust. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 2024 63 (36), 16019-16028.
- Meybodi MA, Beath AC. Decarbonizing Industrial Steam Generation Using Solar and Wind Power in a Constrained Electricity Network. Solar. 2024; 4(3):471-490.
- Sabah S, Shahabuddin M, Rahbari A, Brooks G, Pye J, Rhamdhani MA. Effect of gangue on CO2 emission for different decarbonisation pathways. Ironmaking & Steelmaking. 2024;51(4):356-368.
- Satritama B, Cooper C, Fellicia D, Pownceby MI, Palanisamy S, Ang A, Mukhlis RZ, Pye J, Rahbari A, Brooks GA, Rhamdhani MA. Hydrogen Plasma for Low-Carbon Extractive Metallurgy: Oxides Reduction, Metals Refining, and Wastes Processing. J. Sustain. Metall. 2024.
- Shahabuddin M, Rahbari A, Sabah S, Brooks G, Pye J, Rhamdhani MA. Process modelling for the production of hydrogen-based direct reduced iron in shaft furnaces using different ore grades. Ironmaking & Steelmaking. 2024;0(0).
- Shahabuddin M, Rahbari A, Sabah S, Brooks G, Pye J, Rhamdhani MA. The performance and charge behaviour in melter/smelter for the production of hot metal in hydrogen DRI-based steelmaking. Ironmaking & Steelmaking. 2024;0(0).
- Wang R, Purohit S, Paymooni K, Honeyands T. Sticking in Shaft Furnace and Fluidized Bed Ironmaking Processes: A Comprehensive Review Focusing on the Effect of Coating Materials. Metall Mater Trans B. 2024; 55, 2977–3006.
newsletters
VIDEOS
HILT CRC overview
Alumina refineries’ next-generation transition (AlumiNEXT™) Project – HILT CRC PROJECT RP1.013
Upgrading iron ore to direct reduced iron (DRI) grade – HILT CRC PROJECT RP1.011
QUICKSTART PROJECTS
Learn about HILT CRC’s 16 QuickStart projects – completed in 2024 – to de-risk decarbonisation pathways for heavy industry
QUICKSTART PROJECTS – CHINESE SUBTITLES
2025 HILT CRC CONFERENCE
HILT CRC’s 2025 Conference took place in Perth on 14-16 October 2025.
2024 HILT CRC CONFERENCE
HILT CRC’s 2024 Conference took place in Adelaide on 17-18 October 2024.
2024 HILT CRC CONFERENCE – CHINESE SUBTITLES
2023 HILT CRC CONFERENCE
HILT CRC’s 2023 Conference took place in Perth on 17-19 October 2024.
CHARTING GREEN HYDROGEN FOR HEAVY INDUSTRY
Video produced by Australian National University (ANU) showcasing RP2.001 Green hydrogen supply modelling for industry. Led by Professor Joe Coventry, the project developed an interactive web tool that calculates the cost of green hydrogen as a replacement for fossil fuels in heavy industry, and examines how the reliability of hydrogen supply impacts its cost.