Nitronic, established in 2022 and based in Fremantle, Western Australia, is at the forefront of agricultural innovation, specialising in sustainable nitrogen fixation technology. The company aims to revolutionise the production of nitrogen fertilisers, a process critical for global food production but currently associated with significant environmental drawbacks. Through its cutting-edge non-thermal plasma technology, Nitronic offers a solution that operates at low temperatures and pressures, eliminating the need for hydrogen generation and the Haber-Bosch process. This technology not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also enables the production of ammonia and a range of nitrogen-based fertilisers more efficiently and sustainably.
Nitronic Pty Ltd
Developing its technology to sustainably produce nitrogen fertilisers.
About Us
Nitronic allows farmers to produce zero-carbon fertilisers, mitigating price volatility and the dependence on imported fossil fuel-based products. Nitronic’s technology, utilising renewable energy and non-thermal plasma, offers a sustainable, cost-effective alternative for on-site fertiliser creation.
Company Overview
Board & Management
Stuart is an independent researcher and co-inventor of Nitronic’s technology. His research has also focused on development of nanotherapeutic products and optimisation of drug delivery. He has had a significant history in the development of renewable fuels projects and has held managerial and directorial positions at several ASX-listed, unlisted and not for profit organisations.
Mohan, a co-inventor of Nitronic’s technology, currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research is dedicated to the development of low-temperature, atmospheric-pressure plasmas for synthesising small-molecule chemicals and creating novel materials. These innovations find applications in fields such as emerging electronics, medicine, and energy conversion.
John is a grain and livestock producer based in Pingelly, Western Australia, with a wealth of experience in agricultural leadership and management. His career includes holding several executive positions within the Western Australian Farmers Federation and serving as a director of Co-operative Bulk Handling. He is the current president of WA Farmers and sits on the board of Wool Producers Australia. Academically, John has earned a Bachelor of Business in Agriculture from the Curtin Muresk Institute of Agriculture and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
The development program aimed at designing a large pilot plant for testing will be conducted at the University of Illinois, under the supervision of Prof. Sankaran and Dr. Gunzburg. An illustrative timetable for this development program has been created, detailing the planned activities and milestones.
