Biography
Dr Quanxiang Li (Sulley) obtained his PhD degree from Deakin University in 2016. He has more than 12 year research experience in carbon fibre science since his research master study. In 2020, he received Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow majoring in porous carbon fibre development after a three-year postdoc in Deakin University. Equipped with world-leading carbonisation facilities of Carbon Nexus at Institute for Frontier Materials, he has developed considerable skills and knowledge ranging from carbon fibre synthesis to chemical modification with mastery of a great deal of advanced characterisation techniques. He has published more than 50 high-quality research articles in high-ranking international journals (e.g. Advanced Science, Energy Storage Materials, ACS Nano, Journal of Materials Chemistry A and Carbon, etc.), and has successfully led two projects as Lead CI and one project as second CI in collaboration with international industry partners in carbon fibre manufacturing, medical aids and water/gas purification.
Read more on Sulley's profileCareer highlights
- Mar. 2020~now, Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Deakin University, Australia.
- Feb.2019~Mar.2020, Research Fellow, Deakin University, Australia.
- Jun. 2015~Feb.2019, Associate Research Fellow, Deakin University, Australia.
- Dec. 2010 ~ Mar. 2011, Research Assistant, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Research interests
- Developing porous carbon fibre with innovative nanostructure for energy storage/conversion, carbon capture, catalysis, water purification devices.
- Investigating advanced carbon fibre production techniques and surface modification strategies.
- Discovering unique carbon nanomaterials.
- Circular economy of fibre composites and textiles waste.
Knowledge areas
Carbon fibre, composite, porous carbon fibre, nanomaterials, circluar economy, energy storage and conversion, air/water purification
Awards
- 2020 Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Deakin University
- 2019 Early Career Researcher Travel Award, Deakin University
- 2018 Tianjin Patent Gold Award, China
- 2018 Outstanding Contribution in Paper Review – Awarded by Carbon journal
- 2015 Best Poster Prize - Carbon Fibre Future Directions (CF-FD) International Conference
- 2011 The Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre (AFFRIC) scholarship
Publications
C Liu, R Zhao, Q Li, R Yadav, M Ferdowsi, Z Wang, M An, M Naebe
(2023), Vol. 255, pp. 110624-110624, Composites Part B: Engineering, C1
Inverse gas chromatography (IGC) for studying the cellulosic materials surface characteristics: a mini review
W Bai, E Pakdel, Q Li, J Wang, W Tang, B Tang, X Wang
(2023), Vol. 30, pp. 3379-3396, Cellulose, C1
Y Li, N Deng, H Wang, Q Zeng, S Luo, Y Jin, Q Li, W Kang, B Cheng
(2023), Vol. 82, pp. 170-197, Journal of Energy Chemistry, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
G Wang, H Gao, Z Yan, L Li, Q Li, J Fan, Y Zhao, N Deng, W Kang, B Cheng
(2023), Vol. 647, pp. 163-173, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
Mechanism of porosity development and defect engineering in chemically activated woven carbon fibres
Milad Laghaei, Chao Liu, Quanxiang Li, Minoo Naebe, Lingxue Kong
(2023), Vol. 47, pp. 14610-14623, New Journal of Chemistry, Cambridge, Eng., C1
H Chi, N Deng, G Wang, Y Feng, Q Zeng, Y Wang, Z Peng, Q Li, W Kang, B Cheng
(2023), pp. 1-28, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
X Tian, C Yan, J Kang, X Yang, Q Li, J Yan, N Deng, B Cheng, W Kang
(2022), Vol. 9, pp. 1-35, ChemElectroChem, London, Eng., C1
H Wang, T Wan, H Wang, S Wang, Q Li, B Cheng
(2022), Vol. 194, pp. 452-460, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Netherlands, C1
C Liu, Q Li, W Kang, W Lei, X Wang, C Lu, M Naebe
(2022), Vol. 10, pp. 10-49, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Cambridge, Eng., C1
N Deng, Y Liu, W Yu, J Kang, Q Li, H Gao, L Zhang, W Kang, Y Liu, B Cheng
(2022), Vol. 46, pp. 29-67, Energy Storage Materials, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
C Liu, L Miao, R Zhao, F Yang, V Unnikrishnan, R Rana, N Deng, M Ghandehari Ferdowsi, Q Chao, W Kang, J Razal, L Miao, M Naebe, Q Li
(2022), Vol. 193, pp. 368-380, Carbon, C1
V Unnikrishnan, O Zabihi, Q Li, M Ahmadi, M Ferdowsi, T Kannangara, P Blanchard, A Kiziltas, P Joseph, M Naebe
(2022), Vol. 43, pp. 5877-5893, Polymer Composites, C1
J Cai, Q Li, C Easton, C Liu, A Wilde, C Veitch, J McDonnell
(2022), Vol. 246, pp. 1-9, Composites Part B: Engineering, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
N Deng, Y Li, Q Li, Q Zeng, S Luo, H Wang, W Kang, B Cheng
(2022), Vol. 53, pp. 684-743, Energy Storage Materials, C1
J Wang, D Liu, Q Li, C Chen, Z Chen, M Naebe, P Song, D Portehault, C Garvey, D Golberg, W Lei
(2021), Vol. 7, pp. 219-225, Journal of materiomics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Z Wang, Q Li, S Qin, D Liu, P Zhang, D Hegh, J Zhang, M Naebe, W Lei, J Razal
(2021), Vol. 489, Journal of Power Sources, C1
V Unnikrishnan, O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, Q Li, P Blanchard, A Kiziltas, M Naebe
(2021), Vol. 9, pp. 4348-4378, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, London, Eng., C1
J Orwa, J Reiner, A Juma, A Stacey, K Sears, J Schütz, A Merenda, L Hyde, R Guijt, V Adineh, Q Li, M Naebe, A Kouzani, L Dumée
(2021), Vol. 115, Diamond and Related Materials, C1
Rice husk-based adsorbents for removing ammonia: Kinetics, thermodynamics and adsorption mechanism
W Bai, M Qian, Q Li, S Atkinson, B Tang, Y Zhu, J Wang
(2021), Vol. 9, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, C1
V Unnikrishnan, O Zabihi, Q Li, M Ahmadi, R Yadav, E Kalali, K Tanwar, A Kiziltas, P Blanchard, D Wang, M Naebe
(2021), Vol. 4, pp. 13027-13040, ACS Applied Nano Materials, Washington, D.C., C1
N Deng, Y Liu, Q Li, J Yan, L Zhang, L Wang, Y Zhang, B Cheng, W Lei, W Kang
(2020), Vol. 382, Chemical Engineering Journal, C1
O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, Q Li, M Ferdowsi, R Mahmoodi, E Kalali, D Wang, M Naebe
(2020), Vol. 247, Journal of Cleaner Production, C1
O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, C Liu, R Mahmoodi, Q Li, M Naebe
(2020), Vol. 184, Composites Part B: Engineering, C1
N Deng, L Wang, Y Feng, M Liu, Q Li, G Wang, L Zhang, W Kang, B Cheng, Y Liu
(2020), Vol. 388, Chemical Engineering Journal, C1
O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, C Liu, R Mahmoodi, Q Li, M Ferdowsi, M Naebe
(2020), Vol. 12, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1
N Deng, Y Feng, G Wang, X Wang, L Wang, Q Li, L Zhang, W Kang, B Cheng, Y Liu
(2020), Vol. 401, Chemical Engineering Journal, C1
Nano-magnetite decorated carbon fibre for enhanced interfacial shear strength
S Fakhrhoseini, Q Li, V Unnikrishnan, M Naebe
(2019), Vol. 148, pp. 361-369, Carbon, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
N Deng, Y Liu, Q Li, J Yan, W Lei, G Wang, L Wang, Y Liang, W Kang, B Cheng
(2019), Vol. 23, pp. 314-349, Energy Storage Materials, C1
J Wang, D Liu, Q Li, C Chen, Z Chen, P Song, J Hao, Y Li, S Fakhrhoseini, M Naebe, X Wang, W Lei
(2019), Vol. 13, pp. 7860-7870, ACS Nano, United States, C1
O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, Q Li, S Fakhrhoseini, Z Komeily Nia, M Arjmand, K Parvez, M Naebe
(2019), Vol. 18, FlatChem, C1
Q Li, J Wang, C Liu, S Fakhrhoseini, D Liu, L Zhang, W Lei, M Naebe
(2019), Vol. 6, Advanced Science, Germany, C1
N Deng, Y Liu, L Wang, Q Li, Y Hao, Y Feng, B Cheng, W Kang, W Zhu
(2019), Vol. 11, pp. 36705-36716, ACS applied materials and interfaces, Washington, D.C., C1
M Ahmadi, O Zabihi, Q Li, S Fakhrhoseini, M Naebe
(2019), Vol. 9, Nanomaterials, Switzerland, C1
N Deng, E Ticha, L Wang, Q Li, H Zhao, L Gao, M Liu, Y Liu, W Kang, B Cheng
(2019), Vol. 6, pp. 4817-4830, ChemElectroChem, C1
O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, M Ghandehari Ferdowsi, Q Li, S Fakhrhoseini, R Mahmoodi, A Ellis, M Naebe
(2019), Vol. 184, Composites Science and Technology, C1
D Li, B Tang, X Lu, Q Li, W Chen, X Dong, J Wang, X Wang
(2019), Vol. 9, Applied Sciences (Switzerland), C1
Sulfur-embedded porous carbon nanofiber composites for high stability lithium-sulfur batteries
W Kang, L Fan, N Deng, H Zhao, Q Li, M Naebe, J Yan, B Cheng
(2018), Vol. 333, pp. 185-190, Chemical Engineering Journal, C1
A Kafi, Q Li, T Chaffraix, J Khoo, T Gengenbach, K Magniez
(2018), Vol. 137, pp. 97-106, Polymer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Nano-enhanced interface in carbon fibre polymer composite using halloysite nanotubes
M Jäger, O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, Q Li, A Depalmeanar, M Naebe
(2018), Vol. 109, pp. 115-123, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, C1
N Deng, J Ju, J Yan, X Zhou, Q Qin, K Zhang, Y Liang, Q Li, W Kang, B Cheng
(2018), Vol. 10, pp. 12626-12638, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, United States, C1
A review on anode for lithium-sulfur batteries: progress and prospects
H Zhao, N Deng, J Yan, W Kang, J Ju, Y Ruan, X Wang, X Zhuang, Q Li, B Cheng
(2018), Vol. 347, pp. 343-365, Chemical engineering journal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
High temperature thermally conductive nanocomposite textile by "green" electrospinning
J Wang, Q Li, D Liu, C Chen, Z Chen, J Hao, Y Li, J Zhang, M Naebe, W Lei
(2018), Vol. 10, pp. 16868-16872, Nanoscale, England, C1
On the detection of carbon fibre storage contamination and its effect on the fibre-matrix interface
Q Li, A Woodhead, J Church, M Naebe
(2018), Vol. 8, Scientific Reports, England, C1
Z Li, O Zabihi, J Wang, Q Li, J Wang, W Lei, M Naebe
(2017), Vol. 7, pp. 2621-2628, RSC Advances, C1
Cheetah skin structure: A new approach for carbon-nano-patterning of carbon nanotubes
K Shirvanimoghaddam, M Abolhasani, Q Li, H Khayyam, M Naebe
(2017), Vol. 95, pp. 304-314, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, C1
B Cheng, Z Li, Q Li, J Ju, W Kang, M Naebe
(2017), Vol. 534, pp. 1-8, Journal of membrane science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, Q Li, S Shafei, M Huson, M Naebe
(2017), Vol. 148, pp. 49-58, Composites science and technology, Kidlington, Eng., C1
M Naebe, Q Li, A Onur, R Denning
(2016), Vol. 23, pp. 2129-2142, Cellulose, Berlin, Germany, C1
Interactions between fibroin and sericin proteins from Antheraea pernyi and Bombyx mori silk fibers
S Du, J Zhang, W Zhou, Q Li, G Greene, H Zhu, J Li, X Wang
(2016), Vol. 478, pp. 316-323, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, United States, C1
Q Li, J Church, M Naebe, B Fox
(2016), Vol. 90, pp. 174-185, Composites part a: applied science and manufacturing, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Q Li, J Church, M Naebe, B Fox
(2016), Vol. 109, pp. 74-86, Carbon, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Structure-property relationships of elementary bamboo fibers
E Castanet, Q Li, L Dumée, C Garvey, R Rajkhowa, J Zhang, B Rolfe, K Magniez
(2016), Vol. 23, pp. 3521-3534, Cellulose, C1
A review of recent developments in rechargeable lithium-sulfur batteries
W Kang, N Deng, J Ju, Q Li, D Wu, X Ma, L Li, M Naebe, B Cheng
(2016), Vol. 8, pp. 16541-16588, Nanoscale, England, C1
H Fashandi, M Abolhasani, P Sandoghdar, N Zohdi, Q Li, M Naebe
(2016), Vol. 23, pp. 3625-3637, Cellulose, Dordecht, The Netherlands, C1
H Khayyam, M Naebe, A Bab-Hadiashar, F Jamshidi, Q Li, S Atkiss, D Buckmaster, B Fox
(2015), Vol. 158, pp. 643-655, Applied energy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
J Zhao, Z Li, J Wang, Q Li, X Wang
(2015), Vol. 3, pp. 15124-15132, Journal of materials chemistry A, Londo, Eng., C1
An improved understanding of the dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in non-aqueous solvents
Q Li, J Church, A Kafi, M Naebe, B Fox
(2014), Vol. 16, pp. 1-12, Journal of nanoparticle research, Berlin, Germany, C1
Novel antibacterial nanofibers of chitosan and polyurethane prepared by electrospinning
W Kang, B Cheng, Q Li, F Zuo
(2011), Vol. 150-151, pp. 1452-1456, Advanced Materials Research, C1-1
Electrospun tin oxide nanofibers with different precursor solution
X Bai, D Jia, B Cheng, W Kang, Q Li
(2011), Vol. 675 677, pp. 275-278, Materials Science Forum, C1-1
Fabrication of the SnO
L Cui, Q Li, W Kang, B Cheng
(2011), Vol. 194-196, pp. 515-519, Advanced Materials Research, C1-1
W Kang, B Cheng, Q Li, X Zhuang
(2010), Vol. 87-88, pp. 555-560, Advanced Materials Research, C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
Converting textiles waste to novel nanostructured porous carbon fibre
Dr Sulley Li, Prof Minoo Naebe
ARC DECRA - Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
- 2024: $47,792
- 2023: $156,352
Industry and Other Funding
Development of Durable Carbon Fibre Composites for Prosthetic Feet.
Dr Sulley Li, Prof Minoo Naebe
Hebei Guanchengyuexing Technology Co Ltd
- 2019: $50,000
- 2018: $50,000
Research and Development of Charged Multifunctional Composite Filter Material.
Dr Sulley Li, Prof Minoo Naebe, A/Prof Weiwei Lei
Xiamen FilterTech Industrial Corporation
- 2022: $30,331
- 2019: $133,416
- 2018: $60,289
Textile grade PAN precursor for development of low cost carbon fibre.
Prof Minoo Naebe, Dr Sulley Li
Ford USA Grant - Research
- 2021: $67,412
- 2020: $70,932
- 2019: $73,195
Supervisions
Ruixi Rhea Zhao
Thesis entitled: Recycling Waste Gases from Carbon Fibre Production Towards High-performance Composites
Master of Engineering, Institute for Frontier Materials
Chao Liu
Thesis entitled: Investigation of Carbon-based Reinforced Thermoplastic composites Bifunctional activated carbon fibre composite from textile waste for purification
Master of Engineering, Institute for Frontier Materials
Prashant Raghunath Gharal
Thesis entitled: Effect of recycled acrylic fibre and external additives on the evolution of structure and properties of PAN Precursor and carbon fibres
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Mojtaba Ahmadi
Thesis entitled: Development of improved interface in polymer composites
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Jarret James Grout
Thesis entitled: Chemical and structural changes in polyethylene carbon fiber precursors
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Kamyar Shirvani Moghaddam
Thesis entitled: Structure-Property relationship in polyethylene composite
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Seyed Mousa Fakhrhoseini
Thesis entitled: Pathways to reduce energy consumption in thermal stabilisation process of polyacrylonitrile fibre
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials