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A/Prof. Weiwei Lei

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Associate Professor

Faculty

Instit for Frontier Materials

Department

Instit for Frontier Materials

Campus

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Contact

weiwei.lei@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 522 72881

Biography

Dr Weiwei Lei is an Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow at the Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University. He received his PhD degree in Jilin University in 2010. He then joined Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany, working with Prof. Dr. Markus Antonietti. He was awarded an Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Deakin University in 2011. He was then granted an Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award in 2014. He has contributed 2 book chapters, 9 patents, >180 journal publications including Nature Communications, Joule, Advanced Materials, Advanced Energy Materials, etc, which received >10,000 citations with an H-index of 53. The research outcomes have attracted more than 500 media coverages internationally (e.g. BBC, ABC, Global Water Forum, SBS, The Conversation) and industry requests (i.e. UK Highways, AquaPure, GOV. UK, Graphene technologies, MonarchGreen, Inc).

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Career highlights

• 2022-now, Associate Professor, Australian Research Council Future Fellow, IFM, Deakin University, Australia
• 2021-2022, Associate Professor, IFM, Deakin University, Australia
• 2017-2020, Senior Research Fellow, IFM, Deakin University, Australia
• Jan. 2014~2017, Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), IFM, Deakin University, Australia.
•  July. 2011~Dec. 2013, Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, IFM, Deakin University, Australia.
•  June. 2010 ~ June. 2011, Research fellow, Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany.

Research interests

  1. Designing novel two- and three-dimensional and porous nanomaterials, especially boron nitride (BN) nanosheets and graphene, metal nitrides, MXene.
  2. Developing new nanomaterials for water purification, freshwater generation, environment protection and green energy geneartion and storage devices.
  3. Plasma surface functionalization of materials

Affiliations

Jan. 2015~now, Editorial Board member: Scientific Reports (Nature Publishing Group), Energy Review, Nano Reserch Energy.

Knowledge areas

Nanomaterials, nanotechnology, water purification, membrane, electrochemistry, sustainable energy generation, renewable energy generation, supercapacitors, batteries

Awards

1. 2023 Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities Funding, $731,584
2. 2022 Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects, $380,000
3. 2022 Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellow, $887,746
4. 2022 Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub, $5M
5. 2021 Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities Funding, $600,000
6. 2020 Victoria-Jiangsu Technology Program $200,000
7. 2020 Post-Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC), $900,000
8. 2019 Deakin University, Vice-Chancellor’s Mid-Career Researcher Award for Research Excellence, $10,000
9. 2019 Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC), $3.4M
10. 2019 Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects, $424,799
11. 2018 Xiamen FilterTech Industrial Corporation, $151,775
12. 2018 Deakin University, IFM: ICYRAM conference travel award
13. 2018 Deakin University, IFM: Research Equipment Support Scheme
14. 2017 Deakin University, IFM: Impact grants
15. 2017 Deakin University, IFM: Research Equipment Support Scheme
16. 2016 Selected Global Young Scientists Summit@one-north 2016 (GYSS 2016) Awardee, Singapore
17. 2015 Editorial Board member: Scientific Reports (Nature Publishing Group)
18. 2015 TechConnect Innovation Award from the TechConnect Corporate & Investment Partner Committee, Washington DC, USA.
19. 2014 Finalist of 2014 Australian Innovation Challenge.
20. 2014 Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), $367,422
21. 2014 Deakin University: Central Research Grants Scheme
22. 2013 Vice-Chancellor’s Early Career Researcher Award
23. 2013 Smart Geelong Award for Early Career Researcher
24. 2012 Deakin University: Central Research Grants Scheme
25. 2012 The nomination award of 100 outstanding PhD theses of China
26. 2011 Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Deakin University
27. 2011 Fonds Québécois de la recherche sur la nature et les technologies (FRQNT) awards, Canada
28. 2011 Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Research Fellowship, Germany

Publications

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2024

The evolution of preferred orientation and morphology of AlN films under various sputtering parameters

Z Wei, L Shen, Y Kuang, J Wang, G Yang, W Lei

(2024), Vol. 625, pp. 1-7, Journal of Crystal Growth, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Efficient pollutant removal using tetrahydrofuran functionalized carbon nitride nanosheets with enhanced photocatalytic performance

C Guo, J Lei, W Geng, J Lin, S Meng, S Ye, Y Zhu, W Lei, C Huang, J Hu, C Chen

(2024), Vol. 649, pp. 1-10, Applied Surface Science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Adsorption-solubilization controlled extraction of pyrene from surfactant solutions by graphene oxide

Y You, Y Ma, Z Komeily Nia, Y Su, W Lei, S Zhao, J Li

(2024), Vol. 12, pp. 1-12, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Interfacial Modification of Lithium Metal Anode by Boron Nitride Nanosheets

Z Wang, S Qin, F Chen, S Chen, D Liu, D Jiang, P Zhang, P Mota-Santiago, D Hegh, P Lynch, A Alotabi, G Andersson, P Howlett, M Forsyth, W Lei, J Razal

(2024), Vol. 18, pp. 3531-3541, ACS Nano, C1

journal article

Enhancing Electrochemical Performance of Aluminum-Oxygen Batteries with Graphene Aerogel Cathode

Z Zhang, Z Wang, J Lu, J Lyu, X Zhuge, K Luo, Y Ren, A Shahzad, W Lei, D Liu

(2024), pp. 1-7, Small Methods, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Dendrite-free zinc deposition enabled by MXene/nylon scaffold and polydopamine solid-electrolyte interphase for flexible zinc-ion batteries

Z Wang, P Zhang, J Zhang, K Tang, J Cao, Z Yang, S Qin, J Razal, W Lei, D Liu

(2024), Vol. 67, pp. 1-10, Energy Storage Materials, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Boron nitride-alginate coordination interactions enabling hydrogels with enhanced mechanical strength and heat resistance

W Geng, Y Xu, C Guo, Y Liu, X Ye, Q Liu, H Zhang, C Fu, F Liu, W Lei, L Yuan, C Chen

(2024), Vol. 334, pp. 1-9, Carbohydrate Polymers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Functional ladder-like heterojunctions of Mo2C layers inside carbon sheaths for efficient CO2 fixation

Y Xu, H Wang, Q Li, S Zhang, S Xia, D Xu, W Lei, J Chen, X Li

(2024), Vol. 58, pp. 138-145, Chinese Journal of Catalysis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article
2023

Functionalized MoO3 Nanosheets for High-Efficiency RhB Removal

Y Ma, L Wang, D Liu, Y Liu, G Yang, Y Qian, W Lei

(2023), Vol. 7, Global Challenges, Germany, C1

journal article

Improved Photo-Excited Carriers Transportation of WS2-O-Doped-Graphene Heterostructures for Solar Steam Generation

L Wang, G Yang, L Jiang, Y Ma, D Liu, J Razal, W Lei

(2023), Vol. 19, pp. 1-7, Small, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Synthesis of high-quality ultrathin titanium carbide nanosheets and films through immiscibility approach

Y Su, L Wang, Q Han, D Liu, G Yang, W Lei

(2023), Vol. 334, Materials Letters, C1

journal article

Improved charge transport through 2D framework in fully condensed carbon nitride for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production

H Zhang, Y Cao, Z Li, Y Gao, L Shangguan, J Sun, L Lang, W Lei

(2023), Vol. 417, pp. 360-367, Journal of Catalysis, C1

journal article

Robust and Elastic Bioinspired MXene‐Coated Foams with Enhanced Energy Storage and Conversion Capabilities

Degang Jiang, Christine Bacal, Ken Usman, Jizhen Zhang, Si Qin, Dylan Hegh, Weiwei Lei, Jingquan Liu, Joselito Razal

(2023), Vol. 8, pp. 1-10, Advanced Materials Technologies, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Removal of natural organic matter from surface water sources by nanofiltration and surface engineering membranes for fouling mitigation - A review

Deepak Mallya, Sara Abdikheibari, Ludovic Dumée, Shobha Muthukumaran, Weiwei Lei, Kanagaratnam Baskaran

(2023), Vol. 321, pp. 138070-138070, Chemosphere, England, C1

journal article

Charged Boron Nitride Nanosheet Membranes for Improved Organic Solvent Nanofiltration

M Xu, Q Tang, Y Liu, J Shi, W Zhang, C Guo, Q Liu, W Lei, C Chen

(2023), Vol. 15, pp. 12524-12533, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, United States, C1

journal article

All-Fiber Integrated Thermoelectrically Powered Physiological Monitoring Biosensor

X Qing, H Chen, F Zeng, K Jia, Q Shu, J Wu, H Xu, W Lei, D Liu, X Wang, M Li, D Wang

(2023), Advanced Fiber Materials, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

High gain fiber-shaped transistor based on rGO-mediated hierarchical polypyrrole for ultrasensitive sweat sensor

X Qing, J Wu, Q Shu, D Wang, M Li, D Liu, X Wang, W Lei

(2023), Vol. 354, pp. 1-8, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Optimizing the band structure of sponge-like S-doped poly(heptazine imide) with quantum confinement effect towards boosting visible-light photocatalytic H2 generation

Yang Gao, Yuxuan Li, Li Shangguan, Zhigang Mou, Hui Zhang, Dachuan Ge, Jianhua Sun, Feifei Xia, Weiwei Lei

(2023), Vol. 644, pp. 116-123, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

g-C3N4/W2N3 heterostructure photocatalyst for enhancing the photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange under visible light

Y Tian, X Li, W Lei, N Liu, J Yang

(2023), Vol. 34, pp. 1-10, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Advanced hybrid nanosheet membranes with stable nanochannels for ultrafast molecular separation

Q Guo, M Xu, Q Tang, Y Liu, W Zhang, C Guo, X Zhao, Y Zhu, S Ye, D Liu, W Lei, C Chen

(2023), Vol. 6, npj Clean Water, C1-1

journal article

Efficient mechanical exfoliation of MXene nanosheets

Y Liu, Q Tang, M Xu, J Ren, C Guo, C Chen, W Geng, W Lei, X Zhao, D Liu

(2023), Vol. 468, pp. 1-9, Chemical Engineering Journal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

A review of boron nitride-based photocatalysts for carbon dioxide reduction

Milad Laghaei, Mohsen Ghasemian, Weiwei Lei, Lingxue Kong, Qi Chao

(2023), Vol. 11, pp. 11925-11963, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Bioinspired topological design with unidirectional water transfer for efficient atmospheric water harvesting

Yiming Bu, Xin Li, Weiwei Lei, Hongli Su, Hongjun Yang, Weilin Xu, Jingliang Li

(2023), Vol. 11, pp. 15147-15158, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Cambridge, Eng., C1

journal article

A Thermochromic, Viscoelastic Nacre-like Nanocomposite for the Smart Thermal Management of Planar Electronics

Jiemin Wang, Tairan Yang, Zequn Wang, Xuhui Sun, Meng An, Dan Liu, Changsheng Zhao, Gang Zhang, Weiwei Lei

(2023), Vol. 15, pp. 1-15, Nano-Micro Letters, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Progress of polyethersulfone composites and their applications in biomedical engineering

Y Cao, J Wang, C Zhao, D Liu, W Lei

(2023), Materials Chemistry Frontiers, C1

journal article

Asymmetric solar evaporator with salt-resistance capability for freshwater and energy generation

L Wang, Y Ma, G Yang, X Li, D Liu, S Qin, W Lei

(2023), Vol. 472, Chemical Engineering Journal, C1

journal article

Multifunctional and ultrastrong MXene modified aramid fibers

H Zang, Z Wang, S Qin, D Liu, K Usman, J Razal, D Hegh, W Lei

(2023), Vol. 33, pp. 1-6, Materials Today Chemistry, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Tuning nanofiltration membrane performance: OH-MoS2 nanosheet engineering and divalent cation influence on fouling and organic removal

D Mallya, G Yang, W Lei, S Muthukumaran, K Baskaran

(2023), Vol. 18, pp. 131-, Discover Nano, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Advanced Janus membrane (MXene/CoAl-LDH) for efficient asymmetric ion transport and nanofluidic energy harvesting

G Yang, Y Qian, L Wang, Y Ma, J Chen, H Zang, X Li, W Lei, S Qin, D Liu

(2023), Vol. 118, Part B, pp. 1-7, Nano Energy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Large-scale production of MXenes as nanoknives for antibacterial application

Y Liu, X Chen, J Sun, N Xu, Q Tang, J Ren, C Chen, W Lei, C Zhang, D Liu

(2023), Nanoscale Advances, C1

journal article

Lubricin (PRG-4) anti-fouling coating for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy biosensing: towards a hierarchical separation system for analysis of biofluids.

Mingyu Han, Saimon Silva, Matthew Russo, Pauline Desroches, Weiwei Lei, Anita Quigley, Robert Kapsa, Simon Moulton, Paul Stoddart, George Greene

(2023), pp. 1-13, Analyst, Cambridge, Eng., C1

journal article

MXene-Modified Aramid Aerogel for Advanced Solar Steam Generation

M Singh, S Qin, K Usman, L Wang, D Jiang, G Yang, D Liu, Y Ma, W Lei

(2023), Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, C1

journal article

Light-enhanced osmotic energy generation with an aramid nanofiber membrane

C Chen, Y Lin, W Lei, G Yang, Y Liu, M Xu, X Li, D Liu

(2023), Vol. 15, NPG Asia Materials, C1

journal article

Solvent-Induced Deformation of Aramid Nanofibers for Ultrahigh-Flux Nanofiltration Membranes

Y Ma, S Qin, G Yang, L Wang, T Yang, H Zang, J Chen, Y Liu, D Liu, W Lei

(2023), Advanced Functional Materials, C1

journal article
2022

Two-dimensional Boron Nitride for Electronics and Energy Applications

J Wang, L Zhang, L Wang, W Lei, Z Wu

(2022), Vol. 5, pp. 10-44, Energy and Environmental Materials, C1-1

journal article

Aramid Nanofiber Membranes for Energy Harvesting from Proton Gradients

C Chen, G Yang, D Liu, X Wang, N Kotov, W Lei

(2022), Vol. 32, Advanced Functional Materials, C1

journal article

Scalable, Robust, Low-Cost, and Highly Thermally Conductive Anisotropic Nanocomposite Films for Safe and Efficient Thermal Management

Q Chen, Z Ma, Z Wang, L Liu, M Zhu, W Lei, P Song

(2022), Vol. 32, pp. 1-11, Advanced Functional Materials, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Structural design and mechanism analysis of hierarchical porous carbon fibers for advanced energy and environmental applications

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

journal article

Template-free preparation of carbon nitride hollow spheres with adjustable sizes for photocatalytic hydrogen generation

L Zhong, M Ying, Z Mou, R Luo, J Sun, D Liu, W Lei

(2022), Vol. 612, pp. 479-487, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Cross-linked boron nitride-piperazine amide thin film nanocomposite membranes for rejection and concentration of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

S Abdikheibari, K Baskaran, R Guijt, W Lei, L Dumée

(2022), Vol. 31, pp. 425-432, Environmental Quality Management, C1

journal article

Highly stable lithium anodes from recycled hemp textile

Zhiyu Wang, Peng Zhang, Shasha Chen, Ken Usman, Dylan Hegh, Robert Kerr, Hongjie Zhang, Si Qin, Chuyang Zhang, Dan Liu, Xungai Wang, Weiwei Lei, Joselito Razal

(2022), pp. 1946-1949, Chemical Communications, Cambridge, Eng., C1

journal article

Surface modification of carbon nitride with single Co sites via a solvent-driven strategy promoting high-efficiency photocatalytic overall water splitting

H Zhang, Y Cao, S Qin, Z Yang, L Shangguan, J He, J Sun, W Lei

(2022), Vol. 581, pp. 1-8, Applied Surface Science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

A bioinspired 3D solar evaporator with balanced water supply and evaporation for highly efficient photothermal steam generation

Y Bu, Y Zhou, W Lei, L Ren, J Xiao, H Yang, W Xu, J Li

(2022), Vol. 10, pp. 2856-2866, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Cambridge, Eng., C1

journal article

Advanced 2D-2D heterostructures of transition metal dichalcogenides and nitrogen-rich nitrides for solar water generation

L Wang, D Liu, L Jiang, Y Ma, G Yang, Y Qian, W Lei

(2022), Vol. 98, pp. 1-8, Nano Energy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Simultaneous electrokinetic energy conversion and organic molecular sieving by two-dimensional confined nanochannels

G Yang, Y Qian, D Liu, L Wang, Y Ma, J Sun, Y Su, K Jarvis, X Wang, W Lei

(2022), Vol. 446, pp. 1-7, Chemical Engineering Journal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

2D Higher-Metal Nitride Nanosheets for Solar Steam Generation

L Wang, J Shang, G Yang, Y Ma, L Kou, D Liu, H Yin, D Hegh, J Razal, W Lei

(2022), pp. 1-8, Small, Chichester, Eng., C1

journal article

Functionalized MoS2 nanosheets enabled nanofiltration membrane with enhanced permeance and fouling resistance

D Mallya, G Yang, W Lei, S Muthukumaran, K Baskaran

(2022), Vol. 27, pp. 1-15, Environmental Technology and Innovation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Boosting Osmotic Energy Conversion of Graphene Oxide Membranes via Self-Exfoliation Behavior in Nano-Confinement Spaces

Y Qian, D Liu, G Yang, L Wang, Y Liu, C Chen, X Wang, W Lei

(2022), Vol. 144, pp. 13764-13772, Journal of the American Chemical Society, C1

journal article

Two-Dimensional Membranes with Highly Charged Nanochannels for Osmotic Energy Conversion

Yijun Qian, Dan Liu, Guoliang Yang, Jinqiu Chen, Yuxi Ma, Lifeng Wang, Xungai Wang, Weiwei Lei

(2022), pp. 1-9, ChemSusChem, Chichester, Eng., C1

journal article

Enhancing Thermal Conductivity of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Composites by Carbon Fiber: Length Effect of the Filler

G Yi, J Li, L Henderson, W Lei, L Du, S Zhao

(2022), Vol. 14, Polymers, Switzerland, C1

journal article
2021

Template-free synthesis of mesh-like graphic carbon nitride with optimized electronic band structure for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

J Huang, Y Lu, H Zhang, L Shangguan, Z Mou, J Sun, S Sun, J He, W Lei

(2021), Vol. 405, Chemical Engineering Journal, C1

journal article

Nacre-bionic nanocomposite membrane for efficient in-plane dissipation heat harvest under high temperature

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

journal article

Pore-assisted lithium deposition in hierarchically porous and hollow carbon textile for highly stable lithium anode

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

journal article

Efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution, CO2 reduction and N2 fixation coupled with organic synthesis by cocatalyst and vacancies engineering

S Meng, C Chen, X Gu, H Wu, Q Meng, J Zhang, S Chen, X Fu, D Liu, W Lei

(2021), Vol. 285, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, C1

journal article

Smart-Responsive Colloidal Capsules as an Emerging Tool to Design a Multifunctional Lubricant Additive

S Pham, A Tieu, V Sencadas, W Lei, D Liu, S Wan, J Hao

(2021), Vol. 13, pp. 7714-7724, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Washington, D.C., C1

journal article

Vanadium-Doped Monolayer MoS2with Tunable Optical Properties for Field-Effect Transistors

J Zhang, Y Zhu, M Tebyetekerwa, D Li, D Liu, W Lei, L Wang, Y Zhang, Y Lu

(2021), Vol. 4, pp. 769-777, ACS Applied Nano Materials, Washington, DC, C1

journal article

Superelastic Ti3C2TxMXene-Based Hybrid Aerogels for Compression-Resilient Devices

D Jiang, J Zhang, S Qin, Z Wang, K Usman, D Hegh, J Liu, W Lei, J Razal

(2021), Vol. 15, pp. 5000-5010, ACS Nano, Washington, DC, C1

journal article

N-Doped Carbon Nanofibrous Film with Unique Wettability, Enhanced Supercapacitive Property, and Facile Capacity to Demulsify Surfactant Free Oil-in-water Emulsions

R Wang, W Lei, L Wang, Z Li, J Chen, Z Hu

(2021), Vol. 37, pp. 436-442, Chemical Research in Chinese Universities, C1

journal article

One-step facile fabrication of mechanical strong porous boron nitride nanosheets-polymer electrospun nanofibrous membranes for repeatable emulsified oil/water separation

L He, W Lei, D Liu

(2021), Vol. 264, Separation and Purification Technology, C1

journal article

Stable Ti3C2TxMXene-Boron Nitride Membranes with Low Internal Resistance for Enhanced Salinity Gradient Energy Harvesting

G Yang, D Liu, C Chen, Y Qian, Y Su, S Qin, L Zhang, X Wang, L Sun, W Lei

(2021), Vol. 15, pp. 6594-6603, ACS Nano, United States, C1

journal article

Enhanced Ion Sieving of Graphene Oxide Membranes via Surface Amine Functionalization

Yijun Qian, Jing Shang, Dan Liu, Guoliang Yang, Xungai Wang, Cheng Chen, Liangzhi Kou, Weiwei Lei

(2021), Vol. 143, pp. 5080-5090, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, C1

journal article

A transparent glycerol-hydrogel with stimuli-responsive actuation induced unexpectedly at subzero temperatures

M Guo, J Yan, X Yang, J Lai, P An, Y Wu, Z Li, W Lei, A Smith, L Sun

(2021), Vol. 9, pp. 7935-7945, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, London, Eng., C1

journal article

A rational design of bimetallic PdAu nanoflowers as efficient catalysts for methanol oxidation reaction

J Liu, M Wu, X Yang, J Ding, W Lei, Y Sui

(2021), Vol. 30, Chinese Physics B, C1

journal article

2D nanosheet enabled thin film nanocomposite membranes for freshwater production - a review

Deepak Mallya, Ludovic Dumee, Shobha Muthukumaran, Weiwei Lei, Kanagaratnam Baskaran

(2021), Vol. 2, pp. 3519-3537, Materials advances, Cambridge, Eng., C1

journal article

Novel carbon quantum dot modified g-C3N4 nanotubes on carbon cloth for efficient degradation of ciprofloxacin

Y Wang, X Li, W Lei, B Zhu, J Yang

(2021), Vol. 559, Applied Surface Science, C1

journal article

Efficient and Green Synthesis of SiOC Nanoparticles at Near-Ambient Conditions by Liquid-Phase Plasma

Z Chen, J Wang, I Onyshchenko, Y Wang, C Leys, A Nikiforov, W Lei

(2021), Vol. 9, pp. 7728-7736, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, Washington, DC, C1

journal article

Light-Controlled Ionic Transport through Molybdenum Disulfide Membranes

Y Su, D Liu, G Yang, L Wang, J Razal, W Lei

(2021), Vol. 13, pp. 34679-34685, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Washington, D.C., C1

journal article

Anti-oxidation mechanism and interfacial chemistry of BN@CaCO3-SiO2 microcapsule-added sodium borate melt on the sliding steel surfaces at elevated temperatures

S Pham, K Tieu, S Wan, W Lei, D Liu, N Tran

(2021), Vol. 566, Applied Surface Science, C1

journal article

Tailoring the defects of two-dimensional borocarbonitride nanomesh for high energy density micro-supercapacitor

L Zhang, K Huang, P Wen, J Wang, G Yang, D Liu, Z Lin, C Lian, H Liu, S Zheng, Z Wu, W Lei

(2021), Vol. 42, pp. 430-437, Energy Storage Materials, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Interfacial Engineering of 3D Hollow Mo-Based Carbide/Nitride Nanostructures

L Wang, S Zhao, Y Liu, D Liu, J Razal, W Lei

(2021), Vol. 13, pp. 50524-50530, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article

Scalable Fabrication of Ti3C2TxMXene/RGO/Carbon Hybrid Aerogel for Organics Absorption and Energy Conversion

D Jiang, J Zhang, S Qin, D Hegh, K Usman, J Wang, W Lei, J Liu, J Razal

(2021), Vol. 13, pp. 51333-51342, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article
2020

Functional double-layer membrane as separator for lithium-sulfur battery with strong catalytic conversion and excellent polysulfide-blocking

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

journal article

Au icosahedrons as efficient electrocatalyst for glucose-based biofuel cells by strain engineering

Z Fu, M Wu, X Yang, J Ding, W Lei, Y Sui, B Zou

(2020), Vol. 263, Materials Letters, C1

journal article

Pressure-induced monolithic carbon aerogel from metal-organic framework

C Yang, D Liu, S Huang, W Lei

(2020), Vol. 28, pp. 393-400, Energy Storage Materials, C1

journal article

Band structure engineering of PTI in C-PTI/ZnO heterostructures for enhanced visible-light-driven H2 evolution

H Zhang, Z Yang, L Shangguan, X Song, J Sun, W Lei

(2020), Vol. 31, Nanotechnology, England, C1

journal article

Bio-inspired Nanocomposite Membranes for Osmotic Energy Harvesting

C Chen, D Liu, L He, S Qin, J Wang, J Razal, N Kotov, W Lei

(2020), Vol. 4, pp. 247-261, Joule, C1

journal article

Highly Thermoconductive, Thermostable, and Super-Flexible Film by Engineering 1D Rigid Rod-Like Aramid Nanofiber/2D Boron Nitride Nanosheets

K Wu, J Wang, D Liu, C Lei, D Liu, W Lei, Q Fu

(2020), Vol. 32, Advanced Materials, Germany, C1

journal article

The key structural features governing the free radicals and catalytic activity of graphite/graphene oxide

Z Komeily-Nia, J Chen, B Nasri-Nasrabadi, W Lei, B Yuan, J Zhang, L Qu, A Gupta, J Li

(2020), Vol. 22, pp. 3112-3121, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Natural organic matter removal and fouling resistance properties of a boron nitride nanosheet-functionalized thin film nanocomposite membrane and its impact on permeate chlorine demand

S Abdikheibari, L Dumée, V Jegatheesan, Z Mustafa, P Le-Clech, W Lei, K Baskaran

(2020), Vol. 34, Journal of Water Process Engineering, C1

journal article

MXene coupled with molybdenum dioxide nanoparticles as 2D-0D pseudocapacitive electrode for high performance flexible asymmetric micro-supercapacitors

L Zhang, G Yang, Z Chen, D Liu, J Wang, Y Qian, C Chen, Y Liu, L Wang, J Razal, W Lei

(2020), Vol. 6, pp. 138-144, Journal of materiomics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Additive-Free MXene Liquid Crystals and Fibers

J Zhang, S Uzun, S Seyedin, P Lynch, B Akuzum, Z Wang, S Qin, M Alhabeb, C Shuck, W Lei, E Kumbur, W Yang, X Wang, G Dion, J Razal, Y Gogotsi

(2020), Vol. 6, pp. 254-265, ACS Central Science, Washington, D.C., C1

journal article

Bioinspired Ultrastrong Nanocomposite Membranes for Salinity Gradient Energy Harvesting from Organic Solutions

C Chen, D Liu, G Yang, J Wang, L Wang, W Lei

(2020), Vol. 10, Advanced Energy Materials, C1

journal article

2D Nb₄N₅nanosheets synthesized by a template method

Y Su, L Wang, D Liu, L Zhang, J Wang, C Chen, G Yang, J Razal, W Lei

(2020), Vol. 15, pp. 1609-1612, Chemistry - an Asian journal, Chichester, Eng., C1

journal article

Rational design of 2D super holey metal carboniride leaf-like nanostructure for efficient oxygen electrocatalysis

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journal article
2011

Boron carbon nitride nanostructures from salt melts : tunable water-soluble phosphors

W Lei, D Portehault, R Dimova, M Antonietti

(2011), Vol. 133, pp. 7121-7127, Journal of the American chemical society, Washington, D. C., C1-1

journal article
2010

Spectroscopic study of the effects of pressure media on high-pressure phase transitions in natrolite

D Liu, W Lei, Z Liu, Y Lee

(2010), Vol. 114, pp. 18819-18824, Journal of physical chemistry C, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article

Ferromagnetic properties of Y-doped ALN nanorods

W Lei, D Liu, X Chen, P Zhu, Q Cui, G Zou

(2010), Vol. 114, pp. 15574-15577, Journal of physical chemistry C, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article

One-step synthesis of AlN branched nanostructures by an improved DC arc discharge plasma method

W Lei, D Liu, P Zhu, X Chen, J Hao, Q Wang, Q Cui, G Zou

(2010), Vol. 12, pp. 511-516, CrystEngComm, London, England, C1-1

journal article

Scandium-doped AlN 1D hexagonal nanoprisms : a class of room-temperature ferromagnetic materials

W Lei, D Liu, Y Ma, X Chen, F Tian, P Zhu, X Chen, Q Cui, G Zou

(2010), Vol. 49, pp. 173-176, Angewandte chemie - international edition, Weinheim, Germany, C1-1

journal article
2009

Preparation and characterization of graphitic carbon nitride through pyrolysis of melamine

X Li, J Zhang, L Shen, Y Ma, W Lei, Q Cui, G Zou

(2009), Vol. 94, pp. 387-392, Applied physics A : materials science and processing, Heidelberg, Germany, C1-1

journal article

Direct synthesis, growth mechanism, and optical properties of 3D AlN nanostructures with urchin shapes

W Lei, D Liu, J Zhang, P Zhu, Q Cui, G Zou

(2009), Vol. 9, pp. 1489-1493, Crystal growth and design, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article

Pressure-induced structural transitions in MOO3·xH2O (x = 1/2, 2) molybdenum trioxide hydrates : a raman study

D Liu, W Lei, X Chen, J Hao, Y Jin, Q Cui, G Zou

(2009), Vol. 113, pp. 16479-16482, Journal of physical chemistry B, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article

Compression and probing C-H···I hydrogen bonds of iodoform under high pressure by x-ray diffraction and raman scattering

D Liu, W Lei, K Wang, G Bao, F Li, J Hao, B Liu, T Cui, Q Cui, G Zou

(2009), Vol. 113, pp. 7430-7434, Journal of physical chemistry B, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article

Synthesis and characterization of hexagonal and truncated hexagonal shaped MoO3 nanoplates

X Chen, W Lei, D Liu, J Hao, Q Cui, G Zou

(2009), Vol. 113, pp. 21582-21585, Journal of physical chemistry C, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article

Plasma-assisted self-catalytic vapour-liquid-solid growth of β-SiC nanowires

J Zhang, Q Wang, F Wang, X Chen, W Lei, Q Cui, G Zou

(2009), Vol. 42, pp. 035108-35108, Journal of physics D : applied physics, Bristol, England, C1-1

journal article

In situ x-ray observation of phase transitions in Mg2Si under high pressure

J Hao, B Zou, P Zhu, C Gao, Y Li, D Liu, K Wang, W Lei, Q Cui, G Zou

(2009), Vol. 149, pp. 689-692, Solid state communications, Oxford, England, C1-1

journal article

High-pressure structural transitions of Sc2O3 by X-ray diffraction, raman spectra, and ab initio calculations

D Liu, W Lei, Y Li, Y Ma, J Hao, X Chen, Y Jin, D Liu, S Yu, Q Cui, G Zou

(2009), Vol. 48, pp. 8251-8256, Inorganic chemistry, Washington, D. C., C1-1

journal article

Structural phase transformations of Mg3N2 at high pressure : experimental and theoretical studies

J Hao, Y Li, Q Zhou, D Liu, M Li, F Li, W Lei, X Chen, Y Ma, Q Cui, G Zou, J Liu, X Li

(2009), Vol. 48, pp. 9737-9741, Inorganic chemistry, Washington, D. C., C1-1

journal article

Ferromagnetic Sc-doped AlN sixfold-symmetrical hierarchical nanostructures

W Lei, D Liu, P Zhu, X Chen, Q Zhao, G Wen, Q Cui, G Zou

(2009), Vol. 95, pp. 1-3, Applied physics letters, College Park, Md., C1-1

journal article

AlN nanostructures : tunable architectures and optical properties

W Lei, D Liu, J Zhang, B Liu, P Zhu, T Cui, Q Cui, G Zou

(2009), pp. 1365-1367, Chemical communications, Cambridge, England, C1-1

journal article

High-pressure Raman scattering and x-ray diffraction of phase transitions in MoO3

D Liu, W Lei, J Hao, D Liu, B Liu, X Wang, X Chen, Q Cui, G Zou, J Liu, S Jiang

(2009), Vol. 105, pp. 1-7, Journal of applied physics, College Park, Md., C1-1

journal article
2008

One-Step synthesis of the pine-shaped nanostructure of aluminum nitride and its photoluminescence properties

W Lei, D Liu, P Zhu, Q Wang, G Liang, J Hao, X Chen, Q Cui, G Zou

(2008), Vol. 112, pp. 13353-13358, Journal of physical chemistry C, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article

Direct synthesis and characterization of single-phase tantalum nitride (Ta2N) nanocrystallites by dc arc discharge

W Lei, D Liu, J Zhang, L Shen, X Li, Q Cui, G Zou

(2008), Vol. 459, pp. 298-301, Journal of alloys and compounds, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Three-dimensional AlN microroses and their enhanced photoluminescence properties

W Lei, J Zhang, D Liu, P Zhu, Q Cui, G Zou

(2008), pp. 5221-5223, Chemical communications, Cambridge, England, C1-1

journal article

High-pressure x-ray diffraction and Raman spectra study of indium oxide

D Liu, W Lei, B Zou, S Yu, J Hao, K Wang, B Liu, Q Cui, G Zou

(2008), Vol. 104, pp. 1-5, Journal of applied physics, College Park, Md., C1-1

journal article

Comparative studies of structural transition between AlN nanocrystals and nanowires

W Lei, D Liu, J Zhang, Q Cui, G Zou

(2008), Vol. 121, pp. 1-8, Journal of physics : conference series, Bristol, England, C1-1

journal article
2007

Synthesis of cubic tantalum nitride nanocrystallites

W Lei, L Shen, D Liu, X Li, G Peng, Q Cui, G Zou

(2007), Vol. 22, pp. 400-402, Wuji cailiao xuebao/Journal of inorganic materials, [Beijing,China], C1-1

journal article

Growth and characterization of single-phase metastable tantalum nitride nanocrystals by dc arc discharge

W Lei, D Liu, L Shen, J Zhang, P Zhu, Q Cui, G Zou

(2007), Vol. 306, pp. 413-417, Journal of crystal growth, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

High-pressure study of low-compressibility Ta2N

W Lei, D Liu, X Li, J Zhang, Q Zhou, J Hu, Q Cui, G Zou

(2007), Vol. 19, pp. 1-1, Journal of physics : condensed matter, Bristol, England, C1-1

journal article

Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline hexagonal boron carbo-nitride under high temperature and high pressure

X Li, J Zhang, L Shen, W Lei, D Yang, Q Cui, G Zou

(2007), Vol. 19, pp. 425235-425235, Journal of physics : condensed matter, London, England, C1-1

journal article
2006

Pressure-induced structural transition in AIN nanowires

L Shen, X Li, Y Ma, K Yang, W Lei, Q Cui, G Zou

(2006), Vol. 89, pp. 1-3, Applied physics letters, College Park, Md., C1-1

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Tunable Surface Charge of Layered Double Hydroxide Membranes Enabling Osmotic Energy Harvesting from Anion Transport

Si Qin, Guoliang Yang, Shana Wang, Yuxi Ma, Zhiyu Wang, Lifeng Wang, Dan Liu, Weiwei Lei

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Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

Novel Boron Carbon Nitride (BCN) Nanosheets for Future Electrochemical Energy Storage

A/Prof Weiwei Lei

ARC DECRA - Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

  • 2016: $131,648
  • 2015: $128,190
  • 2014: $125,419

Functionalized 2D nanomaterials (MXenes) for Future Energy Storage

A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Prof Joselito Razal, Prof Yury Gogotsi

ARC - Discovery Projects

  • 2021: $150,059
  • 2020: $147,406
  • 2019: $144,799

ARC Research Hub for Functional and Sustainable Fibres

Prof Joselito Razal, Prof Russell Varley, Prof Luke Henderson, Prof Minoo Naebe, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Maryam Naebe, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Mr Warren Sexton, Mr David Tester, Wayne Best, Mr Joshua Handcock, Dr Murray Height, Mr Thomas Hussey, Dr Ashley Denmead, Mr Blake Harris, Dr Stuart Gordon, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Michael Hummel, Dr Julia Reisser, Dr Tom Whyte, Phil Warner, Mark Dunstan

ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs

  • 2024: $487,573
  • 2023: $1,063,113
  • 2022: $1,027,162
  • 2021: $1,018,000

Advanced nanomaterials for future energy generation and storage

A/Prof Weiwei Lei

ARC Fellowships - Future Fellowships

  • 2024: $92,091
  • 2023: $226,581
  • 2022: $226,653
  • 2021: $112,840

Developing novel two-dimensional hybrid nanostructures for renewable energy

A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Prof Chris McConville, Prof Joselito Razal

ARC - Discovery Projects

  • 2024: $53,634
  • 2023: $132,889
  • 2022: $128,395

Advanced protective coatings for thermal energy management devices

A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Prof Nick Birbilis

ARC Linkage - Projects

  • 2024: $64,175

Other Public Sector Funding

ARC Research Hub for Functional and Sustainable Fibres

Prof Joselito Razal, Prof Russell Varley, Prof Luke Henderson, Prof Minoo Naebe, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Maryam Naebe, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Mr Warren Sexton, Mr David Tester, Wayne Best, Mr Joshua Handcock, Dr Murray Height, Mr Thomas Hussey, Dr Ashley Denmead, Mr Blake Harris, Dr Stuart Gordon, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Michael Hummel, Dr Julia Reisser, Dr Tom Whyte, Phil Warner, Mark Dunstan

Transport Accident Commission, Transport for NSW

  • 2023: $50,000
  • 2022: $25,000

Novel membrane technology for mining wastewater treatment.

Dr Shuaifei Zhao, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, A/Prof Jingliang Li

Department of Jobs, Precincts & Regions

  • 2023: $20,000
  • 2022: $100,000
  • 2021: $40,000
  • 2020: $40,000

Innovations Connections Grant - Development of protective coatings for additively manufactured heat exchanges - Phase 2.

Dr Qi Chao, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Mr Majid Laleh, A/Prof Wei Xu

Innovation Connections

  • 2023: $50,000

Industry and Other Funding

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

ARC Research Hub for Functional and Sustainable Fibres

Prof Joselito Razal, Prof Russell Varley, Prof Luke Henderson, Prof Minoo Naebe, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Maryam Naebe, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Mr Warren Sexton, Mr David Tester, Wayne Best, Mr Joshua Handcock, Dr Murray Height, Mr Thomas Hussey, Dr Ashley Denmead, Mr Blake Harris, Dr Stuart Gordon, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Michael Hummel, Dr Julia Reisser, Dr Tom Whyte, Phil Warner, Mark Dunstan

Carbon Revolution Operations Pty Ltd, Simba Global Pty Ltd, Nanollose Limited, HeiQ Pty Ltd, Conveyor Products and Solutions, ELG Carbon Fibre Ltd, C Sea Solutions P/L (trading as ULUU), Xefco Pty Ltd

  • 2024: $75,000
  • 2023: $587,500
  • 2022: $337,500

APRI internship Salumeh Issazadeh

A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Dr Frank Chen, Ms Salumeh Issazadeh

Xefco Pty Ltd

  • 2021: $20,500

2D - Material Plasma Composite Coatings.

A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Dr Frank Chen, Ms Yuyu Su

Xefco Pty Ltd

  • 2021: $14,500

Ultra-High Resolution 3D Printing of Micron-Sized Structures and Voids

Prof Rosanne Guijt, Prof Michael Breadmore, A/Prof Muhammad J.A. Shiddiky, Prof Weihua Li, Dr Sara Baratchi, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Dr Mohsen Sarafraz, Dr Dan Yuan, Prof Brett Paull, Dr Stuart Thickett, Dr Vipul Gupta, Prof Ronald Sluyter, Dr Navid Kashaninejad, Dr Jun Zhang, A/Prof Kiao Inthavong

Griffith University

  • 2023: $10,000

Innovations Connections Grant - Development of protective coatings for additively manufactured heat exchanges - Phase 2.

Dr Qi Chao, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Mr Majid Laleh, A/Prof Wei Xu

Conflux Technology

  • 2023: $25,236
  • 2022: $25,236

Plasma coating for 3D printed parts.

A/Prof Weiwei Lei

Conflux Technology

  • 2023: $42,478

Other Funding Sources

Atmospheric Plasma Coating System.

A/Prof Weiwei Lei, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, A/Prof Dan Liu, Dr Frank Chen

Innovative Manfacturing CRC Limited

  • 2022: $427,965
  • 2021: $657,854
  • 2020: $370,469
  • 2019: $193,720

Textile dyeing via Atmospheric plasma coating.

Dr Frank Chen, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Dr Surya Subianto, Dr Amol Patil, Dr Marzieh Parhizkar

Innovative Manfacturing CRC Limited

  • 2022: $190,906
  • 2021: $8,749

Ultra-High Resolution 3D Printing of Micron-Sized Structures and Voids

Prof Rosanne Guijt, Prof Michael Breadmore, A/Prof Muhammad J.A. Shiddiky, Prof Weihua Li, Dr Sara Baratchi, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, Dr Mohsen Sarafraz, Dr Dan Yuan, Prof Brett Paull, Dr Stuart Thickett, Dr Vipul Gupta, Prof Ronald Sluyter, Dr Navid Kashaninejad, Dr Jun Zhang, A/Prof Kiao Inthavong

ARC LIEF - Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities Program, University of Wollongong, RMIT Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

  • 2023: $385,792

Supervisions

Principal Supervisor
2022

Yijun Qian

Thesis entitled: Fabrication of Two-dimensional Nanomaterial Membranes for Ion Separation related Applications

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Xing Qing

Thesis entitled: Fiber-based organic electrochemical transistors and their applications in sensing

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Yuyu Su

Thesis entitled: Development of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Energy and Environment Applications

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

2021

Yuxi Ma

Thesis entitled: Mechanical Exfoliation of Two-dimensional Transition Metal Oxides for Water Purification

Master of Engineering, Institute for Frontier Materials

Liangzhu Zhang

Thesis entitled: Development of Two-dimensional Nanomaterials for Micro-supercapacitors

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Executive Supervisor
2019

Jiemin Wang

Thesis entitled: Development of Boron (Carbon) Nitride Nanocomposites for Energy Applications

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Associate Supervisor
2024

Deepak Mallya

Thesis entitled: Evaluation of MoS2-engineered Nanofiltration Membranes for Removal of Natural Organic Matter

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), School of Engineering

2023

Degang Jiang

Thesis entitled: Fabrication of 3D MXene based architectures for high performance applications

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

2022

Guoliang Yang

Thesis entitled: Fabrication of MXene-based membranes for energy conversion and water cleaning

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Mingyu Han

Thesis entitled: The Interactions of Self-Assembled Lubricin Coating with Surfaces and Molecules ¿ From Fundamental Studies to Practical Applications

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

2021

Zhiyu Wang

Thesis entitled: Surface and Structural Modification of Carbon-based Materials for Stable Lithium Anodes

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

2020

Cheng Chen

Thesis entitled: Development of Boron Nitride-based Membranes for Environment and Energy Applications

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Sara Abdi Kheibari

Thesis entitled: Natural organic matter removal from water using thin film nanocomposite membranes

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), School of Engineering

2019

Chen Yang

Thesis entitled: Design, self-assembly and application of 3D superstructures from 2D nanomaterials

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

2018

Yuchen Liu

Thesis entitled: Composite Nanosheets of Graphene and Boron Nitride for Lubrication Application Plasma functionalized nanomembranes for environmental purification

Master of Engineering, Institute for Frontier Materials

2017

Si Qin

Thesis entitled: Development of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials