Dr Omid Zabihi

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Research Fellow

Faculty

Instit for Frontier Materials

Department

Instit for Frontier Materials

Campus

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Publications

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2024

Assessing sustainability and green chemistry in synthesis of a Vanillin-based vitrimer at scale: Enabling sustainable manufacturing of recyclable carbon fiber composites

P Zamani, O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, M Zamani, M Zohuriaan-Mehr, T Kannangara, P Joseph, M Naebe

(2024), Vol. 179, pp. 1-14, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Mechanical upcycling of single-use face mask waste into high-performance composites: An ecofriendly approach with cost-benefit analysis

O Zabihi, R Patrick, M Ahmadi, M Forrester, R Huxley, Y Wei, S Hadigheh, M Naebe

(2024), Vol. 919, Science of the Total Environment, C1

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2023

Effects of melt-state shear homogenization on catalytic pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste for feedstock recycling

M Ahmadi, O Zabihi, H Nazarloo, K Shirvanimoghaddam, X Duan, P Adetunji, B Egan, M Naebe

(2023), Vol. 22, Materials Today Sustainability, C1

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Lignin derived carbon fiber and nanofiber: Manufacturing and applications

R Yadav, O Zabihi, S Fakhrhoseini, H Nazarloo, A Kiziltas, P Blanchard, M Naebe

(2023), Vol. 255, pp. 1-28, Composites Part B: Engineering, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Strategies to resolve intrinsic conflicts between strength and toughness in polyethylene composites

K Shirvanimoghaddam, K Balaji, M Ahmadi, H Ajdari Nazarloo, R Yadav, O Zabihi, B Egan, P Adetunji, M Naebe

(2023), Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research, C1

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High Temperature Studies of Graphene Nanoplatelets-MOFs Membranes for PEM Fuel Cells Applications

Muhammad Tawalbeh, Amani Al-Othman, Ahmad Ka'ki, Shima Mohamad, Amer Al-Jahran, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Omid Zabihi, Quanxiang Li, Kamyar Shirvanimoghaddam, Minoo Naebe

(2023), Vol. 962, pp. 93-98, Key Engineering Materials, Zurich, Switzerland, C1

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Advancing structural batteries: cost-efficient high-performance carbon fiber-coated LiFePO4 cathodes

Jaehoon Choi, Omid Zabihi, Mojtaba Ahmadi, Minoo Naebe

(2023), pp. 30633-30642, RSC Advances, Cambridge, Eng., C1

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Transformation of Single-Use Plastics into Lighter Hydrocarbons via an Economical Coal Fly Ash based Zeolite Catalyst

N Hossein Nazarloo, O Zabihi, K Shirvanimoghaddam, M Ahmadi, M Naebe

(2023), pp. 1-17, ChemCatChem, London, Eng., C1

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The Quest for Sustainable Composites: Developing High-Performance, Flame-Retardant, and Recyclable Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Vitrimer Composites

P Zamani, O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, R Mahmoodi, M Naebe

(2023), ACS Applied Polymer Materials, C1

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2022

Enhancement of ionic conduction and mechanical properties for all-solid-state polymer electrolyte systems through ionic and physical bonding

J Choi, O Zabihi, R Varley, B Fox, M Naebe

(2022), Vol. 23, pp. 1-14, Materials Today Chemistry, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Biobased Carbon Fiber Composites with Enhanced Flame Retardancy: A Cradle-to-Cradle Approach

P Zamani, O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, R Mahmoodi, T Kannangara, P Joseph, M Naebe

(2022), Vol. 10, pp. 1059-1069, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, Washington, D.C., C1

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Multiple Hydrogen Bond Channel Structural Electrolyte for an Enhanced Carbon Fiber Composite Battery

J Choi, O Zabihi, R Varley, J Zhang, B Fox, M Naebe

(2022), Vol. 5, pp. 2054-2066, ACS Applied Energy Materials, C1

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Covalent treatment of carbon fibre with functionalized MoS2 nanosheets using thiol-ene click chemistry: The improvement of interface in multiscale epoxy composites

M Ahmadi, O Zabihi, R Yadav, M Ghandehari Ferdowsi, M Naebe

(2022), Vol. 236, pp. 1-14, Composites Part B: Engineering, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Multifunctional PA6 composites using waste glass fiber and green metal organic framework/graphene hybrids

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

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High Performance Carbon Fiber Structural Batteries Using Cellulose Nanocrystal Reinforced Polymer Electrolyte

J Choi, O Zabihi, R Varley, B Fox, M Naebe

(2022), Vol. 14, pp. 45320-45332, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, United States, C1

journal article
2021

Metal-organic framework structure-property relationships for high-performance multifunctional polymer nanocomposite applications

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

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The reinforcing role of 2D graphene analogue MoS₂ nanosheets in multiscale carbon fibre composites: Improvement of interfacial adhesion

M Ahmadi, O Zabihi, R Yadav, M Ghandehari Ferdowsi, M Naebe

(2021), Vol. 207, pp. 1-12, Composites Science and Technology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Novel Phosphorous-Based Deep Eutectic Solvents for the Production of Recyclable Macadamia Nutshell-Polymer Biocomposites with Improved Mechanical and Fire Safety Performances

O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, R Yadav, R Mahmoodi, E Naderi Kalali, S Nikafshar, M Ghandehari Ferdowsi, D Wang, M Naebe

(2021), Vol. 9, pp. 4463-4476, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, C1

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Balancing the toughness and strength in polypropylene composites

K Shirvanimoghaddam, K Balaji, R Yadav, O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, P Adetunji, M Naebe

(2021), Vol. 223, Composites Part B: Engineering, C1

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Organophosphorus-Functionalized Zirconium-Based Metal-Organic Framework Nanostructures for Improved Mechanical and Flame Retardant Polymer Nanocomposites

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

journal article
2020

A sustainable approach to scalable production of a graphene based flame retardant using waste fish deoxyribonucleic acid

O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, Q Li, M Ferdowsi, R Mahmoodi, E Kalali, D Wang, M Naebe

(2020), Vol. 247, Journal of Cleaner Production, C1

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2D transition metal dichalcogenide nanomaterials: advances, opportunities, and challenges in multi-functional polymer nanocomposites

M Ahmadi, O Zabihi, S Jeon, M Yoonessi, A Dasari, S Ramakrishna, M Naebe

(2020), Vol. 8, pp. 845-883, Journal of materials chemistry A, Cambridge, Eng., C1

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Development of a low cost and green microwave assisted approach towards the circular carbon fibre composites

O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, C Liu, R Mahmoodi, Q Li, M Naebe

(2020), Vol. 184, Composites Part B: Engineering, C1

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A sustainable approach to the low-cost recycling of waste glass fibres composites towards circular economy

O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, C Liu, R Mahmoodi, Q Li, M Ferdowsi, M Naebe

(2020), Vol. 12, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1

journal article
2019

Low-cost carbon fibre derived from sustainable coal tar pitch and polyacrylonitrile: Fabrication and characterisation

O Zabihi, S Shafei, S Fakhrhoseini, M Ahmadi, H Nazarloo, R Stanger, Q Tran, J Lucas, T Wall, M Naebe

(2019), Vol. 12, Materials, Switzerland, C1

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Simultaneous electrochemical-assisted exfoliation and in situ surface functionalization towards large-scale production of few-layer graphene

O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, Q Li, S Fakhrhoseini, Z Komeily Nia, M Arjmand, K Parvez, M Naebe

(2019), Vol. 18, FlatChem, C1

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A hydrothermal-assisted ball milling approach for scalable production of high-quality functionalized MoS2 nanosheets for polymer nanocomposites

M Ahmadi, O Zabihi, Q Li, S Fakhrhoseini, M Naebe

(2019), Vol. 9, Nanomaterials, Switzerland, C1

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Natural bauxite nanosheets: A multifunctional and sustainable 2D nano-reinforcement for high performance polymer nanocomposites

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

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2018

A technical review on epoxy-clay nanocomposites: Structure, properties, and their applications in fiber reinforced composites

O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, S Nikafshar, K Chandrakumar Preyeswary, M Naebe

(2018), Vol. 135, pp. 1-24, Composites Part B: Engineering, C1

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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

journal article
2017

Electroactive nanostructured scaffold produced by controlled deposition of PPy on electrospun PCL fibres

S Shafei, J Foroughi, L Stevens, C Wong, O Zabihi, M Naebe

(2017), Vol. 43, pp. 1235-1251, Research on Chemical Intermediates, C1

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Hydrophilic PAN based carbon nanofibres with improved graphitic structure and enhanced mechanical performance using ethylenediamine functionalized graphene

Z Li, O Zabihi, J Wang, Q Li, J Wang, W Lei, M Naebe

(2017), Vol. 7, pp. 2621-2628, RSC Advances, C1

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A renewable bio-based epoxy resin with improved mechanical performance that can compete with DGEBA

S Nikafshar, O Zabihi, S Hamidi, Y Moradi, S Barzegar, M Ahmadi, M Naebe

(2017), Vol. 7, pp. 8694-8701, RSC Advances, C1

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Self-assembly of quaternized chitosan nanoparticles within nanoclay layers for enhancement of interfacial properties in toughened polymer nanocomposites

O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, M Naebe

(2017), Vol. 119, pp. 277-289, Materials and Design, C1

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The effects of UV light on the chemical and mechanical properties of a transparent epoxy-diamine system in the presence of an organic UV absorber

S Nikafshar, O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, A Mirmohseni, M Taseidifar, M Naebe

(2017), Vol. 10, Materials, Switzerland, C1

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Collision-induced activation: Towards industrially scalable approach to graphite nanoplatelets functionalization for superior polymer nanocomposites

O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, T Abdollahi, S Nikafshar, M Naebe

(2017), Vol. 7, Scientific Reports, England, C1

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Carbon fibre surface modification using functionalized nanoclay: a hierarchical interphase for fibre-reinforced polymer composites

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

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Catalyzed synthesis and characterization of a novel lignin-based curing agent for the curing of high-performance epoxy resin

S Nikafshar, O Zabihi, Y Moradi, M Ahmadi, S Amiri, M Naebe

(2017), Vol. 9, Polymers, Switzerland, C1-1

journal article
2016

Enhanced photocatalytic activities of TiO2-SiO2 nanohybrids immobilized on cement-based materials for dye degradation

H Jafari, S Afshar, O Zabihi, M Naebe

(2016), Vol. 42, pp. 2963-2978, Research on Chemical Intermediates, C1

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One-step amino-functionalization of milled carbon fibre for enhancement of thermo-physical properties of epoxy composites

O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, S Shafei, S Seraji, A Oroumei, M Naebe

(2016), Vol. 88, pp. 243-252, Composites part A: applied science and manufacturing, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Synergistic effect of MWCNTs functionalization on interfacial and mechanical properties of multi-scale UHMWPE fibre reinforced epoxy composites

M Ahmadi, O Zabihi, M Masoomi, M Naebe

(2016), Vol. 134, pp. 1-11, Composites science and technology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Fish DNA-modified clays: Towards highly flame retardant polymer nanocomposite with improved interfacial and mechanical performance

O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, H Khayyam, M Naebe

(2016), Vol. 6, Scientific Reports, England, C1

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Interfacial evaluation of epoxy/carbon nanofiber nanocomposite reinforced with glycidyl methacrylate treated UHMWPE fiber

Mojtaba Ahmadi, Mahmood Masoomi, Somayeh Safi, Omid Zabihi

(2016), Vol. 133, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, C1-1

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Enhancement of photocatalytic degradation of furfural and acetophenone in water media using nano-TiO₂-SiO₂deposited on cementitious materials

S Soltan, H Jafari, S Afshar, O Zabihi

(2016), Vol. 74, pp. 1689-1697, Water science and technology, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article
2015

Enhanced thermal stability and lifetime of epoxy nanocomposites using covalently functionalized clay: Experimental and modelling

O Zabihi, H Khayyam, B Fox, M Naebe

(2015), Vol. 39, pp. 2269-2278, New journal of chemistry, London, Eng., C1

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Dynamic prediction models and optimization of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) stabilization processes for production of carbon fiber

H Khayyam, M Naebe, O Zabihi, R Zamani, S Atkiss, B Fox

(2015), Vol. 11, pp. 887-896, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, Piscataway, N.J., C1

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One-pot synthesis of aminated multi-walled carbon nanotube using thiol-ene click chemistry for improvement of epoxy nanocomposites properties

O Zabihi, M Ahmadi, M Akhlaghi Bagherjeri, M Naebe

(2015), Vol. 5, pp. 98692-98699, RSC advances, Cambridge, Eng., C1

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Effect of different conditions on the size and quality of titanium dioxide nanoparticles synthesized by a reflux process

H Makhdoomi, H Moghadam, O Zabihi

(2015), Vol. 41, pp. 1777-1788, Research on chemical intermediates, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article
2014

Description of phenomenological process during thermal formation of an epoxy system in presence of metal nanoparticles using advanced kinetics analysis

O Zabihi, M Aghaie, H Aghaie, K Zare, Y Saghapour

(2014), Vol. 117, pp. 53-61, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, C1-1

journal article
2013

Preparation and characterization of toughened composites of epoxy/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) nanotube: thermal, mechanical and electrical properties

Omid Zabihi

(2013), Vol. 45, pp. 1480-1485, Composites part B: engineering, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Understanding of thermal/thermo-oxidative degradation kinetics of polythiophene nanoparticles

O Zabihi, A Khodabandeh

(2013), Vol. 112, pp. 1507-1513, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, C1-1

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Study on a novel thermoset nanocomposite form DGEBA-cycloaliphatic diamine and metal nanoparticles: Thermal properties and curing behavior

O Zabihi, M Aghaie, K Zare

(2013), Vol. 111, pp. 703-710, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, C1-1

journal article
2012

Characterization and Thermal Decomposition Kinetics of Poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate) Nanocomposites Reinforced with TiO 2 Nanoparticles

O Zabihi

(2012), Vol. 51, pp. 43-49, Polymer - Plastics Technology and Engineering, C1-1

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Nano-CuO/Epoxy Composites: Thermal Characterization and Thermo-Oxidative Degradation

O Zabihi, S Ghasemlou

(2012), Vol. 17, pp. 108-121, International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, C1-1

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Isothermal curing behavior and thermo-physical properties of epoxy-based thermoset nanocomposites reinforced with Fe 2O 3 nanoparticles

O Zabihi, A Hooshafza, F Moztarzadeh, H Payravand, A Afshar, R Alizadeh

(2012), Vol. 527, pp. 190-198, Thermochimica Acta, C1-1

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Preparation, optimization and thermal characterization of a novel conductive thermoset nanocomposite containing polythiophene nanoparticles using dynamic thermal analysis

O Zabihi, A Khodabandeh, S Mostafavi

(2012), Vol. 97, pp. 3-13, Polymer Degradation and Stability, C1-1

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Investigation of mechanical properties and cure behavior of DGEBA/nano-Fe 2O 3 with polyamine dendrimer

O Zabihi, A Khodabandeh, S Ghasemlou

(2012), Vol. 97, pp. 1730-1736, Polymer Degradation and Stability, C1-1

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Modeling of phenomenological mechanisms during thermal formation and degradation of an epoxy-based nanocomposite

O Zabihi

(2012), Vol. 543, pp. 239-245, Thermochimica Acta, C1-1

journal article
2011

The effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles on thermo-physical properties of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A/2,2′-Diamino-1,1′-binaphthalene nanocomposites

O Zabihi, S Mostafavi, F Ravari, A Khodabandeh, A Hooshafza, K Zare, M Shahizadeh

(2011), Vol. 521, pp. 49-58, Thermochimica Acta, C1

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Funded Projects at Deakin

Other Public Sector Funding

Catalyst Assisted Polyethylene (PE) Recycling

Prof Minoo Naebe, Dr Kamyar Shirvani Moghaddam, Dr Omid Zabihi, Dr Sobhan Fakhrhoseini

Sustainability Victoria

  • 2022: $45,000
  • 2021: $50,000
  • 2020: $100,000

Recycling Polypropylene Waste for High Value Added Application - Sustainability Vic

Prof Minoo Naebe, Dr Omid Zabihi

Sustainability Victoria

  • 2024: $51,000
  • 2023: $76,500
  • 2022: $76,500
  • 2021: $51,000

Industry and Other Funding

Recycling Polypropylene Waste for High Value Added Application - Gale Pacific.

Prof Minoo Naebe, Dr Omid Zabihi

Gale Pacific Limited

  • 2024: $11,500
  • 2023: $41,500
  • 2021: $30,000

Supervisions

Associate Supervisor
2024

Parisa Zamani

Thesis entitled: Development of Recyclable and Sustainable Carbon Fiber Polymer Composites

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

2023

Vishnu Unnikrishnan

Thesis entitled: Metal Organic Frameworks Towards Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposite Applications

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

2021

Mojtaba Ahmadi

Thesis entitled: Development of improved interface in polymer composites

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials