Publications
W Bai, E Pakdel, Q Wang, B Tang, J Wang, Z Chen, Y Zhang, C Hurren, X Wang
(2022), Vol. 10, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 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 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
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
Ultrathin Ti
G Yang, W Lei, C Chen, S Qin, L Zhang, Y Su, J Wang, Z Chen, L Sun, X Wang, D Liu
(2020), Vol. 75, Nano Energy, C1
Liangzhu Zhang, Xing Qing, Zhiqiang Chen, Jiemin Wang, Guoliang Yang, Yijun Qian, Dan Liu, Cheng Chen, Lifeng Wang, Weiwei Lei
(2020), Vol. 3, pp. 6845-6852, ACS Applied Energy Materials, Washington, D.C., C1
Solid Phase Exfoliation for Producing Dispersible Transition Metal Dichalcogenides Nanosheets
L Zhang, C Chen, J Zhou, G Yang, J Wang, D Liu, Z Chen, W Lei
(2020), Vol. 30, Advanced Functional 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
L Zhang, Z Chen, S Zheng, S Qin, J Wang, C Chen, D Liu, L Wang, G Yang, Y Su, Z Wu, X Bao, J Razal, W Lei
(2019), Vol. 7, pp. 14328-14336, Journal of materials chemistry A, Cambridge, Eng., C1
A Ambujakshan, J Pringle, Z Chen, C Corr, J du Plessis, P Hodgson, X Dai
(2018), Vol. 15, Plasma Processes and Polymers, C1
Rapid formation of diamond-like nano-carbons in a gas bubble discharge in liquid ethanol
Z Chen, K Magniez, M Duchemin, N Stanford, A Ambujakshan, A Taylor, C Wong, Y Zhao, X Dai
(2018), Vol. 38, pp. 75-87, Plasma chemistry and plasma processing, Cham, Switzerland, C1
X Chen, C Porto, Z Chen, A Merenda, F Allioux, R d'Agostino, K Magniez, X Dai, F Palumbo, L Dumée
(2018), Vol. 645, pp. 22-33, Science of the Total Environment, Netherlands, C1
Plasma modification and synthesis of membrane materials-a mechanistic review
J Wang, X Chen, R Reis, Z Chen, N Milne, B Winther-Jensen, L Kong, L Dumée
(2018), Vol. 8, Membranes, Switzerland, 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
Plasma treated water - A promising electrolyte to produce nanoporous titanium dioxide nanotubes
A Ambujakshan, A Sadek, K Magniez, S Mateti, E Mayes, G Devi, J Pringle, J Plessis, Z Chen, C Corr, P Hodgson, X Dai
(2017), Vol. 14, Plasma Processes and Polymers, C1
X Chen, Z Chen, L Dumée, L O'Dell, J du Plessis, R d'Agostino, X Dai, K Magniez
(2017), Vol. 14, Plasma Processes and Polymers, C1
A Ambujakshan, J Pringle, C Corr, Z Chen, J du Plessis, P Hodgson, X Dai
(2017), Vol. 14, Plasma Processes and Polymers, C1-1
F Sun, Z Chen, L Zhu, Z Du, X Wang, M Naebe
(2017), Vol. 7, Coatings, C1
Generation of underwater discharges inside gas bubbles using a 30-needles-to-plate electrode
Z Chen, Y Krasik, S Cousens, A Ambujakshan, C Corr, X Dai
(2017), Vol. 122, pp. 1-7, Journal of applied physics, Melville, N.Y., C1
S Shafei, J Foroughi, Z Chen, C Wong, M Naebe
(2017), Vol. 9, Polymers, Switzerland, C1-1
X Dai, C Corr, S Ponraj, M Maniruzzaman, A Ambujakshan, Z Chen, L Kviz, R Lovett, G Rajmohan, D de Celis, M Wright, P Lamb, Y Krasik, D Graves, W Graham, R D'Agostino, X Wang
(2016), Vol. 13, pp. 306-310, Plasma processes and polymers, London, Eng., C1
Lithium germanate (Li2GeO3): a high-performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries
M Rahman, I Sultana, T Yang, Z Chen, N Sharma, A Glushenkov, Y Chen
(2016), Vol. 55, pp. 16059-16063, Angewandte chemie - international edition, Weinheim, Germany, C1
Plasma functionalization of nanotubes
Z Chen, L Li, X Dai, Y Chen, X Wang
(2015), pp. 465-492, Nanotubes and Nanosheets: functionalization and applications of boron nitride and other nanomaterials, Boca Raton, Fla., B1
Boron (carbon) nitride nanomaterials: synthesis, porosity, and related applications
W Lei, D Liu, S Qin, D Portehault, Y Chen
(2015), pp. 59-90, Nanotubes and nanosheets : functionalization and applications of boron nitride and other nanomaterials., Baton Rouge, La., B1
M Rahman, I Sultana, Z Chen, M Srikanth, L Li, X Dai, Y Chen
(2015), Vol. 7, pp. 13088-13095, Nanoscale, Cambridge, Eng., C1
Interfacial adhesion in natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites
S Petinakis, L Yu, G Simon, X Dai, Z Chen, K Dean
(2014), pp. 17-39, Lignocellulosic polymer composites : processing, characterization, and properties, London, Eng., B1-1
Z Chen, X Dai, K Magniez, P Lamb, B Fox, X Wang
(2014), Vol. 56, pp. 172-180, Composites part A : applied science and manufacturing, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Fabrication of boron nitride nanotube-gold nanoparticle hybrids using pulsed plasma in liquid
S Ponraj, Z Chen, L Li, J Shankaranarayanan, G Rajmohan, J du Plessis, A Sinclair, Y Chen, X Wang, J Kanwar, X Dai
(2014), Vol. 30, pp. 10712-10720, Langmuir, Washington, DC, C1
Supplementing cold plasma with heat enables doping and nano-structuring of metal oxides
D De Celis, Z Chen, M Rahman, T Tao, D McCulloch, M Field, P Lamb, Y Chen, X Dai
(2014), Vol. 11, pp. 897-902, Plasma processes and polymers, London, Eng., C1
Z Chen, X Dai, K Magniez, P Lamb, D Rubin de Celis Leal, B Fox, X Wang
(2013), Vol. 45, pp. 145-152, Composites part A : applied science and manufacturing, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
M Rahman, A Glushenkov, Z Chen, X Dai, T Ramireddy, Y Chen
(2013), Vol. 15, pp. 20371-20378, Physical chemistry chemical physics, United Kingdom, C1
Coating and functionalization of carbon fibres using a three-step plasma treatment
Z Chen, X Dai, P Lamb, J du Plessis, D Rubin de Celis Leal, K Magniez, B Fox, X Wang
(2013), Vol. 10, pp. 1100-1109, Plasma processes and polymers, Weinheim, Germany, C1
Practical amine functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes for effective interfacial bonding
Z Chen, X Dai, P Lamb, D de Celis Leal, B Fox, Y Chen, J du Plessis, M Field, X Wang
(2012), Vol. 9, pp. 733-741, Plasma processes and polymers, Weinheim, Germany, C1
Understanding wettability changes from practical plasma functionalization of carbon nanotubes
A Kafi, Z Chen, X Dai, B Fox, P Lamb, X Wang
(2012), Vol. 4, pp. 344-347, Nanoscience and nanotechnology letters, Stevenson Ranch, Calif., C1
Controlling wettability of boron nitride nanotube films and improved cell proliferation
L Li, L Li, S Ramakrishnan, X Dai, K Nicholas, Y Chen, Z Chen, X Liu
(2012), Vol. 116, pp. 18334-18339, Journal of physical chemistry C, Washington, D. C., C1
Controlled surface modification of boron nitride nanotubes
X Dai, Y Chen, Z Chen, P Lamb, L Li, J du Plessis, D McCulloch, X Wang
(2011), Vol. 22, pp. 1-7, Nanotechnology, Bristol, U. K., C1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
Investigating the homogeneity, thickness, and fouling sensitivity of the plasma-synthesized polymer blend thin films for low-cost desalination
Prof Lingxue Kong, Ms jingshi Wang, Dr Ludovic Dumee, Dr Mark Tobin, Dr Jitraporn (Pimm) Vongsvivut, Dominique (Dom) Appadoo, Dr Frank Chen, A/Prof Nick Milne
AINSE Grant - Postgraduate Research Award
- 2020: $1,250
- 2019: $3,750
- 2018: $7,500
Other Public Sector Funding
Delamination of laminated glass
Dr Jane Dai, Dr Frank Chen
Department of State Development, Business and Innovation
- 2015: $50,000
Industry and Other Funding
Godfrey Hirst Australia Project Proposal: Plasma Treatment Trials
Dr Aiden Beer, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Mr Zhiqiang Chen, Dr Frank Chen
GHAPL Grant - Research - Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd
- 2014: $12,465
Delamination of laminated glass
Dr Jane Dai, Dr Frank Chen
Austral Services Group Pty Ltd
- 2015: $12,500
Development of Plasma Treatment Process for Zhik High Performance Garments
Dr Jane Dai, Dr Frank Chen, Dr Kevin Magniez
Zhik Pty Ltd
- 2016: $19,000
Development of Plasma Treatment Process for Zhik High Performance Garments - Phase II
Dr Frank Chen, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Jane Dai
Zhik Pty Ltd
- 2018: $378
- 2017: $99,580
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
Xefco REACH project
A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, Dr Frank Chen
Xefco Pty Ltd
- 2023: $2,824,983
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
Supervisions
Jingshi (Yvonne) Wang
Thesis entitled: Fabrication of tight ultra-filtration membranes using plasma polymerization techniques
Doctor of Philosophy (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
Xiao Chen
Thesis entitled: Fabrication of POSS Nano-composite Membranes using Plasma Technology for Solvent Separation.
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Arun T.A.
Thesis entitled: Plasma-Treated water as an Anodizing Electrolyte for Fabrication of Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials