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Professor George Zhao

ARC Australian Laureate Fellow

School of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
george.zhao@uq.edu.au
+61 7 334 69997

Overview

George Zhao is a Professor and ARC Australian Laureate Fellow of the School of Chemical Engineering at The University of Queensland. He held a couple of other fellowships, scuh as ARC Future Fellow (2011–2014) and UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Research and Teaching Fellow (2014-2017). Prof Zhao’s research focuses on nanoporous materials for sustainable energy storage and conversion, as well as for environmentally friendly chemical processes and products. The overall objective of his research program is to develop tailor-designed advanced porous materials with desired structural, interfacial and morphological properties for applicaitons in the fields ranging from energy storage and conversion, heterogeneous catalysis, adsorption, water and air purification, seawater desalination, to photonics. Prof Zhao has collected a number of prizes and awards, such as the 2nd prize of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, global highly cited researcher, American Carbon Society Award, and Fellow of The Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC).

Research Program:

Prof Zhao's current research projects include (1) towards sustainable electrochemical energy storage technology (biomass-derived electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries and hybrid ion capacitors), (2) investigation of sodium ion interactions with biomass-derived hard carbon (in collaboration with Dr Ruth Knibbe and DR Tim Duignan), (3) anti-corresive protection of zinc-lated steels (in collaboration with Baosteel), (4) electrode materials for flexible energy storage devices (in collaboration with Qingdao University, China), (5) mesoporous zeolite catalysts for hydrocarbon oxidation (in collaboration with Qingdao University, China), (6) photocatalytic and electrocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide to fuels (in collaboration with IIT-Delhi), and (7) catalytic conversion of methane (in collaboration with IIT-Delhi). While materials have been of the main research focus, computational work has also been being carried out to help understand experimental observations and phenomena.

Teaching and Learning:

Prof Zhao has taught the following courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels: Colloids and Surfaces, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Applied Heterogeneous Catalysis, Materials Science and Engineering, and Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

Research Interests

  • Nanoporous materials and applications
    Porous materials such as zeolites and activated carbon have been used in many technological fields, such as petroleum refining, gas separation and purification, wastewater treatment, and so on. Emerging applications require a high level of control over porous materials with well-defined physical and chemical properties. Our research interests focus on design and preparatino of nanoporous materials for electrochemical energy storage (batteries and supercapacitors), water purification, electrocapacitive desalination, natural gas conversion, and photonics. Currently we work on porous carbon-based materials as supercapacitor and Li-ion battery electrodes, graphene and titanium dioxide materials for water disinfection and detoxification, self-assembly of microspheres for fabricating 3D colloidal photonic crystals, hierarchical zeolite materials as heterogeneous catalysts, and immobilization of enzymes on porous solids. The overall objective of his research program is to develop tailor-designed novel porous materials with prescribed structural, interfacial, and morphological properties for emerging applications. While new materials have been of our main research them, computational work has also been carried out in our lab to simulate and model important physical phenomena that would not be easy to observe experimentally or those cannot be completely understood experimentally.

Research Impacts

Prof Zhao is an international renowned materials chemist conducting multidisciplinary research. He has made significant contributions to his research field, which bridges the disciplines of materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering and physics. His research has defined and advanced the field through highly cited publications and public lectures. He has an outstanding international reputation for his investigations into the chemistry of mesoporous materials for adsorptive and catalytic applications and porous carbon materials for energy storage. He is also internationally known for his achievements on fundamental understanding of self-assembly of colloidal microspheres and developing new methods for the fabrication of three-dimensional colloidal photonic crystals and functional devices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Shangdong University
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland

Publications

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Publications

Book Chapter

  • Advanced carbon materials for electrochemical energy storage

    Gaddam, Rohit Ranganathan, Kumar, Nanjundan Ashok, Narayan, Ramanuj, Raju, K.V.S.N. and Zhao, X.S. (2019). Advanced carbon materials for electrochemical energy storage. In Yasir Beeran Pottathara, Sabu Thomas, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Yves Grohens and Vanja Kokol (Ed.), Nanomaterials synthesis: design, fabrication and applications (pp. 385-418) Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-815751-0.00011-0

  • Hierarchical nanoheterostructures: layered double hydroxide-based photocatalysts

    Zhang, Luhong, Xiong, Zhigang and Zhao, George (2016). Hierarchical nanoheterostructures: layered double hydroxide-based photocatalysts. In Nurxat Nuraje, Ramazan Asmatulu and Guido Mul (Ed.), Green photo-active nanomaterials : sustainable energy and environmental remediation (pp. 309-338) London, United Kingdom: Royal Society of Chemistry. doi:10.1039/9781782622642-00309

  • Graphene-based materials for electrochemical energy storage

    Zhang, J. and Zhao, X. S. (2014). Graphene-based materials for electrochemical energy storage. In Wu Yihong, Shen Zexiang and Yu Ting (Ed.), Two-dimensional carbon: fundamental properties, synthesis, characterisation and applications (pp. 183-246) Boca Raton, FL, United States: Pan Stanford Publishing.

  • Colloidal photonic crystals: fabrication and applications

    Yan, Qingfeng, Yu, Jie, Cai, Zhongyu and Zhao, X. S. (2012). Colloidal photonic crystals: fabrication and applications. In Bao-Lian Su, Clément Sanchez and Xiao-Yu Yang (Ed.), Hierarchically structured porous materials: from nanoscience to catalysis, biomedicine, optics and energy (pp. 531-576) Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/9783527639588.ch18

  • Supercapacitors: electrode materials aspects

    Zhang, Li Li, Lei, Zhibin, Zhang, Jintao, Tian, Xiaoning and Zhao, Xiu Song (2011). Supercapacitors: electrode materials aspects. In Encyclopedia of inorganic chemistry (pp. 341-363) United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons. doi:10.1002/0470862106.ia816

  • Photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical properties of visible-light driven aurivillius structured materials

    Yu, Jianqiang, Zhang, Yan, Yu, Deshuang, Zhou, Xiaochen and Zhao, X. S. (2010). Photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical properties of visible-light driven aurivillius structured materials. In Geri K Castello (Ed.), Handbook of photocatalysts: Preparation, structure and applications (pp. 385-408) New York United States: Nova Science Publishers.

  • Visible-light-responsive titanium dioxide photocatalysts

    Zhou, Jinkai and Zhao, X. S. (2010). Visible-light-responsive titanium dioxide photocatalysts. In Masakazu Anpo and Prashant V Kamat (Ed.), Environmentally benign photocatalysts: Applications of titanium oxide-based materials (pp. 235-251) New York United States: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-0-387-48444-0_10

  • Template approaches to the synthesis of porous carbon

    Su, Fabing, Zhou, Zuocheng, Guo, Wanping, Liu, Jiajia, Tian, Xiao Ning and Zhao, X.S. (2008). Template approaches to the synthesis of porous carbon. In Ljubisa R. Radovic (Ed.), Chemistry and Physics of Carbon (pp. 63-128) U. S. A.: CRC Press.

  • 3D macroporous photonic materials templated by self assembled colloidal spheres

    Zhou, Z. C. and Zhao, X. S. (2004). 3D macroporous photonic materials templated by self assembled colloidal spheres. In G. Q. Lu and X. S. Zhao (Ed.), Nanoporous Materials: Science and Engineering (pp. 206-236) Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom: Imperial College Press.

  • Acidity measurement of nanoporous aluminosilicates: zeolites and MCM-41

    Zheng, J., Song, C., Xu, X., Turaga, U. T. and Zhao, X. S. (2004). Acidity measurement of nanoporous aluminosilicates: zeolites and MCM-41. In G. Q. Lu and X. S. Zhao (Ed.), Nanoporous Materials: Science and Engineering (pp. 464-486) Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom: Imperial College Press.

  • Nanoporous materials: an overview

    Lu, G. Q. and Zhao, X. S. (2004). Nanoporous materials: an overview. In G. Q. Lu and X. S. Zhao (Ed.), Nanoporous Materials: Science and Engineering (pp. 1-13) Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom: Imperial College Press.

  • Surface Functionalization of Ordered Nanoporous Silicates

    Zhao, X. S., Chong, A. S. Maria and Lu, M. G. (2004). Surface Functionalization of Ordered Nanoporous Silicates. In G Q Lu and X S Zhao (Ed.), Nanoporous Materials Science and Engineering 4 ed. (pp. 393-426) United Kingdom: Imperial College Press.

Journal Article

Conference Publication

  • Preparation of Fe3O4/carbon composites on the basis of cellulose microspheres and their application as anode material for lithium-ion batteries

    Yang, Lijuan, Fu, Aiping, Li, Hongliang and Zhao, Xiusong (2016). Preparation of Fe3O4/carbon composites on the basis of cellulose microspheres and their application as anode material for lithium-ion batteries. In: International Symposium on Materials Application and Engineering, SMAE 2016. International Symposium on Materials Application and Engineering, SMAE 2016, Chiang Mai, Thailand, (). 20 - 21 August 2016. doi:10.1051/matecconf/20166702018

  • Experimental and theoretical investigation on the interaction between palladium nanoparticles and functionalized carbon nanotubes for Heck synthesis

    Sun, Wenjing, Liu, Zhongqing, Jiang, Chengfa, Xue, Ying, Chu, Wei and Zhao, Xiusong (2013) Experimental and theoretical investigation on the interaction between palladium nanoparticles and functionalized carbon nanotubes for Heck synthesis. Catalysis Today, 212 206-214. doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2012.09.024

  • Synthesis and characterization of ferrous tungstate nanoparticles

    Cui, Yuqian, Guo, Peizhi, Zhang, Guoliang, Li, Hongliang, Yu, Jianqiang, Li, Yue and Zhao, X.S. (2013). Synthesis and characterization of ferrous tungstate nanoparticles. In: Advances in Applied Science, Engineering and Technology. 2013 International Conference on Applied Science, Engineering and Technology, ICASET 2013, Qingdao, China, (15-18). 19 - 21 May 2013. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.709.15

  • Template synthesis and electrocatalytic properties of palladium hollow spheres

    Lu, Hailong, Ye, Wanneng, Guo, Peizhi, Wang, Qinchao, Lu, Chaojing and Zhao, X.S. (2013). Template synthesis and electrocatalytic properties of palladium hollow spheres. In: Advances in Applied Science, Engineering and Technology. 2013 International Conference on Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (ICASET 2013), Qingdao, China, (11-14). 19 -21 May 2013. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.709.11

  • Effects of surface properties and solvent pH values on the adsorption/desorption abilities of mesoporous SBA-15 to Methylene blue molecules

    Liu, Hui, Li, Hongliang, Wang, Mengxue, Sang, Jingjing and Zhao, Xiu Song (2012). Effects of surface properties and solvent pH values on the adsorption/desorption abilities of mesoporous SBA-15 to Methylene blue molecules. In: Advances in Environmental Science and Engineering, Pts 1-6. 1st International Conference on Energy and Environmental Protection (ICEEP 2012), Hohhot Peoples R China, (352-355). Jun 23-24, 2012. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.518-523.352

  • The control of attached acid groups on sulfonated polystyrene nanospheres through the design of material structure

    Tian, Xiaoning, Jiang, Zhongqing, Zhang, Li Li, Luo, Lijuan and Zhao, X. S. (2012). The control of attached acid groups on sulfonated polystyrene nanospheres through the design of material structure. In: Huang Xianghong, Huang Xinyou, Mao Hongkui and Yin Zhixi, Applied Mechanics and Mechatronics Automation. 2012 International Applied Mechanics, Mechatronics Automation Symposium, IAMMAS 2012, Shenyang, Liaoning, (222-231). 7 - 9 September 2012. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.182-183.222

  • Sulfonic-acid-functionalized porous benzene phenol polymer and carbon for catalytic esterification of methanol with acetic acid

    Tian, Xiaoning, Zhang, Li Li, Bai, Peng and Zhao, X. S. (2011) Sulfonic-acid-functionalized porous benzene phenol polymer and carbon for catalytic esterification of methanol with acetic acid. Catalysis Today, 166 1: 53-59. doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2010.03.082

  • Enhanced inactivation of bacteria with silver-modified mesoporous TiO2 under weak ultraviolet irradiation

    Ma, Jizhen, Xiong, Zhigang, Waite, T. David, Ng, Wun Jern and Zhao, X. S. (2011). Enhanced inactivation of bacteria with silver-modified mesoporous TiO2 under weak ultraviolet irradiation. In: Paper(s) presented at the 16th IZC - 7th IMMS Conference. 116th International Zeolite Conference joint with the 7th International Mesostructured Materials Symposium (IZC-IMMS 2010), Sorrento, Italy, (97-104). 4-9 July 2010. doi:10.1016/j.micromeso.2011.03.040

  • Graphene-based electrode materials for supercapacitors applications

    Zhao, George (2011). Graphene-based electrode materials for supercapacitors applications. In: Advanced Electrochemical Energy Symposium, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, (). 28-30 December 2011.

  • Preparation of PS@SiO2, PS@TiO2, PS@TiO 2/SiO2 core-shell composites by a spray drying process and their hollow spheres after removing PS cores by calcinations

    Li, Ling, Li, Hong Liang, Zhu, Ying Chun, Fu, Ai Ping, Wan, Yong and Zhao, Xiu Song (2011). Preparation of PS@SiO2, PS@TiO2, PS@TiO 2/SiO2 core-shell composites by a spray drying process and their hollow spheres after removing PS cores by calcinations. In: Advanced Engineering Materials. 2nd International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering, ICMSE 2011, ,, (389-392). 9 - 11 April 2011. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.194-196.389

  • Synthesis of P(St-MMA-AA) colloids and application in colloidal crystals

    Yu, Bing, Cong, Hai-Lin, Zhang, Li-Xin, Yang, Shu-Jing, Tang, Jian-Guo and Zhao, Xiu-Song (2011) Synthesis of P(St-MMA-AA) colloids and application in colloidal crystals. Integrated Ferroelectrics, 128 2: 44-48. doi:10.1080/10584587.2011.576180

  • Au nanoparticles dispersed on functionalized mesoporous silica for selective oxidation of cyclohexane

    Wu, Pingping, Bai, Peng, Loh, Kian Ping and Zhao, X. S. (2010) Au nanoparticles dispersed on functionalized mesoporous silica for selective oxidation of cyclohexane. Catalysis Today, 158 3-4: 220-227. doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2010.03.027

  • Electrochemical catalysis and stability of tetraamido macrocyclic ligands iron immobilized on modified pyrolytic graphite electrode

    Wang, Jinghua, Sun, Hong and Zhao, X. S. (2010) Electrochemical catalysis and stability of tetraamido macrocyclic ligands iron immobilized on modified pyrolytic graphite electrode. Catalysis Today, 158 3-4: 263-268. doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2010.03.046

  • Advanced materials for energy and environmental applications

    X S Zhao (2010). Advanced materials for energy and environmental applications. In: The 9th China International Conference of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Xi'an, China, (). 15-19 November 2010.

  • Effect of surfactants on the synthesis of monodisperse silica spheres

    Li, Hongliang, Li, Kexun, Zhang, Lin, Fu, Aiping, Zhu, Yingchun, Wan, Yong and Zhao, Xiusong (2010). Effect of surfactants on the synthesis of monodisperse silica spheres. In: Optoelectronic Materials. International Conference on Optical, Electronic and Electrical Materials, Kunming, China, (721-724). 1-4 August 2010. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.663-665.721

  • Hydrogenation of glucose over Ru nanoparticles embedded in templated porous carbon

    Liu, Jiajia, Tian, Xiao Ning and Zhao, Xiu Song (2009). Hydrogenation of glucose over Ru nanoparticles embedded in templated porous carbon. In: Research fronts: 1. UQ-NUS; 2. Supramolecular Magnetic Materials. University of Queensland–National University of Singapore (NUS) joint symposium (SAuCCCS-2), Singapore, (1020-1026). 15-16 December 2008. doi:10.1071/CH09132

  • TiO(2) hollow spheres obtained under autogenic pressure at elevated temperature

    Li, Kexun, Li, Hongliang, Zhao, Junhua, Zhu, Yingchun and Zhao, Xiu-Song (2009). TiO(2) hollow spheres obtained under autogenic pressure at elevated temperature. In: Multi-Functional Materials and Structures II. 2nd International Conference on Multi-Functional Materials and Structures, Qingdao, China, (525-528). 9-12 October 2009. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.79-82.525

  • Cation redistribution upon water adsorption in titanosilicate ETS-10

    Nalaparaju, Anjaiah, Zhao, George X. S. and Jiang, Jianwen (2008). Cation redistribution upon water adsorption in titanosilicate ETS-10. In: Qing Li, S. Y. Chen, Anping Xu and Ming Li, Recent advance in systems, communications and computers: Selected Papers from the WSEAS Conferences 2008. 7th WSEAS International Conference on Applied Computer and Applied Computational Science (ACACOS '08), Hangzhou, Peoples Republic of China, (204-208). 6 - 8 April 2008.

  • Glucose hydrogenation over Ru nanoparticles embedded in templated porous carbon

    Liu, Jiajia and Zhao, X. S. (2008). Glucose hydrogenation over Ru nanoparticles embedded in templated porous carbon. In: Antoine Gedeon, Pascale Massiani and Florence Babonneau, Zeolites and related materials: Trends, targets and challenges: Proceedings of the 4th International Feza Conference. 4th Conference of the Federation of European Zeolite Associations (FEZA), Paris, France, (1315-1318). 2-6 September 2008. doi:10.1016/S0167-2991(08)80131-0

  • Incorporation of titanium into polymorph C of zeolite beta

    Lee, Fang Yin, Lv, Lu, Sow, Chorng Haur and Zhao, X. S. (2008). Incorporation of titanium into polymorph C of zeolite beta. In: Antoine Gedeon, Pascale Massiani and Florence Babonneau, Zeolites and related materials: Trends, targets and challenges: Proceedings of the 4 International FEZA Conference. 4th Conference of the Federation of European Zeolite Associations (FEZA), Paris, France, (305-308). 2-6 September 2008. doi:10.1016/S0167-2991(08)80203-0

  • Sulfonated mesoporous carbons as a solid sulfonic acid catalyst

    Tian, Xiao Ning and Zhao, X. S. (2008). Sulfonated mesoporous carbons as a solid sulfonic acid catalyst. In: Antoine Gedeon, Pascale Massiani and Florence Babonneau, Zeolites and related materials: Trends, targets and challenges: Proceedings of the 4th International Feza Conference. 4th Conference of the Federation of European Zeolite Associations (FEZA), Paris, France, (1347-1350). 2-6 September 2008. doi:10.1016/S0167-2991(08)80139-5

  • Template synthesis of mesoporous carbon microfibers as a catalyst support for methanol electrooxidation

    Su, Fabing, Zeng, Jianhuang, Bai, Peng, Lv, Lu, Guo, Pei-Zhi, Sun, Hong, Li, Hong Liang, Yu, Jianqiang, Lee, Jim Yang and Zhao, Xiu Song (2007) Template synthesis of mesoporous carbon microfibers as a catalyst support for methanol electrooxidation. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 46 26: 9097-9102. doi:10.1021/ie070784q

  • Defect engineering in self-assembled 3D photonic crystals

    Yan, Qingfeng, Zhou, Zuocheng, Su, Fabing and Zhao, X. S. (2007). Defect engineering in self-assembled 3D photonic crystals. In: China International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology, ChinaNANO 2005, Beijing, People's Republic of China, (57-60). 9-11 June 2005. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.121-123.57

  • Defect engineering in self-assembled 3D photonic crystals

    Yan, Q. F., Zhou, Z. C., Su, F. B. and Zhao, X. S. (2007). Defect engineering in self-assembled 3D photonic crystals. In: Nanoscience and technology. China International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology (ChinaNANO 2005), Beijing, People's Republic of China, (377-380). 09-11 June 2005.

  • The effects of surfactants on the morphology of colloidal crystals in self-assembly

    Zhou, Zuocheng, Li, Qin, Wang, Likui and Zhao, Xiusong (2006). The effects of surfactants on the morphology of colloidal crystals in self-assembly. In: , , (82-89). .

  • Fabrication of colloidal crystal heterostructures using a horizontal deposition method

    Yan, Qingfeng, Zhao, X. S. and Zhou, Zuocheng (2006). Fabrication of colloidal crystal heterostructures using a horizontal deposition method. In: 3rd International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT-2005)/9th International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM 2005), Singapore, (205-208). 3-8 July 2005. doi:10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2005.12.028

  • Fabrication of non-close-packed colloidal crystals by using a sequential growth method

    Zhou, Zuocheng, Yan, Qingfeng, Zhao, X. S., Tade, Moses O. and Li, Qin (2006). Fabrication of non-close-packed colloidal crystals by using a sequential growth method. In: Proceedings of International Symposium on Biophotonics, Nanophotonics, and Metamaterials. International Symposium on Biophotonics, Nanophotonics and Metamaterials, Hangzhou, China, (298-301). 16-18 October 2006. doi:10.1109/METAMAT.2006.335066

  • Synthesis and characterization of microporous titanosilicate ETS-10 with different titanium precursors

    Su, Lu Lv Fabing and Zhao, X. S. (2006). Synthesis and characterization of microporous titanosilicate ETS-10 with different titanium precursors. In: (George) X. S. Zhao, Special issue on novel porous materials for emerging applications. 3rd International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT-2005)/9th International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM 2005), Singapore, (263-267). 3-8 July 2005. doi:10.1007/s10934-006-8014-5

  • Templating methods for preparation of porous structures

    Zhao, X. S., Su, Fabing, Yan, Qingfeng, Guo, Wanping, Bao, Xiao Ying, Lv, Lu and Zhou, Zuocheng (2006) Templating methods for preparation of porous structures. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 16 7: 637-648. doi:10.1039/b513060c

  • Magnetorefractive effect in magnetophotonic crystals

    Erokhin, Sergey G., Boriskina, Yulia V., Granovsky, Alexander B., Vinogradov, Alexey P., Zhao, X. S. and Inoue, Mitsuteru (2005). Magnetorefractive effect in magnetophotonic crystals. In: Magneto-Optical Materials for Photonics and Recording. Magneto-Optical Materials for Photonics and Recording, , , (115-120). November 29, 2004-December 2, 2004.

  • Carbonization of sucrose in the presence of zeolite: Control over pore structure and morphology

    Su, Fabing, Lv, Lu and Zhao, (George) X. S. (2005). Carbonization of sucrose in the presence of zeolite: Control over pore structure and morphology. In: Abdelhamid Sayari and Mietek Jaroniec, Nanoporous Materials IV: Proceedings of the 4 International Symposium on Nanoporous Materials. 4th International Symposium on Nanoporous Materials, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, (557-564). 7-10 June 2005. doi:10.1016/S0167-2991(05)80256-3

  • Microporous titanosilicate ETS-10 for the removal of divalent heavy metals

    Lv, Lu, Su, Fabing and Zhao, (George) X. S. (2005). Microporous titanosilicate ETS-10 for the removal of divalent heavy metals. In: Abdelhamid Sayari and Mietek Jaroniec, Nanoporous Materials IV: Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Nanoporous Materials. 4th International Symposium on Nanoporous Materials, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, (933-940). 7-10 June 2005. doi:10.1016/S0167-2991(05)80306-4

  • Surface patterning with carbon thin films by nanosphere lithography

    Zhou, Zuocheng, Zhao, X. S. and Zeng, X. T. (2005). Surface patterning with carbon thin films by nanosphere lithography. In: Sam Zhang and Vasco Teixeira, 2nd International Conference on Advances of Thin Films and Coating Technology, Singapore, (178-183). 13-17 July 2004. doi:10.1016/j.surfcoat.2004.10.039

  • Synthesis of nanostructured porous carbon

    Su, Fabing, Lv, Lu and Zhao, X. S. (2005). Synthesis of nanostructured porous carbon. In: A. T. S. Wee, S. Ramakrishna, C. T. Lim and K. K. Cheah, Special issue on the 1st Nanoengineering and Nanoscience Congress 2004. 1st Nanoengineering and Nanoscience Congress 2004, Singapore, (261-268). 7-9 July 2004. doi:10.1142/S0219581X05003127

  • Template approaches to fabrication of novel porous materials for emerging applications

    Zhao, X. S., Zhou, Z. C., Chong, M., Bao, X. Y., Su, F. B., Guo, W. P., Yan, Q. F. and Lu, L. (2005). Template approaches to fabrication of novel porous materials for emerging applications. In: Australia-China Materials Science Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, (20-24). 22 - 25 October 2004.

  • Well-ordered cubic mesoporous carbon with Im3m symmetry

    Guo, Wanping and Zhao, George X. S. (2005). Well-ordered cubic mesoporous carbon with Im3m symmetry. In: Abdelhamid Sayari and Mietek Jaroniec, Nanoporous Materials IV: Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Nanoporous Materials. 4th International Symposium on Nanoporous Materials, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, (551-556). 7-10 June 2005. doi:10.1016/S0167-2991(05)80255-1

  • Doping of europium in the pores of surface-modified SBA-15

    Gu, CW, Chia, PA and Zhao, XS (2004). Doping of europium in the pores of surface-modified SBA-15. In: Applied Surface Science. 7th International Symposium on Atomically Controlled Surfaces, Interfaces and Nanostructures, Nara Japan, (387-392). Nov 16-20, 2003. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2004.06.077

  • Functionalized nanoporous silicas for the immobilization of penicillin acylase

    Chong, Asm and Zhao, XS (2004). Functionalized nanoporous silicas for the immobilization of penicillin acylase. In: Applied Surface Science. 7th International Symposium on Atomically Controlled Surfaces, Interfaces and Nanostructures, Nara Japan, (398-404). Nov 16-20, 2003. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2004.06.080

  • Pore structure characterization of large-pore periodic mesoporous organosilicas synthesized with varying SiO2/template ratios

    Bao, XY, Zhao, XS, Li, X and Li, J (2004). Pore structure characterization of large-pore periodic mesoporous organosilicas synthesized with varying SiO2/template ratios. In: Applied Surface Science. 7th International Symposium on Atomically Controlled Surfaces, Interfaces and Nanostructures, Nara Japan, (380-386). Nov 16-20, 2003. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2004.06.072

  • Design of large-pore mesoporous materials for immobilization of penicillin G acylase biocatalyst

    Chong, A. S. M. and Zhao, X. S. (2004). Design of large-pore mesoporous materials for immobilization of penicillin G acylase biocatalyst. In: 3rd Asia-Pacific Congress on Catalysis, Dalian, Peoples Republic of China, (293-299). Oct 12-15, 2003. doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2004.06.064

  • Chemical modification and characterization of MCM-41 and adsorption study

    Zhao, XS, Lu, GQ and Hu, X (2000). Chemical modification and characterization of MCM-41 and adsorption study. In: Do, DD, Adsorption Science and Technology. 2nd Pacific Basin Conference on Adsorption Science and Technology, Brisbane Australia, (386-390). May 14-18, 2000. doi:10.1142/9789812793331_0077

  • Adsorption study on modified MCM-41 materials

    Zhao, X. S., Lu, G. and Hu, X. (1999). Adsorption study on modified MCM-41 materials. In: The Fifth IUMRS International Conference on Advanced Materials. IUMRS-ICAM '99, Beijing, China, (II51). 13-18 June.

  • Pore-month engineering of MCM-41 materials: a preliminary study

    Zhao, X. S. and Lu, G. (1999). Pore-month engineering of MCM-41 materials: a preliminary study. In: 5th International Symposium on the Characterisation of Porous Solids. COPS-V, Heidelbery, Germany, (218-218). 30 May - 2 Jun 1999.

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  • Exploring high-capacity cathode materials with boosted charge-transfer kinetics of magnesium-ion for magnesium-based batteries

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  • Multifunctional transition metal oxides for energy storage and conversion

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  • Computational and experimental study of graphite-based electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries

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  • Study of particle interfaces in sodium-ion battery electrodes

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  • Novel anode materials for sodium-ion batteries

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  • Properties of bentonite mixtures for plugging coal seam gas wells

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  • In-situ characterisation of Li-S batteries

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  • 2D-3D Carbon Mixed Matrix Membranes

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