Associate Professor Bin Luo
Associate Professor

Bin Luo

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Background

A/Professor Bin Luo is currently an ARC Future Fellow and Group Leader in Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) at the University of Queensland (UQ). He received his doctoral degree in Physical Chemistry from National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) in July 2013. In August 2014, Dr Luo joined UQ as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in AIBN. He then secured highly competitive UQ Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2015-2018), ARC DECRA Fellowship (2018-2021), and ARC Future Fellowship (2021-2025).

Research interests in Luo group mainly include

  • Design of functional materials for next generation energy storage applications, including multivalent metal batteries, redox flow batteries and solid state batteries.
  • Exploring new conceptual energy conversion or storage systems (e.g. flexible/micro-batteries, solar rechargeable battery).
  • Revealing the structure-performance relationship of functional materials via in/ex situ investigations.
  • Interaction of biomaterials and energy storage.

Availability

Associate Professor Bin Luo is:
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Fields of research

Chemical Sciences Electrochemistry Engineering Materials engineering Nanomaterials Physical chemistry

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Chinese Academy of Science

Research interests

  • Functional nanomaterials for energy related applications

    Development of new functional nanomaterials/nanostructures for energy related applications including rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, and photocatalysis.

  • Next generation energy devices

    Design of next generation energy conversion or storage devices (i.e. flexible/transparent/microsized batteries, supercapacitors, or solar cells) and new conceptual energy storage system (i.e. solar rechargeable battery)

Research impacts

Dr Luo has been working in the field of functional materials for energy storage applications over 10 years and contributed more than 120 original publications on top ranking journals such as Adv. Mater., Energy Environ. Sci., Nano Energy, Adv. Sci., Small, etc. His work has received over 13,000 citations with h-index of 59 (google scholar). Dr Luo's research has generated significant novel IP: he is an inventor on 14 patents on functional nanomaterials and their applications for energy conversion and storage.

Search Professor Bin Luo’s works on UQ eSpace

144 works between 2009 and 2024
All (144) Journal Article (137) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (3)

1 - 20 of 144 works

2024

Journal Article

Preparation of WSi@SiOx/Ti3C2 from photovoltaic silicon waste as high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

Niu, Yanjie, Wei, Mengyuan, Xi, Fengshuo, Li, Shaoyuan, Ma, Wenhui, Wang, Liangtai, Li, Haoyang, Lu, Jijun, Chen, Xiuhua, Wei, Kuixian and Luo, Bin (2024). Preparation of WSi@SiOx/Ti3C2 from photovoltaic silicon waste as high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Iscience, 27 (9) 110714, 110714. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110714

Preparation of WSi@SiOx/Ti3C2 from photovoltaic silicon waste as high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

2024

Journal Article

Insights into Mechanistic Aspect of Organic Materials for Aluminum‐Ion Batteries

Luo, Zhiruo, Peng, Xiyue, Wang, Lianzhou and Luo, Bin (2024). Insights into Mechanistic Aspect of Organic Materials for Aluminum‐Ion Batteries. ChemSusChem. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202401397

Insights into Mechanistic Aspect of Organic Materials for Aluminum‐Ion Batteries

2024

Journal Article

(Digital Presentation) Innovative Cylindrical Cell Design for Sustainable Static Zinc-Bromine Battery Technology

Alghamdi, Norah S., Rana, Masud and Luo, Bin (2024). (Digital Presentation) Innovative Cylindrical Cell Design for Sustainable Static Zinc-Bromine Battery Technology. ECS Meeting Abstracts, MA2024-01 (3), 636-636. doi: 10.1149/ma2024-013636mtgabs

(Digital Presentation) Innovative Cylindrical Cell Design for Sustainable Static Zinc-Bromine Battery Technology

2024

Journal Article

Multi-redox covalent organic frameworks for aluminium organic batteries

Peng, Xiyue, Baktash, Ardeshir, Huang, Yongxin, Alghamdi, Norah, You, Jiakang, Ning, Jing, Xin, Ruijing, Hao, Long, Qiu, Tengfei, Wang, Bin, Zhi, Linjie, Wang, Lianzhou and Luo, Bin (2024). Multi-redox covalent organic frameworks for aluminium organic batteries. Energy Storage Materials, 71 103674, 103674. doi: 10.1016/j.ensm.2024.103674

Multi-redox covalent organic frameworks for aluminium organic batteries

2024

Journal Article

Prussian blue analogue-based superstructure nanoarrays for sodium ion hybrid supercapacitors

Zhang, Chiyu, Wang, Teng, Han, Yu, Wang, Ziang, Luo, Bin and Chen, Kai-Jie (2024). Prussian blue analogue-based superstructure nanoarrays for sodium ion hybrid supercapacitors. Journal of Power Sources, 607 234576, 234576. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2024.234576

Prussian blue analogue-based superstructure nanoarrays for sodium ion hybrid supercapacitors

2024

Journal Article

Enhancing performance and longevity of solid-state zinc-iodine batteries with fluorine-rich solid electrolyte interphase

Huang, Yongxin, Wang, Yiqing, Peng, Xiyue, Lin, Tongen, Huang, Xia, Alghamdi, Norah S., Rana, Masud, Chen, Peng, Zhang, Cheng, Whittaker, Andrew K., Wang, Lianzhou and Luo, Bin (2024). Enhancing performance and longevity of solid-state zinc-iodine batteries with fluorine-rich solid electrolyte interphase. Materials Futures, 3 (3) 035102. doi: 10.1088/2752-5724/ad50f1

Enhancing performance and longevity of solid-state zinc-iodine batteries with fluorine-rich solid electrolyte interphase

2024

Journal Article

Boosting aluminum storage in highly stable covalent organic frameworks with abundant accessible carbonyl groups

Peng, Xiyue, Baktash, Ardeshir, Alghamdi, Norah, Rana, Md Masud, Huang, Yongxin, Hu, Xinyue, He, Cailing, Luo, Zhiruo, Ning, Jing, Wang, Lianzhou and Luo, Bin (2024). Boosting aluminum storage in highly stable covalent organic frameworks with abundant accessible carbonyl groups. Advanced Energy Materials, 14 (22) 2400147. doi: 10.1002/aenm.202400147

Boosting aluminum storage in highly stable covalent organic frameworks with abundant accessible carbonyl groups

2024

Journal Article

Tin modified carbon nanofibers as an effective catalytic electrode for bromine redox reactions in static zinc‐bromine batteries

Rana, Masud, Stoppiello, Craig T., He, Qiu, Peng, Xiyue, Alghamdi, Norah, Huang, Yongxin, Gentle, Ian R. and Luo, Bin (2024). Tin modified carbon nanofibers as an effective catalytic electrode for bromine redox reactions in static zinc‐bromine batteries. Batteries and Supercaps, 7 (3) e202300474. doi: 10.1002/batt.202300474

Tin modified carbon nanofibers as an effective catalytic electrode for bromine redox reactions in static zinc‐bromine batteries

2024

Journal Article

Recent advances in interface engineering of silicon anodes for enhanced lithium-ion battery performance

Wang, Liang, Yu, Jie, Li, Shaoyuan, Xi, Fengshuo, Ma, Wenhui, Wei, Kuixian, Lu, Jijun, Tong, Zhongqiu, Liu, Bao and Luo, Bin (2024). Recent advances in interface engineering of silicon anodes for enhanced lithium-ion battery performance. Energy Storage Materials, 66 103243. doi: 10.1016/j.ensm.2024.103243

Recent advances in interface engineering of silicon anodes for enhanced lithium-ion battery performance

2024

Journal Article

2D Ca/Nb-based perovskite oxide with Ta doping as highly efficient H2O2 synthesis catalyst

Yang, Xingchen, Gao, Yang, Xu, Xiaohui, Xu, Wenqiang, Wang, Denghui, Luo, Bin, Liu, Dong, Liang, Tao and Wang, Bin (2024). 2D Ca/Nb-based perovskite oxide with Ta doping as highly efficient H2O2 synthesis catalyst. Nano Research, 17 (6), 4934-4942. doi: 10.1007/s12274-024-6496-6

2D Ca/Nb-based perovskite oxide with Ta doping as highly efficient H2O2 synthesis catalyst

2023

Journal Article

Morphology evolution of CoNi‐LDHs synergistically engineered by precipitant and variable cobalt for asymmetric supercapacitor with superior cycling stability

Wang, Xuan, Ding, Hongzhi, Luo, Wei, Yu, Yi, Chen, Qingliang, Luo, Bin, Xie, Mingjiang and Guo, Xuefeng (2023). Morphology evolution of CoNi‐LDHs synergistically engineered by precipitant and variable cobalt for asymmetric supercapacitor with superior cycling stability. EcoEnergy, 1 (2), 448-459. doi: 10.1002/ece2.21

Morphology evolution of CoNi‐LDHs synergistically engineered by precipitant and variable cobalt for asymmetric supercapacitor with superior cycling stability

2023

Journal Article

Zinc–bromine rechargeable batteries: from device configuration, electrochemistry, material to performance evaluation

Alghamdi, Norah S., Rana, Masud, Peng, Xiyue, Huang, Yongxin, Lee, Jaeho, Hou, Jingwei, Gentle, Ian R., Wang, Lianzhou and Luo, Bin (2023). Zinc–bromine rechargeable batteries: from device configuration, electrochemistry, material to performance evaluation. Nano-Micro Letters, 15 (1) 209, 209. doi: 10.1007/s40820-023-01174-7

Zinc–bromine rechargeable batteries: from device configuration, electrochemistry, material to performance evaluation

2023

Journal Article

Scientific issues of zinc‐bromine flow batteries and mitigation strategies

Rana, Masud, Alghamdi, Norah, Peng, Xiyue, Huang, Yongxin, Wang, Bin, Wang, Lianzhou, Gentle, Ian R., Hickey, Steven and Luo, Bin (2023). Scientific issues of zinc‐bromine flow batteries and mitigation strategies. Exploration, 3 (6) 20220073, 20220073. doi: 10.1002/exp.20220073

Scientific issues of zinc‐bromine flow batteries and mitigation strategies

2023

Journal Article

Mass-producible in-situ amorphous solid/electrolyte interface with high ionic conductivity for long-cycling aqueous Zn-ion batteries

Ren, Junfeng, Li, Caixia, Zhang, Shenghao, Luo, Bin, Tian, Minge, Liu, Shiwei and Wang, Lei (2023). Mass-producible in-situ amorphous solid/electrolyte interface with high ionic conductivity for long-cycling aqueous Zn-ion batteries. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 641, 229-238. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.03.080

Mass-producible in-situ amorphous solid/electrolyte interface with high ionic conductivity for long-cycling aqueous Zn-ion batteries

2023

Journal Article

Regulating the activity of intrinsic sites in covalent organic frameworks by introducing electro-withdrawing groups towards highly selective H2O2 electrosynthesis

Xu, Xiaohui, Gao, Yang, Yang, Qi, Liang, Tao, Luo, Bin, Kong, Debin, Li, Xianglong, Zhi, Linjie and Wang, Bin (2023). Regulating the activity of intrinsic sites in covalent organic frameworks by introducing electro-withdrawing groups towards highly selective H2O2 electrosynthesis. Nano Today, 49 101792, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.nantod.2023.101792

Regulating the activity of intrinsic sites in covalent organic frameworks by introducing electro-withdrawing groups towards highly selective H2O2 electrosynthesis

2023

Journal Article

ZIF-67-derived porous nitrogen-doped carbon shell encapsulates photovoltaic silicon cutting waste as anode in high-performance lithium-ion batteries

Wang, Mengyuan, Xi, Fengshuo, Li, Shaoyuan, Ma, Wenhui, Wan, Xiaohan, Tong, Zhongqiu and Luo, Bin (2023). ZIF-67-derived porous nitrogen-doped carbon shell encapsulates photovoltaic silicon cutting waste as anode in high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 931 117210, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2023.117210

ZIF-67-derived porous nitrogen-doped carbon shell encapsulates photovoltaic silicon cutting waste as anode in high-performance lithium-ion batteries

2022

Journal Article

Reversible phosphorus-based five-electron transfer reaction for aluminium–phosphorus batteries

Cai, Tonghui, Li, Tongge, Li, Bingyu, Hu, Yuxiang, Li, Xuejin, Lin, Tongen, Hu, Haoyu, Luo, Bin, Zhang, Yu, Zhu, Xiaobo, Cui, Yongpeng, Zhao, Lianming, Xing, Wei, Yan, Zifeng and Wang, Lianzhou (2022). Reversible phosphorus-based five-electron transfer reaction for aluminium–phosphorus batteries. Energy Storage Materials, 53, 415-423. doi: 10.1016/j.ensm.2022.09.010

Reversible phosphorus-based five-electron transfer reaction for aluminium–phosphorus batteries

2022

Journal Article

Understanding and control of activation process of lithium-rich cathode materials

Lin, Tongen, Seaby, Trent, Hu, Yuxiang, Ding, Shanshan, Liu, Ying, Luo, Bin and Wang, Lianzhou (2022). Understanding and control of activation process of lithium-rich cathode materials. Electrochemical Energy Reviews, 5 (S2) 27. doi: 10.1007/s41918-022-00172-4

Understanding and control of activation process of lithium-rich cathode materials

2022

Conference Publication

Preparation of silicon/carbon hybrid anodes for high performance lithium-ion batteries

Zhang, Deqing, Luo, Bin and Chen, Ruixin (2022). Preparation of silicon/carbon hybrid anodes for high performance lithium-ion batteries. 2nd International Conference on Laser, Optics and Optoelectronic Technology, LOPET 2022, Qingdao, China, 20-22 May 2022. Bellingham, WA, United States: SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.2648956

Preparation of silicon/carbon hybrid anodes for high performance lithium-ion batteries

2022

Journal Article

Realizing highly stable zinc-ion batteries via electrolyte engineering with adsorbed molecular protective layer

Ren, Junfeng, Li, Caixia, Li, Huifang, Li, Zhenjiang, Liu, Shiwei, Luo, Bin and Wang, Lei (2022). Realizing highly stable zinc-ion batteries via electrolyte engineering with adsorbed molecular protective layer. Electrochimica Acta, 427 140876, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140876

Realizing highly stable zinc-ion batteries via electrolyte engineering with adsorbed molecular protective layer

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2026
    Solar rechargeable Zinc-Bromine Flow Batteries
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    ARC Research Hub in New Safe and Reliable Energy Storage and Conversion Technologies (Industrial Transformation Research Hub administered by Deakin University)
    Deakin University
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Solar rechargeable batteries for wearable electronics
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Operando study of zinc plating chemistry on carbon electrodes for high performance anode-free Zn metal batteries
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Structure Directing Effect of Graphene additives on Polymer Carbonisation and Graphitisation
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Electrode Material Optimisation for Iron Flow Batteries
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Electrolyte Optimisation for Iron Flow Batteries
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Operando study of interactions between crystalline COF and Ionic Liquid for high performance Aluminium batteries
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Operando study of MXene confinement effects on alloying-type anodes for sodium ion batteries
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Understanding the electrocatalytic effects of metal sulfides/nitrides in Aluminium-Sulfur Batteries
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2020
    In-situ structural characterisation of the electrochemical reaction of metal sulfides as alloying-type anodes for sodium ion storage
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2019
    In-situ characterisation for a novel carbon nanofiber cathode materials for high performance rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Planar solar battery design based on new stretchable interdigitated electrodes
    UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards
    Open grant
  • 2018
    In-situ Crystal Characterisation of Li-rich cathode materials for High-Performance Li-ion batteries
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2018
    In-situ characterisation of the high-voltage Fe redox in a novel sodium ion battery cathode material
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2018
    In-situ Crystal Characterisation of novel metal sulfide Cathodes for High Performance Rechargeable Aluminum-ion Batteries
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    New hierarchical electrode design for high-power lithium ion batteries (ARC Discovery Project administered by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2018
    In-situ characterisation of novel cathode for high performance Aluminum-ion batteries
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Designing solar rechargeable batteries for efficient solar energy storage
    ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    A new solar rechargeable lithium sulfur battery system
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2022
    Design of New Two-dimensional Materials for Lithium Sulfur Batteries
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    A new integrated photo-electrochemical device fabrication & testing system
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Designing new graphene-based functional nanocomposites for lithium ion batteries
    UQ Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Bin Luo is:
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Available projects

  • Solar rechargeable batteries for wearable electronics

    This project aims to develop a new solar battery as a sustainable power source for future wearable electronics. The research will develop solar rechargeable Zinc-Manganese oxide batteries based on new stretchable microelectrodes and materials engineering for the direct storage of solar energy. Expected outcomes include new classes of planar-type solar batteries, functional microelectrodes and energy materials, as well as new knowledge generated from collaborations across materials science, photoelectrochemistry and nanotechnology disciplines. These will not only expand the applications of solar batteries to a new domain of wearable electronics, but also may eventually lead to new industry advances in functional materials for clean energy.

  • Functional materials for rechargeable metal-sufur batteries

    Effective energy storage system plays an important role in the installation of renewable energies and electric vehicles. This project aims to develop new sulfur cathodes, separators or solid electrolyte for high capacity metal (Li, Al)-sulfur battery with high capacity and long cycling life.

  • Designing solar rechargeable battery system for efficient solar energy storage

    This project aims to develop a new prototype of solar rechargeable battery for the direct capture and storage of abundant but intermittent solar energy. This Project will integrate newly designed solar-driven photoelectrochemical energy conversion process and bifunctional photoelectrode into lithium-sulfur battery to achieve high energy storage efficiency. Expected outcomes include high-performance solar rechargeable batteries and new knowledge resulting from the disciplinary collaborations between energy storage, photoelectrochemistry and nanotechnology. These will provide advances in material science and solar energy storage technologies, thus addressing the global energy shortage and environmental pollution issues.

  • New hierarchical electrode design for high-power lithium ion batteries

    This project aims to develop new types of hierarchical electrodes for high-rate lithium ion batteries with long cycling life. The key concepts are the development of multi-shelled hollow structured silicon-based anode and Li-rich layered oxides cathode to achieve both high power and energy density, and the adoption of graphene to further improve rate capability and cycling stability. Effective energy storage systems play an important role in the development of renewable energies and electric vehicles. The project outcomes will lead to innovative technologies in low carbon emission transportation and efficient energy storage systems.

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Solar rechargeable flow battery

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ian Gentle

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Solar rechargeable Zinc-Bromine Flow Batteries

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Functional Carbon materials for Stable Na Metal Anode

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ian Gentle

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Photoelectrochemical redox flow battery for solar energy storage

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Functional materials for high performance iron flow battery

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ian Gentle, Dr Md Masud Rana

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Solar rechargeable batteries for wearable electronics

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Functional materials for high performance Zinc-Bromine flow batteries

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ian Gentle

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of Organic Cathode Materials for High-Efficiency Aqueous Aluminum-ion Batteries

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Design of efficient and stable perovskite photoelectrode for flow batteries

    Associate Advisor

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • battery
  • carbon materials
  • energy storage
  • nanomaterials

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