Overview
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:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Chinese Academy of Science
Research interests
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Functional nanomaterials for energy related applications
Development of new functional nanomaterials/nanostructures for energy related applications including rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, and photocatalysis.
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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.
Works
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2012
Journal Article
Graphene-confined Sn nanosheets with enhanced lithium storage capability
Luo, Bin, Wang, Bin, Li, Xianglong, Jia, Yuying, Liang, Minghui and Zhi, Linjie (2012). Graphene-confined Sn nanosheets with enhanced lithium storage capability. Advanced Materials, 24 (26), 3538-3543. doi: 10.1002/adma.201201173
2012
Journal Article
Poly (zinc phthalocyanine) nanoribbons and their application in the high-sensitive detection of lead ions
Deng, Juan, Wang, Bin, Shi, Yubai, Song, Qi, Wang, Ali, Hao, Long, Luo, Bin, Li, Xianglong, Wang, Zhaohui, Wang, Feng and Zhi, Lin Jie (2012). Poly (zinc phthalocyanine) nanoribbons and their application in the high-sensitive detection of lead ions. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 213 (10-11), 1051-1059. doi: 10.1002/macp.201100613
2012
Journal Article
High-efficiency and room-temperature reduction of graphene oxide: a facile green approach towards flexible graphene films
Liang, Minghui, Wang, Jie, Luo, Bin, Qiu, Tengfei and Zhi, Linjie (2012). High-efficiency and room-temperature reduction of graphene oxide: a facile green approach towards flexible graphene films. Small, 8 (8), 1180-1184. doi: 10.1002/smll.201101968
2012
Journal Article
Reduced graphene oxide-mediated growth of uniform tin-core/carbon-sheath coaxial nanocables with enhanced lithium ion storage properties
Luo, Bin, Wang, Bin, Liang, Minghui, Ning, Jing, Li, Xianglong and Zhi, Linjie (2012). Reduced graphene oxide-mediated growth of uniform tin-core/carbon-sheath coaxial nanocables with enhanced lithium ion storage properties. Advanced Materials, 24 (11), 1405-1409. doi: 10.1002/adma.201104362
2012
Journal Article
Chemical approaches toward graphene-based nanomaterials and their applications in energy-related areas
Luo, Bin, Liu, Shaomin and Zhi, Linjie (2012). Chemical approaches toward graphene-based nanomaterials and their applications in energy-related areas. Small, 8 (5), 630-646. doi: 10.1002/smll.201101396
2012
Journal Article
Two dimensional graphene-SnS 2 hybrids with superior rate capability for lithium ion storage
Luo, Bin, Fang, Yan, Wang, Bin, Zhou, Jisheng, Song, Huaihe and Zhi, Linjie (2012). Two dimensional graphene-SnS 2 hybrids with superior rate capability for lithium ion storage. Energy and Environmental Science, 5 (1), 5226-5230. doi: 10.1039/c1ee02800f
2012
Journal Article
Terephthalonitrile-derived nitrogen-rich networks for high performance supercapacitors
Hao, Long, Luo, Bin, Li, Xianglong, Jin, Meihua, Fang, Yan, Tang, Zhihong, Jia, Yuying, Liang, Minghui, Thomas, Arne, Yang, Junhe and Zhi, Linjie (2012). Terephthalonitrile-derived nitrogen-rich networks for high performance supercapacitors. Energy and Environmental Science, 5 (12), 9747-9751. doi: 10.1039/c2ee22814a
2012
Journal Article
One-pot synthesis of Bi-Ni nanowire and nanocable arrays by coelectrodeposition approach
Jia, Yuying, Yang, Dachi, Luo, Bin, Liu, Shaomin, Tade, Moses O. and Zhi, Linjie (2012). One-pot synthesis of Bi-Ni nanowire and nanocable arrays by coelectrodeposition approach. Nanoscale Research Letters, 7 (130) 130, 1-6. doi: 10.1186/1556-276X-7-130
2011
Journal Article
Chemical amination of graphene oxides and their extraordinary properties in the detection of lead ions
Wang, Bin, Luo, Bin, Liang, Minghui, Wang, Ali, Wang, Jie, Fang, Yan, Chang, Yanhong and Zhi, Linjie (2011). Chemical amination of graphene oxides and their extraordinary properties in the detection of lead ions. Nanoscale, 3 (12), 5059-5066. doi: 10.1039/c1nr10901d
2010
Journal Article
Large-scale fabrication of single crystalline tin nanowire arrays
Luo, Bin, Yang, Dachi, Liang, Minghui and Zhi, Linjie (2010). Large-scale fabrication of single crystalline tin nanowire arrays. Nanoscale, 2 (9), 1661-1664. doi: 10.1039/c0nr00206b
2010
Journal Article
Preparation of carbon-encapsulated metal magnetic nanoparticles by an instant pyrolysis method
Ma, Chen, Luo, Bin, Song, Huai-he and Zhi, Lin-jie (2010). Preparation of carbon-encapsulated metal magnetic nanoparticles by an instant pyrolysis method. Xinxing Tancailiao, 25 (3), 199-204. doi: 10.1016/S1872-5805(09)60028-7
2009
Journal Article
Application of graphene and graphene-based materials in clean energy-related devices
Liang, Minghui, Luo, Bin and Zhi, Linjie (2009). Application of graphene and graphene-based materials in clean energy-related devices. International Journal of Energy Research, 33 (13), 1161-1170. doi: 10.1002/er.1598
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Bin Luo is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Advanced all-Iron flow batteries for stationary energy storage
Iron flow batteries are one of the most promising choices for clean, reliable and cost-effective long-duration energy storage. The main obstacle for large-scale commercial deployment is the low round-trip energy efficiency caused by the competitive side reaction that occurs at the negative electrode during battery charging. The project aims to address this issue by engineering the negative electrode-electrolyte interface with functional materials to improve battery performance and thus further reduce the cost of energy storage. Expected outcomes include new materials and methods for advanced battery technology and manufacturing. The success of the project will significantly support the national priority of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Solar rechargeable flow battery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Gentle
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Doctor Philosophy
Solar rechargeable Zinc-Bromine Flow Batteries
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Functional Carbon materials for Stable Na Metal Anode
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Gentle
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Doctor Philosophy
Functional Materials for Advanced Zinc ion Batteries
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Photoelectrochemical redox flow battery for solar energy storage
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
Functional materials for high performance iron flow battery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Gentle
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Doctor Philosophy
Functional Materials for Advanced Zinc ion Batteries
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Solar rechargeable batteries for wearable electronics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
Photoelectrochemical redox flow battery for solar energy storage
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
Functional materials for high performance Zinc-Bromine flow batteries
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Gentle
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Doctor Philosophy
Functional Materials for Organic Flow Batteries
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jeffrey Harmer
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of Organic Cathode Materials for High-Efficiency Aqueous Aluminum-ion Batteries
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
Colloidal electrolyte additives for Improved Redox Flow Batteries via functional matrix deposition
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Design of efficient and stable perovskite photoelectrode for flow batteries
Associate Advisor
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Design of Organic Cathode Materials for High-Performance Aluminium Batteries
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Development of lithium-rich layered cathode materials with improved performance for lithium-ion batteries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
MXene Based Anodes Materials for Rechargeable Sodium-ion Storage
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Functional materials to enable durable and high loading lithium-sulfur batteries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Gentle, Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Design of New Two-dimensional Hybrid Materials for Lithium Sulfur Batteries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe, Professor Lianzhou Wang
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Development of New Photocatalysts with Efficient Utilization of Charge Carriers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Low-cost and high-performance cathode materials for rechargeable lithium- and sodium-ion batteries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang
Media
Enquiries
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- battery
- carbon materials
- energy storage
- nanomaterials
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