Professor Chengzhong Yu
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Chengzhong Yu

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Background

Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu is an internationally recognised expert in nanotechnology, chemistry and materials science. He is the author of over 400 scientific publications with over 36,000 citations. He has received National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Leadership (L3) and Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship.

His research interest includes functional nanomaterials and their applications in healthcare, agriculture, and energy storage. He is working with industrial partners to provide innovative solutions for challenging problems in our society.

Availability

Professor Chengzhong Yu is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Engineering Macromolecular and materials chemistry

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Fudan University

Search Professor Chengzhong Yu’s works on UQ eSpace

518 works between 2000 and 2026
All (518) Journal Article (492) Other Outputs (2) Conference Publication (20) Book Chapter (4)

21 - 40 of 518 works

2025

Journal Article

Perfect is perfect: Nickel Prussian blue analogue as a high‐efficiency electrocatalyst for hydrogen peroxide production

Xi, Yamin, Xiang, Yitong, Zhang, Chaoqi, Bao, Tong, Zou, Yingying, Zou, Jin, Wei, Guangfeng, Wang, Lei, Xu, Hongyi, Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Chao (2025). Perfect is perfect: Nickel Prussian blue analogue as a high‐efficiency electrocatalyst for hydrogen peroxide production. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64 (1) e202413866, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/anie.202413866

Perfect is perfect: Nickel Prussian blue analogue as a high‐efficiency electrocatalyst for hydrogen peroxide production

2025

Journal Article

Bimetallic nanoadjuvants for cancer vaccines

Luo, Jiangqi, Wang, Yue, Yu, Chengzhong and Yang, Yannan (2025). Bimetallic nanoadjuvants for cancer vaccines. Trends in Pharmacological Sciences, 46 (10), 958-974. doi: 10.1016/j.tips.2025.08.007

Bimetallic nanoadjuvants for cancer vaccines

2025

Journal Article

Dynamic Covalent Cage: A Selective and Robust Fluorescence Sensor for Copper Ion Detection in Aqueous Solutions

Drożdż, Wojciech, Liu, Chao, Yu, Chengzhong and Stefankiewicz, Artur R. (2025). Dynamic Covalent Cage: A Selective and Robust Fluorescence Sensor for Copper Ion Detection in Aqueous Solutions. Small Structures, 6 (11) e202500216. doi: 10.1002/sstr.202500216

Dynamic Covalent Cage: A Selective and Robust Fluorescence Sensor for Copper Ion Detection in Aqueous Solutions

2025

Journal Article

Nanomaterials for drug delivery, what’s next – Editorial

Theivendran, Shevanuja and Yu, Chengzhong (2025). Nanomaterials for drug delivery, what’s next – Editorial. Next Materials, 6 100341, 100341. doi: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2024.100341

Nanomaterials for drug delivery, what’s next – Editorial

2025

Journal Article

Aminophenol–formaldehyde particles containing hydrophilic benzenoid-amine for a highly efficient solar-thermal water harvester

Yu, Rongtai, Xie, Jianchao, Jin, Fangfen, Lu, Weiwei, Jin, Mingzhu, He, Xinyang, Nanjundan, Ashok K., Yu, Chengzhong and Huang, Xiaodan (2025). Aminophenol–formaldehyde particles containing hydrophilic benzenoid-amine for a highly efficient solar-thermal water harvester. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 13 (5), 3452-3460. doi: 10.1039/d4ta06763k

Aminophenol–formaldehyde particles containing hydrophilic benzenoid-amine for a highly efficient solar-thermal water harvester

2024

Journal Article

Nanoporous heterojunction photocatalysts with engineered interfacial sites for efficient photocatalytic nitrogen fixation

Yuan, Ling, Tang, Cheng, Du, Peiyang, Li, Jiaxin, Zhang, Chaoqi, Xi, Yamin, Bi, Yin, Bao, Tong, Du, Aijun, Liu, Chao and Yu, Chengzhong (2024). Nanoporous heterojunction photocatalysts with engineered interfacial sites for efficient photocatalytic nitrogen fixation. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 63 (51) e202412340, 1-10. doi: 10.1002/anie.202412340

Nanoporous heterojunction photocatalysts with engineered interfacial sites for efficient photocatalytic nitrogen fixation

2024

Journal Article

Chemically bonded Schottky junction for efficient N2 photofixation

Bi, Yin, Fang, Yuan, Yuan, Ling, Li, Jiaxin, Zhang, Chaoqi, Shan, Pengyue, Zhang, Xinchan, Liu, Chao and Yu, Chengzhong (2024). Chemically bonded Schottky junction for efficient N2 photofixation. ACS Catalysis, 15 (1), 246-254. doi: 10.1021/acscatal.4c04443

Chemically bonded Schottky junction for efficient N2 photofixation

2024

Journal Article

STING nanoagonist boosts antitumor immunity of therapeutic DNA vaccines

Jia, Wencong, Chandra, Janin, Teoh, Siok Min, Tolley, Lynn, Yang, Haotian, Tse, Brian W. C., Sokolowski, Kamil A., Liang, Xiaowen, Crawford, Darrell H. G., Steel, Jason C., Yu, Chengzhong, Roberts, Michael S., Frazer, Ian H., Chen, Yu, Wang, Haolu and Yu, Meihua (2024). STING nanoagonist boosts antitumor immunity of therapeutic DNA vaccines. Nano Letters, 24 (49), 1-10. doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c03846

STING nanoagonist boosts antitumor immunity of therapeutic DNA vaccines

2024

Journal Article

MYT1L deficiency impairs excitatory neuron trajectory during cortical development

Yen, Allen, Sarafinovska, Simona, Chen, Xuhua, Skinner, Dominic D., Leti, Fatjon, Crosby, Marialynn, Hoisington-Lopez, Jessica, Wu, Yizhe, Chen, Jiayang, Li, Zipeng A., Noguchi, Kevin K., Mitra, Robi D. and Dougherty, Joseph D. (2024). MYT1L deficiency impairs excitatory neuron trajectory during cortical development. Nature Communications, 15 (1) 10308, 1-16. doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-54371-2

MYT1L deficiency impairs excitatory neuron trajectory during cortical development

2024

Journal Article

Dual near‐infrared‐response S‐scheme heterojunction with asymmetric adsorption sites for enhanced nitrogen photoreduction

Li, Jiaxin, Zhang, Chaoqi, Bao, Tong, Xi, Yamin, Yuan, Ling, Zou, Yingying, Bi, Yin, Liu, Chao and Yu, Chengzhong (2024). Dual near‐infrared‐response S‐scheme heterojunction with asymmetric adsorption sites for enhanced nitrogen photoreduction. Advanced Materials, 37 (4) e2416210, 1-10. doi: 10.1002/adma.202416210

Dual near‐infrared‐response S‐scheme heterojunction with asymmetric adsorption sites for enhanced nitrogen photoreduction

2024

Journal Article

MOF‐on‐MOF heterostructured electrocatalysts for efficient nitrate reduction to ammonia

Zou, Yingying, Yan, Yuechen, Xue, Qingsong, Zhang, Chaoqi, Bao, Tong, Zhang, Xinchan, Yuan, Ling, Qiao, Sicong, Song, Li, Zou, Jin, Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Chao (2024). MOF‐on‐MOF heterostructured electrocatalysts for efficient nitrate reduction to ammonia. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 63 (41) e202409799, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/anie.202409799

MOF‐on‐MOF heterostructured electrocatalysts for efficient nitrate reduction to ammonia

2024

Journal Article

Exploring the impact of in situ-formed solid–electrolyte interphase on the cycling performance of aluminum metal anodes

Rakov, Dmitrii A., Ahmed, Nashaat, Kong, Yueqi, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Popov, Ivan, Sokolov, Alexei P., Huang, Xiaodan and Yu, Chengzhong (2024). Exploring the impact of in situ-formed solid–electrolyte interphase on the cycling performance of aluminum metal anodes. ACS Nano, 18 (41), 28456-28468. doi: 10.1021/acsnano.4c11391

Exploring the impact of in situ-formed solid–electrolyte interphase on the cycling performance of aluminum metal anodes

2024

Journal Article

Iron consumption strengthens anti-tumoral STING activation mediated by manganese-based nanoparticles

Zhang, Ye, Yao, Yining, Xie, Fengjuan, Hu, Wen li, Zou, Yingying, Zhao, Qian, Li, Shumin, Yang, Yannan, Gu, Zhengying and Yu, Chengzhong (2024). Iron consumption strengthens anti-tumoral STING activation mediated by manganese-based nanoparticles. Nano Today, 58 102446, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.nantod.2024.102446

Iron consumption strengthens anti-tumoral STING activation mediated by manganese-based nanoparticles

2024

Journal Article

Nanoarchitectonics of S‐scheme heterojunction photocatalysts: A nanohouse design improves photocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia performance

Xi, Yamin, Xiang, Yitong, Bao, Tong, Li, Zhijie, Zhang, Chaoqi, Yuan, Ling, Li, Jiaxin, Bi, Yin, Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Chao (2024). Nanoarchitectonics of S‐scheme heterojunction photocatalysts: A nanohouse design improves photocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia performance. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 136 (38) e202409163, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/anie.202409163

Nanoarchitectonics of S‐scheme heterojunction photocatalysts: A nanohouse design improves photocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia performance

2024

Journal Article

Transition metal chalcogenide nanoparticle embedded metal-organic framework nanosheets for high-performance H2O2 electrosynthesis

Zhang, Xinchan, Zhang, Chaoqi, Zou, Yingying, Bao, Tong, Wang, Jing, Al-Qaradawi, Siham Yousuf, Allam, Nageh K., Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Chao (2024). Transition metal chalcogenide nanoparticle embedded metal-organic framework nanosheets for high-performance H2O2 electrosynthesis. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 12 (34), 22557-22564. doi: 10.1039/d4ta03151b

Transition metal chalcogenide nanoparticle embedded metal-organic framework nanosheets for high-performance H2O2 electrosynthesis

2024

Journal Article

Doping regulation stabilizing δ‐MnO2 cathode for high‐performance aqueous aluminium‐ion batteries

Chen, Shuimei, Kong, Yueqi, Tang, Cheng, Gadelhak, Nashaat Ahmed, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Du, Aijun, Yu, Chengzhong and Huang, Xiaodan (2024). Doping regulation stabilizing δ‐MnO2 cathode for high‐performance aqueous aluminium‐ion batteries. Small, 20 (32) 2312229, e2312229. doi: 10.1002/smll.202312229

Doping regulation stabilizing δ‐MnO2 cathode for high‐performance aqueous aluminium‐ion batteries

2024

Journal Article

Partially converted metal-organic frameworks

Zou, Yingying, Zhang, Chaoqi, Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Chao (2024). Partially converted metal-organic frameworks. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 510 215815. doi: 10.1016/j.ccr.2024.215815

Partially converted metal-organic frameworks

2024

Journal Article

Quaternary ammonium compounds and their composites in antimicrobial applications

Yao, Yining, Ye, Zilin, Zhang, Yue, Wang, Yue and Yu, Chengzhong (2024). Quaternary ammonium compounds and their composites in antimicrobial applications. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 11 (17) 2300946. doi: 10.1002/admi.202300946

Quaternary ammonium compounds and their composites in antimicrobial applications

2024

Journal Article

Robust covalent organic framework photocatalysts for H2O2 production: Linkage position matters

Yang, Tao, Zhang, De, Kong, Aiguo, Zou, Yingying, Yuan, Ling, Liu, Chao, Luo, Sijia, Wei, Guangfeng and Yu, Chengzhong (2024). Robust covalent organic framework photocatalysts for H2O2 production: Linkage position matters. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 63 (22) e202404077, 1-10. doi: 10.1002/anie.202404077

Robust covalent organic framework photocatalysts for H2O2 production: Linkage position matters

2024

Journal Article

Hollow multishelled structure: synthesis chemistry and application

Mao, Dan, Wang, Chao, Li, Wei, Zhou, Liang, Liu, Jian, Zheng, Zijian, Zhao, Yong, Cao, An-min, Wang, Shutao, Huang, Jiaxing, Huo, Fengwei, Chen, Hongyu, Mai, Liqiang, Yu, Ranbo, Wang, Lianzhou, Lu, Yunfeng, Yu, Chengzhong, Yang, Qihua, Yang, Zhenzhong, Zeng, Hua Chun, Zhao, Huijun, Tang, Zhiyong, Zhao, Dongyuan and Wang, Dan (2024). Hollow multishelled structure: synthesis chemistry and application. Chemical Research in Chinese Universities, 40 (3), 346-393. doi: 10.1007/s40242-024-4070-0

Hollow multishelled structure: synthesis chemistry and application

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2030
    Enabling Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
    NHMRC Investigator Grants
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2026
    Think ZINC: Zinc immune-related Needs in Cystic fibrosis
    Cure4CF Foundation Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Nanotechnology with Tea Tree Oil (AWI funded project led by Queensland Department of Primary Industries )
    Queensland Department of Primary Industries
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Designer Nanoparticles Enable mRNA Protein Factories
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Nanoparticle technologies to extend the duration of action of meloxicam - Part 1
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Physical characterisation and Electrochemical testing of NGC materials
    Enserv Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Development of a market relevant DNA nano-vaccine platform
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Enabling Next-generation Rechargeable Aluminium-ion Batteries
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Development of Unprecedented Aluminosilicate Adjuvants
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Next-Generation Multifunctional Nanoparticles for mRNA Transfection
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Novel bioactive nanoparticles induced fast growth of nano-hydroxyapatite for dentin hypersensitivity treatment
    Australian Dental Research Fund Inc
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Advanced Nanoparticle, Colloid and Microparticle Characterisation and Precision Engineering Nanosystems Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    A Nano-platform for Affordable and Ultra-sensitive Bio-marker Detection
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Nanotechnology for flystrike and lice control
    Australian Wool Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Stage 2 - In vitro evaluation of lysozyme-nanocarrier formulation in various animal feed product formats
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Towards Practical and High Performance Aluminum-ion Battery
    Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Lysozyme bridging study, H1 2017
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Facility for Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Biomanufacturing advanced animal feed supplements (AQIP 2016 project administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Development of enhanced stability Azadirachtin formulation
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Physiological glucose responsive insulin release nano-implants.
    Diabetes Australia Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    N4 Pharma - DNA vaccine application
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Nanotechnology for prolonged flystrike and lice control
    Australian Wool Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Oregano essential oil nanocarrier formulation
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Novel Nano-Pesticides for Animal Healthcare
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Integrative blood coagulation research core facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    A new platform nanotechnology for animal healthcare
    Vice-Chancellor's Research Focused Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Scalable and Applicable Nanostructured Adsorbents for Arsenic Removal with High Performance
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Development of an advanced Hepatitis B nanovaccine for human use - Stage 1
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015
    New surface characterisation facility for nanotechnology, bioengineering and manufacturing research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    A New Platform of Bio-inspired Nanoparticles for Enhanced Cellular Delivery
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014
    A parallel computer facility for modelling and simulation
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Nanoencapsulation of bifenthrin for higher stability, efficacy, and controlled release.
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Optimisation of Functional Mesoporous Materials for Low-Abundance Biomarkers Quantification towards Biodiagnostic Applications
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    National in-situ transmission electron microscope facilities
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    A general platform technology for functional nanocomposites with advanced applications
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2012
    An integrated electrochemical device assembly and testing system
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Novel photodynamic therapy for targeted skin cancer treatment: an integrated bionanotechnology
    Cancer Council Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Reusable and High Performance Adsorbents for Arsenic Removal
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    An integrated system for measuring thermoelectric properties of advanced materials
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Complete laboratory to semi-industry scale high energy milling and dispersion facility.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Designer Nano-carriers for Targeted Hydrophobic Anticancer Drug Delivery with Enhanced Bioavailability
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Functional Nanoporous Materials for Highly Efficient Phosphorus Removal from Water Bodies
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    Novel Synthesis and Bio-applications of Functional Macroporous Ordered Siliceous Foams
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Practical Hydrogen Storage for Fuel Cells Electrical Vehicles by Confined Ammonia Borane System
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Smart nanocapsules for efficient cellular delivery of bioactive peptide drugs (ARC Discovery Project DP0770686 administered by Murdoch University)
    Murdoch University
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Smart Nanocapsules for Efficient Cellular Delivery of Bioactive Peptide Drugs
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Synthesis of Periodic Mesoporous Organosilica Nanoparticles as Gene Transfection Agent and Host Material for Biomolecules
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Chengzhong Yu is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Combinational Nano-immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment

    Work on an interdisciplinary area of advanced nanotechnology and biomedical science. Novel nano-adjuvants will be developed to improve the treatment outcome of immunotherapy for selected cancer types, such as triple-negative breast cancer.

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing a versatile platform for sensitive detection of small molecules

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shevanuja Theivendran

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing Long-Acting Drug Delivery Formulations

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Mechanistic Study of the interaction between nulceic aicd carriers and phenotypic cells

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Functional Membrane Separators for Rechargeable Non-Aqueous Aluminium-Ion Batteries

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Xiaodan Huang, Professor Ashok Kumar Nanjundan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Multifunctional hybrid mesoporous silica nanoparticles for stimuli-responsive delivery of antimicrobial agents

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Dual functional layered double hydroxide nanoparticles for osteosarcoma treatment

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing an Oral Nanoformulation for Preventing Cancer Recurrence

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a market relevant DNA nano-vaccine platform

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song, Dr Shevanuja Theivendran

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing novel delivery systems

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing nanoparticle-based vaccine for cancer

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shevanuja Theivendran

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Nature-inspired delivery systems for DNA vaccine

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Engineering Anode Interfaces for Aqueous Aluminium Batteries

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Xiaodan Huang

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Bio-separation
  • Drug delivery
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanoporous
  • Nanotechnology

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