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)

41 - 60 of 518 works

2024

Journal Article

Zinc doping induces enhanced thermoelectric performance of solvothermal SnTe

Wang, Lijun, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Li, Lvzhou, Hong, Min, Lin, Bencai, Miao, Pengcheng, Ding, Jianning, Yuan, Ningyi, Zheng, Shuqi and Chen, Zhi-Gang (2024). Zinc doping induces enhanced thermoelectric performance of solvothermal SnTe. Chemistry – An Asian Journal, 19 (10) e202400130. doi: 10.1002/asia.202400130

Zinc doping induces enhanced thermoelectric performance of solvothermal SnTe

2024

Journal Article

Highly efficient nitrogen fixation over S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts with enhanced active hydrogen supply

Bao, Tong, Xi, Yamin, Zhang, Chaoqi, Du, Peiyang, Xiang, Yitong, Li, Jiaxin, Yuan, Ling, Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Chao (2024). Highly efficient nitrogen fixation over S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts with enhanced active hydrogen supply. National Science Review, 11 (5) nwae093, 1-11. doi: 10.1093/nsr/nwae093

Highly efficient nitrogen fixation over S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts with enhanced active hydrogen supply

2024

Journal Article

Steam activation of porous concave polymer nanospheres for high-efficient chromium and cadmium removal

Yu, Rongtai, Wang, Yueyang, Xu, Xin, Zheng, Qiuyan, Jiang, Wen, Yu, Jiaxin, Wang, Haiyang, Kong, Yueqi, Yu, Chengzhong and Huang, Xiaodan (2024). Steam activation of porous concave polymer nanospheres for high-efficient chromium and cadmium removal. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 660, 859-868. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.146

Steam activation of porous concave polymer nanospheres for high-efficient chromium and cadmium removal

2024

Journal Article

Enabling logistics automation in nanofactory: cobalt phosphide embedded metal–organic frameworks for efficient electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia

Zhang, Chaoqi, Zhang, Yue, Deng, Rong, Yuan, Ling, Zou, Yingying, Bao, Tong, Zhang, Xinchan, Wei, GuangFeng, Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Chao (2024). Enabling logistics automation in nanofactory: cobalt phosphide embedded metal–organic frameworks for efficient electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia. Advanced Materials, 36 (26) 2313844, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/adma.202313844

Enabling logistics automation in nanofactory: cobalt phosphide embedded metal–organic frameworks for efficient electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia

2024

Journal Article

ZIF-90-decorated silica nanoparticles with a spiky surface: a novel approach to drug delivery

Sharma, Manoj Kumar, Cheng, Dan, Qu, Jingjing, Song, Hao, Yu, Chengzhong, Ganguli, Ashok K. and Tang, Jie (2024). ZIF-90-decorated silica nanoparticles with a spiky surface: a novel approach to drug delivery. New Journal of Chemistry, 48 (13), 5760-5768. doi: 10.1039/d3nj05187k

ZIF-90-decorated silica nanoparticles with a spiky surface: a novel approach to drug delivery

2024

Journal Article

A pioglitazone nanoformulation designed for cancer-associated fibroblast reprogramming and cancer treatment

Theivendran, Shevanuja, Xian, He, Qu, Jingjing, Song, Yaping, Sun, Bing, Song, Hao and Yu, Chengzhong (2024). A pioglitazone nanoformulation designed for cancer-associated fibroblast reprogramming and cancer treatment. Nano Letters, 24 (15), 4354-4361. doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04706

A pioglitazone nanoformulation designed for cancer-associated fibroblast reprogramming and cancer treatment

2024

Journal Article

Nanostructured conductive metal–organic frameworks: synthesis and applications

Bao, Tong, Zhai, Wenxi, Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Chao (2024). Nanostructured conductive metal–organic frameworks: synthesis and applications. Small Structures, 5 (4) 2300293. doi: 10.1002/sstr.202300293

Nanostructured conductive metal–organic frameworks: synthesis and applications

2024

Journal Article

Converting industrial waste into valuable Zn2SiO4/SiO2 nanosheets for highly effective organic dye removal

Li, Daohui, Sun, Yu, Yang, Yan-Ling, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Xie, De-An, Nie, Lin, Chen, Jin-Geng, Luo, Zhao, Chen, Hua-Jun, Yang, Chang-An and Chen, Zhi-Gang (2024). Converting industrial waste into valuable Zn2SiO4/SiO2 nanosheets for highly effective organic dye removal. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 39 e00834. doi: 10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e00834

Converting industrial waste into valuable Zn2SiO4/SiO2 nanosheets for highly effective organic dye removal

2024

Journal Article

Engineered silica nanoparticles for nucleic acid delivery

Zhang, Yue, Yu, Yingjie, Yang, Yannan, Wang, Yue and Yu, Chengzhong (2024). Engineered silica nanoparticles for nucleic acid delivery. Small Methods, 8 (3) 2300812, e2300812. doi: 10.1002/smtd.202300812

Engineered silica nanoparticles for nucleic acid delivery

2024

Journal Article

Mesoporous nanoperforators as membranolytic agents via nano- and molecular-scale multi-patterning

Yang, Yannan, Chen, Shiwei, Zhang, Min, Shi, Yiru, Luo, Jiangqi, Huang, Yiming, Gu, Zhengying, Hu, Wenli, Zhang, Ye, He, Xiao and Yu, Chengzhong (2024). Mesoporous nanoperforators as membranolytic agents via nano- and molecular-scale multi-patterning. Nature Communications, 15 (1) 1891, 1-15. doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-46189-9

Mesoporous nanoperforators as membranolytic agents via nano- and molecular-scale multi-patterning

2024

Journal Article

A core–shell‐structured zeolitic imidazolate framework@cationic antimicrobial agent templated silica nanocomposite for tackling antibiotic resistant bacteria infection

Kan, Qihui, Song, Yaping, Yao, Yining, Zhang, Jun, Xian, He, Cheng, Dan, Wang, Yue, Mao, Liang, Wang, Meiyan and Yu, Chengzhong (2024). A core–shell‐structured zeolitic imidazolate framework@cationic antimicrobial agent templated silica nanocomposite for tackling antibiotic resistant bacteria infection. Aggregate, 5 (3) e523. doi: 10.1002/agt2.523

A core–shell‐structured zeolitic imidazolate framework@cationic antimicrobial agent templated silica nanocomposite for tackling antibiotic resistant bacteria infection

2024

Journal Article

Questing for high-performance electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction: importance of chemical complexity, active phase, and surface-adsorbed species

Li, Weiwei and Zhang, Hengzhong (2024). Questing for high-performance electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction: importance of chemical complexity, active phase, and surface-adsorbed species. Chemsuschem, 17 (3) e202300927. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202300927

Questing for high-performance electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction: importance of chemical complexity, active phase, and surface-adsorbed species

2024

Journal Article

Effect modification of social participation in the relationship between living arrangements and frailty among older adults in Japan: differences based on gender

Li, Yanzhang, Du, Zhen and Kondo, Naoki (2024). Effect modification of social participation in the relationship between living arrangements and frailty among older adults in Japan: differences based on gender. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 117 105231, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105231

Effect modification of social participation in the relationship between living arrangements and frailty among older adults in Japan: differences based on gender

2024

Journal Article

High‐efficiency electroreduction of O2 into H2O2 over ZnCo bimetallic triazole frameworks promoted by ligand activation

Li, Zi‐Meng, Zhang, Chao‐Qi, Liu, Chao, Zhang, Hong‐Wei, Song, Hao, Zhang, Zhi‐Qiang, Wei, Guang‐Feng, Bao, Xiao‐Jun, Yu, Cheng‐Zhong and Yuan, Pei (2024). High‐efficiency electroreduction of O2 into H2O2 over ZnCo bimetallic triazole frameworks promoted by ligand activation. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 63 (2) e202314266, 1-10. doi: 10.1002/anie.202314266

High‐efficiency electroreduction of O2 into H2O2 over ZnCo bimetallic triazole frameworks promoted by ligand activation

2024

Journal Article

High‐efficiency electroreduction of O2 into H2O2 over ZnCo bimetallic triazole frameworks promoted by ligand activation

Li, Zi‐Meng, Zhang, Chao‐Qi, Liu, Chao, Zhang, Hong‐Wei, Song, Hao, Zhang, Zhi‐Qiang, Wei, Guang‐Feng, Bao, Xiao‐Jun, Yu, Cheng‐Zhong and Yuan, Pei (2024). High‐efficiency electroreduction of O2 into H2O2 over ZnCo bimetallic triazole frameworks promoted by ligand activation. Angewandte Chemie, 136 (2) e202314266. doi: 10.1002/ange.202314266

High‐efficiency electroreduction of O2 into H2O2 over ZnCo bimetallic triazole frameworks promoted by ligand activation

2024

Journal Article

Return to sport after anatomic lateral ankle stabilization surgery for chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Li, Yanzhang, Su, Tong, Hu, Yuelin, Jiao, Chen, Guo, Qinwei, Jiang, Yanfang and Jiang, Dong (2024). Return to sport after anatomic lateral ankle stabilization surgery for chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 52 (2), 555-566. doi: 10.1177/03635465231170699

Return to sport after anatomic lateral ankle stabilization surgery for chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Journal Article

Furazan bis-ureas: a heterocyclic scaffold for anion binding and transport

Ryder, William G., Wu, Emilie G., Chen, Lijun, Fares, Mohamed, McNaughton, Daniel A., Tran, Karen, Yu, Chengzhong and Gale, Philip A. (2024). Furazan bis-ureas: a heterocyclic scaffold for anion binding and transport. Organic Chemistry Frontiers, 11 (5), 1290-1298. doi: 10.1039/d3qo01956j

Furazan bis-ureas: a heterocyclic scaffold for anion binding and transport

2023

Journal Article

Metal–organic frameworks for electrocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production

Zhang, Xinchan, Zhang, Chaoqi, Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Chao (2023). Metal–organic frameworks for electrocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production. Materials Chemistry Frontiers, 8 (4), 1084-1100. doi: 10.1039/d3qm00972f

Metal–organic frameworks for electrocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production

2023

Journal Article

Silica nanoparticles: a review of their safety and current strategies to overcome biological barriers

Janjua, Taskeen Iqbal, Cao, Yuxue, Kleitz, Freddy, Linden, Mika, Yu, Chengzhong and Popat, Amirali (2023). Silica nanoparticles: a review of their safety and current strategies to overcome biological barriers. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews, 203 115115, 115115. doi: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.115115

Silica nanoparticles: a review of their safety and current strategies to overcome biological barriers

2023

Journal Article

Effect of antiplatelet agents on abdominal aortic aneurysm process: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Yang, Yang, Li, Chang, Wu, Zhi-Yuan, Chen, Zuo-Guan, Diao, Yong-Peng and Li, Yong-Jun (2023). Effect of antiplatelet agents on abdominal aortic aneurysm process: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine, 24 (12) 357. doi: 10.31083/j.rcm2412357

Effect of antiplatelet agents on abdominal aortic aneurysm process: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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 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 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 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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