Dr Li Li
Dr

Li Li

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Background

Dr Li Li is a Senior Research Fellow at Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology. She received her PhD in Chemical Engineering from China University of Petroleum.

In 2007, she joined the University of Queensland (UQ) as a postdoctoral research fellow in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials, working on nanoparticles and nanomaterials for renewable energy production and storage, environment technology and catalysis including hydrogen production and storage, environmental protection, and gas adsorption. In 2011, she was awarded UQ Postdoctoral Fellowship under the supervision of Prof. Zhi Ping (Gordon) Xu, working on engineered nanomaterials in healthcare and environment control. After Postdoctoral Fellowship, she was awarded Advance Queensland Research Fellow in 2016. Her research focuses on design and engineering functional nanomaterials for drug/gene delivery, sustainable release and oral vaccine delivery for human health and animal health management. Since 2011, she has attracted 22+ research funding including Advance Queensland Fellowship (Mid), Queensland smart future fund, UQ Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, 3 UQ grants and 2 international collaboration projects. Moreover, she has a strong linkage with industry partners on the development of functional targeted nano-delivery systems to enhance the health of farm animals.

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Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Biological Sciences Biomaterials Biomedical engineering Chemical Sciences Engineering Macromolecular and materials chemistry Nanobiotechnology Nanomaterials Nanoscale characterisation

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Petroleum

Research interests

  • Design and development of functional nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery and vaccine delivery

    Functional nanoparticles including bio-clay materials and nanoemulsion are employed to efficiently deliver drug or vaccine for effective therapeutic treatment

  • Engineering novel nanoplatform for oral vaccine delivery

    Development of cost-effective nanoplatforms such as solid lipid nanoparticles and hierarchical nanoparticles to efficiently deliver antigens to enhance immune response.

  • Development of nano-formulations in feed for disease control in poultry

    Develop a cost-effective oral delivery platform for anti-bacterial plant extracts and antigens combined with animal feeds to control the bacterial infections in poultry.

  • Porous materials such as ordered mesoporous silicas and carbon materials for energy production and storage.

Search Professor Li Li’s works on UQ eSpace

126 works between 2002 and 2025
All (126) Journal Article (121) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (3)

81 - 100 of 126 works

2016

Journal Article

Efficient drug delivery using SiO2-layered double hydroxide nanocomposites

Li, Li, Gu, Zi, Gu, Wenyi, Liu, Jian and Xu, Zhi Ping (2016). Efficient drug delivery using SiO2-layered double hydroxide nanocomposites. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 470, 47-55. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2016.02.042

Efficient drug delivery using SiO2-layered double hydroxide nanocomposites

2016

Journal Article

Synergistic inhibition of colon cancer cell growth with nanoemulsion-loaded paclitaxel and PI3K/ mTOR dual inhibitor BEZ235 through apoptosis

Zou, Hong, Li, Li, Garcia Carcedo, Ines, Xu, Zhi Ping, Monteiro, Michael and Gu, Wenyi (2016). Synergistic inhibition of colon cancer cell growth with nanoemulsion-loaded paclitaxel and PI3K/ mTOR dual inhibitor BEZ235 through apoptosis. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 11, 1947-1958. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S100744

Synergistic inhibition of colon cancer cell growth with nanoemulsion-loaded paclitaxel and PI3K/ mTOR dual inhibitor BEZ235 through apoptosis

2016

Journal Article

Uptake and degradation of Orange II by zinc aluminum layered double oxides

Zhang, Luhong, Xiong, Zhigang, Li, Li, Burt, Ryan and Zhao, X. S. (2016). Uptake and degradation of Orange II by zinc aluminum layered double oxides. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 469, 224-230. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2016.02.005

Uptake and degradation of Orange II by zinc aluminum layered double oxides

2016

Journal Article

Physiologically based pharmacokinetic model for long-circulating inorganic nanoparticles

Liang, Xiaowen, Wang, Haolu, Grice, Jeffrey E., Li, Li, Liu, Xin, Xu, Zhi Ping and Roberts, Michael S. (2016). Physiologically based pharmacokinetic model for long-circulating inorganic nanoparticles. Nano Letters, 16 (2), 939-945. doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.5b03854

Physiologically based pharmacokinetic model for long-circulating inorganic nanoparticles

2016

Journal Article

Direct synthesis of layered double hydroxide nanosheets for efficient siRNA delivery

Li, L., Gu, Z., Gu, W. Y. and Xu, Z. P. (2016). Direct synthesis of layered double hydroxide nanosheets for efficient siRNA delivery. RSC Advances, 6 (98), 95518-95526. doi: 10.1039/c6ra19225d

Direct synthesis of layered double hydroxide nanosheets for efficient siRNA delivery

2016

Journal Article

Aggregation of layered double hydroxide nanoparticles in the presence of heparin: towards highly stable delivery systems

Pavlovic, Marko, Li, Li, Dits, Francois, Gu, Zi, Adok-Sipiczki, Monkia and Szilagyi, Istvan (2016). Aggregation of layered double hydroxide nanoparticles in the presence of heparin: towards highly stable delivery systems. RSC Advances, 6 (20), 16159-16167. doi: 10.1039/c5ra26072h

Aggregation of layered double hydroxide nanoparticles in the presence of heparin: towards highly stable delivery systems

2015

Journal Article

Preparation of optimized lipid-coated calcium phosphate nanoparticles for enhanced in vitro gene delivery to breast cancer cells

Tang, Jie, Li, Li, Howard, Christopher B., Mahler, Stephen M., Huang, Leaf and Xu, Zhi Ping (2015). Preparation of optimized lipid-coated calcium phosphate nanoparticles for enhanced in vitro gene delivery to breast cancer cells. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 3 (33), 6805-6812. doi: 10.1039/c5tb00912j

Preparation of optimized lipid-coated calcium phosphate nanoparticles for enhanced in vitro gene delivery to breast cancer cells

2015

Journal Article

Pre-coating layered double hydroxide nanoparticles with albumin to improve colloidal stability and cellular uptake

Gu, Zi, Zuo, Hualia, Li, Li, Wu, Aihua and Xu, Zhi Ping (2015). Pre-coating layered double hydroxide nanoparticles with albumin to improve colloidal stability and cellular uptake. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 3 (16), 3331-3339. doi: 10.1039/c5tb00248f

Pre-coating layered double hydroxide nanoparticles with albumin to improve colloidal stability and cellular uptake

2015

Journal Article

Amine-functionalized SiO2 nanodot-coated layered double hydroxide nanocomposites for enhanced gene delivery

Li, Li, Gu, Wenyi, Liu, Jian, Yan, Shiyu and Xu, Zhi Ping (2015). Amine-functionalized SiO2 nanodot-coated layered double hydroxide nanocomposites for enhanced gene delivery. Nano Research, 8 (2), 682-694. doi: 10.1007/s12274-014-0552-6

Amine-functionalized SiO2 nanodot-coated layered double hydroxide nanocomposites for enhanced gene delivery

2015

Conference Publication

Efficient drug delivery for cancer treatment using Si02-LDH nanocomposites

Li, L., Gu, Z., Gu, W. Y., Liu, J. and Xu, Z. P. (2015). Efficient drug delivery for cancer treatment using Si02-LDH nanocomposites. 10th Annual TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, Held Jointly with the 18th Annual Nanotech Conference and Expo, and the 2015 National SBIR/STTR Conference, Washington, DC, United States, 14-17 June 2015. Taylor and Francis.

Efficient drug delivery for cancer treatment using Si02-LDH nanocomposites

2014

Journal Article

Potential foliar fertilizers with copper and zinc dual micronutrients in nanocrystal suspension

Li, Peng, Li, Li, Du, Yumei, Hampton, Marc A., Nguyen, Anh V., Huang, Longbin, Rudolph, Victor and Xu, Zhi Ping (2014). Potential foliar fertilizers with copper and zinc dual micronutrients in nanocrystal suspension. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 16 (11) 2669. doi: 10.1007/s11051-014-2669-7

Potential foliar fertilizers with copper and zinc dual micronutrients in nanocrystal suspension

2014

Journal Article

Efficient selective catalytic reduction of NO by novel carbon-doped metal catalysts made from electroplating sludge

Zhang, Jia, Zhang, Jingyi, Xu, Yunfeng, Su, Huimin, Li, Xiaoman, Zhou, Ji Zhi, Qian, Guangren, Li, Li and Xu, Zhi Ping (2014). Efficient selective catalytic reduction of NO by novel carbon-doped metal catalysts made from electroplating sludge. Environmental Science and Technology, 48 (19), 11497-11503. doi: 10.1021/es502391y

Efficient selective catalytic reduction of NO by novel carbon-doped metal catalysts made from electroplating sludge

2014

Journal Article

Quick and efficient co-treatment of Zn2+/Ni2+ and CN- via the formation of Ni(CN)4 2- intercalated larger ZnAl-LDH crystals

Zhou, Ji Zhi, Liang, Ying, Zhang, Jia, Li, Li, Xu, Yunfeng, Ruan, Xiuxiu, Qian, Guangren and Xu, Zhi Ping (2014). Quick and efficient co-treatment of Zn2+/Ni2+ and CN- via the formation of Ni(CN)4 2- intercalated larger ZnAl-LDH crystals. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 279, 141-147. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2014.07.001

Quick and efficient co-treatment of Zn2+/Ni2+ and CN- via the formation of Ni(CN)4 2- intercalated larger ZnAl-LDH crystals

2014

Journal Article

Effective inhibition of colon cancer cell growth with MgAl-layered double hydroxide (LDH) loaded 5-FU and PI3K/mTOR dual inhibitor BEZ-235 through apoptotic pathways

Chen, Jiezhong, Shao, Renfu, Li, Li, Xu, Zhi Ping and Gu, Wenyi (2014). Effective inhibition of colon cancer cell growth with MgAl-layered double hydroxide (LDH) loaded 5-FU and PI3K/mTOR dual inhibitor BEZ-235 through apoptotic pathways. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 9 (1), 3403-3411. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S61633

Effective inhibition of colon cancer cell growth with MgAl-layered double hydroxide (LDH) loaded 5-FU and PI3K/mTOR dual inhibitor BEZ-235 through apoptotic pathways

2014

Journal Article

Preparation and characterisation of manganese and iron compounds as potential control-release foliar fertilisers

Li, Peng, Du, Yumei, Li, Li, Huang, Longbin, Rudolph, Victor, Nguyen, Anh V. and Xu, Zhi Ping (2014). Preparation and characterisation of manganese and iron compounds as potential control-release foliar fertilisers. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 4 (3), 746-753.

Preparation and characterisation of manganese and iron compounds as potential control-release foliar fertilisers

2014

Journal Article

Influence of hydrothermal treatment on physicochemical properties and drug release of anti-inflammatory drugs of intercalated layered double hydroxide nanoparticles

Gu, Zi, Wu, Aihua, Li, Li and Xu, Zhi Ping (2014). Influence of hydrothermal treatment on physicochemical properties and drug release of anti-inflammatory drugs of intercalated layered double hydroxide nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics, 6 (2), 235-248. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics6020235

Influence of hydrothermal treatment on physicochemical properties and drug release of anti-inflammatory drugs of intercalated layered double hydroxide nanoparticles

2014

Journal Article

Co-delivery of siRNAs and anti-cancer drugs using layered double hydroxide nanoparticles

Li, Li, Gu, Wenyi, Chen, Jiezhong, Chen, Weiyu and Xu, Zhi P. (2014). Co-delivery of siRNAs and anti-cancer drugs using layered double hydroxide nanoparticles. Biomaterials, 35 (10), 3331-3339. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.12.095

Co-delivery of siRNAs and anti-cancer drugs using layered double hydroxide nanoparticles

2013

Journal Article

Catalytic ammonia decomposition for CO-free hydrogen generation over Ru/Cr2O3 catalysts

Li, Li, Wang, Yinghua, Xu, Zhi Ping and Zhu, Zhonghua (2013). Catalytic ammonia decomposition for CO-free hydrogen generation over Ru/Cr2O3 catalysts. Applied Catalysis A: General, 467, 246-252. doi: 10.1016/j.apcata.2013.07.003

Catalytic ammonia decomposition for CO-free hydrogen generation over Ru/Cr2O3 catalysts

2013

Journal Article

Selective catalytic oxidation of H2S over iron oxide supported on alumina-intercalated Laponite clay catalysts

Zhang, Xin, Dou, Guangyu, Wang, Zhuo, Li, Li, Wang, Yufei, Wang, Hailin and Hao, Zhengping (2013). Selective catalytic oxidation of H2S over iron oxide supported on alumina-intercalated Laponite clay catalysts. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 260, 104-111. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2013.05.008

Selective catalytic oxidation of H2S over iron oxide supported on alumina-intercalated Laponite clay catalysts

2013

Journal Article

High capacitance electrode materials based on layered double hydroxides prepared by non-aqueous precipitation

Xu, Zhi Ping, Li, Li, Cheng, Ching-Yuan, Ding, Ronggang and Zhou, Chunhui (2013). High capacitance electrode materials based on layered double hydroxides prepared by non-aqueous precipitation. Applied Clay Science, 74, 102-108. doi: 10.1016/j.clay.2012.06.015

High capacitance electrode materials based on layered double hydroxides prepared by non-aqueous precipitation

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2028
    Waste to Wealth: Next-Generation, High-Quality Composts for Agriculture
    ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2029
    ARC Research Hub for Value-Added Processing of Underutilised Carbon Wastes (ARC ITRP administered by Monash University)
    Monash University
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    The effects of novel photosensitising nanocomposite gel on oral biofilm contaminated SLA titanium surface
    International Team for Implantology Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Phytochemical-based nanoformulations from fruit and vegetable waste extracts as food preservatives and nutraceutical ingredients (Internal Mahidol University Research Grant led by Mahidol University)
    Mahidol University
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Evaluating Toxicity of Different Types of Respirable Crystalline Silica Particles to Lung Cells and Tissues
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Development of a defective interfering RNA based antiviral approach to treat infections by SARS-CoV-2 and emerging variants (NHMRC Ideas Grant administered by QIMR)
    Queensland Institute of Medical Research
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Dual pH and thermo-responsive microbicide hydrogels for HIV/AID prevention
    The Westmead Institute for Medical Research
    Open grant
  • 2021
    Methodology development of free silica analysis of dust on PDM Filters (ACARP grant administered by CSIRO)
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2021
    Development of an effective vaginal anti-HIV microbicide film for the prevention of HIV transmission
    Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (ACH2)
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Advanced Nanoparticle, Colloid and Microparticle Characterisation and Precision Engineering Nanosystems Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Advance Queensland Research Fellowship (Mid): Engineering nanohybrid platforms for oral vaccination combined with animal feed
    Advance Queensland Research Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Queensland International Fellowship: High-performance nano-engineered catalysts for volatile organic compound (VOC) elimination
    Queensland International Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    A general platform technology for functional nanocomposites with advanced applications
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Nano-scale engineering of catalysts on nanoporous materials for clean energy generation and fuel cell application
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Reusable and High Performance Adsorbents for Arsenic Removal
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Li Li is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Development of nano-formulations in feed for disease control in poultry

  • Engineering novel nanoplatform for oral vaccine delivery

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles Based Platform for Delivery

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    New Strategies in Targeted Proteolysis with Nanoparticle-Mediated mRNA Delivery

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding Interactions of Nano-cellulose Suspensions with Plant Leaves for Enhancing Topical Delivery of Soluble Bioactive and Particulates

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Functional piezoelectric scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The impact of nanoplastics and microplastics on health and the environment

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nick Fletcher, Dr Muxina Konarova

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Li Li directly for media enquiries about:

  • Cancer immuontherapy
  • functional nanomateirals in biomedical application
  • gene delivery
  • mRNA targeted delivery
  • Nanomedicine
  • oral vaccine
  • sustainable release

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