Overview
Background
Prof. Xiwang Zhang is the Endowed Dow Chair in Sustainable Engineering Innovation at the University of Queensland, Director of UQ Dow Centre, and Director of ARC Centre of Excellence for Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide (GetCO2). He was the Founding Director of ARC Industry Transformation Research Hub for Energy-efficient Separation (EESep) and the Deputy Director of Monash Centre for Membrane Innovation (MCMI) at Monash University before he moved to UQ in early 2022. Prof. Zhang has more than 15 years of R&D experience in both academia and industry with demonstrated achievements in technology development and translation. His research focuses on membrane and advanced oxidation technologies for energy-efficient separation, resource recovery, green chemical synthesis, carbon dioxide conversion and renewable energy generation. Prof. Zhang was the recipient of the prestigious ARC Australian Research Fellowship, Future Fellowship and Monash Larkins Fellowship. In 2024, he was elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).
Availability
- Professor Xiwang Zhang is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- PhD, Chinese Acad.Sc.
- Master of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology
- Bachelor of Environmental Engineering, ChinaU.M.T
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Reversible pH-Gated MXene membranes with ultrahigh mono-/divalent-ion selectivity
Xu, Rongming, Zhang, Jingyue, Kang, Yuan, Yu, Hang, Zhang, Weiming, Hua, Ming, Pan, Bingcai and Zhang, Xiwang (2024). Reversible pH-Gated MXene membranes with ultrahigh mono-/divalent-ion selectivity. Environmental Science and Technology, 58 (15), 6835-6842. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.3c10497
2024
Journal Article
Electricity generation from carbon dioxide adsorption by spatially nanoconfined ion separation
Wang, Zhuyuan, Hu, Ting, Tebyetekerwa, Mike, Zeng, Xiangkang, Du, Fan, Kang, Yuan, Li, Xuefeng, Zhang, Hao, Wang, Huanting and Zhang, Xiwang (2024). Electricity generation from carbon dioxide adsorption by spatially nanoconfined ion separation. Nature Communications, 15 (1) 2672, 1-9. doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-47040-x
2024
Journal Article
High-Efficient removal of mercury in water by the flexible NH2-MIL-53(Al): Exploiting the gate opening effect
Jian, Meipeng, Yang, Xiaoqin, Huang, Congxin, Tang, Chaochun, Zhang, Xiwang, Liu, Ruiping and Li, Haiyan (2024). High-Efficient removal of mercury in water by the flexible NH2-MIL-53(Al): Exploiting the gate opening effect. Chemical Engineering Journal, 483 149022, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.149022
2024
Journal Article
Adaptive gating enhances intelligent membranes for cellular functions and precise separations
Zhang, Mengchen, Xing, Chao, Huang, Jianan, Li, Peishan, Jiang, Long, Liu, Lingfeng, Jia, Jianbo, Zhang, Xiwang, Zhang, Shanqing and Liu, Changyu (2024). Adaptive gating enhances intelligent membranes for cellular functions and precise separations. Advanced Functional Materials, 34 (8) 2310647, 1-11. doi: 10.1002/adfm.202310647
2024
Journal Article
Understanding the electrochemical extraction of lithium from ultradilute solutions
Sun, Kaige, Tebyetekerwa, Mike, Zeng, Xiangkang, Wang, Zhuyuan, Duignan, Timothy T. and Zhang, Xiwang (2024). Understanding the electrochemical extraction of lithium from ultradilute solutions. Environmental Science & Technology, 58 (8), 3997-4007. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.3c09111
2024
Journal Article
Author Correction: A sunlight-responsive metal–organic framework system for sustainable water desalination
Ou, Ranwen, Zhang, Huacheng, Truong, Vinh X., Zhang, Lian, Hegab, Hanaa M., Han, Li, Hou, Jue, Zhang, Xiwang, Deletic, Ana, Jiang, Lei, Simon, George P. and Wang, Huanting (2024). Author Correction: A sunlight-responsive metal–organic framework system for sustainable water desalination. Nature Sustainability, 7 (3), 1-1. doi: 10.1038/s41893-024-01303-z
2024
Journal Article
Electrode, electrolyte, and membrane materials for electrochemical CO2 capture
Sun, Kaige, Tebyetekerwa, Mike, Zhang, Hongxia, Zeng, Xiangkang, Wang, Zhuyuan, Xu, Zhen, Rufford, Thomas E. and Zhang, Xiwang (2024). Electrode, electrolyte, and membrane materials for electrochemical CO2 capture. Advanced Energy Materials, 14 (24) 2400625. doi: 10.1002/aenm.202400625
2023
Journal Article
Two-dimensional MXene membranes with biomimetic sub-nanochannels for enhanced cation sieving
Xu, Rongming, Kang, Yuan, Zhang, Weiming, Pan, Bingcai and Zhang, Xiwang (2023). Two-dimensional MXene membranes with biomimetic sub-nanochannels for enhanced cation sieving. Nature Communications, 14 (1) 4907, 10-10. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-40742-8
2023
Journal Article
Nanoconfinement enabled non-covalently decorated MXene membranes for ion-sieving
Kang, Yuan, Hu, Ting, Wang, Yuqi, He, Kaiqiang, Wang, Zhuyuan, Hora, Yvonne, Zhao, Wang, Xu, Rongming, Chen, Yu, Xie, Zongli, Wang, Huanting, Gu, Qinfen and Zhang, Xiwang (2023). Nanoconfinement enabled non-covalently decorated MXene membranes for ion-sieving. Nature Communications, 14 (1) 4075, 1-9. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-39533-y
2023
Journal Article
Dehydration-enhanced ion-pore interactions dominate anion transport and selectivity in nanochannels
Lu, Chenghai, Hu, Chengzhi, Chen, Zhibin, Wang, Peiyao, Feng, Fan, He, Guangzhi, Wang, Fuyi, Zhang, Yanyan, Liu, Jefferson Zhe, Zhang, Xiwang and Qu, Jiuhui (2023). Dehydration-enhanced ion-pore interactions dominate anion transport and selectivity in nanochannels. Science Advances, 9 (27) adf8412, 1-13. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adf8412
2023
Journal Article
Sustainable catalytic oxidation of glycerol: a review
Hu, Xiaoyi, Lu, Jun, Liu, Yue, Chen, Liang, Zhang, Xiwang and Wang, Huanting (2023). Sustainable catalytic oxidation of glycerol: a review. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 21 (5), 2825-2861. doi: 10.1007/s10311-023-01608-z
2023
Journal Article
JECE guidelines – 2023
Vilar, Vítor J.P., Fatta-Kassinos, Despo, Lim, Teik Thye, Lee, Yunho, Palmisano, Giovanni, Zhang, Xiwang, Shih, Kaimin, Fernández-Ibáñez, Pilar, Giannis, Apostolos, Marugán, Javier, Giannakis, Stefanos, Božić, Ana Lončarić, He, Chao, Koh, Dong-Yeun, Takahashi, Fumitake, Rizzo, Luigi, Xu, Pei, Liu, Xianwei, Yang, Xin, Liu, Yang and Men, Yujie (2023). JECE guidelines – 2023. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 11 (3) 109788, 109788. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2023.109788
2023
Journal Article
Exceptional photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production from sandwich‐structured graphene interlayered phenolic resins nanosheets with mesoporous channels
Tian, Qiang, Zeng, Xiang‐Kang, Zhao, Chen, Jing, Ling‐Yan, Zhang, Xi‐Wang and Liu, Jian (2023). Exceptional photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production from sandwich‐structured graphene interlayered phenolic resins nanosheets with mesoporous channels. Advanced Functional Materials, 33 (21) 2213173, 1-12. doi: 10.1002/adfm.202213173
2023
Journal Article
Smart utilisation of reverse solute diffusion in forward osmosis for water treatment: a mini review
Wu, Xing, Zhang, Xiwang, Wang, Huanting and Xie, Zongli (2023). Smart utilisation of reverse solute diffusion in forward osmosis for water treatment: a mini review. Science of the Total Environment, 873 162430, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162430
2023
Journal Article
Electrocapacitive Deionization: Mechanisms, Electrodes, and Cell Designs
Sun, Kaige, Tebyetekerwa, Mike, Wang, Chao, Wang, Xianfen, Zhang, Xiwang and Zhao, Xiu Song (2023). Electrocapacitive Deionization: Mechanisms, Electrodes, and Cell Designs. Advanced Functional Materials, 33 (18) 2213578, 1-33. doi: 10.1002/adfm.202213578
2023
Journal Article
Scalable high yield exfoliation for monolayer nanosheets
Wang, Zhuyuan, Yan, Xue, Hou, Qinfu, Liu, Yue, Zeng, Xiangkang, Kang, Yuan, Zhao, Wang, Li, Xuefeng, Yuan, Shi, Qiu, Ruosang, Uddin, Md Hemayet, Wang, Ruoxin, Xia, Yun, Jian, Meipeng, Kang, Yan, Gao, Li, Liang, Songmiao, Liu, Jefferson Zhe, Wang, Huanting and Zhang, Xiwang (2023). Scalable high yield exfoliation for monolayer nanosheets. Nature Communications, 14 (1) 236, 1-8. doi: 10.1038/s41467-022-35569-8
2023
Journal Article
Removal of dimethylarsinate from water by robust NU-1000 aerogels: Impact of the aerogel materials
Fan, Yuying, Liang, He, Jian, Meipeng, Liu, Ruiping, Zhang, Xiwang, Hu, Chengzhi and Liu, Huijuan (2023). Removal of dimethylarsinate from water by robust NU-1000 aerogels: Impact of the aerogel materials. Chemical Engineering Journal, 455 140387, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.140387
2022
Journal Article
Nutrient recovery from digested sludge centrate using alkali metals from steel-making slag
Vu, Minh T., Nguyen, Luong N., Ibrahim, Idris, Abu Hasan Johir, Md, Bich Hoang, Ngoc, Zhang, Xiwang and Nghiem, Long D. (2022). Nutrient recovery from digested sludge centrate using alkali metals from steel-making slag. Chemical Engineering Journal, 450 (Part 3) 138186, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.138186
2022
Journal Article
Surface hydrophilicity modification of thin-film composite membranes with metal−organic frameworks (MOFs) Ti-UiO-66 for simultaneous enhancement of anti-fouling property and desalination performance
Wang, Yi (Alex), Smith, Stefan J.D., Liu, Yue, Lu, Peng, Zhang, Xiwang, Ng, Derrick and Xie, Zongli (2022). Surface hydrophilicity modification of thin-film composite membranes with metal−organic frameworks (MOFs) Ti-UiO-66 for simultaneous enhancement of anti-fouling property and desalination performance. Separation and Purification Technology, 302 122001, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122001
2022
Journal Article
Photo-electrochemical oxidation herbicides removal in stormwater: degradation mechanism and pathway investigation
Zheng, Zhaozhi, Deletic, Ana, Toe, Cui Ying, Amal, Rose, Zhang, Xiwang, Pickford, Russell, Zhou, Shujie and Zhang, Kefeng (2022). Photo-electrochemical oxidation herbicides removal in stormwater: degradation mechanism and pathway investigation. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 436 129239, 129239. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129239
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimizing low emission technology for clean energy transition
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin
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Doctor Philosophy
2D transition metal phosphide nanomaterials for H2 production
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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Doctor Philosophy
Pore Engineering of Chromatography Membranes for Bioseparation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zhuyuan Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of photocatalytic-photothermal-membrane separation systems
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Preparation and properties of perfluorinated acid-based proton exchange membranes for advanced redox flow batteries
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zhuyuan Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
Utilising co-products of water electrolysis in wastewater treatment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford, Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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Doctor Philosophy
Materials for electrochemical CO2 capture
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge, Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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Doctor Philosophy
Fabrication of robust ceramic membranes with application in harsh environment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zhe Yang
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring Catalysts for Efficient Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Generation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hong Peng, Dr Chao Xing, Dr Xiangkang Zeng
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Doctor Philosophy
Application of advanced membranes in precise separation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zhe Yang
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Doctor Philosophy
Mixed matrix membranes for CO2 gas separation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Chen, Dr Rijia Lin, Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring lignocellulose-derived nanomaterials in CO2 electrochemical conversion
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa, Professor Darren Martin, Dr Hima Haridevan
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Doctor Philosophy
3D-architectured membranes for emerging toxic contaminants removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hong Peng, Dr Zhe Yang
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Doctor Philosophy
Modifying perfluorinated sulfonic acid-based proton exchange membranes for advanced redox flow batteries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker, Dr Zhuyuan Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
COFs-based ion-exchange membranes for energy storage and green chemical synthesis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zhuyuan Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
High efficiency oil extraction from Nannochloropsis algae with nanofiltration and upstream design
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Enhanced approaches to engineering the scale-up of CO2 electrolysers from bench to pilot scale
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa, Professor Tom Rufford
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Doctor Philosophy
Engineering and Design of Industry-Relevant Hydrogen Peroxide Electrolyser and Generator
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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Doctor Philosophy
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) photocatalytic glasses
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis and applications of advanced membranes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou, Dr Zhe Yang
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Doctor Philosophy
Metal halide perovskite (MHP) metal-organic framework (MOF) composite: synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Tailoring local interfacial environments for efficient electrochemical ion separation and carbon capture
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Functionalized Two-dimensional Membranes for Subnanometer-Scale Separations
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Engineering Surface Oxygen Reduction Reaction in 2D Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Peroxide Production
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa, Dr Xiangkang Zeng
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Graphene Oxide-Iron Oxide Nanocomposites for Dye Contaminated Wastewater Remediation
Associate Advisor
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