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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2014
Journal Article
Improving dewaterability of waste activated sludge by combined conditioning with zero-valent iron and hydrogen peroxide
Zhou, Xu, Wang, Qilin, Jiang, Guangming, Zhang, Xiwang and Yuan, Zhiguo (2014). Improving dewaterability of waste activated sludge by combined conditioning with zero-valent iron and hydrogen peroxide. Bioresource Technology, 174, 103-107. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2014.10.009
2014
Journal Article
Graphene oxide membranes with tunable permeability due to embedded carbon dots
Wang, Wentai, Eftekhari, Ehsan, Zhu, Guangshan, Zhang, Xiwang, Yan, Zifeng and Li, Qin (2014). Graphene oxide membranes with tunable permeability due to embedded carbon dots. Chemical Communications, 50 (86), 13089-13092. doi: 10.1039/c4cc05295a
2014
Journal Article
Processing municipal wastewaters by forward osmosis using CTA membrane
Zhang, Xiwang, Ning, Zhiyao, Wang, David K. and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2014). Processing municipal wastewaters by forward osmosis using CTA membrane. Journal of Membrane Science, 468, 269-275. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.06.016
2014
Journal Article
Optimisation of graphene oxide-iron oxide nanocomposite in heterogeneous Fenton-like oxidation of Acid Orange 7
Zubir, Nor Aida, Yacou, Christelle, Zhang, Xiwang and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2014). Optimisation of graphene oxide-iron oxide nanocomposite in heterogeneous Fenton-like oxidation of Acid Orange 7. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2 (3), 1881-1888. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2014.08.001
2014
Journal Article
Enhanced arsenate removal by novel Fe-La composite (hydr)oxides synthesized via coprecipitation
Zhang, Wei, Fu, Jun, Zhang, Gaosheng and Zhang, Xiwang (2014). Enhanced arsenate removal by novel Fe-La composite (hydr)oxides synthesized via coprecipitation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 251, 69-79. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2014.04.057
2014
Journal Article
Fenton-like degradation of acid orange 7 using graphene oxide-iron oxide nanocomposite
Zubir, Nor Aida, Zhang, Xiwang, Yacou, Christelle and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2014). Fenton-like degradation of acid orange 7 using graphene oxide-iron oxide nanocomposite. Science of Advanced Materials, 6 (7), 1382-1388. doi: 10.1166/sam.2014.1812
2014
Journal Article
Structural and functional investigation of graphene oxide-Fe3O4 nanocomposites for the heterogeneous Fenton-like reaction
Zubir, Nor Aida, Yacou, Christelle, Motuzas, Julius, Zhang, Xiwang and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2014). Structural and functional investigation of graphene oxide-Fe3O4 nanocomposites for the heterogeneous Fenton-like reaction. Scientific Reports, 4 (4594) 04594, 1-8. doi: 10.1038/srep04594
2014
Journal Article
Claisen-type degradation mechanism of cellulose triacetate membranes in ethanol-water mixtures
Wang, David K., Zhang, Xiwang and Diniz da Costa João C. (2014). Claisen-type degradation mechanism of cellulose triacetate membranes in ethanol-water mixtures. Journal of Membrane Science, 454, 119-125. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2013.12.010
2014
Journal Article
Mechanism of enhanced removal of quinonic intermediates during electrochemical oxidation of orange II under ultraviolet irradiation
Li, Fazhan, Li, Guoting and Zhang, Xiwang (2014). Mechanism of enhanced removal of quinonic intermediates during electrochemical oxidation of orange II under ultraviolet irradiation. Journal of Environmental Sciences (China), 26 (3), 708-715. doi: 10.1016/S1001-0742(13)60435-0
2014
Journal Article
Fabrication of nanostructured TiO2 hollow fiber photocatalytic membrane and application for wastewater treatment
Zhang, Xiwang, Wang, David K., Lopez, Diego Ruben Schmeda and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2014). Fabrication of nanostructured TiO2 hollow fiber photocatalytic membrane and application for wastewater treatment. Chemical Engineering Journal, 236, 314-322. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2013.09.059
2014
Conference Publication
Recent progresses on fabrication of photocatalytic membranes for water treatment
Zhang, Xiwang, Wang, David K. and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2014). Recent progresses on fabrication of photocatalytic membranes for water treatment. SP4 2013: Fourth International Conference on Semiconductor Photochemistry, Prague, Czech Republic, 23-27 June, 2013. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.cattod.2013.11.019
2014
Journal Article
Adsorptive removal of fluoride from water by heat-treatment waterworks alum sludge
Tie, Jing-Xi, Mi, Xiao and Zhang, Xi-Wang (2014). Adsorptive removal of fluoride from water by heat-treatment waterworks alum sludge. Journal of Donghua University (English Edition), 31 (1), 18-24.
2014
Journal Article
Solar energy conversion by nanostructured TiO
Pan, Jia Hong, Bahnemann, Detlef W., Wang, Qing, Wang, Chuanyi and Zhang, Xiwang (2014). Solar energy conversion by nanostructured TiO. International Journal of Photoenergy, 2014 704729, 1-2. doi: 10.1155/2014/704729
2014
Journal Article
Recent progress in TiO2-mediated solar photocatalysis for industrial wastewater treatment
Zhang, Tong, Wang, Xiaoguang and Zhang, Xiwang (2014). Recent progress in TiO2-mediated solar photocatalysis for industrial wastewater treatment. International Journal of Photoenergy, 2014 607954, 1-12. doi: 10.1155/2014/607954
2014
Journal Article
Enhanced adsorption of phosphate from aqueous solution by nanostructured iron(III)-copper(II) binary oxides
Li, Guoliang, Gao, Song, Zhang, Gaosheng and Zhang, Xiwang (2014). Enhanced adsorption of phosphate from aqueous solution by nanostructured iron(III)-copper(II) binary oxides. Chemical Engineering Journal, 235, 124-131. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2013.09.021
2013
Journal Article
Fabrication of solar light induced Fe-TiO2 immobilized on glass-fiber and application for phenol photocatalytic degradation
Lin, Shaohua, Zhang, Xiwang, Sun, Qinju, Zhou, Tingting and Lu, Jingjing (2013). Fabrication of solar light induced Fe-TiO2 immobilized on glass-fiber and application for phenol photocatalytic degradation. Materials Research Bulletin, 48 (11), 4570-4575. doi: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2013.07.063
2013
Journal Article
Nanostructured iron(III)-copper(II) binary oxide: a novel adsorbent for enhanced arsenic removal from aqueous solutions
Zhang, Gaosheng, Ren, Zongming, Zhang, Xiwang and Chen, Jing (2013). Nanostructured iron(III)-copper(II) binary oxide: a novel adsorbent for enhanced arsenic removal from aqueous solutions. Water Research, 47 (12), 4022-4031. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2012.11.059
2013
Journal Article
A novel ethanol dehydration process by forward osmosis
Zhang, Xiwang, Ning, Ziyao, Wang, David K. and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2013). A novel ethanol dehydration process by forward osmosis. Chemical Engineering Journal, 232, 397-404. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2013.07.106
2013
Journal Article
Adsorption removal of phosphorus from aqueous solution by heat-activated alum sludge
Tie, Jingxi, Chen, Dong, Wan, Yunjie, Yan, Cheng and Zhang, Xiwang (2013). Adsorption removal of phosphorus from aqueous solution by heat-activated alum sludge. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 25 (16), 9129-9134. doi: 10.14233/ajchem.2013.15040
2012
Journal Article
A hierarchically assembled mesoporous ZnO hemisphere array and hollow microspheres for photocatalytic membrane water filtration
Pan, Jia Hong, Zhang, Xiwang, Du, Alan J., Bai, Hongwei, Ng, Jiawei and Sun, Darren (2012). A hierarchically assembled mesoporous ZnO hemisphere array and hollow microspheres for photocatalytic membrane water filtration. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 14 (20), 7481-7489. doi: 10.1039/c2cp40997f
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Micropollutant removal by using advanced nanofiltration/reverse osmosis membranes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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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, Dr Ray Bi
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Doctor Philosophy
Rational design of semiconductors for light-driven hydrogen peroxide production
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa, Dr Xiangkang Zeng
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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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Doctor Philosophy
COFs-based ion-exchange membranes for energy storage and green chemical synthesis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zhuyuan Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
Nanoengineered MXene-based electrode materials for capacitive deionization
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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Doctor Philosophy
Nanoengineered MXene-based electrode materials for capacitive deionization
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of photocatalytic-photothermal-membrane separation systems
Principal Advisor
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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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Doctor Philosophy
Functionalized Two-dimensional Membranes for Subnanometer-Scale Separations
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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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
Optimizing low emission technology for clean energy transition
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin
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Doctor Philosophy
Modifying perfluorinated sulfonic acid-based proton exchange membranes for advanced redox flow batteries
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker, Dr Zhuyuan Wang
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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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Master 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
Synthesis and applications of advanced membranes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou, Dr Zhe Yang
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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
3D-architectured membranes for emerging toxic contaminants removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hong Peng, Dr Zhe Yang
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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
Metal halide perovskite (MHP) metal-organic framework (MOF) composite: synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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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
High efficiency oil extraction from Nannochloropsis algae with nanofiltration and upstream design
Associate Advisor
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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
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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
Advanced membrane electrolysers for CO2 electroreduction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
Completed supervision
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Graphene Oxide-Iron Oxide Nanocomposites for Dye Contaminated Wastewater Remediation
Associate Advisor
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