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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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
2011
Journal Article
Removal of bisphenol A via a hybrid process combining oxidation on β-MnO2 nanowires with microfiltration
Zhang, Tong, Zhang, Xiwang, Yan, Xiaoli, Ng, Jiawei, Wang, Yinjie and Sun, Darren D. (2011). Removal of bisphenol A via a hybrid process combining oxidation on β-MnO2 nanowires with microfiltration. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 392 (1), 198-204. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2011.09.056
2011
Journal Article
Production and contribution of hydroxyl radicals between the DSA anode and water interface
Li, Guoting, Zhu, Meiya, Chen, Jing, Li, Yunxia and Zhang, Xiwang (2011). Production and contribution of hydroxyl radicals between the DSA anode and water interface. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 23 (5), 744-748. doi: 10.1016/S1001-0742(10)60470-6
2011
Journal Article
Adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of Acid Orange 7 over hydrothermally synthesized mesoporous TiO2 nanotube
Xu, Shiping, Ng, Jiawei, Zhang, Xiwang, Bai, Hongwei and Sun, Darren Delai (2011). Adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of Acid Orange 7 over hydrothermally synthesized mesoporous TiO2 nanotube. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 379 (1-3), 169-175. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2010.11.032
2011
Journal Article
Fabrication of magnetic cryptomelane-type manganese oxide nanowires for water treatment
Zhang, Tong, Zhang, Xiwang, Ng, Jiawei, Yang, Huiying, Liu, Jincheng and Sun, Darren Delai (2011). Fabrication of magnetic cryptomelane-type manganese oxide nanowires for water treatment. Chemical Communications, 47 (6), 1890-1892. doi: 10.1039/c0cc03265d
2010
Journal Article
Hybridized nanowires and cubes: A novel architecture of a heterojunctioned TiO2/SrTiO3 thin film for efficient water splitting
Ng, Jiawei, Xu, Shiping, Zhang, Xiwang, Yang, Hui Ying and Sun, Darren D. (2010). Hybridized nanowires and cubes: A novel architecture of a heterojunctioned TiO2/SrTiO3 thin film for efficient water splitting. Advanced Functional Materials, 20 (24), 4287-4294. doi: 10.1002/adfm.201000931
2010
Journal Article
Self-assembling tio2 nanorods on large graphene oxide sheets at a two-phase interface and their anti-recombination in photocatalytic applications
Liu, Jincheng, Bai, Hongwei, Wang, Yinjie, Liu, Zhaoyang, Zhang, Xiwang and Sun, Darren Delai (2010). Self-assembling tio2 nanorods on large graphene oxide sheets at a two-phase interface and their anti-recombination in photocatalytic applications. Advanced Functional Materials, 20 (23), 4175-4181. doi: 10.1002/adfm.201001391
2010
Journal Article
Construction of self-organized free-standing TiO2 nanotube arrays for effective disinfection of drinking water
Ng, Jiawei, Zhang, Xiwang, Zhang, Tong, Pan, Jia-Hong, Du, Jian-Hong Alan and Sun, Darren D. (2010). Construction of self-organized free-standing TiO2 nanotube arrays for effective disinfection of drinking water. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 85 (8), 1061-1066. doi: 10.1002/jctb.2395
2010
Journal Article
Fabrication and comparison of highly efficient Cu incorporated TiO 2 photocatalyst for hydrogen generation from water
Xu, Shiping, Ng, Jiawei, Zhang, Xiwang, Bai, Hongwei and Sun, Darren Delai (2010). Fabrication and comparison of highly efficient Cu incorporated TiO 2 photocatalyst for hydrogen generation from water. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 35 (11), 5254-5261. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2010.02.129
2010
Journal Article
Transformation of bromine species in TiO2 photocatalytic system
Zhang, Xiwang, Zhang, Tong, Ng, Jiawei, Pan, Jia Hong and Sun, Darren Delai (2010). Transformation of bromine species in TiO2 photocatalytic system. Environmental Science and Technology, 44 (1), 439-444. doi: 10.1021/es902592w
2009
Journal Article
Decolorization of azo dye Orange II by ferrate(VI)-hypochlorite liquid mixture, potassium ferrate(VI) and potassium permanganate
Li, Guoting, Wang, Ninggai, Liu, Bingtao and Zhang, Xiwang (2009). Decolorization of azo dye Orange II by ferrate(VI)-hypochlorite liquid mixture, potassium ferrate(VI) and potassium permanganate. Desalination, 249 (3), 936-941. doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2009.06.065
2009
Journal Article
Direct Growth of ZnO Nanocrystals onto the Surface of Porous TiO 2 Nanotube Arrays for Highly Efficient and Recyclable Photocatalysts
Yang, Hui Ying, Yu, Siu Fung, Lau, Shu Ping, Zhang, Xiwang, Sun, Darren Delai and Jun, Guo (2009). Direct Growth of ZnO Nanocrystals onto the Surface of Porous TiO 2 Nanotube Arrays for Highly Efficient and Recyclable Photocatalysts. Small, 5 (20), 2260-2264. doi: 10.1002/smll.200900724
2009
Journal Article
High-performance multifunctional TiO2nanowire ultrafiltration membrane with a hierarchical layer structure for water treatment
Zhang, Xiwang, Zhang, Tong, Ng, Jiawei and Sun, Darren Delai (2009). High-performance multifunctional TiO2nanowire ultrafiltration membrane with a hierarchical layer structure for water treatment. Advanced Functional Materials, 19 (23), 3731-3736. doi: 10.1002/adfm.200901435
2009
Journal Article
Room-temperature fabrication of anatase TiO2 submicrospheres with nanothornlike shell for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue
Zhang, Xiwang, Pan, Jia Hong, Du, Alan Jianhong, Xu, Shiping and Sun, Darren Delai (2009). Room-temperature fabrication of anatase TiO2 submicrospheres with nanothornlike shell for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 204 (2-3), 154-160. doi: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2009.03.011
2009
Journal Article
Fabrication and photocatalytic activity of porous TiO2 nanowire microspheres by surfactant-mediated spray drying process
Zhang, Xiwang, Pan, Jia Hong, Du, Alan Jianhong, Ng, Jiawei, Sun, Darren D. and Leckie, James O. (2009). Fabrication and photocatalytic activity of porous TiO2 nanowire microspheres by surfactant-mediated spray drying process. Materials Research Bulletin, 44 (5), 1070-1076. doi: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2008.10.017
2009
Journal Article
Degradation of Acid Orange 7 using magnetic AgBr under visible light: The roles of oxidizing species
Li, Guoting, Wong, K. H., Zhang, Xiwang, Hu, Chun, Yu, Jimmy C., Chan, R. C.Y. and Wong, P. K. (2009). Degradation of Acid Orange 7 using magnetic AgBr under visible light: The roles of oxidizing species. Chemosphere, 76 (9), 1185-1191. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2009.06.027
2009
Journal Article
Preparation and application of TiO2/Al2O3 microspherical photocatalyst for water treatment
Xu, Shiping, Zhang, Xiwang, Ng, Jiawei and Sun, Darren Delai (2009). Preparation and application of TiO2/Al2O3 microspherical photocatalyst for water treatment. Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, 9 (1), 39-44. doi: 10.2166/ws.2009.074
2009
Journal Article
Combination of one-dimensional TiO2 nanowire photocatalytic oxidation with microfiltration for water treatment
Zhang, Xiwang, Pan, Jia Hong, Du, Alan Jiahong, Fu, Weijiong, Sun, Darren D. and Leckie, James O. (2009). Combination of one-dimensional TiO2 nanowire photocatalytic oxidation with microfiltration for water treatment. Water Research, 43 (5), 1179-1186. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2008.12.021
2009
Journal Article
TiO2 nanotube photocatalytic oxidation for water treatment
Zhang, Xiwang, Pan, Jia Hong, Fu, Weijiong, Du, Alan Jiahong and Sun, Darren D (2009). TiO2 nanotube photocatalytic oxidation for water treatment. Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, 9 (1), 45-49. doi: 10.2166/ws.2009.075
2008
Journal Article
Grafted multifunctional titanium dioxide nanotube membrane: Separation and photodegradation of aquatic pollutant
Zhang, Xiwang, Du, Alan Jianhong, Lee, Peifung, Sun, Darren Delai and Leckie, James O. (2008). Grafted multifunctional titanium dioxide nanotube membrane: Separation and photodegradation of aquatic pollutant. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 84 (1-2), 262-267. doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2008.04.009
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Supervision
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Micropollutant removal by using advanced nanofiltration/reverse osmosis membranes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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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
Advanced membrane electrolysers for CO2 electroreduction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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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
Exploring lignocellulose-derived nanomaterials in CO2 electrochemical conversion
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa, Professor Darren Martin
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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
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
Materials for electrochemical CO2 capture
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge, Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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Doctor Philosophy
High efficiency oil extraction from Nannochloropsis algae with nanofiltration and upstream design
Associate Advisor
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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
3D-architectured membranes for emerging toxic contaminants removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hong Peng, Dr Zhe Yang
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Doctor Philosophy
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) photocatalytic glasses
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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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