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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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
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
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
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
2008
Journal Article
Investigation of the roles of active oxygen species in photodegradation of azo dye AO7 in TiO2 photocatalysis illuminated by microwave electrodeless lamp
Zhang, Xiwang, Sun, Darren D., Li, Guoting and Wang, Yizhong (2008). Investigation of the roles of active oxygen species in photodegradation of azo dye AO7 in TiO2 photocatalysis illuminated by microwave electrodeless lamp. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 199 (2-3), 311-315. doi: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2008.06.009
2008
Journal Article
Self-etching reconstruction of hierarchically mesoporous F-TiO2 hollow microspherical photocatalyst for concurrent membrane water purifications
Pan, Jia Hong, Zhang, Xiwang, Du, Alan Jianhong, Sun, Darren D. and Leckie, James O. (2008). Self-etching reconstruction of hierarchically mesoporous F-TiO2 hollow microspherical photocatalyst for concurrent membrane water purifications. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 130 (34), 11256-11257. doi: 10.1021/ja803582m
2008
Journal Article
Synthesis of bimodal porous structured TiO2 microsphere with high photocatalytic activity for water treatment
Lee, Pei Fung, Zhang, Xiwang, Sun, Darren D., Du, Jianhong and Leckie, James O. (2008). Synthesis of bimodal porous structured TiO2 microsphere with high photocatalytic activity for water treatment. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 324 (1-3), 202-207. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2008.04.015
2008
Journal Article
TiO2 nanowire membrane for concurrent filtration and photocatalytic oxidation of humic acid in water
Zhang, Xiwang, Du, Alan Jianhong, Lee, Peifung, Sun, Darren Delai and Leckie, James O. (2008). TiO2 nanowire membrane for concurrent filtration and photocatalytic oxidation of humic acid in water. Journal of Membrane Science, 313 (1-2), 44-51. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2007.12.045
2008
Journal Article
Aggregating TiO2 (B) nanowires to porous basketry-like microspheres and their photocatalytic properties
Zhang, Xiwang, Pan, Jia Hong, Du, Alan Jianhong, Lee, Pei Fung, Sun, Darren Delai and Leckie, James O. (2008). Aggregating TiO2 (B) nanowires to porous basketry-like microspheres and their photocatalytic properties. Chemistry Letters, 37 (4), 424-425. doi: 10.1246/cl.2008.424
2007
Journal Article
Microwave assisted photocatalytic degradation of high concentration azo dye Reactive Brilliant Red X-3B with microwave electrodeless lamp as light source
Zhang, Xiwang, Li, Guoting and Wang, Yizhong (2007). Microwave assisted photocatalytic degradation of high concentration azo dye Reactive Brilliant Red X-3B with microwave electrodeless lamp as light source. Dyes and Pigments, 74 (3), 536-544. doi: 10.1016/j.dyepig.2006.03.012
2006
Journal Article
Microwave electrodeless lamp photolytic degradation of acid orange 7
Zhang, Xiwang, Li, Guoting, Wang, Yizhong and Qu, Jiuhui (2006). Microwave electrodeless lamp photolytic degradation of acid orange 7. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 184 (1-2), 26-33. doi: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2006.03.021
2006
Journal Article
Electrochemically assisted photocatalytic degradation of Orange II: Influence of initial pH values
Li, Guoting, Qu, Jiuhui, Zhang, Xiwang, Liu, Huijuan and Liu, Haining (2006). Electrochemically assisted photocatalytic degradation of Orange II: Influence of initial pH values. Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 259 (1-2), 238-244. doi: 10.1016/j.molcata.2006.06.038
2006
Journal Article
Oxidative decomposition of azo dye C.I. Acid Orange 7 (AO7) under microwave electrodeless lamp irradiation in the presence of H2O2
Zhang, Xiwang, Wang, Yizhong, Li, Guoting and Qu, Jiuhui (2006). Oxidative decomposition of azo dye C.I. Acid Orange 7 (AO7) under microwave electrodeless lamp irradiation in the presence of H2O2. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 134 (1-3), 183-189. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2005.10.046
2006
Journal Article
Electrochemically assisted photocatalytic degradation of Acid Orange 7 with β-PbO2 electrodes modified by TiO2
Li, Guoting, Qu, Jiuhui, Zhang, Xiwang and Ge, Jiantuan (2006). Electrochemically assisted photocatalytic degradation of Acid Orange 7 with β-PbO2 electrodes modified by TiO2. Water Research, 40 (2), 213-220. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2005.10.039
2005
Journal Article
Application of inorganic oxidizing species in photocatalysis
Zhang, Xiwang and Wang, Yizhong (2005). Application of inorganic oxidizing species in photocatalysis. Chemistry Bulletin / Huaxue Tongbao, 68 (11).
2005
Journal Article
Effect of operating parameters on microwave assisted photocatalytic degradation of azo dye X-3B with grain TiO2 catalyst
Zhang, Xiwang, Wang, Yizhong and Li, Guoting (2005). Effect of operating parameters on microwave assisted photocatalytic degradation of azo dye X-3B with grain TiO2 catalyst. Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 237 (1-2), 199-205. doi: 10.1016/j.molcata.2005.03.043
2005
Journal Article
Process on microwave-assisted photocatalysis
Zhang, Xiwang and Wang, Yizhong (2005). Process on microwave-assisted photocatalysis. Progress in Chemistry, 17 (1), 91-95.
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
Optimizing low emission technology for clean energy transition
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of photocatalytic-photothermal-membrane separation systems
Principal Advisor
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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
High efficiency oil extraction from Nannochloropsis algae with nanofiltration and upstream design
Associate Advisor
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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
Materials for electrochemical CO2 capture
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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Doctor Philosophy
Engineering porous solid electrolyte interfaces for enhanced electrochemical CO2 reduction efficiency and selectivity
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford
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Doctor Philosophy
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) photocatalytic glasses
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Chen, Dr Peng Chen, Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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Doctor Philosophy
Preparation and properties of perfluorinated acid-based proton exchange membranes for advanced redox flow batteries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ming Yong
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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
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
COFs-based ion-exchange membranes for energy storage and green chemical synthesis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jindi Yang, Dr Zhuyuan Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
Fabrication of robust ceramic membranes with application in harsh environment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kaige Sun, Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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Doctor Philosophy
3D-architectured membranes for emerging toxic contaminants removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ming Yong, Dr Hong Peng
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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
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 Ming Yong
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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
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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2026
Doctor Philosophy
Integrating MOF Nanosheets to Advanced Membranes for Achieving Energy-Efficient Separation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Graphene Oxide-Iron Oxide Nanocomposites for Dye Contaminated Wastewater Remediation
Associate Advisor
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