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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2021
Journal Article
Biogas sparging to control fouling and enhance resource recovery from anaerobically digested sludge centrate by forward osmosis
Vu, Minh T., Nguyen, Luong N., Hasan Johir, Md Abu, Zhang, Xiwang, Nghiem, Long D. and Elimelech, Menachem (2021). Biogas sparging to control fouling and enhance resource recovery from anaerobically digested sludge centrate by forward osmosis. Journal of Membrane Science, 625 119176, 119176. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119176
2021
Journal Article
Chemical host-seeking cues of entomopathogenic nematodes
Zhang, Xi, Li, Lu, Kesner, Lucie and Robert, Christelle Aurelie Maud (2021). Chemical host-seeking cues of entomopathogenic nematodes. Current Opinion in Insect Science, 44, 72-81. doi: 10.1016/j.cois.2021.03.011
2021
Journal Article
Noble-metal single-atoms in thermocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and photocatalysis
Zhang, Feifei, Zhu, Yinlong, Lin, Qian, Zhang, Lian, Zhang, Xiwang and Wang, Huanting (2021). Noble-metal single-atoms in thermocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and photocatalysis. Energy and Environmental Science, 14 (5), 2954-3009. doi: 10.1039/d1ee00247c
2021
Journal Article
Synergistic effect of dual sites on bimetal-organic frameworks for highly efficient peroxide activation
Liang, He, Liu, Ruiping, Hu, Chengzhi, An, Xiaoqiang, Zhang, Xiwang, Liu, Huijuan and Qu, Jiuhui (2021). Synergistic effect of dual sites on bimetal-organic frameworks for highly efficient peroxide activation. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 406 124692, 124692. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124692
2021
Journal Article
Stable cation-controlled reduced graphene oxide membranes for improved NaCl rejection
Yuan, Shi, Li, Yang, Xia, Yun, Selomulya, Cordelia and Zhang, Xiwang (2021). Stable cation-controlled reduced graphene oxide membranes for improved NaCl rejection. Journal of Membrane Science, 621 118995, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118995
2021
Journal Article
Co/Co6Mo6C@C nanoreactors derived from ZIF-67 composite for higher alcohols synthesis
Li, Fuping, Li, Jiaquan, Wang, Kai, Ao, Min, Qiu, Jieshan, Zhang, Xiwang, Wang, Hao, Pham, Gia Hung and Liu, Shaomin (2021). Co/Co6Mo6C@C nanoreactors derived from ZIF-67 composite for higher alcohols synthesis. Composites Part B: Engineering, 209 108608, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.108608
2021
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Ultrafast water evaporation through graphene membranes with subnanometer pores for desalination
Chen, Xiaofang, Zhu, Yin-Bo, Yu, Hao, Liu, Jefferson Zhe, Easton, Christopher D., Wang, Zhouyou, Hu, Yaoxin, Xie, Zongli, Wu, Heng-An, Zhang, Xiwang, Li, Dan and Wang, Huanting (2021). Ultrafast water evaporation through graphene membranes with subnanometer pores for desalination. Journal of Membrane Science, 621 118934, 118934. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118934
2021
Journal Article
Cyclodextrin metal-organic framework-polymer composite membranes towards ultimate and stable enantioselectivity
Lu, Yizhihao, Chan, Jun Yong, Zhang, Huacheng, Li, Xingya, Nolvachai, Yada, Marriott, Philip J., Zhang, Xiwang, Simon, George P., Banaszak Holl, Mark M. and Wang, Huanting (2021). Cyclodextrin metal-organic framework-polymer composite membranes towards ultimate and stable enantioselectivity. Journal of Membrane Science, 620 118956, 118956. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118956
2021
Journal Article
Comparison of the effects of edge functionalized graphene oxide membranes on monovalent cation selectivity
Qiu, Ruosang, Xiao, Jie, Chen, Xiao Dong, Selomulya, Cordelia, Zhang, Xiwang and Woo, Meng Wai (2021). Comparison of the effects of edge functionalized graphene oxide membranes on monovalent cation selectivity. Journal of Membrane Science, 620 118892, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118892
2021
Journal Article
Stormwater herbicides removal with a solar-driven advanced oxidation process: a feasibility investigation
Zheng, Zhaozhi, Zhang, Kefeng, Toe, Cui Ying, Amal, Rose, Zhang, Xiwang, McCarthy, David T. and Deletic, Ana (2021). Stormwater herbicides removal with a solar-driven advanced oxidation process: a feasibility investigation. Water Research, 190 116783, 116783. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2020.116783
2021
Journal Article
Robust hilly polyamide membrane for fast desalination
Liu, Shasha, Low, Ze-Xian, Hegab, Hanaa M., Xie, Zongli, Ou, Ranwen, Mohammed, Shabin, Simon, George P., Zhang, Xiwang, Zhang, Lian and Wang, Huanting (2021). Robust hilly polyamide membrane for fast desalination. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 3 (2), 1070-1077. doi: 10.1021/acsapm.0c01230
2021
Journal Article
Oriented UiO‐67 metal–organic framework membrane with fast and selective lithium‐ion transport
Xu, Rongming, Kang, Yuan, Zhang, Weiming, Zhang, Xiwang and Pan, Bingcai (2021). Oriented UiO‐67 metal–organic framework membrane with fast and selective lithium‐ion transport. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 61 (3) e202115443, e202115443. doi: 10.1002/anie.202115443
2021
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Porous urchin-like 3D Co(ii)Co(iii) layered double hydroxides for high performance heterogeneous Fenton degradation
Fazal, Hira, Iqbal, Asma, Cao, Yucai, Zai, Jiantao, Ali, Nazakat, Zhang, Yuchi, Wu, Xiangyang, Zhang, Xiwang and Qian, Xuefeng (2021). Porous urchin-like 3D Co(ii)Co(iii) layered double hydroxides for high performance heterogeneous Fenton degradation. CrystEngComm, 23 (5), 1234-1242. doi: 10.1039/d0ce01555e
2021
Journal Article
Chlorine-anion doping induced multi-factor optimization in perovskties for boosting intrinsic oxygen evolution
Zhu, Yinlong, Lin, Qian, Wang, Zhenbin, Qi, Dongchen, Yin, Yichun, Liu, Yu, Zhang, Xiwang, Shao, Zongping and Wang, Huanting (2021). Chlorine-anion doping induced multi-factor optimization in perovskties for boosting intrinsic oxygen evolution. Journal of Energy Chemistry, 52, 115-120. doi: 10.1016/j.jechem.2020.03.055
2021
Journal Article
Oxygen vacant Co3O4 in situ embedded on carbon spheres: cooperatively tuning electron transfer for boosted peroxymonosulfate activation
Hu, Jian, Qian, Binbin, Zeng, Xiangkang, Qi, Yu, Liu, Yue, Zhang, Lian and Zhang, Xiwang (2021). Oxygen vacant Co3O4 in situ embedded on carbon spheres: cooperatively tuning electron transfer for boosted peroxymonosulfate activation. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 9 (30), 16489-16499. doi: 10.1039/d1ta03963f
2021
Journal Article
Rational designs of interfacial-heating solar-thermal desalination devices: recent progress and remaining challenges
Xia, Yun, Kang, Yuan, Wang, Zhuyuan, Yuan, Shi, Li, Yang, Gao, Li, Wang, Huanting and Zhang, Xiwang (2021). Rational designs of interfacial-heating solar-thermal desalination devices: recent progress and remaining challenges. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 9 (11), 6612-6633. doi: 10.1039/d0ta11911c
2021
Journal Article
Photoredox catalysis over semiconductors for light-driven hydrogen peroxide production
Zeng, Xiangkang, Liu, Yue, Hu, Xiaoyi and Zhang, Xiwang (2021). Photoredox catalysis over semiconductors for light-driven hydrogen peroxide production. Green Chemistry, 23 (4), 1466-1494. doi: 10.1039/d0gc04236f
2020
Journal Article
Submerged module of outer selective hollow fiber membrane for effective fouling mitigation in osmotic membrane bioreactor for desalination
Tran, Van Huy, Phuntsho, Sherub, Han, Dong Suk, Dorji, Ugyen, Zhang, Xiwang and Shon, Ho Kyong (2020). Submerged module of outer selective hollow fiber membrane for effective fouling mitigation in osmotic membrane bioreactor for desalination. Desalination, 496 114707, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2020.114707
2020
Journal Article
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 (2020). A sunlight-responsive metal–organic framework system for sustainable water desalination. Nature Sustainability, 3 (12), 1052-1058. doi: 10.1038/s41893-020-0590-x
2020
Journal Article
Modulating mesoporous Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> hollow nanospheres with oxygen vacancies for highly efficient peroxymonosulfate activation
Hu, Jian, Zeng, Xiangkang, Wang, Gen, Qian, Binbin, Liu, Yue, Hu, Xiaoyi, He, Brandon, Zhang, Lian and Zhang, Xiwang (2020). Modulating mesoporous Co3O4 hollow nanospheres with oxygen vacancies for highly efficient peroxymonosulfate activation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 400 125869, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.125869
Funding
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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Application of advanced membranes in precise separation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ming Yong
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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