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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2018
Journal Article
Domestic wastewater treatment by forward osmosis-membrane distillation (FO-MD) integrated system
Li, Jie, Hou, Deyin, Li, Kuiling, Zhang, Yong, Wang, Jun and Zhang, Xiwang (2018). Domestic wastewater treatment by forward osmosis-membrane distillation (FO-MD) integrated system. Water Science and Technology, 77 (6), 1514-1523. doi: 10.2166/wst.2018.031
2018
Journal Article
Electrochemical inactivation of Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii and removal of the cyanotoxin cylindrospermopsin
Bakheet, Belal, Islam, Md Ashraful, Beardall, John, Zhang, Xiwang and McCarthy, David (2018). Electrochemical inactivation of Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii and removal of the cyanotoxin cylindrospermopsin. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 344, 241-248. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.10.024
2018
Journal Article
A low-pressure GO nanofiltration membrane crosslinked via ethylenediamine
Meng, Na, Zhao, Wang, Shamsaei, Ezzatollah, Wang, Gen, Zeng, Xiangkang, Lin, Xiaocheng, Xu, Tongwen, Wang, Huanting and Zhang, Xiwang (2018). A low-pressure GO nanofiltration membrane crosslinked via ethylenediamine. Journal of Membrane Science, 548, 363-371. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.11.044
2018
Journal Article
Comparing adsorption of arsenic and antimony from single-solute and bi-solute aqueous systems onto ZIF-8
Liu, Bao, Jian, Meipeng, Wang, Huan, Zhang, Gaosheng, Liu, Ruiping, Zhang, Xiwang and Qu, Jiuhui (2018). Comparing adsorption of arsenic and antimony from single-solute and bi-solute aqueous systems onto ZIF-8. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 538, 164-172. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2017.10.068
2018
Journal Article
Vertically-heterostructured TiO2-Ag-rGO ternary nanocomposite constructed with {001} facetted TiO2 nanosheets for enhanced Pt-free hydrogen production
Wang, Zhouyou, Low, Ze-Xian, Zeng, Xiangkang, Su, Bin, Yin, Yichun, Sun, Chenghua, Williams, Tim, Wang, Huanting and Zhang, Xiwang (2018). Vertically-heterostructured TiO2-Ag-rGO ternary nanocomposite constructed with {001} facetted TiO2 nanosheets for enhanced Pt-free hydrogen production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 43 (3), 1508-1515. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.11.053
2018
Journal Article
Impact of H-termination on the nitrogen reduction reaction of molybdenum carbide as an electrochemical catalyst
Li, Qinye, Qiu, Siyao, He, Lizhong, Zhang, Xiwang and Sun, Chenghua (2018). Impact of H-termination on the nitrogen reduction reaction of molybdenum carbide as an electrochemical catalyst. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 20 (36), 23338-23343. doi: 10.1039/c8cp04474k
2017
Journal Article
Computational study of MoN2 monolayer as electrochemical catalysts for nitrogen reduction
Li, Qinye, He, Lizhong, Sun, Chenghua and Zhang, Xiwang (2017). Computational study of MoN2 monolayer as electrochemical catalysts for nitrogen reduction. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 121 (49), 27563-27568. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b10522
2017
Journal Article
Temperature-induced oriented growth of large area, few-layer 2D metal-organic framework nanosheets
Jian, Meipeng, Liu, Huiyuan, Williams, Tim, Ma, Jisheng, Wang, Huanting and Zhang, Xiwang (2017). Temperature-induced oriented growth of large area, few-layer 2D metal-organic framework nanosheets. Chemical Communications, 53 (98), 13161-13164. doi: 10.1039/c7cc06988j
2017
Journal Article
ZIF-8 derived nitrogen-doped porous carbon/carbon nanotube composite for high-performance supercapacitor
Wan, Li, Shamsaei, Ezzatollah, Easton, Christopher D., Yu, Dongbo, Liang, Yan, Chen, Xiaofang, Abbasi, Zahra, Akbari, Abozar, Zhang, Xiwang and Wang, Huanting (2017). ZIF-8 derived nitrogen-doped porous carbon/carbon nanotube composite for high-performance supercapacitor. Carbon, 121, 330-336. doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2017.06.017
2017
Journal Article
Experimental and computational investigation of the optical, electronic, and electrochemical properties of hydrogenated α-Fe2O3
Yin, Yichun, Zhang, Xiwang, Li, Li, Spiccia, Leone and Sun, Chenghua (2017). Experimental and computational investigation of the optical, electronic, and electrochemical properties of hydrogenated α-Fe2O3. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 121 (30), 16059-16065. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b00593
2017
Journal Article
Highly dispersed TiO2 nanocrystals and carbon dots on reduced graphene oxide: ternary nanocomposites for accelerated photocatalytic water disinfection
Zeng, Xiangkang, Wang, Zhouyou, Meng, Na, McCarthy, David T., Deletic, Ana, Pan, Jia-hong and Zhang, Xiwang (2017). Highly dispersed TiO2 nanocrystals and carbon dots on reduced graphene oxide: ternary nanocomposites for accelerated photocatalytic water disinfection. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 202, 33-41. doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2016.09.014
2017
Journal Article
Rational design and synthesis of molecular-sieving, photocatalytic, hollow fiber membranes for advanced water treatment applications
Wang, David K., Elma, Muthia, Motuzas, Julius, Hou, Wen-Che, Xie, Fengwei and Zhang, Xiwang (2017). Rational design and synthesis of molecular-sieving, photocatalytic, hollow fiber membranes for advanced water treatment applications. Journal of Membrane Science, 524, 163-173. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.10.052
2017
Journal Article
Hybridizing TiO2 with nitrogen-doped carbon: a new route to a highly visible light-active photocatalyst
Chen, Xiaofang, Xie, Zongli, Liang, Yan, Wei, Jing, Zhu, Yonggang, Huo, Yuning, Zhang, Xiwang and Wang, Huanting (2017). Hybridizing TiO2 with nitrogen-doped carbon: a new route to a highly visible light-active photocatalyst. ChemistrySelect, 2 (4), 1565-1572. doi: 10.1002/slct.201700017
2017
Journal Article
Graphene-based antimicrobial nanomaterials: rational design and applications for water disinfection and microbial control
Zeng, Xiangkang, Wang, Gen, Liu, Yue and Zhang, Xiwang (2017). Graphene-based antimicrobial nanomaterials: rational design and applications for water disinfection and microbial control. Environmental Science: Nano, 4 (12), 2248-2266. doi: 10.1039/c7en00583k
2017
Journal Article
Highly dispersed TiO2 nanocrystals and WO3 nanorods on reduced graphene oxide: Z-scheme photocatalysis system for accelerated photocatalytic water disinfection
Zeng, Xiangkang, Wang, Zhouyou, Wang, Gen, Gengenbach, Thomas R., McCarthy, David T., Deletic, Ana, Yu, Jiaguo and Zhang, Xiwang (2017). Highly dispersed TiO2 nanocrystals and WO3 nanorods on reduced graphene oxide: Z-scheme photocatalysis system for accelerated photocatalytic water disinfection. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 218, 163-173. doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2017.06.055
2017
Journal Article
Highly crosslinked, chlorine tolerant polymer network entwined graphene oxide membrane for water desalination
Kim, Seungju, Lin, Xiaocheng, Ou, Ranwen, Liu, Huiyuan, Zhang, Xiwang, Simon, George P., Easton, Christopher D. and Wang, Huanting (2017). Highly crosslinked, chlorine tolerant polymer network entwined graphene oxide membrane for water desalination. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5 (4), 1533-1540. doi: 10.1039/c6ta07350f
2017
Conference Publication
Impact of Rapid Urbanization on Urban Heat Island Effect in a Typical Valley-City
Zhang, Xi, Li, Guodong and Wu, Dongxing (2017). Impact of Rapid Urbanization on Urban Heat Island Effect in a Typical Valley-City. 25th International Conference on Geoinformatics, Buffalo Ny, Aug 02-04, 2017. NEW YORK: IEEE.
2016
Journal Article
Metal link: a strategy to combine graphene and titanium dioxide for enhanced hydrogen production
Wang, Zhouyou, Yin, Yichun, Williams, Tim, Wang, Huanting, Sun, Chenghua and Zhang, Xiwang (2016). Metal link: a strategy to combine graphene and titanium dioxide for enhanced hydrogen production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 41 (47), 22034-22042. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.08.102
2016
Journal Article
Simulation of large coal particles pyrolysis by circulating ash heat carrier toward the axial dimension of the moving bed
Zhang, Ya-Qing, Zhu, Jia-Long, Wang, Xiao-Hang, Zhang, Xi-Wang, Zhou, Shi-Xue and Liang, Peng (2016). Simulation of large coal particles pyrolysis by circulating ash heat carrier toward the axial dimension of the moving bed. Fuel Processing Technology, 154, 227-234. doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2016.08.037
2016
Journal Article
Ni(OH)2 decorated rutile TiO2 for efficient removal of tetracycline from wastewater
Leong, Sookwan, Li, Dan, Hapgood, Karen, Zhang, Xiwang and Wang, Huanting (2016). Ni(OH)2 decorated rutile TiO2 for efficient removal of tetracycline from wastewater. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 198, 224-233. doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2016.05.043
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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
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
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
2D transition metal phosphide nanomaterials for H2 production
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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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
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
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
Synthesis and applications of advanced membranes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou, Dr Zhe Yang
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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
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
Materials for electrochemical CO2 capture
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge, Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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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
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) photocatalytic glasses
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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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 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
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
Advanced membrane electrolysers for CO2 electroreduction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
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Doctor Philosophy
3D-architectured membranes for emerging toxic contaminants removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hong Peng, Dr Zhe Yang
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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