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
Thin-film nanocomposite forward-osmosis membranes on hydrophilic microfiltration support with an intermediate layer of graphene oxide and multiwall carbon nanotube
Zhao, Wang, Liu, Huiyuan, Liu, Yue, Jian, Meipeng, Gao, Li, Wang, Huanting and Zhang, Xiwang (2018). Thin-film nanocomposite forward-osmosis membranes on hydrophilic microfiltration support with an intermediate layer of graphene oxide and multiwall carbon nanotube. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 10 (40), 34464-34474. doi: 10.1021/acsami.8b10550
2018
Journal Article
Stormwater disinfection using electrochemical oxidation: a feasibility investigation
Feng, Wenjun, McCarthy, David T., Wang, Zhouyou, Zhang, Xiwang and Deletic, Ana (2018). Stormwater disinfection using electrochemical oxidation: a feasibility investigation. Water Research, 140, 301-310. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.04.059
2018
Journal Article
Thermoresponsive amphoteric metal–organic frameworks for efficient and reversible adsorption of multiple salts from water
Ou, Ranwen, Zhang, Huacheng, Wei, Jing, Kim, Seungju, Wan, Li, Nguyen, Nhi Sa, Hu, Yaoxin, Zhang, Xiwang, Simon, George P. and Wang, Huanting (2018). Thermoresponsive amphoteric metal–organic frameworks for efficient and reversible adsorption of multiple salts from water. Advanced Materials, 30 (34) 1802767, 1802767. doi: 10.1002/adma.201802767
2018
Journal Article
Transition-metal-doped Fe2O3 nanoparticles for oxygen evolution reaction
Yin, Yichun, Zhang, Xiwang and Sun, Chenghua (2018). Transition-metal-doped Fe2O3 nanoparticles for oxygen evolution reaction. Progress in Natural Science, 28 (4), 430-436. doi: 10.1016/j.pnsc.2018.07.005
2018
Journal Article
Urban heat island effect of a typical valley city in China: Responds to the global warming and rapid urbanization
Li, Guodong, Zhang, Xi, Mirzaei, Parham A., Zhang, Junhua and Zhao, Zisheng (2018). Urban heat island effect of a typical valley city in China: Responds to the global warming and rapid urbanization. Sustainable Cities and Society, 38, 736-745. doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2018.01.033
2018
Journal Article
Selective removal of sodium and calcium from low-rank coal – Process integration, simulation and techno-economic evaluation
Zhou, Song, Hosseini, Tahereh, Zhang, Xiwang, Haque, Nawshad and Zhang, Lian (2018). Selective removal of sodium and calcium from low-rank coal – Process integration, simulation and techno-economic evaluation. Fuel Processing Technology, 172, 13-28. doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2017.11.028
2018
Journal Article
Specific anion effects on the stability of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 in aqueous solution
Wang, Huan, Jian, Meipeng, Qi, Zenglu, Li, Yongfeng, Liu, Ruiping, Qu, Jiuhui and Zhang, Xiwang (2018). Specific anion effects on the stability of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 in aqueous solution. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 259, 171-177. doi: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2017.10.011
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
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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