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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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.
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
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
2016
Journal Article
Effect of carbonization temperature on adsorption property of ZIF-8 derived nanoporous carbon for water treatment
Abbasi, Zahra, Shamsaei, Ezzatollah, Leong, Soo Kwan, Ladewig, Bradley, Zhang, Xiwang and Wang, Huanting (2016). Effect of carbonization temperature on adsorption property of ZIF-8 derived nanoporous carbon for water treatment. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 236, 28-37. doi: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2016.08.022
2016
Journal Article
Ultrathin titanium oxide nanosheets film with memory bactericidal activity
Wang, Gen, Xing, Zheng, Zeng, Xiangkang, Feng, Chuanping, McCarthy, David T., Deletic, Ana and Zhang, Xiwang (2016). Ultrathin titanium oxide nanosheets film with memory bactericidal activity. Nanoscale, 8 (42), 18050-18056. doi: 10.1039/c6nr06313f
2016
Journal Article
Physicochemical and photocatalytic properties of carbonaceous char and titania composite hollow fibers for wastewater treatment
Wang, David K., Elma, Muthia, Motuzas, Julius, Hou, Wen-Che, Schmeda-Lopez, Diego Ruben, Zhang, Tianlong and Zhang, Xiwang (2016). Physicochemical and photocatalytic properties of carbonaceous char and titania composite hollow fibers for wastewater treatment. Carbon, 109, 182-191. doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2016.08.001
2016
Journal Article
A facile chemical-free and universal method for transfer of ultrathin graphene-based films
Liu, Huiyuan, Xing, Zheng, Zhang, Jie, Pan, Jia-Hong, Wang, Huanting and Zhang, Xiwang (2016). A facile chemical-free and universal method for transfer of ultrathin graphene-based films. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 3 (18) 1600540, 1-6. doi: 10.1002/admi.201600540
2016
Journal Article
Immobilisation of TiO2 films on activated carbon fibres by a hydrothermal method for photocatalytic degradation of toluene
Liang, Peng, Wei, Aifang, Zhang, Yaqing, Wu, Jiafeng, Zhang, Xiwang and Li, Shufang (2016). Immobilisation of TiO2 films on activated carbon fibres by a hydrothermal method for photocatalytic degradation of toluene. Micro and Nano Letters, 11 (9), 539-544. doi: 10.1049/mnl.2016.0171
2016
Journal Article
Self-assembled one-dimensional MnO2@zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 nanostructures for highly efficient arsenite removal
Jian, Meipeng, Wang, Huan, Liu, Ruiping, Qu, Jiuhui, Wang, Huanting and Zhang, Xiwang (2016). Self-assembled one-dimensional MnO2@zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 nanostructures for highly efficient arsenite removal. Environmental Science: Nano, 3 (5), 1186-1194. doi: 10.1039/c6en00246c
2016
Journal Article
Growth of g-C3N4 on mesoporous TiO2 spheres with high photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation
Chen, Xiaofang, Wei, Jing, Hou, Rujing, Liang, Yan, Xie, Zongli, Zhu, Yonggang, Zhang, Xiwang and Wang, Huanting (2016). Growth of g-C3N4 on mesoporous TiO2 spheres with high photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 188, 342-350. doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2016.02.012
2016
Journal Article
Preparation of supported photocatalytic membrane from mesoporous titania spheres for humic acid removal from wastewater
Leong, Sookwan, Low, Ze-Xian, Liu, Qi, Hapgood, Karen, Zhang, Xiwang and Wang, Huanting (2016). Preparation of supported photocatalytic membrane from mesoporous titania spheres for humic acid removal from wastewater. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 11 (4), 611-619. doi: 10.1002/apj.1988
2016
Journal Article
Effect of additives on cracking characteristics of dust-containing tar over nickel-based catalysts
Liang, Peng, Wang, Xiaohang, Zhang, Yaqing, Yu, Juan and Zhang, Xiwang (2016). Effect of additives on cracking characteristics of dust-containing tar over nickel-based catalysts. Energy and Fuels, 30 (6), 5115-5121. doi: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6b00557
2016
Journal Article
Utilization of aluminum hydroxide waste generated in fluoride adsorption and coagulation processes for adsorptive removal of cadmium ion
Ju, Jiawei, Liu, Ruiping, He, Zan, Liu, Huijuan, Zhang, Xiwang and Qu, Jiuhui (2016). Utilization of aluminum hydroxide waste generated in fluoride adsorption and coagulation processes for adsorptive removal of cadmium ion. Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering, 10 (3), 467-476. doi: 10.1007/s11783-015-0809-7
2016
Journal Article
Highly recoverable TiO2-GO nanocomposites for stormwater disinfection
Wang, Gen, Feng, Wenjun, Zeng, Xiangkang, Wang, Zhouyou, Feng, Chuanping, McCarthy, David T., Deletic, Ana and Zhang, Xiwang (2016). Highly recoverable TiO2-GO nanocomposites for stormwater disinfection. Water Research, 94, 363-370. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2016.02.067
2016
Journal Article
The effect of reduction degree of GO nanosheets on microstructure and performance of PVDF/GO hybrid membranes
Meng, Na, Priestley, Rebecca Claire Eve, Zhang, Yanqiu, Wang, Huanting and Zhang, Xiwang (2016). The effect of reduction degree of GO nanosheets on microstructure and performance of PVDF/GO hybrid membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 501, 169-178. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.12.004
2016
Journal Article
Zeolitic imidazolate framework/graphene oxide hybrid nanosheets as seeds for the growth of ultrathin molecular sieving membranes
Hu, Yaoxin, Wei, Jing, Liang, Yan, Zhang, Huacheng, Zhang, Xiwang, Shen, Wei and Wang, Huanting (2016). Zeolitic imidazolate framework/graphene oxide hybrid nanosheets as seeds for the growth of ultrathin molecular sieving membranes. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, 55 (6), 2048-2052. doi: 10.1002/anie.201509213
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
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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