
Overview
Background
My research is based on organic materials for uses including energy storage, solar cells, light emitting diodes and sensors. The way that they pack into thin films and the processes that occur at the interfaces between materials are the main areas of interest.
Examples of specific areas of research are:
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Understanding structure in organic optoelectronic devices - Organic devices such as organic light emitting diodes, solar cells and sensors, are constructed using multiple layers of materials that perform different functions such as emitting light and charge transport. The morphology and interaction betweens these layers are very important and we study structure and diffusion in layers and at interfaces using such techniques as X-ray and neutron reflectometry, X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy.
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Materials for energy storage - We are developing new materials for use as cathodes in high-energy rechargeable batteries, particularly lithium sulfur batteries, and supercapacitors. Materials developed so far show potential increases in energy density of 3-5x that of lithium ion batteries.
Availability
- Professor Ian Gentle is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Works
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2000
Journal Article
The structure of mixed monolayer films of DPPC and hexadeconal
Lawrie, G. A., Gentle, I. R. and Barnes, G. T. (2000). The structure of mixed monolayer films of DPPC and hexadeconal. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 171 (1-3), 217-224. doi: 10.1016/S0927-7757(99)00539-7
1999
Journal Article
The 10th Australian Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry - Foreword
Gentle, I (1999). The 10th Australian Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry - Foreword. Colloids and Surfaces A-Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 155 (1), VI-VI.
1999
Conference Publication
The Australian synchrotron program in chemical research
Gentle, I. R. (1999). The Australian synchrotron program in chemical research. Workshop on the Applications of Synchrotron Radiation to Chemical and Material Sciences, Chicago, USA, 29 - 30 June 1999. Chicago, USA: Consortium for Advanced Radiation Sources.
1999
Conference Publication
The application of small angle scattering to Bowen Basin coal macerals
Fong, C., Lawrie, G. A. and Gentle, I. R. (1999). The application of small angle scattering to Bowen Basin coal macerals. Joint AINSE-ANU Symposium on Small Angle Scattering and Reflectivity, Lucas Heights, NSW, 30 September - 1 October 1999. Sydney: AINSE.
1999
Journal Article
Self-assembled films of dimyristoylphosphatidylcholine
Lawrie, G. A., Barnes, G. T. and Gentle, I. R. (1999). Self-assembled films of dimyristoylphosphatidylcholine. Colloids and Surfaces, 155 (1), 69-84. doi: 10.1016/S0927-7757(98)00551-2
1999
Conference Publication
Tailoring selective surfaces for metal ion uptake
Tran, M. L., Gentle, I. R. and Gahan, L. R. (1999). Tailoring selective surfaces for metal ion uptake. 21st Australian Colloid and Surface Chemistry Student Conference, Morpeth, NSW, 27 September - 1 October 1999. Newcastle: Univ. of Newcastle.
1998
Journal Article
A grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction study of octadecanol monolayers at high surface pressures
Steitz, R, Peng, JB, Peterson, IR, Gentle, IR, Kenn, RM, Goldmann, M and Barnes, GT (1998). A grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction study of octadecanol monolayers at high surface pressures. Langmuir, 14 (25), 7245-7249. doi: 10.1021/la980163p
1998
Journal Article
Structural requirements for the cytotoxicity of the N-terminal region of HIV type 1 Nef
Curtain, CC, Lowe, MG, Macreadie, IG, Gentle, IR, Lawrie, GA and Azad, AA (1998). Structural requirements for the cytotoxicity of the N-terminal region of HIV type 1 Nef. Aids Research and Human Retroviruses, 14 (17), 1543-1551. doi: 10.1089/aid.1998.14.1543
1998
Journal Article
The evaporation resistance of mixed monolayers of octadecanol and cholesterol
McNamee, CE, Barnes, GT, Gentle, IR, Peng, JB, Steitz, R and Probert, R (1998). The evaporation resistance of mixed monolayers of octadecanol and cholesterol. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 207 (2), 258-263. doi: 10.1006/jcis.1998.5756
1998
Journal Article
Time-resolved grazing-incidence diffraction studies of thin films using an imaging-plate camera and focusing monochromator
Foran, Garry J., Gentle, Ian R., Garrett, Richard F., Creagh, Dudley C., Peng, Jian Bang and Barnes, Geoffrey T. (1998). Time-resolved grazing-incidence diffraction studies of thin films using an imaging-plate camera and focusing monochromator. Journal of Synchrotron Radiation, 5 (2), 107-111. doi: 10.1107/S0909049597018128
1998
Conference Publication
Focusing monochromator and imaging-plate camera for grazing-incidence diffraction studies of thin films
Foran, Garry J., Garrett, Richard F., Gentle, Ian R., Creagh, Dudley C., Peng, Jian Bang and Barnes, Geoffrey T. (1998). Focusing monochromator and imaging-plate camera for grazing-incidence diffraction studies of thin films. 6th International Conference on Synchrotron Radiation Instrumentation (SRI'97), Himeji Japan, Aug 04-08, 1997. Malden, MA, United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1107/S0909049597017287
1998
Journal Article
Scanning probe microscopy as a tool for materials research
Gentle, I. R. (1998). Scanning probe microscopy as a tool for materials research. Materials Forum, 22, 123-139.
1997
Journal Article
Atomic force microscopy studies of Bowen Basin coal macerals
Lawrie, GA, Gentle, IR, Fong, C and Glikson, M (1997). Atomic force microscopy studies of Bowen Basin coal macerals. Fuel, 76 (14-15), 1519-1526. doi: 10.1016/S0016-2361(97)00133-6
1997
Journal Article
Phase transitions in Langmuir-Blodgett films of cadmium stearate: Grazing incidence X-ray diffraction studies
Peng, JB, Foran, GJ, Barnes, GT and Gentle, IR (1997). Phase transitions in Langmuir-Blodgett films of cadmium stearate: Grazing incidence X-ray diffraction studies. Langmuir, 13 (6), 1602-1606. doi: 10.1021/la9608268
1996
Journal Article
'Molecular zips': Evidence of the interdigitation of layers in Langmuir-Blodgett films of an optically non-linear dye and a compatible spacer
Ashwell, GJ, Walker, TW, Gentle, IR, Foran, GJ, Bahra, GS and Brown, CR (1996). 'Molecular zips': Evidence of the interdigitation of layers in Langmuir-Blodgett films of an optically non-linear dye and a compatible spacer. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 6 (6), 969-974. doi: 10.1039/jm9960600969
1996
Journal Article
Grazing incidence X-ray diffraction studies of thin films using an imaging plate detection system
Foran, GJ, Peng, JB, Steitz, R, Barnes, GT and Gentle, IR (1996). Grazing incidence X-ray diffraction studies of thin films using an imaging plate detection system. Langmuir, 12 (3), 774-777. doi: 10.1021/la950454n
1996
Journal Article
Controlling the structure of transparent Langmuir-Blodgett films for nonlinear optical applications
Ashwell, GJ, Jackson, PD, Jefferies, G, Gentle, IR and Kennard, CHL (1996). Controlling the structure of transparent Langmuir-Blodgett films for nonlinear optical applications. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 6 (2), 137-141. doi: 10.1039/jm9960600137
1995
Journal Article
Non-centrosymmetric alignment of optically nonlinear dyes
Ashwell, Geoffrey J., Lochun, Darren, Bahra, Gurmit S., Brown, Christopher R., Gentle, Ian R. and Kennard, Colin H.L. (1995). Non-centrosymmetric alignment of optically nonlinear dyes. Supramolecular Science, 2 (3-4), 131-134. doi: 10.1016/0968-5677(96)89666-0
1995
Journal Article
Interaction of Phosphotungstate Ions with Phospholipid Monolayers - a Synchrotron X-Ray Study
Barnes, GT, Gentle, IR, Kennard, Chl, Peng, JB and Jamie, IM (1995). Interaction of Phosphotungstate Ions with Phospholipid Monolayers - a Synchrotron X-Ray Study. Langmuir, 11 (1), 281-285. doi: 10.1021/la00001a047
1994
Journal Article
Specular and Off-Specular Neutron Reflectivity of a Low-Molecular-Weight Polystyrene Surfactant At the Air-Water-Interface
Saville, PM, Gentle, IR, White, JW, Penfold, J and Webster, Jrp (1994). Specular and Off-Specular Neutron Reflectivity of a Low-Molecular-Weight Polystyrene Surfactant At the Air-Water-Interface. Journal of Physical Chemistry, 98 (23), 5935-5942. doi: 10.1021/j100074a020
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Materials for electrocatalysis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe
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Doctor Philosophy
Efficient and Sustainable Ni-Based Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe
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Doctor Philosophy
Morphology of Perovskite Solar Cells
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Burn
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Doctor Philosophy
Correlating morphology and performance in optoelectronic devices
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Burn, Associate Professor Paul Shaw
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Doctor Philosophy
Correlating the morphology and nanostructure of organic semiconductors with the optical and electronic properties of organic thin film devices
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Burn
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Doctor Philosophy
Efficient and Sustainable Ni-Based Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe
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Doctor Philosophy
Solar rechargeable flow battery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Bin Luo
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Doctor Philosophy
Functional Carbon materials for Stable Na Metal Anode
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Bin Luo
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing Stable, Flexible and Scalable Zinc Batteries for Future Electronics
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Miaoqiang Lyu, Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe
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Doctor Philosophy
Functional materials for high performance Zinc-Bromine flow batteries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Bin Luo
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Doctor Philosophy
In-situ characterisation of electrochemical energy systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Qingbing Xia, Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe
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Doctor Philosophy
Interface design in solid state batteries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe
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Doctor Philosophy
Functional materials for high performance iron flow battery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Bin Luo
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Morphology of Perovskite Solar Cells
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Burn
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Morphological studies of organic light-emitting diodes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Burn
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Novel polyacrylonitrile-derived sulfur cathode material for lithium sulfur batteries
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
New approaches for high performance lithium-sulfur batteries
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Diffusion of Analyte Molecules into Fluorescence-based Explosives Sensors
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Burn
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Cobalt-based electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Developing carbon-based electrocatalysts for highly efficient oxygen reduction reaction
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Assembly and Characterisation of Organic Materials for Molecular Rectification
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shih-Chun Lo
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Surfactant protein B-based microemulsion as transdermal drug carrier for anti-acne agent
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ben Ross
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Properties of Materials for Organic Light Emitting Diodes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Burn
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
PROBING HEAVY METAL-LIGAND INTERACTIONS USING QCMs DERIVATISED WITH SELF-ASSEMBLED SURFACESrq
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
CONTROLLED FORMATION OF Q-STATE SEMICONDUCTOR PARTICLES IN THIN FILMS
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Developing Stable, Flexible and Scalable Zinc Batteries for Future Electronics
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Miaoqiang Lyu, Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Functional materials to enable durable and high loading lithium-sulfur batteries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Bin Luo, Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The Study of 2D MXene Anode Materials for High Performance Sodium Ion Batteries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Vanadium-oxide-based electrode materials for Li-ion batteries
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Charge Transport Properties in Eumelanin: Probing the Effect of Hydration on the Ubiquitous Biomacromolecular Pigment via Conductivity, muSR and EPR Experiments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ben Powell
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
NOVEL CATALYSTS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF FORMALDEHYDE
Associate Advisor
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