Professor Ian Gentle
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Ian Gentle

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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:

  • 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.

  • 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

Macromolecular and materials chemistry Physical chemistry

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Sydney
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney

Search Professor Ian Gentle’s works on UQ eSpace

228 works between 1983 and 2025
All (228) Journal Article (211) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (14) Book (1)

221 - 228 of 228 works

1993

Journal Article

Reversible Alkali-Metal Reduction of C-60 in Liquid-Ammonia - 1st Observation of Near-Infrared Spectrum of C-60(5-)

Fullagar, WK, Gentle, IR, Heath, GA and White, JW (1993). Reversible Alkali-Metal Reduction of C-60 in Liquid-Ammonia - 1st Observation of Near-Infrared Spectrum of C-60(5-). Journal of the Chemical Society-Chemical Communications (6), 525-527. doi: 10.1039/c39930000525

Reversible Alkali-Metal Reduction of C-60 in Liquid-Ammonia - 1st Observation of Near-Infrared Spectrum of C-60(5-)

1993

Journal Article

Polymer Surfactant Structure At the Air-Water-Interface

Gentle, IR, Saville, PM, White, JW and Penfold, J (1993). Polymer Surfactant Structure At the Air-Water-Interface. Langmuir, 9 (3), 646-648. doi: 10.1021/la00027a005

Polymer Surfactant Structure At the Air-Water-Interface

1990

Journal Article

Temperature and Pressure-Dependence of the Electrooptical Kerr Effect of Sulfur-Dioxide

Gentle, IR, Laver, DR and Ritchie, Gld (1990). Temperature and Pressure-Dependence of the Electrooptical Kerr Effect of Sulfur-Dioxide. Journal of Physical Chemistry, 94 (9), 3434-3437. doi: 10.1021/j100372a016

Temperature and Pressure-Dependence of the Electrooptical Kerr Effect of Sulfur-Dioxide

1990

Journal Article

Kerr Effects, Rayleigh Depolarization Ratios, Polarizabilities, and Hyperpolarizabilities of Fluorobenzene and Pentafluorobenzene

Gentle, IR, Hesling, MR and Ritchie, Gld (1990). Kerr Effects, Rayleigh Depolarization Ratios, Polarizabilities, and Hyperpolarizabilities of Fluorobenzene and Pentafluorobenzene. Journal of Physical Chemistry, 94 (5), 1844-1847. doi: 10.1021/j100368a023

Kerr Effects, Rayleigh Depolarization Ratios, Polarizabilities, and Hyperpolarizabilities of Fluorobenzene and Pentafluorobenzene

1989

Journal Article

2nd Hyperpolarizabilities and Static and Optical-Frequency Polarizability Anisotropies of Benzene, 1,3,5-Trifluorobenzene, and Hexafluorobenzene

Gentle, IR and Ritchie, Gld (1989). 2nd Hyperpolarizabilities and Static and Optical-Frequency Polarizability Anisotropies of Benzene, 1,3,5-Trifluorobenzene, and Hexafluorobenzene. Journal of Physical Chemistry, 93 (22), 7740-7744. doi: 10.1021/j100359a041

2nd Hyperpolarizabilities and Static and Optical-Frequency Polarizability Anisotropies of Benzene, 1,3,5-Trifluorobenzene, and Hexafluorobenzene

1989

Journal Article

2nd Hyperpolarizability and Static Polarizability Anisotropy of Carbon-Dioxide

Gentle, IR, Laver, DR and Ritchie, Gld (1989). 2nd Hyperpolarizability and Static Polarizability Anisotropy of Carbon-Dioxide. Journal of Physical Chemistry, 93 (8), 3035-3038. doi: 10.1021/j100345a033

2nd Hyperpolarizability and Static Polarizability Anisotropy of Carbon-Dioxide

1983

Journal Article

Molecular Quadrupole-Moment and Effective-Quadrupole-Centre of Fluorobenzene

Dennis, GR, Gentle, IR and Ritchie, Gld (1983). Molecular Quadrupole-Moment and Effective-Quadrupole-Centre of Fluorobenzene. Journal of the Chemical Society-Faraday Transactions II, 79 (4), 529-538. doi: 10.1039/f29837900529

Molecular Quadrupole-Moment and Effective-Quadrupole-Centre of Fluorobenzene

1983

Journal Article

Field-Gradient-Induced Birefringence in Dilute-Solutions of Furan, Thiophene and Selenophen in Cyclohexane

Dennis, GR, Gentle, IR, Ritchie, Gld and Andrieu, CG (1983). Field-Gradient-Induced Birefringence in Dilute-Solutions of Furan, Thiophene and Selenophen in Cyclohexane. Journal of the Chemical Society-Faraday Transactions II, 79 (4), 539-545. doi: 10.1039/f29837900539

Field-Gradient-Induced Birefringence in Dilute-Solutions of Furan, Thiophene and Selenophen in Cyclohexane

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Advanced all-Iron flow batteries for stationary energy storage
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Low power explosive detection exploiting the time domain
    National Intelligence and Security Discovery Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    ARC Research Hub in New Safe and Reliable Energy Storage and Conversion Technologies (Industrial Transformation Research Hub administered by Deakin University)
    Deakin University
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Pathways for performance improvements of organic light emitting diodes
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    In-Situ X-Ray Powder Diffraction Study the Sodium Ion Storage Mechanism in Sodium Titanate Nanobelts
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2024
    In-Situ X-Ray Powder Diffraction Study the Sodium Ion Storage Mechanism in Prussian Blue Analogue Cathode Materials
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2024
    Understanding the Anion Intercalation/De-intercalation in Graphite Cathodes for Dual-Ion Batteries using In Situ Synchrotron X-ray Diffraction
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2023
    In-Situ X-Ray Powder Diffraction Study the Sodium Ion Storage Mechanism in Graphite Analogues
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Study of Potassium-Ion Storage Mechanism in Titanium Oxide Anode Using In-situ X-ray Powder Diffraction
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2023
    A customized surface chemistry study system in realistic working condition (ARC LIEF administered by The University of Adelaide)
    University of Adelaide
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Structure Directing Effect of Graphene additives on Polymer Carbonisation and Graphitisation
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Detection of contraband narcotics
    National Intelligence and Security Discovery Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    An Integrated Materials Surface Analytical Facility
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    Liquids to semiconductors: the formation of solution-processed electronics (ARC Discovery Project administered by Macquarie University)
    Macquarie University
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Emerging anode materials for Li-S batteries
    Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    An advanced X-ray facility for surface and in-situ materials characterization
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    The crucial role of organic-inorganic interfaces in the performance of organic optoelectronic devices
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012
    INTERNATIONAL SYNCHROTRON ACCESS PROGRAM: Tomography of three-dimensional graphene films
    International Synchrotron Access Program
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Non-fullerence based acceptors for organic solar cells
    Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Advanced Materials for New Generation Energy Storage
    Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Diffusion - the key to performance in organic optoelectronic devices
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Facilities for Integrated Bioinorganic and Materials Chemistry Research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Ultrafast Durable High Energy Batteries
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Neuron reflectometry and small angle neutron studies of organic photonic and electronic materials (AINSE support for access to ISIS)
    Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Innovative Synchrotron Science - Access Program to the Australian National Beamline Facility and Cutting-Edge Beamlines at International Synchrotrons (ARC LIEF Grant administered by USyd)
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2010
    P585: Determining analyte diffusion into explosive sensing films: Travel and accommodation support for Shaw and Cavaye
    Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Australian access to and operation of advanced synchrotron radiation facilities at the Photon Factory (ARC LIEF Administered by Australian National University)
    Australian National University
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Determining analyte diffusion into explosives sensing films
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2008
    X-ray reflectometry & GIXD study of growth of mesporous silicate/titanate films at the air-water interface; & Reflectometry & grazing incidence diffraction studies of evaporation retarding monolayers
    Australian Synchrotron Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2008
    SUPPORT FOR ACCESS TO PHOTON FACTORY, JAPAN: 'Investigating the origin of ligand substituent effects on the photoluminescence of iridium (III) complexes using XAFS'; and 'mirror commissioning'
    Australian Synchrotron Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    An Integrated Raman Microscope and in situ STM-TEM Analysis System
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    Access for Australian researchers to advanced neutron beam techniques (ARC LIEF Administered by Australian Institute of Nuclear Science Engineering)
    Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Solid State NMR Console
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2006
    ACCESS TO MAJOR RESEARCH FACILITIES PROGRAMME - ISIS (UK) FACILITY: Coulombic and hydrophobic interactions between porphyrins and phospholipids in monolayers at the air-water interface
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2006
    ACCESS TO MAJOR RESEARCH FACILITIES PROGRAM: Neutron reflection from monolayers of porphyrin- UV sensitive polymer complexes at the air-water interface
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2006
    AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON RESEARCH PROGRAM: Support to visit ChemMatCARS, Advanced Photon Sorce, USA, 14-17 June 2006
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2006
    ACCESS TO MAJOR RESEARCH FACILITIES PROGRAM: USANS of novel multiplayer StOber silica
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2006
    e-Research Infrastructure for the Molecular and Materials Structure Sciences
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Greatly Improved Rectification By Molecular Diodes
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005
    ACCESS TO MAJOR RESEARCH FACILITIES (AMRF) PROGRAM: (1) Neutron reflection study of rigid monolayers (2) SANS of novel multilayer polystyrene nanoparticles
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2005
    AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON RESEARCH PROGRAM -- Support to visit ChemMatCARS, Advanced Photon Source, USA (20-24 July 2005).
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2005
    An Advanced Scanning Probe Microscopy Facility
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Support for access to major research facilities (AMRF) Program - ISIS (Britain) 16-20 April 2005
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2004
    ACCESS TO MAJOR RESEARCH FACILITIES (AMRF) PROGRAM: Travel to ISIS, UK (23-29 October 2004)
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2004
    AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON RESEARCH PROGRAM: Support to visit ChemMattCARS, Advanced Photon Source, USA (22-26 July 2004)
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2004
    ACCESS TO MAJOR RESEARCH FACILITIES (AMRF) PROGRAM: Conformational changes in synthetic SP-B protein at the air-water interface studied with neutron reflectivity
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Multilayer Porphyrin Arrays Constructed By layer-by-layer Self Assembly
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003
    ACCESS TO MAJOR RESEARCH FACILITIES PROGRAM: International travel support to visit ISIS Facility, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK (21-27 September 2003)
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2003
    AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON RESEARCH PROGRAM: Support for Access to the Advanced Photon Source to visit ChemMATCARS (26/03/03-01/04/03)
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2010
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials (administered by UNSW from September 2012 onwards)
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Neutron Reflectivity Study of Phospholipid-Porphyrin Layers at the Air-Water Interface
    Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
    Open grant
  • 2002
    AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON RESEARCH PROGRAM - Proposal for Use of the Advanced Photon Source to Visit ChemMATCARS 24-29 July 2002
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2002
    ACCESS TO MAJOR RESEARCH FACILITIES PROGRAM (Facility - ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK): Synthetic Peptides as Models of Surfactant Protein Behaviour
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2002
    AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON RESEARCH PROGRAM--ACCESS TO ADVANCED PHOTON SOURCE TO VISIT NSLS, BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY: Structural analysis of pulmonary surfactant monolayers
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2002
    AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON RESEARCH PROGRAM: Support for Access to Australian National Beamline Facility, Photon Factory, Japan (18-20 January, 2002)
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2002
    A new initiative in materials chemistry
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Patterned assemblies of molecules on surfaces
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2001
    AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON RESEARCH PROGRAM: Support for Access to Australian National Beamline Facility, Photon Factory, Japan (27-29 November 2001)
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2001
    ACCESS TO MAJOR RESEARCH FACILITIES PROGRAM: International Travel Support for Dr I Gentle to visit ISIS Facility, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK (04/08/01-11/08/01).
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2001
    AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON RESEARCH PROGRAM: Support for access to the Australian National Beamline Facility, Photon Factory, Japan 22-27 May 2001
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Support for Access to the Advanced Photon Source to visit ChemMatCARS (NSLS, X19C) 6-19 March 2001
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2001
    AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON RESEARCH PROGRAM: Support for access to the Australian National Beamline Facility, Photon Factory, Japan - 20-24 January 2001
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Small angle neutron studies of synthetic lipid complexes
    Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Supramolecular assemblies of porphyrins in thin films
    University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Australian Synchrotron Research Program: Support for access to the Australian National Beamline Facility, Photon Factory, Japan (13-18 October 2000)
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Access to major research facilities program: International Travel Support to visit ISIS Facility, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK (September 2000).
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2000
    1. Characterisation of lipid films assembled from tubular myelin; 2. Characterisation of the interaction of SP-B with phospholipid monolayers
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Controlled Formation of Q-State Semiconductor Particles in Thin Films.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Structural studies of thin films of amphiphilic porphyrin materials
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Monolayer films of novel porphyrin-based materials
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Research visit to ANBF, Photon Factory, Japan
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Research visit to Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    1. Monolayer films of oriented porphyrin materials; 2. The interaction of ions and molecules with phospholipid monolayers.
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Funding to visit Australian Photon Factory Japan (January 1998)
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Polymer-lipid interactions in monolayers, bilayers and liposomes
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Funding to visit ANBF, Photon Factory, Japan (December 1998)
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Characterisation of lipid films assembled from hexagonal structures
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Modelling the self-assembly of phospholipids at the alveolar interface
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Funding to visit Australian National Beamline Facility, Japan (9-14 June 1998)
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Visits to the NSLS Beamline at Brookhaven and Argonne National Laboratories
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Funding to visit the Australian National Beamline Facility, Photon Factory, Japan
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Modelling the self-assembly of phospholipid monolayers at the alveolar interface: The role of hexadecanol in exogenous lung surfactant
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Monolayer films of oriented porphyrin materials: The interaction of ions and molecules with phospholipid monolayers
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Production implications for H2S
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Maximising coal production in the presence of H2S seam gas
    Capricorn Coal Management Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Maximising coal production in the presence of H2S seam gas
    Oaky Creek Coal Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Structural studies of oriented functional molecules in langmuit-blodgett films
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Structural changes in Langmuir-Blodgett films of cadmium arachidate during the formation of Q-State CdS particles
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Study of Phase Transitions in Fatty Acid Multilayers Studied by Grazing Incidence X-Ray Diffraction
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Reflection absorption FTIR spectroscopy for the study of monolayers at the air/water interface
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1996
    The Effect of Maceral Type on the Porosity of Bowen Basin Coal Samples
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1995
    1. QENS study of adsorbed molecules on coal macerals 2. SANS study of the porosity of Bowen Basin coal macerals - at the ISIS Facility, Rutherford-Appleton Laboratory, U.K.
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant

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  • Chemistry - physical
  • Chemistry - surface
  • Physical chemistr
  • Surface chemistry
  • Surfactants
  • Thin films

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