
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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2009
Journal Article
Solid-state dendrimer sensors: Probing the diffusion of an explosive analogue using neutron reflectometry
Cavaye, Hamish, Smith, Arthur R. G., James, Michael, Nelson, Andrew, Burn, Paul L., Gentle, Ian R., Lo, S.-C. and Meredith, Paul (2009). Solid-state dendrimer sensors: Probing the diffusion of an explosive analogue using neutron reflectometry. Langmuir, 25 (21), 12800-12805. doi: 10.1021/la9017689
2009
Journal Article
Multilayer nanostructured porphyrin arrays constructed by layer-by-layer self-assembly
Smith, Arthur R. G., Ruggles, Jeremy L., Yu, Aimin and Gentle, Ian R. (2009). Multilayer nanostructured porphyrin arrays constructed by layer-by-layer self-assembly. Langmuir, 25 (17), 9873-9878. doi: 10.1021/la900953a
2009
Journal Article
Issues in determining factors influencing bacterial attachment: A review using the attachment of Escherichia coli to abiotic surfaces as an example
Goulter, R. M., Gentle, I. R. and Dykes, G. A. (2009). Issues in determining factors influencing bacterial attachment: A review using the attachment of Escherichia coli to abiotic surfaces as an example. Letters In Applied Microbiology, 49 (1), 1-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1472-765X.2009.02591.x
2009
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Cyclic enones as substrates in the Morita-Baylis-Hillman reaction: Surfactant interactions, scope and scalability with an emphasis on formaldehyde
Schwartz, B.D., Porzelle, A., Jack, K.S., Faber, J. M., Gentle, I.R. and Williams, C. M. (2009). Cyclic enones as substrates in the Morita-Baylis-Hillman reaction: Surfactant interactions, scope and scalability with an emphasis on formaldehyde. Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis, 351 (7-8), 1148-1154. doi: 10.1002/adsc.200800739
2009
Journal Article
Biocompatible polypeptide microcapsules via templating mesoporous silica spheres
Yu, Aimin, Gentle, Ian R. and Lu, Gao Qing (Max) (2009). Biocompatible polypeptide microcapsules via templating mesoporous silica spheres. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 333 (1), 341-345. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2009.01.036
2009
Conference Publication
Formulation and physical characterization of microemulsions containing isotretinoin
Ramli, S, Ross, BP and Gentle, IR (2009). Formulation and physical characterization of microemulsions containing isotretinoin. International Conference on Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Singapore, Republic of Singapore, 2-4 December 2009. Piscataway, N.J, U.S.A.: IEEE - Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers. doi: 10.1109/ICBPE.2009.5384088
2009
Conference Publication
Hybrid nanocomposite colloidal crystals via in-situ synthesis of nanoparticles within polyelectrolyte shell
Yu, A. M., Liu, S. M., Lu, G. Q. and Gentle, I. R. (2009). Hybrid nanocomposite colloidal crystals via in-situ synthesis of nanoparticles within polyelectrolyte shell. 6th International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, China, 4- 6 June 2007. Valencia, CA, U.S.A.: American Scientific Publishers. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2009.C149
2009
Journal Article
Efficient manual Fmoc solid-phase synthesis of the N-Terminal segment of surfactant protein B (SP-B1-25)
Ramli, Suria, Gentle, Ian R. and Ross, Benjamin P. (2009). Efficient manual Fmoc solid-phase synthesis of the N-Terminal segment of surfactant protein B (SP-B1-25). Protein and Peptide Letters, 16 (7), 810-814. doi: 10.2174/092986609788681706
2008
Journal Article
Structure of SP-B/DPPC mixed films studied by neutron reflectometry
Fullagar, W.K., Holt, S.A. and Gentle, I.R. (2008). Structure of SP-B/DPPC mixed films studied by neutron reflectometry. Biophysical Journal, 95 (10), 4829-4836. doi: 10.1529/biophysj.108.134395
2008
Journal Article
Mesoporous silica templated biolabels with releasable fluorophores for immurroassays
Cai, W. Y., Gentle, I. R., Lu, G. Q., Zhu, J. J. and Yu, A. (2008). Mesoporous silica templated biolabels with releasable fluorophores for immurroassays. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 80 (14), 5401-5406. doi: 10.1021/ac800430m
2008
Journal Article
Functional molecular wires
Ashwell, Goeffrey J., Wierzchowiec, Piotr, Phillips, Laurie J., Collins, Christopher J., Gigon, Joanna, Robinson, Benjamin J., Finch, Christopher M., Grace, Ian R., Lambert, Colin J., Buckle, Philip D., Ford, Kym, Wood, Barry J. and Gentle, Ian R. (2008). Functional molecular wires. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 10 (14), 1859-1866. doi: 10.1039/b719417j
2007
Journal Article
Rigid films of an anionic porphyrin and a dialkyl chain surfactant
Ruggles, J., Baldwin, K., Holt, S., Foran, G. and Gentle, I. (2007). Rigid films of an anionic porphyrin and a dialkyl chain surfactant. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 111 (20), 5651-5657. doi: 10.1021/jp0677391
2007
Journal Article
Tubular Titania nanostructures via layer-by-layer self-assembly
Yu, A., Lu, G .Q. M., Drennan, J. and Gentle, I. R. (2007). Tubular Titania nanostructures via layer-by-layer self-assembly. Advanced Functional Materials, 17 (14), 2600-2605. doi: 10.1002/adfm.200700022
2007
Conference Publication
Conceptual design of the small angle scattering beamline at the Australian Synchrotron
Kirby, N., Boldeman, J. W., Gentle, I. and Cookson, D. (2007). Conceptual design of the small angle scattering beamline at the Australian Synchrotron. 9th International Conference on Synchrotron Radiation Instrumentation (SRI 2006), Daegu, South Korea, 28 May - 2 June 2006. College Park, MD, U.S.A.: American Institute of Physics. doi: 10.1063/1.2436203
2006
Journal Article
Interfacial behavior of tetrapyridylporphyrin monolayer arrays
Ruggles, Jeremy L., Foran, Garry J., Tanida, Hajime, Nagatani, Hirohisa, Jimura,Yukari, Watanabe, Iwao and Gentle, Ian R. (2006). Interfacial behavior of tetrapyridylporphyrin monolayer arrays. Langmuir, 22 (2), 681-686. doi: 10.1021/la051474k
2006
Conference Publication
SANS of four-layer polyelectroyte nanoparticles assembled using layer-by-layer deposition
Baldwin, K., Bell, C. A., Blakey, I., Friese, M., Gentle, I., Schiller, T. L., Talbot, C. and Whittaker, A. (2006). SANS of four-layer polyelectroyte nanoparticles assembled using layer-by-layer deposition. Australian Polymer Symposium (APS), Rotorua, New Zealand, 5-9 February 2006.
2006
Journal Article
Nanoassembly of biocompatible microcapsules for urease encapsulation and their use as biomimetic reactors
Yu, A. M., Gentle, I. R., Lu, G. Q. and Caruso, F. (2006). Nanoassembly of biocompatible microcapsules for urease encapsulation and their use as biomimetic reactors. Chemical Communications, 20 (20), 2150-2152. doi: 10.1039/b601490a
2005
Journal Article
The structure of ultrathin Langmuir-Blodgett films of cadmium behenate
Peng, J. B., Foran, G., Barnes, G. T. and Gentle, I. R. (2005). The structure of ultrathin Langmuir-Blodgett films of cadmium behenate. Journal of Chemical Physics, 123 (21) 214705, 214705-1-214705-6. doi: 10.1063/1.2131067
2005
Journal Article
Structure and thermal stability of Langmuir-Blodgett films of barium arachidate
Peng, J. B., Barnes, G. T., Gentle, I. R. and Foran, G. J. (2005). Structure and thermal stability of Langmuir-Blodgett films of barium arachidate. Colloids And Surfaces A-physicochemical And Engineering Aspects, 253 (1-3), 65-75. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2004.10.103
2005
Conference Publication
Hyperpolarised 129Xenon NMR for Surface Analysis
Baldwin, K., Gentle, I., Friese, M., Talbot, C. and Whittaker, A. (2005). Hyperpolarised 129Xenon NMR for Surface Analysis. 2005 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (Pacifichem 2005), Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 15-20 December, 2005. Washington, D.C: American Chemical Society.
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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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- Physical chemistr
- Surface chemistry
- Surfactants
- Thin films
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