Overview
Background
Liang Cao is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland's School of Chemical Engineering (UQ, Australia). He received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from UQ in 2021. In 2017, he worked as a research assistant at Tsinghua University before coming to UQ. From 2009 to 2016, he earned master's and bachelor's degrees in Environmental Engineering from Hunan University in China.
Availability
- Dr Liang Cao is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Environmental Engineering, Hunan University (湖南大学)
- Masters (Research) of Environmental Engineering, Hunan University (湖南大学)
- Doctoral (Research) of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Micro-nano bubbles or droplets
Liang's current research interests include micro-nano bubbles or droplets, coal processing, and interfacial science. This study will look into the complex interfacial properties of micro-nano bubbles covered by surfactants, polymers, and solid particles.
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Identifying true collectorless flotation of chalcopyrite in calcium chloride solutions
Hwang, Minsu, Mu, Yufan, Cao, Liang and Peng, Yongjun (2024). Identifying true collectorless flotation of chalcopyrite in calcium chloride solutions. Minerals Engineering, 211 108701, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108701
2023
Journal Article
Interactions of NaCl with frother surfactants in producing microbubbles through modifying air/water interfacial energy and interfacial charge
Cao, Liang, Peng, Yongjun and Liu, Qi (2023). Interactions of NaCl with frother surfactants in producing microbubbles through modifying air/water interfacial energy and interfacial charge. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 389 122889, 122889. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.122889
2023
Journal Article
The modification of bubble characteristics and chalcopyrite surface hydrophobicity in water containing NaCl
Hwang, Minsu, Mu, Yufan, Cao, Liang and Peng, Yongjun (2023). The modification of bubble characteristics and chalcopyrite surface hydrophobicity in water containing NaCl. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 385 122391, 122391. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.122391
2023
Journal Article
Integrated biochar solutions can achieve carbon-neutral staple crop production
Xia, Longlong, Cao, Liang, Yang, Yi, Ti, Chaopu, Liu, Yize, Smith, Pete, van Groenigen, Kees Jan, Lehmann, Johannes, Lal, Rattan, Butterbach-Bahl, Klaus, Kiese, Ralf, Zhuang, Minghao, Lu, Xi and Yan, Xiaoyuan (2023). Integrated biochar solutions can achieve carbon-neutral staple crop production. Nature Food, 4 (3), 1-11. doi: 10.1038/s43016-023-00694-0
2023
Journal Article
The surface energy and surface charge of microbubbles generated by frother surfactants
Cao, Liang, Liu, Qi and Peng, Yongjun (2023). The surface energy and surface charge of microbubbles generated by frother surfactants. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 372 121201, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121201
2022
Journal Article
The interaction of frothers with hydrophobic and hydrophilic sites of coal particles in NaCl solution
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2022). The interaction of frothers with hydrophobic and hydrophilic sites of coal particles in NaCl solution. Powder Technology, 396 (Part A), 378-384. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.11.011
2021
Other Outputs
The emulsification of diesel and the hydrophobization of coal surfaces by frother surfactants
Cao, Liang (2021). The emulsification of diesel and the hydrophobization of coal surfaces by frother surfactants. PhD Thesis, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/d6c2bca
2021
Journal Article
The adsorption and orientation of frother surfactants on heterogeneous wetting surfaces
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The adsorption and orientation of frother surfactants on heterogeneous wetting surfaces. Applied Surface Science, 548 149225, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2021.149225
2021
Journal Article
The formation and stabilization of oily collector emulsions – a critical review
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The formation and stabilization of oily collector emulsions – a critical review. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 42 (6), 388-405. doi: 10.1080/08827508.2020.1776279
2020
Journal Article
The effect of polyglycol-type frothers on the interfacial characteristics of oily collector dispersion
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The effect of polyglycol-type frothers on the interfacial characteristics of oily collector dispersion. Minerals Engineering, 157 106579, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106579
2020
Journal Article
The effect of aliphatic alcohol frothers on the dispersion of oily collector
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The effect of aliphatic alcohol frothers on the dispersion of oily collector. Minerals Engineering, 157 106552, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106552
2019
Journal Article
Gasification of coal and biomass as a net carbon-negative power source for environment-friendly electricity generation in China
Lu, Xi, Cao, Liang, Wang, Haikun, Peng, Wei, Xing, Jia, Wang, Shuxiao, Cai, Siyi, Shen, Bo, Yang, Qing, Nielsen, Chris P. and McElroy, Michael B. (2019). Gasification of coal and biomass as a net carbon-negative power source for environment-friendly electricity generation in China. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 116 (17), 8206-8213. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1812239116
2016
Journal Article
A comparative study of biomass pellet and biomass-sludge mixed pellet: Energy input and pellet properties
Jiang, Longbo, Yuan, Xingzhong, Xiao, Zhihua, Liang, Jie, Li, Hui, Cao, Liang, Wang, Hou, Chen, Xiaohong and Zeng, Guangming (2016). A comparative study of biomass pellet and biomass-sludge mixed pellet: Energy input and pellet properties. Energy Conversion and Management, 126, 509-515. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2016.08.035
2016
Journal Article
Thermogravimetric characteristics and kinetics analysis of oil cake and torrefied biomass blends
Cao, Liang, Yuan, Xingzhong, Jiang, Longbo, Li, Changzhu, Xiao, Zhihua, Huang, Zhongliang, Chen, Xiaohong, Zeng, Guangming and Li, Hui (2016). Thermogravimetric characteristics and kinetics analysis of oil cake and torrefied biomass blends. Fuel, 175, 129-136. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2016.01.089
2016
Journal Article
The energy consumption and pellets’ characteristics in the co-pelletization of oil cake and sawdust
Huang, Z. L., Li, H., Yuan, X. Z., Lin, L., Cao, L., Xiao, Z. H., Jiang, L. B. and Li, C. Z. (2016). The energy consumption and pellets’ characteristics in the co-pelletization of oil cake and sawdust. RSC Advances, 6 (23), 19199-19207. doi: 10.1039/c5ra23346a
2015
Journal Article
Chemical speciation, mobility and phyto-accessibility of heavy metals in fly ash and slag from combustion of pelletized municipal sewage sludge
Xiao, Zhihua, Yuan, Xingzhong, Li, Hui, Jiang, Longbo, Leng, Lijian, Chen, Xiaohong, Zeng, Guangming, Li, Fei and Cao, Liang (2015). Chemical speciation, mobility and phyto-accessibility of heavy metals in fly ash and slag from combustion of pelletized municipal sewage sludge. Science of the Total Environment, 536, 774-783. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.07.126
2015
Journal Article
Complementary effects of torrefaction and co-pelletization: Energy consumption and characteristics of pellets
Cao, Liang, Yuan, Xingzhong, Li, Hui, Li, Changzhu, Xiao, Zhihua, Jiang, Longbo, Huang, Binbin, Xiao, Zhihong, Chen, Xiaohong, Wang, Hou and Zeng, Guangming (2015). Complementary effects of torrefaction and co-pelletization: Energy consumption and characteristics of pellets. Bioresource Technology, 185, 254-262. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2015.02.045
2015
Journal Article
Drying behavior and thermo-gravimetrical kinetic analysis of foam-pretreated sewage sludge
Chen, Ting, Yang, Zhao-Hui, Huang, Jing, Xu, Rui, Xu, Hai-yin, Song, Peipei and Cao, Liang (2015). Drying behavior and thermo-gravimetrical kinetic analysis of foam-pretreated sewage sludge. RSC Advances, 5 (100), 82227-82236. doi: 10.1039/c5ra11479a
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The effect of saline water on chalcopyrite flotation behaviours.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yongjun Peng
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Doctor Philosophy
The effect of saline water on chalcopyrite flotation behaviour
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yongjun Peng
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the stability of micro-nanobubbles induced by flocculants
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yongjun Peng
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Doctor Philosophy
Modifying the interfacial properties of coal, mineral and bitumen froths
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yongjun Peng
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