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Dr Liang Cao
Dr

Liang Cao

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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

  • 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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18 works between 2015 and 2024

1 - 18 of 18 works

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

Identifying true collectorless flotation of chalcopyrite in calcium chloride solutions

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

Interactions of NaCl with frother surfactants in producing microbubbles through modifying air/water interfacial energy and interfacial charge

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

The modification of bubble characteristics and chalcopyrite surface hydrophobicity in water containing NaCl

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

Integrated biochar solutions can achieve carbon-neutral staple crop production

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

The surface energy and surface charge of microbubbles generated by frother surfactants

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

The interaction of frothers with hydrophobic and hydrophilic sites of coal particles in NaCl solution

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

The emulsification of diesel and the hydrophobization of coal surfaces by frother surfactants

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

The adsorption and orientation of frother surfactants on heterogeneous wetting surfaces

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

The formation and stabilization of oily collector emulsions – a critical review

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

The effect of polyglycol-type frothers on the interfacial characteristics of oily collector dispersion

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

The effect of aliphatic alcohol frothers on the dispersion of oily collector

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

Gasification of coal and biomass as a net carbon-negative power source for environment-friendly electricity generation in China

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

A comparative study of biomass pellet and biomass-sludge mixed pellet: Energy input and pellet properties

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

Thermogravimetric characteristics and kinetics analysis of oil cake and torrefied biomass blends

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

The energy consumption and pellets’ characteristics in the co-pelletization of oil cake and sawdust

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

Chemical speciation, mobility and phyto-accessibility of heavy metals in fly ash and slag from combustion of pelletized municipal sewage sludge

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

Complementary effects of torrefaction and co-pelletization: Energy consumption and characteristics of pellets

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

Drying behavior and thermo-gravimetrical kinetic analysis of foam-pretreated sewage sludge

Funding

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Improving the dewatering of fine coal tailings by minimising micro-nano bubbles
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

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Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The effect of saline water on chalcopyrite flotation behaviours.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Yongjun Peng

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The effect of saline water on chalcopyrite flotation behaviour

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Yongjun Peng

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding the stability of micro-nanobubbles induced by flocculants

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Yongjun Peng

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Modifying the interfacial properties of coal, mineral and bitumen froths

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Yongjun Peng

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