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Dr Mengyang Dong
Dr

Mengyang Dong

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Overview

Background

I am an electrochemist and materials scientist focused on designing advanced catalysts and electrolyte systems for sustainable energy storage and conversion. My research integrates operando spectroscopy, electrochemical engineering, and data-driven analysis to understand and control reactions at the solid–liquid interface.

My work aims to improve the efficiency, stability, and manufacturability of redox flow batteries and related electrochemical technologies that enable large-scale integration of renewable energy. By combining fundamental mechanistic studies with practical system development, I seek to bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and industrial deployment.

Research Keywords

  • Electrocatalysis

  • Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs)

  • Electrolyte design and stability

  • Operando / in situ spectroscopy (XAS, WAXS, IR)

  • Reaction mechanisms at electrified interfaces

  • Sustainable energy storage materials

  • Electrochemical process optimisation

  • Structure–property–performance relationships

My interdisciplinary approach connects materials chemistry, electrochemical engineering, and advanced characterization to develop monitorable and scalable electrochemical systems. This work supports the transition to reliable, long-duration energy storage solutions for renewable-powered grids.

I welcome collaboration with researchers and industry partners interested in electrochemical technologies, advanced diagnostics, and translation of fundamental insights into practical energy systems.

Availability

Dr Mengyang Dong is:
Available for supervision

Works

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8 works between 2022 and 2025

1 - 8 of 8 works

2025

Journal Article

Solar-driven atmospheric water production through hierarchically ordered porous carbon for self-sustaining green hydrogen production

Fu, Bo, Zhang, Jifang, Robinson, Neil, Zhang, Zhen, Zhu, Zhengju, Dong, Mengyang, Zhang, Xinyuan, Kang, Jian, Michalski, Paul, Zhao, Zeyang, Ji, Jiapeng, Xu, Yiming, Zhang, Kaidi, Wang, Xinyu, Chen, Shan, Xu, Haolan, Liu, Porun, Yin, Huajie and Zhao, Huijun (2025). Solar-driven atmospheric water production through hierarchically ordered porous carbon for self-sustaining green hydrogen production. Advanced Materials, 37 (44) e11336, 1-10. doi: 10.1002/adma.202511336

Solar-driven atmospheric water production through hierarchically ordered porous carbon for self-sustaining green hydrogen production

2024

Journal Article

Three-dimensional porous Ti supported Ni/Sb Co-doped SnO2 anode for electrocatalytic production of ozone

Hu, Mengqing, Zhao, Di, Dong, Mengyang, Fu, Huai Qin, Zou, Yu, Xu, Yiming, Zhou, Ming, Zhang, Lei, Wang, Liang, Shu, Yajie, Zhang, Kaidi, Chen, Ziyao, Sun, Yiwei, Harbort, Joshua, Harmer, Jeffrey, Liu, Porun, Yin, Huajie and Zhao, Huijun (2024). Three-dimensional porous Ti supported Ni/Sb Co-doped SnO2 anode for electrocatalytic production of ozone. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 12 (6) 114915, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2024.114915

Three-dimensional porous Ti supported Ni/Sb Co-doped SnO2 anode for electrocatalytic production of ozone

2024

Journal Article

Catalyst development for electrochemical hydrogenation of biomass-derived platform molecules

Zhang, Kaidi, Sun, Yiwei, Chen, Ziyao, Dong, Mengyang, Fu, Huaiqin, Xu, Yiming, Zou, Yu, Hu, Mengqing, Fu, Bo, Wang, Xinyu, Ahmad, Waseem, Wang, Liang, Zhang, Lei, Zhou, Ming, Wang, Yun, Yin, Huajie, Liu, Porun and Zhao, Huijun (2024). Catalyst development for electrochemical hydrogenation of biomass-derived platform molecules. Chemical Physics Reviews, 5 (4) 041306, 4. doi: 10.1063/5.0205930

Catalyst development for electrochemical hydrogenation of biomass-derived platform molecules

2024

Journal Article

Multi-shelled hollow porous carbon nanospheres-based evaporator for highly efficient solar-driven desalination

Fu, Bo, Zhang, Xinyuan, Robinson, Neil, Zhang, Zhen, Zhang, Jifang, Ji, Jiapeng, Xu, Yiming, Zhang, Kaidi, Dong, Mengyang, Kang, Jian, Zhang, Lei, Wang, Liang, Zou, Yu, Zhou, Ming, Chen, Shan, Yin, Huajie, Xu, Haolan, Liu, Porun and Zhao, Huijun (2024). Multi-shelled hollow porous carbon nanospheres-based evaporator for highly efficient solar-driven desalination. Nano Energy, 129 110054, 129. doi: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.110054

Multi-shelled hollow porous carbon nanospheres-based evaporator for highly efficient solar-driven desalination

2024

Journal Article

Atomically dispersed nickel (Ni) species on black TiO2–Ov photocatalysts derived from Ti3C2Tx (MXene)

Bat-Erdene, Munkhjargal, Hamza, Mahmoud Adel, Sainbileg, Batjargal, Suragtkhuu, Selengesuren, Chen, Dechao, Li, Qin, Batsukh, Ikhbayar, Wang, Liang, Dong, Mengyang, Hayashi, Michitoshi, Shapter, Joseph G., Shearer, Cameron J. and Batmunkh, Munkhbayar (2024). Atomically dispersed nickel (Ni) species on black TiO2–Ov photocatalysts derived from Ti3C2Tx (MXene). The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 128 (25), 10577-10585. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.4c03169

Atomically dispersed nickel (Ni) species on black TiO2–Ov photocatalysts derived from Ti3C2Tx (MXene)

2024

Journal Article

Strain-modulated Ru-O Covalency in Ru-Sn Oxide Enabling Efficient and Stable Water Oxidation in Acidic Solution

Xu, Yiming, Mao, Zhixian, Zhang, Jifang, Ji, Jiapeng, Zou, Yu, Dong, Mengyang, Fu, Bo, Hu, Mengqing, Zhang, Kaidi, Chen, Ziyao, Chen, Shan, Yin, Huajie, Liu, Porun and Zhao, Huijun (2024). Strain-modulated Ru-O Covalency in Ru-Sn Oxide Enabling Efficient and Stable Water Oxidation in Acidic Solution. Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English), 63 (8), e202316029-8. doi: 10.1002/anie.202316029

Strain-modulated Ru-O Covalency in Ru-Sn Oxide Enabling Efficient and Stable Water Oxidation in Acidic Solution

2023

Journal Article

NiCo alloy-anchored self-supporting carbon foam as a bifunctional oxygen electrode for rechargeable and flexible Zn–air batteries

Dong, Mengyang, Fu, Huai Qin, Xu, Yiming, Zou, Yu, Chen, Ziyao, Wang, Liang, Hu, Mengqing, Zhang, Kaidi, Fu, Bo, Yin, Huajie, Liu, Porun and Zhao, Huijun (2023). NiCo alloy-anchored self-supporting carbon foam as a bifunctional oxygen electrode for rechargeable and flexible Zn–air batteries. Battery Energy, 2 (4) 20220063, 4. doi: 10.1002/bte2.20220063

NiCo alloy-anchored self-supporting carbon foam as a bifunctional oxygen electrode for rechargeable and flexible Zn–air batteries

2022

Journal Article

Synergistic Cr2O3@Ag Heterostructure Enhanced Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO

Fu, Huai Qin, Liu, Junxian, Bedford, Nicholas M., Wang, Yun, Sun, Ji Wei, Zou, Yu, Dong, Mengyang, Wright, Joshua, Diao, Hui, Liu, Porun, Yang, Hua Gui and Zhao, Huijun (2022). Synergistic Cr2O3@Ag Heterostructure Enhanced Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO. Advanced Materials, 34 (29) 2202854, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/adma.202202854

Synergistic Cr2O3@Ag Heterostructure Enhanced Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO

Funding

Current funding

  • 2026
    In situ WAXS Study of Structural Evolution in LiFePO4 Waste-Derived Phosphate/FeNi Alloy OER Catalysts
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2026
    Probing Oxygen Reduction Reaction Mechanism on Ni-Porphyrin Covalent Organic Polymer Catalysts via In-situ Synchrotron-FTIR Microspectroscopy
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2026
    X-ray Fluorescence Microscopy Study of LiFePO4 Waste-Derived Phosphate/FeNi Alloy Catalysts for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2025
    RuZr alloy encapsulated in Zirconium Oxynitrides for highly efficient hydrogen oxidation catalysis
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant

Supervision

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