Zichu Zhao

Mr Zichu Zhao

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Chemical Engineering

College of Engineering and Information Technology

I am a PhD candidate at the School of Chemical Engineering (SCE) and a member of the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) at the University of Adelaide.My research focuses on the synthesis and application of nanomaterials for clean energy production, with a particular emphasis on electrocatalysis for hydrogen evolution reactions (HER). I specialize in leveraging single-atom catalysts and high-entropy alloys to enhance catalytic performance and energy efficiency.I am passionate about advancing sustainable technologies and look forward to collaborating with like-minded researchers to tackle global energy challenges.

Date Position Institution name
2023 - ongoing PhD candidate University of Adelaide
2021 - 2022 Research assistant Institute of Coal Chemistry
2020 - 2021 Research assistant Institute of Coal Chemistry

Language Competency
Chinese (Mandarin) Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Enginnering (Honours)

Year Citation
2025 Zhao, Z., Zhao, Y., Wang, W. -Q., Xin, X., Jiao, Y., Abell, A. D., . . . Santos, A. (2025). Coupling of Engineered High Entropy Alloys with Semiconducting TiO₂ Nanofilms for Scalable and Ultrafast Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. Advanced Science, 13(2), e14558-1-e14558-14.
DOI Europe PMC1
2025 Tran, K. N., Gunenthiran, S., Tran, H. N. Q., Zhao, Z., Alwahabi, Z. T., Abell, A. D., . . . Santos, A. (2025). Single- and dual-band quantum dot-based nanoporous solid-state lasers for gas sensing. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 14(4), 1-16.
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2024 Yuan, L. J., Zhao, Z. C., Wang, W. Q., Wang, Y. F., & Liu, Y. J. (2024). Review of Catalysts, Substrates, and Fabrication Methods in Catalytic Hydrogen Combustion with Further Challenges and Applications. Energy and Fuels, 38(6), 4881-4903.
DOI Scopus15 WoS15
2024 Zhao, Z., Law, C. S., Zhao, Y., Baron Jaimez, J. A., Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A., Li, H., . . . Santos, A. (2024). Elucidating Synergies of Single-Atom Catalysts in a Model Thin Film Photoelectrocatalyst to Maximize Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. Advanced Science, 11(41), 2407598-1-2407598-5.
DOI Scopus2 Europe PMC2
2022 Zhao, Z., Liu, Y., & Yuan, L. (2022). Review-The Variation of Anodization Conditions and the Structural Properties of Nanoporous Anodic Alumina (NAA) within Different Acidic Solutions. JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY, 169(4), 12 pages.
DOI Scopus13 WoS10
2021 Duan, C., Zhao, Z., & Yuan, L. (2021). Lead-Free Cesium-Containing Halide Perovskite and Its Application in Solar Cells. IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, 11(5), 1126-1135.
DOI Scopus19 WoS16

Year Citation
2026 Zhao, Z., Law, C., & Santos, A. (2026). The Twisted Connection C. R. Gimarelli (December 25, 2025) \affiliation Independent Researcher Single Atom-modified TiO2-based Catalysts for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting: From Fundamentals to Future Prospects.
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