Haolan Xu

Research Interests

Energy Generation, Conversion and Storage Engineering Functional Materials Solar-thermal energy Water Treatment Processes

Prof Haolan Xu

Research Professor

Future Industries Institute

Future Industries Institute

Haolan Xu studied at the Nanjing University of Technology where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering in 2003. He then studied at the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Science, obtaining his PhD in Materials Chemistry and Physics in 2008. Haolan was the recipient of an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2008). He studied at Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPIKG) Potsdam, Germany (2009-2010). He joined UniSA in January 2011. He was awarded Australia Research Council (ARC) DECRA in 2012, UniSA Foundation Fellow in 2015, and ARC Future Fellow in 2019. His research interests include Solar-thermal energy conversion and applications; photothermal materials; photocatalysis; sensors; colloid and interface physical chemistry; emulsions.

Interfacial solar evaporation

Photo-thermal conversion

Desalination

Atmospheric water harvest

Nanomaterials and Nanodevices

Colloidal, Interface and surface Physical Chemistry

Photocatalyst

Emulsions and Pickering Emulsions

Awards and Funding:

ARC Future Fellowships (FT190100485)

ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) DE120100042

Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow

Chinese Academy of Sciences Excellent PhD Thesis,Dean Award of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Date Position Institution name
2026 - ongoing Professor Adelaide University
2023 - 2025 Professor University of South Australia
2020 - 2023 ARC Future Fellowship University of South Australia
2020 - 2022 Associate Professor University of South Australia
2015 - 2019 Foundation Fellow University of South Australia
2012 - 2014 ARC DECRA Fellow University of South Australia
2011 - 2011 Research Associate University of South Australia
2009 - 2010 Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2024 Recognition Highly Cited Researchers Clarivate (United States) United States -
2023 Award John Ralston Medal of Excellence in Physical Chemistry University of South Australia Australia -
2022 Award UniSA STEM Mid Career Researcher Award University of South Australia Australia -
2005 Recognition Highly Cited Researcher Clarivate United States -

Date Institution name Country Title
2003 - 2008 Shanghai Institute of Ceramics China PhD
1999 - 2003 Nanjing Tech University China BSc

Year Citation
2026 Lu, Y., Li, Z., Fan, D., Xu, X., Xu, H., & Yang, X. (2026). Scalable solar-tracking ion-selective evaporation system for concurrent desalination and radionuclide removal. Chemical Engineering Journal, 528, 172221.
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2025 Wang, D., Bu, Y., Wu, X., Owens, G., & Xu, H. (2025). A 3D printed Cu evaporator support for record-high interfacial solar evaporation. Materials Horizons, 11 pages.
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2025 Xu, H., Zhu, Y., Xu, Z., Dasog, M., & Wang, P. (2025). Developing solar evaporation technologies of the future. CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE, 6(1), 5 pages.
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2025 Hu, Z., Chen, Y., Xu, J., Hao, J., Bao, H., Li, X., . . . Xu, H. (2025). In-situ generation and stabilization of gas bubbles for multiphase catalysis. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 683(Pt 1), 300-311.
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2025 Wang, J., Li, N., Ren, W., Wu, J., Chang, Q., Yang, J., . . . Xu, H. (2025). Carbon-dot-modified phloroglucinol-glutaraldehyde resin photocatalysts for hydrogen peroxide production. Green Chemistry, 27(24), 7281-7289.
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2025 Wu, S., Ren, X., Xu, H., Xu, H., Zhao, J., Zhang, M., . . . Cui, W. (2025). Hierarchical vermiculite-CNF/CNT composite nanofluidic membrane for a high-performance moisture-electric generator. Journal Of Materials Chemistry A, online(39), 1-11.
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2025 Yu, H., Jin, H., Liang, Y., Wang, D., Lu, Y., Yang, X., & Xu, H. (2025). A New Era of Passive Continuous Freshwater Production: When Interfacial Solar Evaporation Marries Moisture Harvest. ACS Energy Letters, 10(3), 1192-1215.
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2025 Xing, W., Wang, D., Feng, K., Ding, S., Zhang, X., Xu, H., . . . Niu, R. (2025). Interfacial solar evaporation-driven lithium extraction from salt-lake brines for battery-grade Li2CO3 production. Energy and Environmental Science, 18(23), 10102-10111.
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2025 Wang, D., Wu, X., Yu, H., Bu, Y., Lu, Y., Chu, D., . . . Xu, H. (2025). Dyson sphere-like evaporators enhanced interfacial solar evaporation via self-generated internal convection. Nature Communications, 16(1), 9 pages.
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2025 Liu, J., Liu, Y., Ma, X., Xu, H., Wu, X., Liu, M., & Zhuge, Y. (2025). Thermal performance optimisation of foam concrete for energy-efficient construction: A state-of-the-art review. Journal of Building Engineering, 112(113899), 113899.
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2025 Fu, B., Zhang, J., Robinson, N., Zhang, Z., Zhu, Z., Dong, M., . . . Zhao, H. (2025). Solar-Driven Atmospheric Water Production Through Hierarchically Ordered Porous Carbon for Self-Sustaining Green Hydrogen Production. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 37(44), 10 pages.
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2025 Xiong, Q., Wang, D., Shao, B., Yu, H., Wu, X., Lu, Y., . . . Xu, H. (2025). Unlocking Zero Liquid Discharge: A Parallel Water Supply Strategy to Realize Selective Salt Crystallization for Long-Term Interfacial Solar Evaporation. Advanced Functional Materials, 35(7), 11 pages.
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2025 Xu, H. (2025). Taking solar evaporation technologies to a new era. Nature Water, 3(2), 125-126.
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2025 Wu, B., Fan, X., Xue, C., Chang, Q., Yang, J., Hu, S., & Xu, H. (2025). High-performing clean water production by rational design of functional solar evaporator and vapor condensation. Advanced Science, online(30), 1-9.
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2025 Hu, L., Wan, T., Guan, X., Li, Z., Mei, T., Dong, B., . . . Chu, D. (2025). Ligand Engineering Enables Bifacial PbS All-QD Homojunction Photodiodes. Advanced Functional Materials, 35(16), 9 pages.
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2024 Liu, J., Zhuge, Y., Ma, X., Xu, H., Wu, X., Liu, M., & Liu, Y. (2024). Foam concrete nanocomposites synergistic integration of ultrasonically exfoliated two-dimensional vermiculite nanoplatelets and expanded vermiculite: Mechanical and thermal performance optimisation. Journal of Building Engineering, 82(108272), 15 pages.
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2024 Yu, H., Jin, H., Qiu, M., Liang, Y., Sun, P., Cheng, C., . . . Xu, H. (2024). Making Interfacial Solar Evaporation of Seawater Faster than Fresh Water. Advanced Materials, 36(52), e2414045-1-e2414045-11.
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2024 Liang, Y., Wang, D., Yu, H., Wu, X., Lu, Y., Yang, X., . . . Xu, H. (2024). Recent innovations in 3D solar evaporators and their functionalities. Science Bulletin, 69(22), 3590-3617.
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2024 Liu, C., Feng, Z., Yin, T., Wan, T., Guan, P., Li, M., . . . Chu, D. (2024). Multi-interface engineering of MXenes for self-powered wearable devices. Advanced Materials, 36(42), 1-36.
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2024 Li, L., Xue, C., Chang, Q., Ren, X., Li, N., Yang, J., . . . Xu, H. (2024). Polyelectrolyte Hydrogel-Functionalized Photothermal Sponge Enables Simultaneously Continuous Solar Desalination and Electricity Generation Without Salt Accumulation. Advanced Materials, 36(25), 12 pages.
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2024 Fu, B., Zhang, X., Robinson, N., Zhang, Z., Zhang, J., Ji, J., . . . Zhao, H. (2024). Multi-shelled hollow porous carbon nanospheres-based evaporator for highly efficient solar-driven desalination. Nano Energy, 129(110054), 9 pages.
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2024 Peng, X., & Xu, H. (2024). Bio-inspired inorganic-protein coating on Mg-based biomaterials for bioengineering applications. Science China Materials, 67(5), 1678-1680.
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2024 Wu, X., Lu, Y., Ren, X., Wu, P., Chu, D., Yang, X., & Xu, H. (2024). Interfacial Solar Evaporation: From Fundamental Research to Applications. Advanced Materials, 36(23), 63 pages.
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2024 Onggowarsito, C., Mao, S., Zhang, X. S., Feng, A., Xu, H., & Fu, Q. (2024). Updated perspective on solar steam generation application. Energy and Environmental Science, 17(6), 2088-2099.
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2023 Cui, P., Zhang, P., Chen, X., Chen, X., Wan, T., Zhou, Y., . . . Chu, D. (2023). Oxygen Defect and Cl<SUP>-</SUP>-Doped Modulated TiNb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub> Compound with High Rate Performance in Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 15(37), 43745-43755.
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2023 Chen, Y., Hao, J., Xu, J., Hu, Z., Bao, H., & Xu, H. (2023). Pickering Emulsion Templated 3D Cylindrical Open Porous Aerogel for Highly Efficient Solar Steam Generation. Small, 19(48), 14 pages.
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2023 Zeng, B., Kumar, T., Wu, H., Stark, S., Hamza, H., Zhao, H., . . . Zhang, X. (2023). Evolution of Morphology and Distribution of Salt Crystals on a Photothermal Layer during Solar Interfacial Evaporation. LANGMUIR, 39(41), 14737-14747.
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2023 Cui, L., Ma, C., Wang, P., Che, H., Xu, H., & Ao, Y. (2023). Rationally constructing a 3D bifunctional solar evaporator for high-performance water evaporation coupled with pollutants degradation. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 337(122988), 1-10.
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2023 Su, M., Li, M., He, K., Wan, T., Chen, X., Zhou, Y., . . . Liu, Y. (2023). Structure and defect strategy towards high-performance copper niobate as anode for Li-ion batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal, 455(article no. 140802), 1-11.
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2023 Yu, H., Wang, D., Jin, H., Wu, P., Wu, X., Chu, D., . . . Xu, H. (2023). 2D MoN₁.₂rGO Stacked Heterostructures Enabled Water State Modification for Highly Efficient Interfacial Solar Evaporation. Advanced Functional Materials, 33(24), 1-9.
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2023 Zhu, R., Zhu, Y., Hu, L., Guan, P., Su, D., Zhang, S., . . . Chu, D. (2023). Lab free protein-based moisture electric generators with a high electric output. Energy & Environmental Science, 16(5), 2338-2345.
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2023 Chow, C. W. K., Rameezdeen, R., Chen, G. Y., Xu, H., Rahman, M. M., Ma, X., . . . Gao, J. (2023). Real‑time humidity monitoring using distributed optical sensor for water asset condition assessment. Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 8(no. 1, article no. 22), 1-10.
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2023 Gao, Y., Ge, L., Xu, H., Davey, K., Zheng, Y., & Qiao, S. Z. (2023). Electrocatalytic refinery of biomass-based 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to fine chemicals. ACS Catalysis, 13(17), 11204-11231.
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2023 Wu, P., Wu, X., Wang, Y., Zhao, J., Xu, H., & Owens, G. (2023). Boosting extraction of Pb in contaminated soil via interfacial solar evaporation of multifunctional sponge. Green Energy and Environment, 8(5), 1459-1468.
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2023 Wu, P., Wu, X., Yu, H., Zhao, J., Wang, Y., Pi, K., . . . Xu, H. (2023). An interfacial solar evaporation enabled autonomous double-layered vertical floating solar sea farm. Chemical Engineering Journal, 473(145452), 9 pages.
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2023 Wang, D., Wu, X., Owens, G., & Xu, H. (2023). Porous carbon-based thermally conductive materials: Fabrication, functions and applications. CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY, 42(4), 15 pages.
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2023 Lu, Y., Zhang, H., Wang, Y., Zhu, X., Xiao, W., Xu, H., . . . Yang, X. (2023). Solar-Driven Interfacial Evaporation Accelerated Electrocatalytic Water Splitting on 2D Perovskite Oxide/MXene Heterostructure. Advanced Functional Materials, 33(21), 10 pages.
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2023 Wang, Y., Hu, J., Yu, L., Wu, X., Zhang, Y., & Xu, H. (2023). Recent strategies for constructing efficient interfacial solar evaporation systems. Nano Research Energy, 2(2), 19 pages.
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2023 Wang, J., Zhao, Z., Yang, C., Sun, M., Chen, J., Zhou, Y., & Xu, H. (2023). Marine biomass metal-organic framework hybrid evaporators for efficient solar water purification. Desalination, 556(article no. 116577), 10 pages.
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2023 Naveed, A., Li, G., Ali, A., Li, M., Wan, T., Hassan, M., . . . Chu, D. (2023). Realizing high reversibility and safety of Zn anode via binary mixture of organic solvents. Nano Energy, 107(article no. 108175), 14 pages.
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2023 Zhao, J., Wu, X., Yu, H., Wang, Y., Wu, P., Yang, X., . . . Xu, H. (2023). Regenerable aerogel-based thermogalvanic cells for efficient low-grade heat harvesting from solar radiation and interfacial solar evaporation systems. Ecomat, 5(3), 11 pages.
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2022 Gao, T., Wang, Y., Wu, X., Wu, P., Yang, X., Li, Q., . . . Xu, H. (2022). More from less: improving solar steam generation by selectively removing a portion of evaporation surface. Science Bulletin, 67(15), 1572-1580.
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2022 Wang, Y., Wu, X., Wu, P., Yu, H., Zhao, J., Yang, X., . . . Xu, H. (2022). Salt isolation from waste brine enabled by interfacial solar evaporation with zero liquid discharge. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 10(27), 14470-14478.
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2022 Wu, P., Wu, X., Wang, Y., Xu, H., & Owens, G. (2022). A biomimetic interfacial solar evaporator for heavy metal soil remediation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 435(134793), 9 pages.
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2022 Wu, P., Wu, X., Wang, Y., Xu, H., & Owens, G. (2022). Towards sustainable saline agriculture: Interfacial solar evaporation for simultaneous seawater desalination and saline soil remediation. Water Research, 212(article no. 118099), 9 pages.
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2022 Lu, Y., Fan, D., Shen, Z., Zhang, H., Xu, H., & Yang, X. (2022). Design and performance boost of a MOF-functionalized-wood solar evaporator through tuning the hydrogen-bonding interactions. Nano Energy, 95(107016), 1-11.
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2022 Niu, W., Chen, G. Y., Xu, H., Liu, X., & Sun, J. (2022). Highly transparent and self-healable solar thermal anti-/deicing surfaces: when ultrathin MXene multilayers marry a solid slippery self-cleaning coating. Advanced Materials, 34(10, article no. 2108232), 1-12.
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2022 Gao, T., Wu, X., Owens, G., & Xu, H. L. (2022). Correction to: A cobalt oxide@polydopamine-reduced graphene oxide-based 3D photothermal evaporator for highly efficient solar steam generation (Tungsten, (2020), 2, 4, (423-432), 10.1007/s42864-020-00062-6). Tungsten, 4(4), 378.
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2022 Liu, J., Zhuge, Y., Ma, X., Liu, M., Liu, Y., Wu, X., & Xu, H. (2022). Physical and mechanical properties of expanded vermiculite (EV) embedded foam concrete subjected to elevated temperatures. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 16(e01038), 1-12.
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2022 Zhang, Y., Zhi, X., Harmer, J., Xu, H., Davey, K., Ran, J., & Qiao, S. (2022). Facet-specific Active Surface Regulation of BixMOy (M=Mo, V, W) Nanosheets for Boosted Photocatalytic CO₂ reduction. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 61(50), 1-8.
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2022 Shen, Z., Fan, D., Zhang, H., Jing, J., Xu, H., Min, H., . . . Xu, J. (2022). Integrating a Metal–Organic Framework into Natural Spruce Wood for Efficient Solar-Powered Water Evaporation. Solar Rrl, 6(9), 8 pages.
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2022 Guan, P., Zhu, R., Hu, G., Patterson, R., Chen, F., Liu, C., . . . Chu, D. (2022). Recent Development of Moisture-Enabled-Electric Nanogenerators. Small, 18(46), 29 pages.
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2022 Feng, Z., Hu, G., Zhu, R., Zhang, S., Liu, C., Guan, P., . . . Chu, D. (2022). Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Moisture-Electric Generators: A Review. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 5(9), 12224-12244.
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2022 Xu, Z., Guo, C., Liu, X., Li, L., Wang, L., Xu, H., . . . Wang, W. (2022). Ag nanoparticles anchored organic/inorganic Z-scheme 3DOMM-TiO2–x-based heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical water splitting. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 43(5), 1360-1370.
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2022 Chen, Y., Wang, Y., Xu, J., Ibn Raihan, M. R., Guo, B., Yang, G., . . . Xu, H. (2022). A 3D Opened Hollow Photothermal Evaporator for Highly Efficient Solar Steam Generation. Solar Rrl, 6(7), 13 pages.
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2022 Zhang, J., Li, Z., Meng, T., Zang, S., Yang, C., Luo, X., . . . Zhou, Y. (2022). Monolithic all-weather solar-thermal interfacial membrane evaporator. Chemical Engineering Journal, 450(137893), 11 pages.
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2021 Peng, F., Xu, J., Xu, H., & Bao, H. (2021). Electrostatic Interaction-Controlled Formation of Pickering Emulsion for Continuous Flow Catalysis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 13(1), 1872-1882.
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2021 Wu, X., Wang, Y., Wu, P., Zhao, J., Lu, Y., Yang, X., & Xu, H. (2021). Dual-Zone Photothermal Evaporator for Antisalt Accumulation and Highly Efficient Solar Steam Generation. Advanced Functional Materials, 31(34), 11 pages.
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2021 Fan, D., Lu, Y., Zhang, H., Xu, H., Lu, C., Tang, Y., & Yang, X. (2021). Synergy of photocatalysis and photothermal effect in integrated 0D perovskite oxide/2D MXene heterostructures for simultaneous water purification and solar steam generation. Applied Catalysis B Environmental, 295(120285), 11 pages.
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2021 Wu, X., Wu, Z., Wang, Y., Gao, T., Li, Q., & Xu, H. (2021). All-Cold Evaporation under One Sun with Zero Energy Loss by Using a Heatsink Inspired Solar Evaporator. ADVANCED SCIENCE, 8(7), 10 pages.
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2021 Lu, Y., Fan, D., Wang, Y., Xu, H., Lu, C., & Yang, X. (2021). Surface Patterning of Two-Dimensional Nanostructure-Embedded Photothermal Hydrogels for High-Yield Solar Steam Generation. ACS NANO, 15(6), 10366-10376.
DOI Scopus379 WoS366 Europe PMC93
2021 Zhang, Y., Yao, D., Xia, B., Xu, H., Tang, Y., Davey, K., . . . Qiao, S. -Z. (2021). Res2 Nanosheets with In Situ Formed Sulfur Vacancies for Efficient and Highly Selective Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction. Small Science, 1(2), 2000052-1-2000052-7.
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2021 Li, L., Tang, C., Cui, X., Zheng, Y., Wang, X., Xu, H., . . . Qiao, S. (2021). Efficient nitrogen fixation to ammonia through integration of plasma oxidation with electrocatalytic reduction. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 60(25), 14131-14137.
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2021 Tang, C., Chen, L., Li, H., Li, L., Jiao, Y., Zheng, Y., . . . Qiao, S. (2021). Tailoring acidic oxygen reduction selectivity on single-atom catalysts via modification of first and second coordination spheres. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 43(20), 4819-4827.
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2021 Li, L., Tang, C., Cui, X., Zheng, Y., Wang, X., Xu, H., . . . Qiao, S. (2021). Efficient Nitrogen Fixation to Ammonia through Integration of Plasma Oxidation with Electrocatalytic Reduction. Angewandte Chemie, 133(25), 14250-14256.
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2021 Wang, Y., Wu, X., Wu, P., Zhao, J., Yang, X., Owens, G., & Xu, H. (2021). Enhancing solar steam generation using a highly thermally conductive evaporator support. Science Bulletin, 66(24), 2479-2488.
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2021 Wu, P., Wu, X., Xu, H., & Owens, G. (2021). Interfacial solar evaporation driven lead removal from a contaminated soil. Ecomat, 3(5), 11 pages.
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2021 Gao, T., Wu, X., Wang, Y., Owens, G., & Xu, H. (2021). A Hollow and Compressible 3D Photothermal Evaporator for Highly Efficient Solar Steam Generation without Energy Loss. Solar Rrl, 5(5), 9 pages.
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2021 Wang, Y., Wu, X., Gao, T., Lu, Y., Yang, X., Chen, G. Y., . . . Xu, H. (2021). Same materials, bigger output: A reversibly transformable 2D–3D photothermal evaporator for highly efficient solar steam generation. Nano Energy, 79(105477), 9 pages.
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2020 Shao, B., Wu, X., Wang, Y., Gao, T., Liu, Z. Q., Owens, G., & Xu, H. (2020). A general method for selectively coating photothermal materials on 3D porous substrate surfaces towards cost-effective and highly efficient solar steam generation. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 8(46), 24703-24709.
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2020 Gao, T., Wu, X., Owens, G., & Xu, H. L. (2020). A cobalt oxide@polydopamine-reduced graphene oxide-based 3D photothermal evaporator for highly efficient solar steam generation. Tungsten, 2(4), 423-432.
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2020 Wang, Y., Wu, X., Shao, B., Yang, X., Owens, G., & Xu, H. (2020). Boosting solar steam generation by structure enhanced energy management. Science Bulletin, 65(16), 1380-1388.
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2020 Shao, B., Wang, Y., Wu, X., Lu, Y., Yang, X., Chen, G. Y., . . . Xu, H. (2020). Stackable nickel-cobalt@polydopamine nanosheet based photothermal sponges for highly efficient solar steam generation. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 8(23), 11665-11673.
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2020 Storer, D. P., Phelps, J. L., Wu, X., Owens, G., Khan, N. I., & Xu, H. (2020). Graphene and Rice-Straw-Fiber-Based 3D Photothermal Aerogels for Highly Efficient Solar Evaporation. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 12(13), 15279-15287.
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2020 Xu, C., Vasileff, A., Jin, B., Wang, D., Xu, H., Zheng, Y., & Qiao, S. -Z. (2020). Graphene-encapsulated nickel-copper bimetallic nanoparticle catalysts for electrochemical reduction of CO₂ to CO. Chemical Communications, 76(76), 11275-11278.
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2020 Wang, Y., Wu, X., Yang, X., Owens, G., & Xu, H. (2020). Reversing heat conduction loss: Extracting energy from bulk water to enhance solar steam generation. Nano Energy, 78(105269), 10 pages.
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2020 Wang, J., Chen, G. Y., Wu, X., Xu, H., Monro, T. M., Liu, T., & Lancaster, D. G. (2020). Light-sheet skew ray-enhanced localized surface plasmon resonance-based chemical sensing. ACS Sensors, 5(1), 127-132.
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2020 Li, L., Tang, C., Zheng, Y., Xia, B., Zhou, X., Xu, H., & Qiao, S. Z. (2020). Tailoring Selectivity of Electrochemical Hydrogen Peroxide Generation by Tunable Pyrrolic-Nitrogen-Carbon. Advanced Energy Materials, 10(21), 10 pages.
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2020 Lu, Y., Fan, D., Xu, H., Min, H., Lu, C., Lin, Z., & Yang, X. (2020). Implementing Hybrid Energy Harvesting in 3D Spherical Evaporator for Solar Steam Generation and Synergic Water Purification. Solar Rrl, 4(9), 11 pages.
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2020 Han, C., Xu, H., Waclawik, E. R., Li, X. -H., & Xu, J. (2020). A bioinspired microreactor with interfacial regulation for maximizing selectivity in a catalytic reaction. CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, 56(58), 8059-8062.
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2020 Zhu, J., Chen, G. Y., Yu, L., Xu, H., Liu, X., & Sun, J. (2020). Mechanically strong and highly stiff supramolecular polymer composites repairable at ambient conditions. CCS Chemistry, 2(4), 280-292.
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2020 Lu, Y., Wang, X., Fan, D., Yang, H., Xu, H., Min, H., & Yang, X. (2020). Biomass derived Janus solar evaporator for synergic water evaporation and purification. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 25(e00180), 10 pages.
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2019 Sun, Y., Guan, P., Liu, Y., Xu, H., Li, S., & Chu, D. (2019). Recent progress in lithium lanthanum titanate electrolyte towards all solid-state lithium ion secondary battery. Critical reviews in solid state and materials sciences, 44(4), 265-282.
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2019 Cheng, Y., Wu, X., & Xu, H. (2019). Catalytic decomposition of hydrous hydrazine for hydrogen production. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS, 3(2), 343-365.
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2019 Zhang, J., Lu, X., Shi, C., Yan, B., Gong, L., Chen, J., . . . Zeng, H. (2019). Unraveling the molecular interaction mechanism between graphene oxide and aromatic organic compounds with implications on wastewater treatment. Chemical Engineering Journal, 358, 842-849.
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2019 Chen, G. Y., Wu, X., Schartner, E. P., Shahnia, S., Hebert, N. B., Yu, L., . . . Monro, T. M. (2019). Short-range non-bending fully distributed water/humidity sensors. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 37(9), 2014-2022.
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2019 Chen, G. Y., Francois, A., Wu, X., Zhang, W. Q., Codemard, C. A., Xu, H., . . . Lancaster, D. G. (2019). Light-sheet skew-ray enhanced pump-absorption for sensing. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 37(9), 2140-2146.
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2019 Chen, G. Y., Wu, X., Codemard, C. A., Yu, L., Liu, X., Xu, H., . . . Lancaster, D. G. (2019). Optical hygrometer using light-sheet skew-ray probed multimode fiber with polyelectrolyte coating. Sensors and actuators B: chemical, 296(126685), 1-6.
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2019 Wu, X., Chen, G. Y., Owens, G., Chu, D., & Xu, H. (2019). Photothermal materials: A key platform enabling highly efficient water evaporation driven by solar energy. Materials Today Energy, 12, 277-296.
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2019 Wu, X., Gao, T., Han, C., Xu, J., Owens, G., & Xu, H. (2019). A photothermal reservoir for highly efficient solar steam generation without bulk water. Science Bulletin, 64(21), 1625-1633.
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2019 Wu, X., Robson, M. E., Phelps, J. L., Tan, J. S., Shao, B., Owens, G., & Xu, H. (2019). A flexible photothermal cotton-CuS nanocage-agarose aerogel towards portable solar steam generation. Nano Energy, 56, 708-715.
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2018 Wu, X., Wu, L., Tan, J., Chen, G. Y., Owens, G., & Xu, H. (2018). Evaporation above a bulk water surface using an oil lamp inspired highly efficient solar-steam generation strategy. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6(26), 12267-12274.
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2018 Facal Marina, P., Xu, J., Wu, X., & Xu, H. (2018). Thinking outside the box: Placing hydrophilic particles in an oil phase for the formation and stabilization of Pickering emulsions. Chemical Science, 9(21), 4821-4829.
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2018 Chen, G. Y., Wu, X., Kang, Y. Q., Yu, L., Monro, T. M., Lancaster, D. G., . . . Xu, H. (2018). Erratum: Author Correction: Ultra-fast Hygrometer based on U-shaped Optical Microfiber with Nanoporous Polyelectrolyte Coating (Scientific reports (2017) 7 1 (7943)). Scientific Reports, 8(1), 5264.
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2018 Huang, J., Qiu, X., Yan, B., Xie, L., Yang, J., Xu, H., . . . Zeng, H. (2018). Robust polymer nanofilms with bioengineering and environmental applications: Via facile and highly efficient covalent layer-by-layer assembly. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 6(22), 3742-3750.
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2018 Yang, D., Yan, B., Xiang, L., Xu, H., Wang, X., & Zeng, H. (2018). Understanding the surface properties and rheology of a silica suspension mediated by a comb-type poly(acrylic acid)/poly(ethylene oxide) (PAA/PEO) copolymer: effect of salinity. SOFT MATTER, 14(23), 4810-4819.
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2018 Li, J., Wang, A., Zhao, L., Dong, Q., Wang, M., Xu, H., . . . Bai, S. (2018). Self-Assembly of Monomeric Hydrophobic Photosensitizers with Short Peptides Forming Photodynamic Nanoparticles with Real-Time Tracking Property and without the Need of Release in Vivo. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 10(34), 28420-28427.
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2018 Kaur, S., Kempson, I., Xu, H., Nyden, M., & Larsson, M. (2018). Bio-template assisted synthesis of porous glutaraldehyde-polyethyleneimine particulate resin for selective copper ion binding and recovery. RSC ADVANCES, 8(22), 12043-12052.
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2018 Wan, T., Zhang, L., Du, H., Lin, X., Qu, B., Xu, H., . . . Chu, D. (2018). Recent developments in oxide-based ionic conductors: bulk materials, nanoionics, and their memory applications. Critical reviews in solid state and materials sciences, 43(1), 47-82.
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2018 Zhou, Y., Fan, R., Short, M. D., Li, J., Schumann, R. C., Xu, H., . . . Qian, G. (2018). Formation of Aluminum Hydroxide-Doped Surface Passivating Layers on Pyrite for Acid Rock Drainage Control. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 52(20), 11786-11795.
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2017 Wu, X., Chen, G. Y., Zhang, W., Liu, X., & Xu, H. (2017). A Plant-Transpiration-Process-Inspired Strategy for Highly Efficient Solar Evaporation. ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS, 1(6), 7 pages.
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2017 Wu, X., Xu, J., Chen, G. Y., Fan, R., Liu, X., & Xu, H. (2017). Harvesting, sensing and regulating light based on photo-thermal effect of Cu@CuO mesh. GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT, 2(4), 387-392.
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2017 Wu, X., Chen, G. Y., Zhang, W., Liu, X., & Xu, H. (2017). Photothermal Materials: A Plant‐Transpiration‐Process‐Inspired Strategy for Highly Efficient Solar Evaporation (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 6/2017). Advanced Sustainable Systems, 1(6).
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2017 Chen, G. Y., Wu, X., Kang, Y. Q., Yu, L., Monro, T. M., Lancaster, D. G., . . . Xu, H. (2017). Ultra-fast hygrometer based on U-shaped optical microfiber with nanoporous polyelectrolyte coating. Scientific reports, 7(7943), 1-8.
DOI Scopus31 WoS24 Europe PMC7
2017 Yu, L., Xu, H., Monro, T., Lancaster, D., Xie, Y., Zeng, H., . . . Liu, X. (2017). Ultrafast colorimetric humidity-sensitive polyelectrolyte coating for touchless control. Materials Horizons, 4(1), 72-82.
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2017 Chen, G., Wu, X., Liu, X., Lancaster, D., Monro, T., & Xu, H. (2017). Photodetector based on Vernier-enhanced Fabry-Perot interferometers with a photo-thermal coating. Scientific Reports, 7(41895), 41895-1-41895-9.
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2017 Wu, X., Chen, G. Y., Zhang, W., Liu, X., & Xu, H. (2017). Correction to: A Plant-Transpiration-Process-Inspired Strategy for Highly Efficient Solar Evaporation (Advanced Sustainable Systems, (2017), 1, 6, (1700046), 10.1002/adsu.201700046). Advanced Sustainable Systems, 1(10).
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2016 Yu, L., Chen, G. Y., Xu, H., & Liu, X. (2016). Substrate-Independent, Transparent Oil-Repellent Coatings with Self-Healing and Persistent Easy-Sliding Oil Repellency. ACS NANO, 10(1), 1076-1085.
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2016 Wu, L., Zhou, J., & Xu, H. (2016). Room temperature ionic liquid assisted synthesis of ultra-stable Au nanoparticles via a modified Brust-Schiffrin method. RSC advances, 6(85), 82394-82400.
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2016 Xu, J., Li, X., Wu, X., Wang, W., Fan, R., Liu, X., & Xu, H. (2016). Hierarchical CuO Colloidosomes and Their Structure Enhanced Photothermal Catalytic Activity. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, 120(23), 12666-12672.
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2015 Xu, H., & Zhang, X. (2015). Formation, characterization and stability of oil nanodroplets on immersed substrates. ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, 224, 17-32.
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2015 Xu, J., Ma, A., Xu, Z., Liu, X., Chu, D., & Xu, H. (2015). Synthesis of Au and Pt Hollow Capsules with Single Holes via Pickering Emulsion Strategy. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 119(50), 28055-28060.
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2015 Wang, S., Zhang, L., Yan, B., Xu, H., Liu, Q., & Zeng, H. (2015). Molecular and surface interactions between polymer flocculant chitosan-g-polyacrylamide and kaolinite particles: Impact of salinity. Journal of physical chemistry C, 119(13), 7327-7339.
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2015 Lu, Z., Xu, H., Zeng, H., & Zhang, X. (2015). Solvent Effects on the Formation of Surface Nanodroplets by Solvent Exchange. LANGMUIR, 31(44), 12120-12125.
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2014 Huang, J., Yan, B., Faghihnejad, A., Xu, H., & Zeng, H. (2014). Understanding nanorheology and surface forces of confined thin films. Korea-Australia rheology journal, 26(1), 3-14.
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2014 Xie, Y., Yan, B., Xu, H., Chen, J., Liu, Q., Deng, Y., & Zeng, H. (2014). Highly Regenerable Mussel-Inspired Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@Polydopamine-Ag Core-Shell Microspheres as Catalyst and Adsorbent for Methylene Blue Removal. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 6(11), 8845-8852.
DOI Scopus428 WoS403 Europe PMC128
2014 Zhang, J., Zhao, W., Xu, Y., Xu, H., & Zhang, B. (2014). In-situ photo-reducing graphene oxide to create Zn0.5Cd0.5S porous nanosheets/RGO composites as highly stable and efficient photoelectrocatalysts for visible-light-driven water splitting. International journal of hydrogen energy, 39(2), 702-710.
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2014 Macdonald, T. J., Xu, J., Elmas, S., Mange, Y. J., Skinner, W. M., Xu, H., & Nann, T. (2014). NiO Nanofibers as a Candidate for a Nanophotocathode. NANOMATERIALS, 4(2), 256-266.
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2014 Xu, Z., Younis, A., Xu, H., Li, S., & Chu, D. (2014). Improved super-capacitive performance of carbon foam supported CeO nanoflowers by selective doping and UV irradiation. RSC Advances, 4(66), 35067-35071.
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2014 Ma, A., Xu, J., Zhang, X., Zhang, B., Wang, D., & Xu, H. (2014). Interfacial nanodroplets guided construction of hierarchical Au, Au-Pt, and Au-Pd particles as excellent catalysts. Scientific reports, 4(article no. 4849), 1-7.
DOI Scopus48 WoS49 Europe PMC13
2014 Ma, A., Xu, J., & Xu, H. (2014). Impact of spontaneously adsorbed hydroxide ions on emulsification via solvent shifting. Journal of physical chemistry C, 118(40), 23175-23180.
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2014 Ma, A., Xie, Y., Xu, J., Zeng, H., & Xu, H. (2014). The significant impact of polydopamine on the catalytic performance of the carried Au nanoparticles. Chemical Communications, 51(8), 1469-1471.
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2014 Xu, Z., Younis, A., Chu, J., Ao, Z., Xu, H., & Li, S. (2014). Electrodeposition of mesoporous Co3O4 nanosheets on carbon foam for high performance supercapacitors. Journal of nanomaterials, 2014(902730), 1-5.
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2013 Ma, A., Xu, J., Yu, L., Zhang, X., Wang, D., & Xu, H. (2013). Adsorbed emulsion droplets: capping agents for <i>in situ</i> heterogeneous engineering of particle surfaces. CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, 49(98), 11563-11565.
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2013 Xu, J., Ma, A., Liu, T., Lu, C., Wang, D., & Xu, H. (2013). Janus-like Pickering emulsions and their controllable coalescence. CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, 49(92), 10871-10873.
DOI Scopus36 WoS35 Europe PMC18
2013 Zhao, W., Liu, C., Cao, L., Yin, X., Xu, H., & Zhang, B. (2013). Porous single-crystalline CdS nanosheets as efficient visible light catalysts for aerobic oxidative coupling of amines to imines. RSC advances, 3(45), 22944-22948.
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2013 Liu, C., Cao, L., Yin, X., Xu, H., & Zhang, B. (2013). Selective C4-F bond cleavage/C-O bond formation of polyfluoroarenes with phenols and benzyl alcohols. Journal of fluorine chemistry, 156, 51-60.
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2013 Dozol, H., Mériguet, G., Ancian, B., Cabuil, V., Xu, H., Wang, D., & Abou Hassan, A. (2013). On the synthesis of Au nanoparticles using EDTA as a reducing agent. Journal of physical chemistry C, 117(40), 20958-20966.
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2012 Liu, X., Xu, H., Xia, H., & Wang, D. (2012). Rapid Seeded Growth of Monodisperse, Quasi-Spherical, Citrate-Stabilized Gold Nanoparticles via H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> Reduction. LANGMUIR, 28(38), 13720-13726.
DOI Scopus117 WoS111 Europe PMC43
2012 Xu, H., Liu, X., Su, G., Zhang, B., & Wang, D. (2012). Electrostatic repulsion-controlled formation of polydopamine-gold Janus particles. Langmuir, 28(36), 13060-13065.
DOI Scopus59 WoS58 Europe PMC31
2011 Xu, H., Liu, X., & Wang, D. (2011). Interfacial basicity-guided formation of polydopamine hollow capsules in pristine O/W emulsions - toward understanding of emulsion template roles. Chemistry of materials, 23(23), 5105-5110.
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2010 Mao, Z., Xu, H., & Wang, D. (2010). Molecular mimetic self-assembly of colloidal particles. Advanced functional materials, 20(7), 1053-1074.
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2010 Shang, M., Wang, W., Zhang, L., & Xu, H. (2010). Bi₂WO₆ with significantly enhanced photocatalytic activities by nitrogen doping. Materials chemistry and physics, 120(1), 155-159.
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2009 Shang, M., Wang, W., & Xu, H. (2009). New Bi2WO6 nanocages with high visible-light-driven photocatalytic activities prepared in refluxing EG. Crystal Growth and Design, 9(2), 991-996.
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2009 Zhou, L., Wang, W., Xu, H., Sun, S., & Shang, M. (2009). Bi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Hierarchical Nanostructures: Controllable Synthesis, Growth Mechanism, and their Application in Photocatalysis. CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL, 15(7), 1776-1782.
DOI Scopus432 WoS407 Europe PMC83
2009 Sun, S., Wang, W., Zhou, L., & Xu, H. (2009). Efficient methylene blue removal over hydrothermally synthesized starlike BiVO4. Industrial and engineering chemistry research, 48(4), 1735-1739.
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2008 Yan, H., Wang, W., & Xu, H. (2008). A micro-interface route to CuS superstructure composed of intersectional nanoplates. Journal of crystal growth, 310(10), 2640-2643.
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2008 Zhou, L., Wang, W., Xu, H., & Sun, S. (2008). Template-free fabrication of CdMoO4 hollow spheres and their morphology-dependent photocatalytic property. Crystal Growth & Design, 8(10), 3595-3601.
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2008 Zhou, L., Wang, W., & Xu, H. (2008). Controllable synthesis of three-dimensional well-defined BiVO4 mesocrystals via a facile additive-free aqueous strategy. Crystal growth & design, 8(2), 728-733.
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2008 Wang, W., Zhu, W., & Xu, H. (2008). Monodisperse, mesoporous ZnxCd1-xS nanoparticles as stable visible-light-driven photocatalysts. Journal of physical chemistry C, 112(43), 16754-16758.
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2008 Xu, H., Wang, W., & Zhou, L. (2008). A growth model of single crystalline hollow spheres: oriented attachment of Cu2O nanoparticles to the single crystalline shell wall. Crystal growth & design, 8(10), 3486-3489.
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2008 Sun, S., Wang, W., Xu, H., Zhou, L., Shang, M., & Zhang, L. (2008). Bi5FeTi3O15 hierarchical microflowers: hydrothermal synthesis, growth mechanism, and associated visible-light-driven photocatalysis. Journal of physical chemistry C, 112(46), 17835-17843.
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2007 Zhou, L., Wang, W., Zhang, L., Xu, H., & Zhu, W. (2007). Single-crystalline BiVO4 microtubes with square cross-sections: microstructure, growth mechanism, and photocatalytic property. The journal of physical chemistry part C: nanomaterials and interfaces, 111(37), 13659-13664.
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2007 Zhang, L., Wang, W., Zhou, L., & Xu, H. (2007). Bi<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>6</sub> nano- and microstructures:: Shape control and associated visible-light-driven photocatalytic activities. SMALL, 3(9), 1618-1625.
DOI Scopus622 WoS599 Europe PMC108
2007 Xu, H., & Wang, W. (2007). Template synthesis of multishelled Cu<sub>2</sub>O hollow spheres with a single-crystalline shell wall. ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION, 46(9), 1489-1492.
DOI Scopus517 WoS519 Europe PMC131
2007 Xu, H., Wang, W., Zhu, W., Zhou, L., & Ruan, M. (2007). Hierarchical-oriented attachment: From one-dimensional Cu(OH)2 nanowires to two-dimensional CuO nanoleaves. Crystal growth &amp; design, 7(12), 2720-2724.
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2007 Zhang, L., Wang, W., Chen, Z., Zhou, L., Xu, H., & Zhu, W. (2007). Fabrication of flower-like Bi2WO6 superstructures as high performance visible-light driven photocatalysts. Journal of materials chemistry, 17(24), 2526-2532.
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2006 Zhu, W., Wang, W., Xu, H., & Shi, J. (2006). Fabrication of ordered SnO2 nanotube arrays via a template route. Materials chemistry and physics, 99(1), 127-130.
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2006 Zhu, W., Xu, H., Wang, W., & Shi, J. (2006). Controlled synthesis of trigonal selenium nanowires via a facile solution route. Applied physics A: materials science and processing, 83(2), 281-284.
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2006 Xu, H., Wang, W., Zhu, W., & Zhou, L. (2006). Synthesis of octahedral CuS nanocages via a solid-liquid reaction. Nanotechnology, 17(15), 3649-3654.
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2006 Zhou, L., Wang, W., Liu, S., Zhang, L., Xu, H., & Zhu, W. (2006). A sonochemical route to visible-light-driven high-activity BiVO4 photocatalyst. Journal of molecular catalysis A: chemical, 252(1-2), 120-124.
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2006 Xu, H., Wang, W., & Zhu, W. (2006). Oriented attachment of crystalline CuS nanorods. Chemistry letters, 35(3), 264-265.
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2006 Xu, H., Wang, W., & Zhu, W. (2006). Sonochemical synthesis of crystalline CuS nanoplates via an in situ template route. Materials letters, 60(17-18), 2203-2206.
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2006 Zhu, W., Wang, W., Xu, H., Zhou, L., Zhang, L., & Shi, J. (2006). Ultrasonic-induced growth of crystalline tellurium nanorods and related branched structures. Journal of crystal growth, 295(1), 69-74.
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2006 Xu, H., Wang, W., & Zhu, W. (2006). A facile strategy to porous materials: coordination-assisted heterogeneous dissolution route to the spherical Cu2O single crystallites with hierarchical pores. Microporous and mesoporous materials, 95(1-3), 321-328.
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2006 Zhu, W., Wang, W., Xu, H., Zhou, L., Zhang, L., & Shi, J. (2006). Controllable, surfactant-free growth of 2D, scroll-like tellurium nanocrystals via a modified polyol process. Crystal growth & design, 6(12), 2804-2808.
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2006 Xu, H., Wang, W., & Zhu, W. (2006). Shape evolution and size-controllable synthesis of Cu<sub>2</sub>O octahedra and their morphology-dependent photocatalytic properties. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 110(28), 13829-13834.
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Year Citation
2015 Xu, Y., Xu, H., & Zhang, B. (2015). Porous Pt-based nanostructured electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction. In Comprehensive Guide for Mesoporous Materials Volume 1 Synthesis and Characterization (pp. 389-413).

Year Citation
2020 Wang, J., Chen, G. Y., Wu, X., Xu, H., Monro, T. M., & Liu, T. (2020). Localized surface plasmons excited by skew rays. In 2020 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim (CLEO-PR 2020). Proceedings (pp. 1-2). US: IEEE.
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2018 Chen, G. Y., Wu, X., Yu, L., Xu, H., Liu, X., Monro, T. M., & Lancaster, D. G. (2018). Recent progress in advanced humidity sensors. In Journal of physics: conference series Vol. 1065 (pp. 1-5). UK: Institute of Physics Publishing.
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2017 Chen, G. Y., Monro, T. M., Lancaster, D. G., Wu, X., Liu, X., Xu, H., & Yu, L. (2017). Super-fast optical hygrometer probe based on polyelectrolyte-coated fiber taper. In 2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim (CLEO-PR) Vol. Part F122-CLEOPR 2017 (pp. 1-2). US: IEEE.
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2017 Chen, G. Y., Wu, X., Liu, X., Lancaster, D. G., Monro, T. M., & Xu, H. (2017). Photodetector with photothermal cascaded Fabry-Perot etalons. In Y. Chung, W. Jin, B. Lee, J. Canning, K. Nakamura, & L. Yuan (Eds.), Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 10323 (pp. 1-4). US: SPIE.
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2010 Morjan, I., Alexandrescu, R., Dumitrache, F., Fleaca, C., Birjega, R., Soare, I., . . . Wang, D. (2010). Development of magnetic Fe@C nanocomposites obtained via the laser pyrolysis: Structural and disaggregation properties. In E. Borsella (Ed.), AIP Conference Proceedings Vol. 1275 (pp. 17-21). US: AIP Publishing.
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2009 Rivolta, I., D'Amato, R., Alexandrescu, R., Falconieri, M., Xu, H., Wang, D., & Miserocchi, G. (2009). Cellular interaction with Si- and iron-based nanoparticles for bio-imaging: A study of biocompatibility. In Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE Nanotechnology Conference (pp. 593-596). US: IEEE.
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2009 D'Amato, R., Alexandrescu, R., Bello, V., Bouzas, V., Wang, D., Xu, H., & Borsella, E. (2009). Advances in the preparation of novel functionalized nanoparticles for bioimaging. In Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE Nanotechnology Conference (pp. 597-600). US: IEEE.
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Year Citation
2023 Wu, X., & Xu, H. (2023). AU2022051590, Desalination apparatus and process.
2023 Wu, X., Wang, Y., & Xu, H. (2023). AU2022051107, Photothermal evaporation devices and methods for enhancing photothermal evaporation performance.
2016 Chen, G. Y., Liu, X., Xu, H., & Yu, L. (2016). AU2016901170, Ultrafast colorimetric humidity sensors and humidity-based touchless control systems.

Year Citation
2023 Xu, H., Yu, H., jin, H., Qiu, M., Sun, P., Cheng, C., . . . Owens, G. (2023). Making interfacial solar evaporation of seawater faster than fresh water.
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  • ARC Research Hub in zero-emission power generation for carbon neutrality , ARC - Industrial Transformation Research Hubs, 01/10/2023 - 01/10/2028

  • ARC Discovery Project (DP240101581), Multi-energy driven photothermal evaporators for all-weather desalination. 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2026

  • ARC Discovery Project (DP220100583), Solar-thermal desalination system for parallel water-electricity generation. 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2025. 

  • Study of the mechanism of negative ions generation and release over vermiculite, and exploitation of its new potential applications, Shanghai CMIC, 15/07/2019 - 14/07/2022
  • DEWNR Evaporation of saline water from the Murray River, SA Dept of Environment Water and Natural Resources, 04/12/2017 - 04/04/2018

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 Co-Supervisor Digital Light Processing 3D Printing of Multifunctional Composite Hydrogels Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Zhanhong Liang
2025 Co-Supervisor Fabrication of MOF-based mixed matrix membranes for carbon capture through visible light 3D printing Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ruiping Li
2024 Principal Supervisor Development of an Innovative Carbon-Negative Aquaponic System for Fresh Water and Novel Food Production Powered by the advanced Interfacial Solar Evaporation Technology Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Peng Su
2024 Principal Supervisor Improving Solar-Driven Interfacial Evaporation via Regulating Material-Water Interactions Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Jingwen Duanmu
2024 Co-Supervisor 111104- Solid-state electrolytes for powering wearable electronics Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Nabeela Aslam
2024 Co-Supervisor Improving Energy Generation Performance in Interfacial Solar Steam Generation Systems Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Yitian Wu
2023 Co-Supervisor Simultaneous Photothermal Water Evaporation and Antibiotic Degradation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Qianqian Xiong
2023 Principal Supervisor Innovative material strategies for lowering evaporation enthalpy in solar-evaporation desalination Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Yunzheng Liang
2022 Principal Supervisor Design and fabrication of highly efficient photothermal evaporator for sustainable interfacial solar evaporation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Deyu Wang

Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
2024 - ongoing Associate Editor Sustainable Materials and Techno Elsevier -
2022 - ongoing Editor Science Bulletin Elsevier -

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