Jun Ma

Research Interests

Chemical Engineering Composite and Hybrid Materials Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nanotechnology Polymers and Plastics

Prof Jun Ma

Professor of Materials Engineering

School of Chemical Engineering

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Available For Media Comment.

I received my PhD degree in Materials Processing in 2002. I then conducted research as a visiting scholar and postdoc fellow at the Centre for Advanced Materials Technology, The University of Sydney. I joined the University of South Australia as a lecturer in 2007.
2012–2013: Academic Integrity Officer, School of Engineering, UniSA
2015–2019: Research Coordinator, School of Engineering, UniSA
2018–2020: Member, UniSA Academic Board

I am a member of the Australian Research Council's (ARC) College of Experts.
My research focuses on the development of applied functional (nano)composites through processing engineering materials with a range of cost-effective, safe nanomaterials, aiming to engage with industry in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced composite materials. For example, I researched with a plastic manufacturing plant in New South Wales, which resulted in commissioning of a plastic compounding system in June 2015. As another example, my team developed a novel stretchable strain sensor (‘Highly Sensitive, Wearable, Durable Strain Sensors and Stretchable Conductors Using Graphene/Silicon Rubber Composites’, Advanced Functional Materials, 2016, 42, 7614; an HiCi paper). Thanks to the financial support from ARC (LP160100717), my team was able to translate this strain sensor research into industry by manufacturing a prototype real-time idler condition monitoring system for industrial belt conveyors, which was delivered to a Perth-based industrial partner in 2018.
My research interests and past projects involve (i) the development of composites with specific functionalities through processing engineering materials with cost-effective, safe nanomaterials, and (ii) the investigation of the structure–property relations and fracture mechanisms of these composites. I pioneered the development of (i) polymer/nanosheet composites by molecular entanglements (‘A new strategy to exfoliate silicone rubber/clay nanocomposites’, Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 2005, 26, 830; ‘Interface-tuned epoxy/clay nanocomposites’, Polymer, 2011, 52, 497) and interface bonding (‘A novel method for preparation of disorderly exfoliated epoxy/clay nanocomposite’, Chemistry of Materials, 2004, 16, 757),  (ii) cost-effective few-layer graphene (also named graphene nanoplatelets; ‘A facile approach to chemically modified graphene and its polymer nanocomposites’, Advanced Functional Materials, 2012, 22, 2735) for composites processing (‘Graphene Platelets and Their Polymer Composites: Fabrication, Structure, Properties, and Applications’, Advanced Functional Materials, 2018, 28, 1706705), and (iii) facile processing for polymer/nanosheet composites (‘Epoxy/graphene platelets nanocomposites with two levels of interface strength’, Polymer, 2011, 52, 1603; an HiCi paper). My research on these topics has resulted in over 160 refereed journal papers, and a complete, most updated publication list is at Google Scholar.
To-date I as the lead Chief Investigator have attained a research income of $2,891,150; my total research income is over seven million dollars. Below is a list of my major projects.
15) ARC Linkage Project (LP240200755, 2025–2029, $300,420), titled ‘Mechanically Resilient Elastomer/Cellulose Nanofibre Composites’. Sole Chief Investigator: J. Ma. Partner Investigator: G. Schroeder.
14) ARC Linkage Project (LP230100229, 2024–2027, $395,773), titled ‘Flame-Retarding and Mechanically Resilient Elastomer Composites’. Sole Chief Investigator: J. Ma. Partner Investigator: H.C. Kuan.
13) ARC LIEF Project (LE240100129, 2024–2025, $530,721), titled ‘State-of-the-art atomic force microscopy facilities for South Australia’. Chief Investigators: A. Blencowe; M. Krasowska; C.X. Zhao; Y. Zheng; C. Gibson; C. Priest; D. Losic; S. Harmer; J. Ma; Y. Jiao; D. Beattie; C. Shearer; P. Sharma
12) ARC Discovery Project (DP230100688, 2023–2026, $501,504) titled ‘Creating pH-sensitive self-healing concrete using sludge waste for sewers’. Chief Investigators: Y. Zhuge; C.M. Wang; J. Ma; S.J. Chen.
11) ARC LIEF Project (LE230100018, 2023–2024, $2,206,421), titled ‘A customized surface chemistry study system in realistic working condition’. Chief Investigators: Z. Guo; S. Qiao; H. Ebendorff-Heidepriem; C. Sumby; S. Zhang; I. Gentle; W. Skinner; M. Krasowska; A. Blencowe; J. Ma; S. Li; R. Marceau; G. Andersson; D. Jones.
10) ARC Discovery Project (DP220103275, 2022–2025, $210,000) titled ‘Fundamentals of Electrically Conductive Elastomer Composites’. Sole Investigator: J. Ma.
9) ARC Linkage Project (LP200100617, 2021–2024, $215,000), titled ‘Elastomer/Graphene Composites for Reinforcement at Low Strain’. Sole Chief Investigator: J. Ma. Partner Investigators: S.A. Gouda; G. Schroeder.
8) ARC Discovery Project (DP200101737, 2020–2023, $350,000) titled ‘A Novel Approach to Polymer/Nanosheet Composites and Their Fundamentals’. Lead Chief Investigator: J. Ma. Other Chief Investigators: A. Mouritz; H.C. Kuan.
7) ARC Linkage Project (LP180100005, 2019–2022, $330,000) titled ‘High-Performance Polymer Composites for Electrical Discharging’. Lead Chief Investigator: J. Ma. Other Chief Investigators: Y.Y. Zhang; H.C. Kuan
6) ARC LIEF Project (LE180100129, 2017–2018, $425,200), titled ‘Atomic layer nanofabrication system for multi-functional applications’. Chief Investigators: G. Wang; A. McDonagh; B. Sun; R. Zheng; G. Smith; K.F. Aguey-Zinsou; J Ma; Y Chen; M. Cortie; H. Liu; W.K. Pang.
5) ARC Linkage Project (LP160100717, 2016–2020, $229,000), titled ‘Electrically Conductive Elastomeric Compo­sites by Nanomaterials’. Sole Chief Investigator: J. Ma. Partner Investigators: C. Stevenson; L.Q. Zhang.
4) ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs 2015 (IH150100003, 2016–2021, $2,611,346), titled ‘ARC Research Hub for Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation’. Chief Investigators: D. Losic; E. Skafidas; M. Majumder; C. Fumeaux; N. Choudhury; A. Nirmalathas; M. McLaughlin; J. Ma; R. Ghomashchi; Y. Zhong.
3) ARC Linkage Project (LP140100605, 2014–2018, $225,000), titled ‘Strong and Durable Flame-Retarding Composites by Multi-scale Encapsulation and Reinforcement’. Lead Chief Investigator: J. Ma. Other Chief Investigators: C.H. Wang; A.P. Mouritz; H.C. Kuan; J. Xu.
2) AutoCRC Project (2009–2012, $100,000), ‘The Development of Advanced Adhesives based upon Nano-additives’. Investigators: J. Ma; Q.S. Meng; R. Short; P. Murphy.
1) ARC Discovery Project (DP0666261, ARC-APD Fellowship, 2006–2010, $285,000), ‘The development of super-toughened epoxies using novel nanomaterials’. Chief Investigator: J. Ma.

  • ARC-APD Awards in 2006
  • ResearchSA Fellowship in 2009
  • Excellence in Research and Teaching awarded in 2011 by UniSA
  • ‘Certified Materials Professional’ by Materials Australia
  • Professional Member of Society of Plastics Engineers
  • Chair for the 2018 International Symposium of Advanced Composite Technology, South Australia
  • My team created four HiCi papers:

1) Zaman, J. Ma*, et al. Epoxy/graphene platelets nanocomposites with two levels of interface strength, Polymer 2011, 52, 1603–11. (Highly cited paper since the date of publication)

2) Z. Sun, J. Ma, S. Zhu*, et al. A high-performance Bi2WO6/graphene photocatalyst for visible light-induced H2 and O2 generation, Nanoscale 2014, 6, 2186–93.  (Highly cited paper since the date of publication)

3) S. Araby, J. Ma*, et al. Implication of multi-walled carbon nanotubes on polymer/graphene composite. Materials & Design 2015, 65, 690–9.  (Highly cited paper; 12/2015 – 06/2016)

4) G. Shi, J. Ma*, et al. Highly Sensitive, Wearable, Durable Strain Sensors and Stretchable Conductors Using Graphene/Silicon Rubber Composites. Advanced Functional Materials 2016, 26, 7614-25. (Highly cited paper since the date of publication)

My research has been in the field of engineering materials processing and composites, including nanosheet synthesis and modification, novel methods for the preparation of nanocomposites, polymer synthesis, materials processing and the structure–property identification of nanocomposites. My team have the following research directions.

1) Nanosheet synthesis and modification

2) Novel methods for the development of polymer/nanosheet composites

3) Investigation of the structure–property relations of nanocomposites

4) Elastomer nanocomposites for stretchable/flexible strain sensors and conductors

5) Cement nanocomposites

6)  Nanocomposites for energy applications

7) Flame-retarding polymer composites

 

Date Institution name Country Title
1999 Chinese Academy of Sciences China Doctor of Philosophy

Year Citation
2025 Jia, H., Zhang, J., Hou, Y., Pan, Y., Liu, C., Shen, C., . . . Liu, X. (2025). Bio-mass radiative cooling materials: progress and prospects. Advanced Sustainable Systems, 9(2, article no. 2400773), 1-16.
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2025 Chen, F., Gao, F., Guo, X., Liao, L., Gao, X., Shen, L., & Ma, J. (2025). Enhancing polyacrylate covalent adaptable networks through dynamic protection and deprotection strategies for highly reactive functional monomers. Chemical Engineering Journal, 507, 1-11.
DOI Scopus3 WoS2
2025 Su, X., Lee, S. H., Hou, Y., Stanford, N., Meng, Q., Kuan, H. C., . . . Ma, J. (2025). Mechanochemically modified graphene nanoplatelets for high-performance polycarbonate composites. Smart Materials in Manufacturing, 3(100072), 1-9.
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2025 Hu, W. Y., Cao, C. F., Chen, Z. Y., Hu, W. J., Yang, S., Yu, B., . . . Tang, L. C. (2025). Translucent MXene oxide-based bilayered nanocoating on woods for integrated active and passive fire safety. Small Structures, 6(7, article no. 2400630), 1-14.
DOI Scopus3 WoS2
2025 Zhao, Y., Zhang, H., Zhu, X., Wang, M., Shen, D., Fu, C., & Ma, J. (2025). Stable waterborne epoxy resins: impact of toughening agents on coating properties. Smart Materials in Manufacturing, 3(100079), 1-12.
DOI Scopus9
2025 Tran, L. C., Su, X., Nguyen, H., La, L. B. T., Adu, P., Jia, Q., . . . Ma, J. (2025). Advancing polymer nanocomposites through mechanochemical approaches. Advanced Nanocomposites, 2, 86-107.
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2025 Fan, M., Hou, Y., Jia, H., Pan, Y., Qu, M., Liu, C., . . . Liu, X. (2025). Sustainable radiative cooling of microstructure modulated flexible poly(lactic Acid) films. Langmuir, 41(31), 20768-20777.
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2025 Hou, Y., Pan, Y., Liu, X., Ma, J., Liu, C., & Shen, C. (2025). Structural bioplastic metafilm for durable passive radiative cooling. Cell Reports Physical Science, 6(7, article no.102664), 1-12.
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2025 Liu, X., Zhang, H., Pan, Y., Ma, J., Liu, C., & Shen, C. (2025). Transparent polymer-composite film for window energy conservation. Nano-Micro Letters, 17(1, article no. 151), 1-17.
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2025 Nguyen, H. H., Tran, L. C., La, L. B. T., Su, X., Meng, Q., Kuan, H. C., & Ma, J. (2025). A novel water-based mechanochemical approach for surface modification of graphene platelets and their epoxy nanocomposites. Polymer Composites, 46(1), 735-748.
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2025 Gao, Z., Wang, Y., Pan, Y., Ma, J., Liu, X., Liu, C., & Shen, C. (2025). Moisture-wicking fabric for radiation cooling. Nano Research, 18(10, article no. 94907537), 1-10.
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2025 Qiao, Y. P., Chen, S. J., Wang, C. M., Zhuge, Y., & Ma, J. (2025). New classification, historical developments, technology readiness level and application conditions of self-healing concrete technologies. Journal of Building Engineering, 108(112869), 29 pages.
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2025 Chi Tran, L., Hong Nguyen, H., Su, X., Dai, J., Lee, I., Losic, D., . . . Ma, J. (2025). An eco-friendly approach for graphene nanoplatelets by innovative wet thermal expansion and liquid-phase exfoliation. Applied Surface Science, 681(161497), 161497-1-161497-9.
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2025 Yu, Y., Xu, L., Liu, S., Gu, G., Chen, Y., Yuan, H., . . . Ma, J. (2025). Eco-friendly, mechanically robust, weather-resistant and rapidly cured polyurea elastomer synthesized by vat photopolymerization 3D printing. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 196(108985), 1-11.
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2025 Feng, Q. H., Liu, J., Shen, Y. B., Cao, C. F., Hu, W. Y., Liu, T. T., . . . Tang, L. C. (2025). Semi-transparent, mechanically flexible, water-resistant, and flame-retardant sodium alginate/montmorillonite-based nanocomposite for fire alarm and protection. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 190(108662), 1-11.
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2024 Yu, Y., Xu, Z., Xu, L., Li, Y., Liu, T., Meng, Q., . . . Ma, J. (2024). Highly stretchable, sensitive and healable polyurethane-urea/graphene nanocomposite sensor for multifunctional applications. Thin-Walled Structures, 198(111660), 1-13.
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2024 Sanaei Ataabadi, H., Liu, Y., Ma, J., Zeng, J. J., Huang, G., & Zhuge, Y. (2024). An innovative sludge-derived capsule for self-healing cementitious materials. Journal of Cleaner Production, 480(144120), 13 pages.
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2024 Yap, P. L., Nguyen, H. H., Ma, J., Gunawardana, M., & Losic, D. (2024). Exploring kinetic and thermodynamic insights of graphene related two dimensional materials for carbon dioxide adsorption. Separation and Purification Technology, 348(127633), 127633-1-127633-12.
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2024 Yap, P. L., Nguyen, H. H., Nine, M. J., Ma, J., Gunawardana, M., & Losic, D. (2024). Advancing carbon dioxide capture: Unravelling structure-property-performance dynamics in graphene related two-dimensional materials. Materials Today Sustainability, 27(100834), 100834-1-100834-17.
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2024 Yang, Y., Ma, J., Yang, J., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Graphene/h-BN hybrid van der Waals structures with high strength and flexibility: a nanoindentation investigation. Thin-Walled Structures, 195(111341), 1-11.
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2024 Yang, Y., Ma, J., Yang, J., Wei, N., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Tuning cross-plane thermal conductivity of multilayer graphene/h-BN vdW heterostructures via composition distribution. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 231(125808), 1-9.
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2024 Zhang, Q., Cheng, H., Zhang, S., Li, Y., Li, Z., Ma, J., & Liu, X. (2024). Advancements and challenges in thermoregulating textiles: smart clothing for enhanced personal thermal management. Chemical Engineering Journal, 488(151040), 1-15.
DOI Scopus43 WoS40
2024 La, L. B. T., Nguyen, H., Tran, L. C., Su, X., Meng, Q., Kuan, H. C., & Ma, J. (2024). Exfoliation and dispersion of graphene nanoplatelets for epoxy nanocomposites. Advanced Nanocomposites, 1(1), 39-51.
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2024 Su, X., Yang, Z., Cheng, R., Luvnish, A., Han, S., Meng, Q., . . . Ma, J. (2024). A comparative study of polycarbonate nanocomposites respectively containing graphene nanoplatelets, carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers. Advanced Nanocomposites, 1(1), 77-85.
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2024 Lee, S. H., Luvnish, A., Su, X., Meng, Q., Liu, M., Kuan, H. C., . . . Ma, J. (2024). Advancements in polymer (Nano)composites for phase change material-based thermal storage: a focus on thermoplastic matrices and ceramic/carbon fillers. Smart Materials in Manufacturing, 2(100044), 1-11.
DOI Scopus21 WoS14
2024 Adu, P. C. O., Aakyiir, M., Su, X., Alam, J., Tran, L. C., Dai, J., . . . Ma, J. (2024). Challenges and advancements in Elastomer/CNT nanocomposites with mechanochemical treatment, reinforcement mechanisms and applications. Smart Materials in Manufacturing, 2(100053), 1-18.
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2024 Jiang, Q., Cai, Y., Sang, X., Zhang, Q., Ma, J., & Chen, X. (2024). Nitrogen-doped carbon materials as supercapacitor electrodes: a mini review. Energy and Fuels, 38(12), 10542-10559.
DOI Scopus51 WoS50
2024 Zhao, Y., Guo, X., Gao, F., Fu, C., Shen, L., & Ma, J. (2024). Advancing next-generation polymers: through self-strengthening via mechanochemistry. European Polymer Journal, 218, 1-12.
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2024 Meng, F., Meng, Q., Guo, F., Alam, J., & Ma, J. (2024). Bismuthene nanosheets prepared by an environmentally friendly method and their thermoelectric epoxy nanocomposites. Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research, 7(2), 226-233.
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2024 Hou, Y., Su, X., & Ma, J. (2024). Advanced transparent composite membranes for efficient ultraviolet protection and thermal regulation. Science Bulletin, 69(18), 2799-2801.
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2023 Yuan, W., Su, X., Dai, J., Han, S., Chelliah, S. S., Adu, P., . . . Ma, J. (2023). Removing hazardous additives from elastomer manufacturing. Smart Materials in Manufacturing, 1, 11 pages.
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2023 Alam, J., Xu, X., Adu, P. C. O., Meng, Q., Zuber, K., Afshar, S., . . . Ma, J. (2023). Enhancing thermoelectric performance of PEDOT: PSS: a review of treatment and nanocomposite strategies. Advanced Nanocomposites, 1(1), 16-38.
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2023 Zhang, M., Su, M., Qin, Y., Liu, C., Shen, C., Ma, J., & Liu, X. (2023). Photothermal ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene/MXene aerogel for crude oil adsorption and water evaporation. 2D Materials, 10(2), 1-8.
DOI Scopus32 WoS29
2023 Han, S., Yang, F., Li, Q., Sui, G., Su, X., Dai, J., & Ma, J. (2023). Tackling smoke toxicity and fire hazards of thermoplastic polyurethane by mechanochemical combination of Cu2O nanoparticles and zirconium phosphate nanosheets. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 212(article no. 110350), 1-11.
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2023 Han, S., Yang, F., Meng, Q., Li, J., Sui, G., Su, X., . . . Ma, J. (2023). Using renewable phosphate to decorate graphene nanoplatelets for flame-retarding, mechanically resilient epoxy nanocomposites. Progress in Organic Coatings, 182(107658), 1-12.
DOI Scopus29 WoS28
2023 Houshi, M. N., Aakyiir, M., Stephen, S., Wang, R., Kuan, H. C., Meng, Q., & Ma, J. (2023). A green and solvent-free method for simultaneously producing graphene nanoplatelets, nanoscrolls, and nanodots and functionalizing their surface for epoxy nanocomposites. Smart Materials in Manufacturing, 1(100018), 1-8.
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2023 Yang, Y., Ma, J., Pei, Q. X., Yang, J., & Zhang, Y. (2023). Cross-plane thermal transport in multiplayer graphene/h-BN van der Waals heterostructures: the role of interface morphology. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 216(124558), 1-11.
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2023 Meng, Q., Wang, P., Yu, Y., Liu, J., Su, X., Kuan, H. C., . . . Ma, J. (2023). Polyaspartic polyurea/graphene nanocomposites for multifunctionality: Self-healing, mechanical resilience, electrical and thermal conductivities, and resistance to corrosion and impact. Thin-Walled Structures, 189(110853), 1-13.
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2023 Luo, X., He, X., Zhao, H., Ma, J., Tao, J., Zhao, S., . . . Zhu, S. (2023). Research progress of Polymer Biomaterials as scaffolds for corneal endothelium tissue engineering. Nanomaterials, 13(13, article no. 1976), 1-18.
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2022 Zhang, H., Ma, J., Zhang, Y., & Yang, J. (2022). Failure mechanism of graphene kirigami under nanoindentation. Nanotechnology, 33(37, article no. 375703), 1-8.
DOI Scopus8 WoS7 Europe PMC1
2022 Yang, Y., Ma, J., Yang, J., & Zhang, Y. (2022). Molecular dynamics simulation on in-plane thermal conductivity of graphene/hexagonal boron nitride van der Waals heterostructures. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 14(40), 45742-45751.
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2022 Oh, J. A., Aakyiir, M., Liu, Y., Qiu, A., Meola, T. R., Forson, P., . . . Ma, J. (2022). Durable cement/cellulose nanofiber composites prepared by a facile approach. Cement and Concrete Composites, 125(104321), 1-13.
DOI Scopus39 WoS35
2022 Yu, H., Whittle, J. D., Losic, D., & Ma, J. (2022). Ultra-stable zinc-ion batteries by suppressing vanadium dissolution via multiple ion-bonded vanadate cathodes. Applied Physics Reviews, 9(1), 1-10.
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2022 Aakyiir, M., Tanner, B., Yap, P. L., Rastin, H., Tung, T. T., Losic, D., . . . Ma, J. (2022). 3D printing interface-modified PDMS/MXene nanocomposites for stretchable conductors. Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 117, 174-182.
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2022 Alosaimi, F. K., Tung, T. T., Dao, V. D., Huyen, N. K., Nine, M. J., Hassan, K., . . . Losic, D. (2022). Graphene-based multifunctional surface and structure gradients engineered by atmospheric plasma. Applied Materials Today, 27, 101486-1-101486-12.
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2022 Yu, L., Yap, P. L., Santos, A., Tran, D., Hassan, K., Ma, J., & Losic, D. (2022). Graphene and Hexagonal Boron Nitride in Molybdenum Disulfide/Epoxy Composites for Significant X-ray Shielding Enhancement. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 5(9), 12196-12208.
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2022 Han, S., Wang, P., Zhou, Y., Meng, Q., Aakyiir, M., & Ma, J. (2022). Flexible, mechanically robust, multifunctional and sustainable cellulose/graphene nanocomposite films for wearable human-motion monitoring. Composites Science and Technology, 230(109451), 1-8.
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2022 Wang, S., Cao, M., Wang, G., Cong, F., Meng, Q., Uddin, M., & Ma, J. (2022). Effect of graphene nanoplatelets on water absorption and impact resistance of fibre-metal laminates under varying environmental conditions. Composite Structures, 281(114977), 1-11.
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2022 Su, X., Wang, R., Li, X., Araby, S., Kuan, H. C., Naeem, M., & Ma, J. (2022). A comparative study of polymer nanocomposites containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets. Nano Materials Science, 4(3), 185-204.
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2021 Aakyiir, M., Kingu, M. A. S., Araby, S., Meng, Q., Shao, J., Amer, Y., & Ma, J. (2021). Stretchable, mechanically resilient, and high electromagnetic shielding polymer/MXene nanocomposites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 138(22, article no. e50509), 1-10.
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2021 Cui, X., Tian, J., Zhang, C., Cai, R., Ma, J., Yang, Z., & Meng, Q. (2021). Comparative study of nanocarbon-based flexible multifunctional composite electrodes. ACS Omega, 6(4), 2526-2541.
DOI Scopus19 WoS14 Europe PMC4
2021 Araby, S., Philips, B., Meng, Q., Ma, J., Laoui, T., & Wang, C. H. (2021). Recent advances in carbon-based nanomaterials for flame retardant polymers and composites. Composites Part B: Engineering, 212(108675), 1-29.
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2021 Meng, Q., Meng, F., Yu, Y., Alam, J., Han, S., Chen, S., & Ma, J. (2021). Preparation of antimonene nanosheets and their thermoelectric nanocomposites. Composites Communications, 28(100968), 1-9.
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2021 Aakyiir, M., Oh, J. A., Araby, S., Zheng, Q., Naeem, M., Ma, J., . . . Mai, Y. W. (2021). Combining hydrophilic MXene nanosheets and hydrophobic carbon nanotubes for mechanically resilient and electrically conductive elastomer nanocomposites. Composites Science and Technology, 214(108997), 1-9.
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2021 Zhang, Y., Ma, J., Wei, N., Yang, J., & Pei, Q. X. (2021). Recent progress in the development of thermal interface materials: a review. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 23(2), 753-776.
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2021 Naeem, M., Kuan, H. C., Michelmore, A., Yu, S., Mouritz, A. P., Chelliah, S. S., & Ma, J. (2021). Epoxy/graphene nanocomposites prepared by in-situ microwaving. Carbon, 177, 271-281.
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2021 Han, S., Zhang, X., Wang, P., Dai, J., Guo, G., Meng, Q., & Ma, J. (2021). Mechanically robust, highly sensitive and superior cycling performance nanocomposite strain sensors using 3-nm thick graphene platelets. Polymer Testing, 98, 1-9.
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2021 Meng, Q., Araby, S., Oh, J. A., Chand, A., Zhang, X., Kenelak, V., . . . Ma, J. (2021). Accurate self-damage detection by electrically conductive epoxy/graphene nanocomposite film. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 138(20, article no. 50452), 1-12.
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2021 Oh, J. A., Zhuge, Y., Araby, S., Wang, R., Yu, H., Fan, W., . . . Ma, J. (2021). Cement nanocomposites containing montmorillonite nanosheets modified with surfactants of various chain lengths. Cement and Concrete Composites, 116(103894), 1-9.
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2021 Qiu, A., Jia, Q., Yu, H., Oh, J. A., Li, D., Hsu, H. Y., . . . Ma, J. (2021). Highly sensitive and flexible capacitive elastomeric sensors for compressive strain measurements. Materials Today Communications, 26(102023), 1-11.
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2021 Yu, H., Aakyiir, M., Xu, S., Whittle, J. D., Losic, D., & Ma, J. (2021). Maximized crystal water content and charge-shielding effect in layered vanadate render superior aqueous zinc-ion battery. Materials Today Energy, 21(100757), 100757-1-100757-8.
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2021 Liu, Y., Zhuge, Y., Chow, C. W. K., Keegan, A., Ma, J., Hall, C., . . . Wang, L. (2021). Cementitious composites containing alum sludge ash: an investigation of microstructural features by an advanced nanoindentation technology. Construction and Building Materials, 299(124286), 1-9.
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2020 Aakyiir, M., Araby, S., Michelmore, A., Meng, Q., Amer, Y., Yao, Y., . . . Ma, J. (2020). Elastomer nanocomposites containing MXene for mechanical robustness and electrical and thermal conductivity. Nanotechnology, 31(315715), 1-14.
DOI Scopus53 WoS50 Europe PMC13
2020 Yap, P. L., Auyoong, Y. L., Hassan, K., Farivar, F., Tran, D. N. H., Ma, J., & Losic, D. (2020). Multithiol functionalized graphene bio-sponge via photoinitiated thiol-ene click chemistry for efficient heavy metal ions adsorption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 395(124965), 1-13.
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2020 Naeem, M., Kuan, H. C., Michelmore, A., Meng, Q., Qiu, A., Aakyiir, M., . . . Ma, J. (2020). A new method for preparation of functionalized graphene and its epoxy nanocomposites. Composites Part B: Engineering, 196(article no. 108096), 108096-1-108096-10.
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2020 Aakyiir, M., Yu, H., Araby, S., Ruoyu, W., Michelmore, A., Meng, Q., . . . Ma, J. (2020). Electrically and thermally conductive elastomer by using MXene nanosheets with interface modification. Chemical Engineering Journal, 397(97, article no. 125439), 125439-1-125439-10.
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2020 Meng, Q., Yu, Y., Tian, J., Yang, Z., Guo, S., Cai, R., . . . Ma, J. (2020). Multifunctional, durable and highly conductive graphene/sponge nanocomposites. Nanotechnology, 31(46, article no. 465502), 1-15.
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2020 Qiu, A., Aakyiir, M., Wang, R., Yang, Z., Umer, A., Lee, I., . . . Ma, J. (2020). Stretchable and calibratable graphene sensors for accurate strain measurement. Materials Advances, 1(2), 235-243.
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2020 Meng, Q., Han, S., Liu, T., Ma, J., Ji, S., Dai, J., . . . Ma, J. (2020). Noncovalent modification of boron nitrite nanosheets for thermally conductive, mechanically resilient epoxy nanocomposites. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 59(47), 20701-20710.
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2020 Meng, X., Zhang, J., Ma, J., Li, Y., Chen, Z., Liu, S., . . . Zhu, S. (2020). Using cellulose nanocrystals for graphene/hexagonal boron nitride nanosheet films towards efficient thermal management with tunable electrical conductivity. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 138(106089), 1-13.
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2020 Liu, S., Pan, J., Li, X., Meng, X., Yuan, H., Li, Y., . . . Kong, L. (2020). In situ modification of BiVO4 nanosheets on graphene for boosting photocatalytic water oxidation. Nanoscale, 12(27), 14853-14862.
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2020 Han, S., Meng, Q., Xing, K., Araby, S., Yu, Y., Mouritz, A., & Ma, J. (2020). Epoxy/graphene film for lifecycle self-sensing and multifunctional applications. Composites Science and Technology, 198(108312), 1-10.
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2020 Wang, R., Aakyiir, M., Qiu, A., Oh, J. A., Adu, P., Meng, Q., & Ma, J. (2020). Surface-tunable, electrically conductive and inexpensive graphene platelets and their hydrophilic polymer nanocomposites. Polymer, 205(122851), 1-8.
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2020 Yu, H., Rouelle, N., Qiu, A., Oh, J. A., Kempaiah, D. M., Whittle, J. D., . . . Ma, J. (2020). Hydrogen bonding-reinforced hydrogel electrolyte for flexible, robust, and all-in-one supercapacitor with excellent low-temperature tolerance. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 12(34), 37977-37985.
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2020 Houshi, M. N., Aakyiir, M., & Ma, J. (2020). Low-temperature, rapid preparation of functionalized graphene platelets. Composites Communications, 22(100500), 1-6.
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2020 Wang, R., Kuan, H. C., Qiu, A., Su, X., & Ma, J. (2020). A facile approach to the scalable preparation of thermoplastic/carbon nanotube composites. Nanotechnology, 31(19, article no. 195706), 1-10.
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2019 Araby, S., Su, X., Meng, Q., Kuan, H. C., Wang, C. H., Mouritz, A., . . . Ma, J. (2019). Graphene platelets versus phosphorus compounds for elastomeric composites: flame retardancy, mechanical performance and mechanisms. Nanotechnology, 30(38, article no. 385703), 1-35.
DOI Scopus38 WoS36 Europe PMC9
2019 Yang, Z., Ma, J., Araby, S., Shi, D., Dong, W., Tang, T., & Chen, M. (2019). High-mass loading electrodes with exceptional areal capacitance and cycling performance through a hierarchical network of MnO₂ nanoflakes and conducting polymer gel. Journal of power sources, 412, 655-663.
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2019 Yuan, H., Pan, H., Meng, S., Zhu, C., Liu, S., Chen, Z., . . . Zhu, S. (2019). Assembly of MnO/CNC/rGO fibers from colloidal liquid crystal for flexible supercapacitors via continuous one-process method. Nanotechnology, 30(46, article no. 465702), 1-30.
DOI Scopus29 WoS26 Europe PMC4
2019 Li, Y., Xia, M., An, F., Ma, N., Jiang, X., Zhu, S., . . . Ma, J. (2019). Superior removal of Hg (II) ions from wastewater using hierarchically porous, functionalized carbon. Journal of hazardous materials, 371, 33-41.
DOI Scopus62 WoS55 Europe PMC17
2019 Luan, R., Xu, D., Pan, H., Zhu, C., Wang, D., Meng, X., . . . Ma, J. (2019). High electrochemical cycling performance through accurately inheriting hierarchical porous structure from bagasse. Journal of energy storage, 22, 60-67.
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2019 Qiu, A., Li, P., Yang, Z., Yao, Y., Lee, I., & Ma, J. (2019). A path beyond metal and silicon: polymer/nanomaterial composites for stretchable strain sensors. Advanced functional materials, 29(17, article no. 1806306), 1-21.
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2019 Yang, Z., Ma, J., Bai, B., Qiu, A., Losic, D., Shi, D., & Chen, M. (2019). Free-standing PEDOT/polyaniline conductive polymer hydrogel for flexible solid-state supercapacitors. Electrochimica Acta, 322(134769), 134769-1-134769-9.
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2018 Wu, H., Araby, S., Xu, J., Kuan, H. C., Wang, C. H., Mouritz, A., . . . Ma, J. (2018). Filling natural microtubules with triphenyl phosphate for flame-retarding polymer composites. Composites part A, 115, 247-254.
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2018 Jones, M., Bhat, T., Kandare, E., Thomas, A., Joseph, P., Dekiwadia, C., . . . Wang, C. H. (2018). Thermal degradation and fire properties of fungal mycelium and mycelium - biomass composite materials. Scientific reports, 8(1, article no. 17583), 1-10.
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2018 Pan, H., Wang, D., Peng, Q., Ma, J., Meng, X., Zhang, Y., . . . Zhang, D. (2018). High-performance microsupercapacitors based on bioinspired graphene microfibers. ACS applied materials and interfaces, 10(12), 10157-10164.
DOI Scopus43 WoS39 Europe PMC9
2018 Shi, G., Araby, S., Gibson, C. T., Meng, Q., Zhu, S., & Ma, J. (2018). Graphene platelets and their polymer composites: fabrication, structure, properties, and applications. Advanced functional materials, 28(19, article no. 1706705), 1-44.
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2018 Moussa, M., El-Kady, M. F., Abdel-Azeim, S., Kaner, R. B., Majewski, P., & Ma, J. (2018). Compact, flexible conducting polymer/graphene nanocomposites for supercapacitors of high volumetric energy density. Composites Science and Technology, 160, 50-59.
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2018 Lu, S., Shao, J., Ma, K., Chen, D., Wang, X., Zhang, L., . . . Ma, J. (2018). Flexible, mechanically resilient carbon nanotube composite films for high-efficiency electromagnetic interference shielding. Carbon, 136, 387-394.
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2018 Yang, Z., Qiu, A., Ma, J., & Chen, M. (2018). Conducting α-Fe₂O₃ nanorod/polyaniline/CNT gel framework for high performance anodes towards supercapacitors. Composites science and technology, 156, 231-237.
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2018 Araby, S., Wang, C. H., Wu, H., Meng, Q., Kuan, H. C., Kim, N. K., . . . Ma, J. (2018). Development of flame-retarding elastomeric composites with high mechanical performance. Composites Part A: applied science and manufacturing, 109, 257-266.
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2018 Alam, A., Zhang, Y., Kuan, H. C., Lee, S. H., & Ma, J. (2018). Polymer composite hydrogels containing carbon nanomaterials: morphology and mechanical and functional performance. Progress in polymer science, 77, 1-18.
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2017 Alam, A., Kuan, H. C., Zhao, Z., Xu, J., & Ma, J. (2017). Novel polyacrylamide hydrogels by highly conductive, water-processable graphene. Composites part A: applied science and manufacturing, 93, 1-9.
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2017 Meng, Q., Wu, H., Zhao, Z., Araby, S., Lu, S., & Ma, J. (2017). Free-standing, flexible, electrically conductive epoxy/graphene composite films. Composites part A: Applied science and manufacturing, 92, 42-50.
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2017 Araby, S., Li, J., Shi, G., Ma, Z., & Ma, J. (2017). Graphene for flame-retarding elastomeric composite foams having strong interface. Composites part A: applied science and manufacturing, 101, 254-264.
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2017 Pan, H., Ma, J., Tao, J., & Zhu, S. (2017). Hierarchical architecture for flexible energy storage. Nanoscale, 9(20), 6686-6694.
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2017 Moussa, M., Shi, G., Wu, H., Zhao, Z., Voelcker, N., Losic, D., & Ma, J. (2017). Development of flexible supercapacitors using an inexpensive graphene/PEDOT/MnO₂ sponge composite. Materials and Design, 125, 1-10.
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2017 Lu, T., Pan, H., Ma, J., Li, Y., Bokhari, S. W., Jiang, X., . . . Zhang, D. (2017). Cellulose nanocrystals/polyacrylamide composites of high sensitivity and cycling performance to gauge humidity. ACS applied materials and interfaces, 9(21), 18231-18237.
DOI Scopus100 WoS95 Europe PMC38
2017 Fei, X., Lu, T., Ma, J., Zhu, S., & Zhang, D. (2017). A bioinspired poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)/silver nanocomposite as a photonic crystal with both optical and thermal responses. Nanoscale, 9(35), 12969-12975.
DOI Scopus30 WoS30 Europe PMC11
2017 Lu, T., Pan, H., Ma, J., Li, Y., Zhu, S., & Zhang, D. (2017). Near-infrared trigged stimulus-responsive photonic crystals with hierarchical structures. ACS applied materials and interfaces, 9(39), 34279-34285.
DOI Scopus20 WoS20 Europe PMC5
2017 Pan, H., Zhu, C., Lu, T., Lin, J., Ma, J., Zhang, D., & Zhu, S. (2017). A chiral smectic structure assembled from nanosheets and nanorods. Chemical communications, 53(11), 1868-1871.
DOI Scopus30 WoS32 Europe PMC15
2016 Fei, X., Lu, T., Ma, J., Wang, W., Zhu, S., & Zhang, D. (2016). Bioinspired polymeric photonic crystals for high cycling pH-sensing performance. ACS applied materials and interfaces, 8(40), 27091-27098.
DOI Scopus43 WoS41 Europe PMC8
2016 Odedairo, T., Ma, J., Chen, J., Wang, S., & Zhu, Z. (2016). Influences of doping Cr/Fe/Ta on the performance of Ni/CeO₂ catalyst under microwave irradiation in dry reforming of CH₄. Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 233, 166-177.
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2016 Zhao, Z., Moussa, M., Shi, G., Meng, Q., Wang, R., & Ma, J. (2016). Compressible, electrically conductive, fibre-like, three-dimensional PEDOT-based composite aerogels towards energy storage applications. Composites Science and Technology, 127, 36-46.
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2016 Moussa, M., El-Kady, M. F., Zhao, Z., Majewski, P., & Ma, J. (2016). Recent progress and performance evaluation for polyaniline/graphene nanocomposites as supercapacitor electrodes. Nanotechnology, 27(44), 1-22.
DOI Scopus117 WoS98 Europe PMC15
2016 Shi, G., Zhao, Z., Pai, J. H., Lee, I., Zhang, L., Stevenson, C., . . . Ma, J. (2016). Highly Sensitive, Wearable, Durable Strain Sensors and Stretchable Conductors Using Graphene/Silicon Rubber Composites. Advanced Functional Materials, 26(42), 7614-7625.
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2016 Lu, Y., Liu, J., Hou, G., Ma, J., Wang, W., Wei, F., & Zhang, L. (2016). From nano to giant? Designing carbon nanotubes for rubber reinforcement and their applications for high performance tires. Composites science and technology, 137, 94-101.
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2016 Alam, A., Meng, Q., Shi, G., Arabi, S., Ma, J., Zhao, N., & Kuan, H. C. (2016). Electrically conductive, mechanically robust, pH-sensitive graphene/polymer composite hydrogels. Composites science and technology, 127, 119-126.
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2016 Lou, X., Zhu, C., Pan, H., Ma, J., Zhu, S., Zhang, D., & Jiang, X. (2016). Cost-effective three-dimensional graphene/Ag aerogel composite for high-performance sensing. Electrochimica Acta, 205, 70-76.
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2016 Araby, S., Qiu, A., Wang, R., Zhao, Z., Wang, C. H., & Ma, J. (2016). Aerogels based on carbon nanomaterials. Journal of materials science, 51(20), 9157-9189.
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2016 Odedairo, T., Ma, J., Chen, J., & Zhu, Z. (2016). Cr-doped La-Ni-O catalysts derived from perovskite precursors for CH4-CO2 reforming under microwave irradiation. Chemical engineering & technology, 39(8), 1551-1560.
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2016 Zhao, Z., Richardson, G. F., Meng, Q., Zhu, S., Kuan, H. C., & Ma, J. (2016). PEDOT-based composites as electrode materials for supercapacitors. Nanotechnology, 27(4, article no. 042001), 1-19.
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2016 Wang, Y. X., Xu, Y., Meng, Q., Chou, S. L., Ma, J., Kang, Y. M., & Liu, H. K. (2016). Chemically bonded Sn nanoparticles using the crosslinked epoxy binder for high energy-density Li ion battery. Advanced materials interfaces, 3(23, article no. 1600662), 1-7.
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2015 Wu, S., Ladani, R. B., Zhang, J., Kinloch, A. J., Zhao, Z., Ma, J., . . . Wang, C. H. (2015). Epoxy nanocomposites containing magnetite-carbon nanofibers aligned using a weak magnetic field. Polymer, 68, 25-34.
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2015 Araby, S., Meng, Q., Zhang, L., Zaman, I., Majewski, P., & Ma, J. (2015). Elastomeric composites based on carbon nanomaterials. Nanotechnology, 25(11), 1-24.
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2015 Shi, G., Meng, Q., Zhao, Z., Kuan, H. C., Michelmore, A., & Ma, J. (2015). Facile fabrication of graphene membranes with readily tunable structures. ACS applied materials and interfaces, 7(25), 13745-13757.
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2015 Yao, B., Li, C., Ma, J., & Shi, G. (2015). Porphyrin-based graphene oxide frameworks with ultra-large d-spacings for the electrocatalyzation of oxygen reduction reaction. Physical chemistry chemical physics, 17(29), 19538-19545.
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2015 Moussa, M., Zhao, Z., El Kady, M. F., Liu, H., Michelmore, A., Kawashima, N., . . . Ma, J. (2015). Free-standing composite hydrogel films for superior volumetric capacitance. Journal of materials chemistry A, 3(30), 15668-15674.
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2015 Moussa, M., El Kady, M. F., Wang, H., Michimore, A., Zhou, Q., Xu, J., . . . Ma, J. (2015). High-performance supercapacitors using graphene/polyaniline composites deposited on kitchen sponge. Nanotechnology, 26(7, article no. 075702), 1-11.
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2015 Araby, S., Saber, N., Ma, X., Kawashima, N., Kang, H., Shen, H., . . . Ma, J. (2015). Implication of multi-walled carbon nanotubes on polymer/graphene composites. Materials and Design, 65, 690-699.
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2015 Kandare, E., Afaghi Khatibi, A., Soo, S., Wang, R., Ma, J., Olivier, P. A., . . . Wang, C. H. (2015). Improving the through-thickness thermal and electrical conductivity of carbon fibre/epoxy laminates by exploiting synergy between graphene and silver nano-inclusions. Composites part A: applied science and manufacturing, 69, 72-82.
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2015 Lu, T., Zhu, S., Ma, J., Lin, J., Wang, W., Pan, H., . . . Zhang, D. (2015). Bioinspired thermoresponsive photonic polymers with hierarchical structures and their unique properties. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 36(19), 1722-1728.
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2015 Li, Y., Meng, Q., Ma, J., Zhu, C., Cui, J., Chen, Z., . . . Zhang, D. (2015). Bioinspired carbon/SnO₂ composite anodes prepared from a photonic hierarchical structure for lithium batteries. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 7(21), 11146-11154.
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2015 Odedairo, T., Yan, X., Ma, J., Jiao, Y., Yao, X., Du, A., & Zhu, Z. (2015). Nanosheets Co3O4 interleaved with graphene for highly efficient oxygen reduction. ACS applied materials and interfaces, 7(38), 21373-21380.
DOI Scopus104 WoS99 Europe PMC18
2015 Yu, Y., Andrade, L. D., Fang, L., Ma, J., Zhang, W., & Tang, Y. (2015). Graphene oxide and hyperbranched polymer-toughened hydrogels with improved absorption properties and durability. Journal of materials science, 50(9), 3457-3466.
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2014 Odedairo, T., Ma, J., Gu, Y., Zhou, W., Jin, J., Zhao, X. S., & Zhu, Z. (2014). A new approach to nanoporous graphene sheets via rapid microwave-induced plasma for energy applications. Nanotechnology, 25(49), 1-10.
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2014 Meng, Q., Wang, C. H., Saber, N., Kuan, H. C., Dai, J., Friedrich, K., & Ma, J. (2014). Nanosilica-toughened polymer adhesives. Materials and design, 61, 75-86.
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2014 Ma, J., Meng, Q., Zaman, I., Zhu, S., Michelmore, A., Kawashima, N., . . . Kuan, H. C. (2014). Development of polymer composites using modified, high-structural integrity graphene platelets. Composites Science and Technology, 91, 82-90.
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2014 Zhu, S., Yao, L., Yin, C., Li, Y., Peng, W., Ma, J., & Zhang, D. (2014). Fe2O3/TiO2 photocatalyst of hierarchical structure for H2 production from water under visible light irradiation. Microporous and mesoporous materials, 190, 10-16.
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2014 Sun, Z., Guo, J., Zhu, S., Ma, J., Liao, Y., & Zhang, D. (2014). High photocatalytic performance by engineering Bi2WO6 nanoneedles onto graphene sheets. RSC advances, 4(53), 27963-27970.
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2014 Li, Y., Zhu, S., Yu, Z., Meng, Q., Liu, Q., Gu, J., . . . Zhang, D. (2014). A facile fabrication of Fe3O4/graphene nanosheets for lithium-ion battery. Science of advanced materials, 6(2), 283-289.
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2014 Shi, G., Michelmore, A., Jin, J., Li, L., Chen, Y., Wang, L., . . . Ma, J. (2014). Advancement in liquid exfoliation of graphite through simultaneously oxidizing and ultrasonicating. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2(47), 20382-20392.
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2014 Mao, L., Zhu, S., Ma, J., Shi, D., Chen, Z., Yin, C., . . . Zhang, D. (2014). Superior H2 production by hydrophilic ultrafine Ta 2O5 engineered covalently on graphene. Nanotechnology, 25(21), 1-9.
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2014 Sun, Z., Guo, J., Zhu, S., Mao, L., Ma, J., & Zhang, D. (2014). A high-performance Bi₂WO₆-graphene photocatalyst for visible light-induced H₂ and O₂ generation. Nanoscale, 6(4), 2186-2193.
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2014 Meng, Q., Jin, J., Wang, R., Kuan, H. C., Ma, J., Kawashima, N., . . . Wang, C. H. (2014). Processable 3-nm thick graphene platelets of high electrical conductivity and their epoxy composites. Nanotechnology, 25(12, article no. 125707), 1-13.
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2014 Saber, N., Araby, S., Meng, Q., Hsu, H. Y., Yan, C., Azari, S., . . . Yu, S. (2014). Superior piezoelectric composite films: taking advantage of carbon nanomaterials. Nanotechnology, 25(4), 1-11.
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2014 Liao, Y., Zhu, S., Ma, J., Sun, Z., Yin, C., Zhu, C., . . . Zhang, D. (2014). Tailoring the morphology of g-C₃N₄ by self-assembly towards high photocatalytic performance. ChemCatChem, 6(12), 3419-3425.
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2014 Meng, Q., Araby, S., Saber, N., & Ma, J. (2014). From graphene and graphene oxide, to graphene platelets. Australian resources and investment, 8(2), 134.
2014 Saber, N., Meng, Q., Hsu, H. Y., Lee, S. H., Kuan, H. C., Marney, D., . . . Ma, J. (2014). Smart thin-film piezoelectric composite sensors based on high lead zirconate titanate content. Structural health monitoring, 14(3), 214-227.
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2014 Araby, S., Meng, Q., Zhang, L., Kang, H., Majewski, P., Tang, Y., & Ma, J. (2014). Electrically and thermally conductive elastomer/graphene nanocomposites by solution mixing. Polymer, 55(1), 201-210.
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2014 Meng, Q., Kuan, H. C., Araby, S., Kawashima, N., Saber, N., Wang, C. H., & Ma, J. (2014). Effect of interface modification on PMMA/graphene nanocomposites. Journal of materials science, 49(17), 5838-5849.
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2014 Meng, Q., Araby, S., Saber, N., Kuan, H. C., Dai, J., Luong, L., . . . Wang, C. H. (2014). Toughening polymer adhesives using nanosized elastomeric particles. Journal of materials research, 29(5), 665-674.
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2014 Odedairo, T., Ma, J., Gu, Y., Chen, J., Zhao, X. S., & Zhu, Z. (2014). One-pot synthesis of carbon nanotube-graphene hybrids via syngas production. Journal of materials chemistry A, 2(5), 1418-1428.
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2013 Kuan, H. C., Desari, A., Yu, Z. Z., Ma, J., Mai, Y. W., & Ma, C. C. M. (2013). Molecular mobility and mechanical properties of novel clay/waterborne polyurethane nanocomposites. Advanced science letters, 19(2), 524-528.
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2013 Araby, S., Zhang, L., Kuan, H. C., Dai, J. B., Majewski, P., & Ma, J. (2013). A novel approach to electrically and thermally conductive elastomers using graphene. Polymer, 54(14), 3663-3670.
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2013 Ma, J., Meng, Q., Michelmore, A., Kawashima, N., Zaman, I., Bengtsson, C., & Kuan, H. C. (2013). Covalently bonded interfaces for polymer/graphene composites. Journal of materials chemistry A, 1(13), 4255-4264.
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2013 Li, F., Lu, Y., Liu, L., Zhang, L., Dai, J., & Ma, J. (2013). Relations between carbon nanotubes' length and their composites' mechanical and functional performance. Polymer, 54(8), 2158-2165.
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2013 Araby, S., Zaman, I., Meng, Q., Kawashima, N., Michelmore, A., Kuan, H. C., . . . Zhang, L. (2013). Melt compounding with graphene to develop functional, high-performance elastomers. Nanotechnology, 24(16, article no. 165601), 1-14.
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2013 Yang, Q., Zhu, S., Peng, W., Yin, C., Wang, W., Gu, J., . . . Zhang, D. (2013). Bioinspired fabrication of hierarchically structured, pH-tunable photonic crystals with unique transition. ACS nano, 7(6), 4911-4918.
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2013 Zhu, S., Guo, J., Dong, J., Cui, Z., Lu, T., Zhu, C., . . . Ma, J. (2013). Sonochemical fabrication of Fe3O4 nanoparticles on reduced graphene oxide for biosensors. Ultrasonics sonochemistry, 20(3), 872-880.
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2013 Zhu, S., Zhu, C., Ma, J., Meng, Q., Guo, Z., Yu, Z., . . . Lau, W. M. (2013). Controlled fabrication of Si nanoparticles on graphene sheets for Li-ion batteries. RSC advances, 3(17), 6141-6146.
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2013 Li, Y., Zhu, S., Liu, Q., Chen, Z., Gu, J., Zhu, C., . . . Ma, J. (2013). N-doped porous carbon with magnetic particles formed in situ for enhanced Cr(VI) removal. Water Research, 47(12), 4188-4197.
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2013 Li, Y., Zhu, C., Lu, T., Guo, Z., Zhang, D., Ma, J., & Zhu, S. (2013). Simple fabrication of a Fe2O3/carbon composite for use in a high-performance lithium ion battery. Carbon, 52, 565-573.
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2013 Kang, H., Qiao, B., Wang, R., Wang, Z., Zhang, L., Ma, J., & Coates, P. (2013). Employing a novel bioelastomer to toughen polylactide. Polymer, 54(9), 2450-2458.
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2012 Zaman, I., Kuan, H. C., Dai, J., Kawashima, N., Michelmore, A., Sovi, A., . . . Ma, J. (2012). From carbon nanotubes and silicate layers to graphene platelets for polymer nanocomposites. Nanoscale, 4(15), 4578-4586.
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2012 Wang, R., Ma, J., Zhou, X., Wang, Z., Kang, H., Zhang, L., . . . Kulig, J. (2012). Design and preparation of a novel cross-linkable, high molecular weight, and bio-based elastomer by emulsion polymerization. Macromolecules, 45(17), 6830-6839.
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2012 Zaman, I., Kuan, H. C., Meng, Q., Michelmore, A., Kawashima, N., Pitt, T., . . . Ma, J. (2012). A facile approach to chemically modified graphene and its polymer nanocomposites. Advanced functional materials, 22(13), 2735-2743.
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2012 Wang, Z., Zhang, X., Wang, R., Kang, H., Qiao, B., Ma, J., . . . Wang, H. (2012). Synthesis and characterization of novel soybean-oil-based elastomers with favorable processability and tunable properties. Macromolecules, 45(22), 9010-9019.
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2012 Zaman, I., Meng, Q., & Ma, J. (2012). Role of interface of epoxy/clay nanocomposites and its effect on structure-property relationship. Advanced materials research, 476-478, 859-862.
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2011 Zaman, I., Le, Q. H., Kuan, H. C., Kawashima, N., Luong, L., Gerson, A., & Ma, J. (2011). Interface-tuned epoxy/clay nanocomposites. Polymer, 52(2), 497-504.
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2011 Ma, J., La, L. T. B., Zaman, I., Meng, Q., Luong, L., Ogilvie, D., & Kuan, H. C. (2011). Fabrication, structure and properties of epoxy/metal nanocomposites. Macromolecular materials & engineering, 296(5), 465-474.
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2011 Zaman, I., Thanh Tam, P., Kuan, H. C., Meng, Q., La, L. T. B., Luong, L., . . . Ma, J. (2011). Epoxy/graphene platelets nanocomposites with two levels of interface strength. Polymer, 52(7), 1603-1611.
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2011 Meng, Q., Zaman, I., Hannam, J. R., Kapota, S., Luong, L. H. S., Youssf, O., & Ma, J. (2011). Improvement of adhesive toughness measurement. POLYMER TESTING, 30(2), 243-250.
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2011 Le, Q. H., Kuan, H. C., Dai, J. B., Zaman, I., Luong, L., & Ma, J. (2011). Erratum: Structure-property relations of 55 nm particle-toughened epoxy (Polymer (2010) 51 (4867-4879)). Polymer, 52(3), 894.
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2010 Le, Q. H., Kuan, H. C., Dai, J. B., Zaman, I., Luong, L., & Ma, J. (2010). Structure-property relations of 55nm particle-toughened epoxy. Polymer, 51(21), 4867-4879.
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2010 Kuan, H. C., Dai, J. B., & Ma, J. (2010). A reactive polymer for toughening epoxy resin. Journal of applied polymer science, 115(6), 3265-3272.
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2009 Dai, J. B., Kuan, H. C., Du, X. S., Dai, S. C., & Ma, J. (2009). Development of a novel toughener for epoxy resins. Polymer international, 58(7), 838-845.
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2009 Mo, M. S., Wang, D., Du, X., Ma, J., Qian, X., Chen, D., & Qian, Y. (2009). Engineering of nanotips in ZnO submicrorods and patterned arrays. Crystal growth and design, 9(2), 797-802.
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2009 Hu, H., Yu, S., Wang, M., Ma, J., & Liu, K. (2009). Tribological properties of epoxy/polyurea composite. Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 20(9), 748-752.
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2008 Ma, J., Mo, M. S., du, X. S., Dai, S. R., & Luck, I. (2008). Study of epoxy toughened by in situ formed rubber nanoparticles. Journal of applied polymer science, 110(1), 304-312.
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2008 Li, S., Wang, F., Wang, Y., Wang, J., Ma, J., & Xiao, J. (2008). Effect of acid and TETA modifications on mechanical properties of MWCNTs/epoxy composites. Journal of materials science, 43(8), 2653-2658.
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2008 Ma, J., Mo, M. S., Du, X. S., Rosso, P., Friedrich, K., & Kuan, H. C. (2008). Effect of inorganic nanoparticles on mechanical property, fracture toughness and toughening mechanism of two epoxy systems. Polymer, 49(16), 3510-3523.
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2008 Du, X. S., Wang, G., Ma, J., Mo, M. S., & Mai, Y. W. (2008). Silver nanoparticles, cages and flowers growing on carbon nanosheets. Advanced Materials Research, 32(2008), 5-8.
2008 Du, X. S., Yu, Z. Z., Dasari, A., Ma, J., Mo, M. S., Meng, Y. Z., & Mai, Y. W. (2008). New method to prepare graphite nanocomposites. Chemistry of materials, 20(6), 2066-2068.
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2008 Yu, S., Hu, H., Ma, J., & Yin, J. (2008). Tribological properties of epoxy/rubber nanocomposites. Tribology international, 41(12), 1205-1211.
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2008 Wang, Y., Wang, Y., Tian, M., Zhang, L., & Ma, J. (2008). Influence of prolonging vulcanization on the structure and properties of hard rubber. Journal of applied polymer science, 107(1), 444-454.
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2007 Ma, J., Qi, Q., Bayley, J., Du, X. S., Mo, S. M., & Zhang, L. (2007). Development of SENB toughness mearsurement for thermoset resins. Polymer Testing, 26(4), 445-450.
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2006 Liu, H., Xu, J., Li, Y., LI, B. Y., Ma, J., & Zhang, Q. X. (2006). Fabrication and characterization of an organic-inorganic gradient surface made by polymethylsilsesquioxane (PMSQ). Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 27(18), 1603-1607.
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2006 Tang, H. G., Qi, Q., Wu, Y. P., Liang, G., Zhang, L. Q., & Ma, J. (2006). Reinforcement of elastomer by starch. Macromolecular Materials & Engineering, 291(6), 629-637.
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2006 LI, B. Y., Ma, J., Liu, H. Y., Guo, X. L., Xu, J., & Zhang, X. L. (2006). Study on polymethylsilsesquixane/clay nanocomposite and its laminate. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 100(5), 3974-3980.
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2006 Qi, Q., Wu, Y. P., Tian, M., Zhang, L. Q., & Ma, J. (2006). Modification of starch for high performance elastomer. Polymer, 47(11), 3896-3903.
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2006 Du, X. S., Yu, Z. Z., Dasary, A., Ma, J., Meng, Y. Z., & Mai, Y. (2006). Facile synthesis and assembly of Cu2S nanodisks to corncoblike nanostructures. Chemistry of Materials, 18(22), 5156-5158.
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2005 Ma, J., Yu, Z. Z., Kuan, H. C., & Mai, Y. (2005). A new strategy to exfoliated silicone rubber/clay nanocomposites. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 26(10), 830-833.
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2005 Liang, Y., Ma, J., Lu, Y. L., Wu, Y. P., Zhang, L. Q., & Mai, Y. (2005). Effects of heat and pressure on intercalation structures of isobutylene-isoprene rubber/clay nanocomposites. I. prepared by melt blending. Journal of Polymer Science: Part B Polymer Physics, 43(19), 2653-2664.
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2004 Ma, J., Xiang, P., Mai, Y., & Zhang, L. Q. (2004). A novel approach to high performance elastomer by using clay. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 25(19), 1692-1696.
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2004 Ma, J., LI, B. Y., Liu, H. Y., Zheng, Z. M., & Xu, J. (2004). Study on a hydrophobic-hydrophilic gradient rod. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science.
2004 Ma, J., Yu, Z. Z., Zhang, Q. X., Xie, X. L., Mai, Y., & Luck, I. (2004). A novel method for preparing disorderly exfoliated epoxy/clay nanocomposite. Chemistry of Materials, 16(5), 757-759.
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2003 Ma, J., Su, W., Zhang, Y., Hu, T. J., Liu, H., Li, B. Y., . . . Mai, Y. W. (2003). Polysilsesquiozane nanosheets synthsized in confined environment. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 24(11), 676-680.
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2003 Zhang, Q. X., Yu, Z. Z., Yang, M. S., Ma, J., & Mai, Y. (2003). Multiple Melting and Crystallization of Nylon 66/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites. Journal of Polymer Science : Part B Polymer Physics, 41(22), 2861-2869.
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2002 Ma, J., Shi, L., & Xu, J. (2002). Preliminary Study on Pyrolysis of Polymethylsilsesquioxane by FT-IR and XPS. Chinese Chemical Letters.
2002 Ma, J., Shi, L., & Xu, J. (2002). Study on Pyrolysis of Polymethylsissesquioxane. Journal of Applied Polymer Science.
2002 Ma, J., Shi, L., & Xu, J. (2002). Study on Pyrolysis of Polyphenylsilsesquioxane. Journal of Polymer Science: Part B Polymer Physics.
2002 Ma, J., Shi, L., & Xu, J. (2002). Preparation of PMSQ/clay nanocomposite via in situ intercalative polymerisation. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 86(14), 3708-3711.
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  • Elastomer/Graphene Composites for Reinforcement at Low Strain, ARC - Linkage Project, 01/07/2021 - 30/06/2024

  • High-Performance Polymer Composites for Electrical Discharging, ARC - Linkage Project, 13/01/2020 - 12/01/2024

  • A Novel Approach to Polymer/Nanosheet Composites and Their Fundamentals, ARC - Discovery Projects, 01/06/2020 - 01/12/2023

  • High-Performance Polymer Composites for Electrical Discharging, Hanyu Materials Technology Co. Ltd, 01/01/2019 - 12/01/2023

  • ARC Research Hub for Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation, ARC - Industrial Transformation Research Hubs, 28/06/2017 - 28/06/2022

  • Electrically conductive elastomeric composites by nanomaterials, ARC - Linkage Project, 11/11/2016 - 08/07/2020

  • Electrically conductive elastomeric composites by nanomaterials (Industry Partner), Graphlex Technology Pty Ltd, 01/07/2016 - 08/06/2020

  • APR Internship - Aidong Qiu, AMSI-APR Intern, 15/10/2018 - 31/05/2019

  • Strong and durable flame-retarding composites by multi-scale encapsulation and reinforcement, ARC - Linkage Project, 22/05/2015 - 22/05/2018

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Courses I teach

  • RENG 1005 Engineering Materials (2025)
  • RENG 1005 Engineering Materials (2024)

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 Principal Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Yangzhe Hou
2025 Principal Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Linh Tran
2025 Principal Supervisor - - Master Full Time Yongshan Zhao
2024 Principal Supervisor - - Master Full Time Miss Tongyan Cui
2023 Principal Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Md Joherul Alam
2023 Co-Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Qiong Jia
2022 Principal Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Xiao Su
2022 Principal Supervisor - - Master Full Time Mr Sanjay Stephen Chelliah

Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
2025 - ongoing Editor Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials Springer Nature (United Kingdom) United Kingdom

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