Current Members

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Mr Ioan-Alexandru Baragau

2D Materials Design and Discovery

The overall vision of my project is focused on exploring and discovering new advanced functional nanocomposites. By developing/optimizing the CHFS and protocols, my research project will take an integrated approach covering synthesis through to characterisation. Ultimately, having a lasting impact on the way in which we utilize these novel nanomaterials for a wide range of applications to benefit science and importantly society.

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Mr Zhen Lu 

Nanoparticles for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)

Taking into consideration the rapid decline of oil resources, the application of nanomaterials in EOR takes an important stand in among other approaches to increase oil recovery efficiency.

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Mr Uthman Alli

Synthesis, characterisation and application of MXene derived materials in supercapacitor devices 

The research is focused on the synthesis, characterisation and performance assessment of MXene based nanomaterials. It aims to deliver supercapacitors with enhanced  energy density, energy-to-weight ratio and power-to-weight ratio thereby improving energy storage performance and contributing to a green process engineering.

Mr Kiem Nguyen

Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Synthesis of Carbon Based Nanomaterials

The optimised conversion of renewable biomass and waste-related components into useful nanomaterials is one of the biggest challenges for a sustainable world. The aim of my research project is to design and engineer biomass derived carbon quantum dots materials with unique properties delivered via green, single step CHFS approaches as well as studying and having an understanding of the mechanism behind the optical properties to provide a comprehensive structural and optical characterisation of biomass-derived CQDs.

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Mr Conor Davids

2D Materials for Wireless Antennas

The aim of my project is to design, engineer and validate high-performance 2D nanomaterials for wireless communications. The 2D derivatives will be delivered via environmentally benign, rapid and controllable Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Synthesis (CHFS) route as well improved traditional methods when required. The as-synthesized and characterized materials will be printed into antennas and their performance will be tested..

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Mr Sunil Jayantha Hettiarachchi  

Enhancing engine oil performance using nanoparticles and bio-lubricants as additives

The research project aim to utilise nanoparticles and bio-lubricant to optimize internal combustion engine lubrication to reduce friction and wear leading to improve fuel consumption and to reduce exhaust emissions.

Mr Remon Ashraf

2D Materials for Water Treatment 

One of the greatest challenges facing humanity is the provision of sustainable and affordable access to potable water. The World Economic Forum published its Global Risks Report in 2016, and ranked water crises as 3rd of the most impactful environmental and societal risks. Furthermore, it is listed as number 6 in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.To tackle this global challenge, there is a strong need to develop efficient and economical technologies/materials (2D derivatives) to treat water. This project takes an integrated approach covering synthesis through to characterization, composition and application for water treatment.