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ISEM Postgraduate Student Awards 02

Director’s Report 04

ISEM at a Glance 07

Management 09

Personnel 10

Postgraduate Students 12

National and International Links 23

ARC Projects Progress Reports 25

Current and Ongoing Research Projects 35

Selected Abstracts 45

Conferences 56

Invited Presentations and Seminars at Other Institutions 57

Seminars by Visiting Scientists 59

Equipment and Facilities 60

Refereed Publications 63

Funding 2013 73

Contact Details 76

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ISEM POSTGRADUATESTUDENT AWARDS

Each year ISEM selects a number of outstanding students and in recognition of their research efforts, these students are presented with a Certificate to mark their achievements, together with a cash prize.

2013 POSTGRADUATE STUDENT EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENTSMr. Igor GolovchanskiyMs. Yunxiao WangMs. Yi Shi

2013 POSTGRADUATE STUDENT MERIT AWARD RECIPIENTSMr. Zengji YueMr. Evan ConstableMr. Muhamad Faiz DinMs. Li LiMs. Dan LiMr. Jiantie Xu

2013 POSTGRADUATE STUDENT BEST PAPER AWARD RECIPIENTSMs. Weijie LiMs. Lucia Malebogo Lepodise

2013 CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDSMs. Xuanwen GaoMs. Yi ShiMr. Zengji Yue

Past ISEM Chinese government private postgraduate student award winners

Name Year awarded

1 Yue Zhao 2006

2 Zhen Guo Huang 2007

3 Jerry Zhao 2007

4 Wen Xain Li 2008

5 Da Peng Chen 2008

6 Shulei Chou 2009

7 Hao Liu 2009

8 Peng Zhang 2009

9 Guo Dong Du 2010

10 Yi Du 2010

11 Jian Feng Mao 2010

12 Chao Zhong 2011

13 Chao Feng Zhang 2012

14 Hong Fang 2012

Chinese Government Scholarship Awards ceremony with the Chinese Consulate General Mr. Hua Xin Li


Mr. Igor Golovchanskiy Mr. Evan Constable

Ms. Li LiMr. Muhamad Din Faiz

Mr. Jiantie Xu Ms. Weijie Li

Ms. Lucia Malebogo Lepodise


DIRECTOR’S REPORT


In 2013 the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials (ISEM) celebrated its twentieth birthday by graduating its 100th PhD candidate; setting a new record for publications; being awarded three new Australian Research Council (ARC) Fellowships; being the first research group in Australia to fabricate silicene; and had another member of the team elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

It’s been an exciting and eventful year!

From our humble beginnings as a single research program in superconductivity the Institute has grown to a research group with more than 80 PhD students, 40 staff members and visitors, six major research directions, more than $53 million in research funding and the highest number of prestigious Chinese Government award recipients for self-sustaining private postgraduate students in the country.

ISEM has build a strong reputation based on quality research and now ranks among the top 10 research groups globally in the areas of superconducting materials and lithium ion battery research.

It is a record of achievement of which we are proud and on which we will continue to build.

In 2013 ARC Fellowships were awarded to Professor Xiaolin Wang (Future Fellowship Level 3), Dr Sima Aminorraya-Yamini (DECRA Fellowship) and Dr Shahriar Md Al Hossain (DECRA Fellowship) a significant achievement in such a highly competitive grant process. The three new fellowships mean that more than 50 ARC Fellowships have been awarded to the Institute over the last two decades – an outstanding result.

A highlight of 2013 was Professor Hua Kun Liu’s election as one of only eight women elected as a 2013 Fellow to the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. Professor Liu established ISEM’s energy materials research stream in 1994 which is now recognised as one of the leading energy materials teams in the world. The award is a due recognition of her world standing as an expert in energy research.

In addition to being elected to the Academy, Professor Liu also received the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence for Senior Researchers in another reflection of her extensive and long-term contribution to the growth and success of both ISEM and the University of Wollongong.

The Institute’s achievements in 2013 extend beyond its ARC success with the group publishing a record 179 journal articles in internationally renowned journals; securing research funding of more than $4 million; graduating 11 PhD students; attracting more than 20 new PhD candidates and starting five new ARC funded projects including a Discovery and LIEF project.

Our AutoCRC research program in vehicle electrification is progressing rapidly with the retrofitting and testing of our first 100 per cent electric-powered vehicles. The team has retrofitted a former University of Wollongong Formula SAE racing car with an electric motor, batteries and battery management system and continues to test and refine its performance. Performance and operational testing has also begun on a retrofitted Hyundai Getz passenger vehicle. Both of these test vehicles will play an important part in developing and refining the Institute’s electric vehicle research program.

The Institute’s contribution to the ongoing success of the University of Wollongong continues with the group contributing more than 10 per cent of total publications and accounting for more than 20 per cent of total citations – an impressive result for a relatively small group.

There are many people who have supported and contributed to the development and growth of the Institute over the last twenty years and their support and assistance is greatly appreciated. However ISEM would not have grown or developed the international reputation that it has without the help and dedication from our staff and postgraduate students. Their hard work, excellent culture, involvement in laboratory inspections and equipment maintenance has allowed us to increase productivity and research quality. Many of our staff and students have attended major international conferences, visited some of the best labs in the world, which greatly helped to promote our research nationally and internationally.

I thank all of those who made year 2013 a success and I look forward to reporting more exciting achievements in the years to come.

Sincerely yours,

PROF. SHI XUE DOU

DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE FOR SUPERCONDUCTING AND ELECTRONIC MATERIALS


Celebrating a successful 2013 at ISEM’s annual dinner.Back row: Professor Xiaolin Wang, Honorary Professor Tom Johansen and spouse, Professor Hua Kun Liu

Front row: Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Professor Chris Cook, Technical Director, Bragg Institute, ANSTO, Professor Shane Kennedy, Executive Director, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials,

Professor Will Price and Director, ISEM, Professor Shi Xue Dou

Professor Hua Kun Liu was elected to the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering

Professor Hua Kun Liu receives the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence for Senior Researchers from Vice-

Chancellor Professor Paul Wellings


ISEM AT A GLANCE

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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEEChairperson: Prof. Judy Raper Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research)

Prof. Shi Xue Dou Director, ISEM

Prof. Will Price Executive Director, AIIM

Prof. Chris Cook Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Information Science, UOW

Prof. Chao Zhang Associate Director, ISEM

Prof. Hua Kun Liu Research Co-Coordinator, ISEM

Dr. Germanas Peleckis Assistant Director, ISEM

INDUSTRY ADVISORY GROUP Dr. F. Darmann Chief Engineer, Zenergy Power Ltd.

Mr. J. F. Wu Chairman of the Board, DLG Battery Co Ltd, Shenzhen, P. R. China

Mr. M. Tomsic Managing Director, Hyper Tech Research Ltd, Ohio, USA

Dr. X. F. Gao General Manager, DLG Co. Ltd, Shenzhen, P. R. China

Mr. T. Guina Managing Director, Guina R&D, QLD, Australia

Mr. A. Kittel Managing Director, Redarc Electronics, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Mr. R. Blade Director, Blade Electric Vehicles Pty Ltd, QLD, Australia

Mr. J. Brown Managing Director, Charge Point Australia, NSW, Australia

Dr. Y. Sharma Chief Technological Officer, Galaxy Resources Ltd.

Mr. J. Y. Xu Chief Executive Officer, Ningbo Jain Sen Mechanism Ltd.

Mr C. Fu Chief Executive Officer, Zhuo Yi Technology Ltd, Yingko, China

ADVISORY COMMITTEE Prof. J. H. Li Vice President of Chinese Academy of Science, P. R. China

Prof. P. J. Zhang President of Bao Steel Research Institute, P. R. China

Prof. R. Taylor Adjunct Professor, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Dr. O. Mukhanov Chief Technological Officer, Hypres Ltd, USA

Prof. P. Robinson Chair, Cast CRC Ltd., Australia

ORGANISATIONAL CHART

MANAGEMENT

Associate Director – Prof. C. ZhangAssistant Director – Dr. G. PeleckisAdmin Assistant – Mrs. C. Mahfouz

AppliedSuperconductivity

Nano-structuredMaterials

Thin FilmTechnology

EnergyMaterials

Spintronic &ElectronicMaterials

TerahertzScience,

Thermionics,Solid State

Physics

ManagementCommittee

DirectorProf. Shi Xue Dou

Industry Advisory Group


PERSONNEL

DIRECTORProf. Shi Xue Dou (PhD, DSc, FTSE)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORProf. Chao Zhang (BSc, PhD, MA, MPhil, FAIP)

ASSISTANT DIRECTORDr. Germanas Peleckis (BCh, MSc, PhD)

SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATORSA/Prof. Josip Horvat (BSc, PhD, FAIP)Dr. Kosta Konstantinov (BSc, MSc, PhD)Prof. Hua Kun Liu (Dipl. for PGS, FTSE)A/Prof. Alexey Pan (MSc, PhD, ARC ARF)Prof. Xiaolin Wang (BSc, MSc, PhD)Prof. Chao Zhang (BSc, PhD, MA, MPhil, FAIP)

ARC FELLOWSA/Prof. Alexey Pan (BSC, MSc, PhD, ARC Australian Research Fellow)Prof. Zaiping Guo (BSc, MSc, PhD, ARC QE-II Fellow)A/Prof. Jung Ho Kim (BSc, MSc, PhD, ARC Future Fellow)Dr. Germanas Peleckis (BCh, MSc, PhD, ARC Postdoctoral Fellow)A/Prof. Zhenxiang Cheng (BSc, MSc, PhD, ARC Future Fellow)Dr. Shulei Chou, (BSc, MSc, PhD, ARC Postdoctoral Fellow)Dr. Xun Xu (BSc, MSc, PhD, ARC Postdoctoral Fellow (Industry))Dr. Ziqi Sun (BSc, MSc, PhD, ARC Postdoctoral Fellow)Dr. Sima Aminorroaya-Yamini (BSc, MSc, PhD, ARC DECRA Fellow)Dr. Zhenguo Huang (BSc, MSc, PhD, ARC DECRA Fellow)Dr. Md Shahriar Hossain (BSc, PhD, ARC DECRA Fellow)

RESEARCH STAFFDr. Tania Silver (BSc, PhD)Dr. Dongqi Shi (BSC, MSc, PhD)A/Prof. Jiazhao Wang (BSc, MSc, PhD) Dr. Zhen Li (BSC, MSC, PhD)Dr. Jianli Wang (BSc, MSC, PhD)Dr. Wai Kong YeohDr. Ting LiaoDr Peng ZhangDr. Kuok Hau SengDr. Yi DuDr. Khay Wai SeeDr. Dawei Su Dr. Soo Min HwangDr. Hany BastawrousDr. Wei Kong Pang

FACULTY STAFFProf. Chris Cook (BSc, PhD, FIEAust)Dr. Carey Freeth (MSc, PhD, MAIP)Prof. Roger Lewis (BSc (Hons), PhD, FAIP, FRMS)Dr. David Martin (MSc, PhD, MAIP)A/Prof. Rodney Vickers (MSc, PhD, MAIP)Dr. Zhixin Chen (BSc, MSC, PhD)Dr. Yue Zhao (MSc, PhD)

VISITING STAFFDr. Stefan EilarsDr. Ting LiaoDr. Reza GhorbaniDr. Jieqiang WangDr. Jianping YangDr. Qi YangDr. Zongqing MaDr. Lifang JiaoDr. Kesong LiuDr. Zhigang Gai

ADMINISTRATION OFFICERSMrs. Crystal MahfouzMrs. Narelle Badger

HONORARY PROFESSORS AND FELLOWSProf. Edward Collings, Ohio State UniversityProf. Lei Jiang, Fellow of Chinese Academy of Science, Institute of Chemistry CASProf. Tom Johansen, Oslo UniversityProf. Shane Kennedy, Deputy Director of Bragg Institute, ANSTODr. Scott Needham, Intven LtdProf. Guoxiu Wang, Future Fellow (FT-3) University of Technology, Sydney)Prof. Dongyuan Zhao, Fellow of CAS, Fudan UniversityProf. Kostya Ostrikov, Future Fellow (FT-3), CSIROProf. Chang Ming Li, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Southwest University


LIST OF ISEM ARC RESEARCH FELLOWS SINCE 1994

ARC AUSTRALIAN POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSY. C. Guo (1998)X. L. Wang (2002)A. V. Pan (2004)G. X. Wang (2003)S. Zhong (1998)J. Z. Wang (2003)Z. P. Guo (2004)Y. Zhao (2005)D. Q. Shi (2006)S. H. Zhou (2005)C. H. Jiang (2007)J. H. Kim (2008)X. B. Yu (2008)W. K. Yeoh (2009, Univ of Sydney)G. Peleckis (2010)Z. Q. Sun (2010)X. Xu (2010)S. L. Chou (2010)Z. G. Huang (2012)W. X. Li (2012)

ARC DISCOVERY EARLY CAREER RESEARCH AWARDEESH. Liu (2013, UTS)Z. G. Huang (2012)S. Aminorroaya-Yamini (2013)M. S. A. Hossain (2013)

ARC AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH FELLOWSA. V. Pan (2008)

ARC QUEEN ELIZABETH II FELLOWSX. L. Wang (2005)G. X. Wang (2007)Z. P. Guo (2010)

ARC FUTURE FELLOWSZ. X. Cheng, FT-1 (2009)J. H. Kim, FT-1 (2011)G. X. Wang, FT-3 (2012, UTS)X. L. Wang, FT-3 (2013)

ARC SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSS. X. Dou (1993)H. K. Liu (1994)D. L. Shi (1995)

AUSTRALIAN PROFESSORIAL FELLOWSH. K. Liu (1999)S. X. Dou (2002)H. K. Liu (2003) H. K. Liu (2006)S. X. Dou (2007)

ARC INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPSV. Roussec (France, 1997)T. Hughes (UK, 1999)J. H. Ahn (S. Korea, 2000)E. H. Brandt (Germany, 2001)J. Y. Lee (S. Korea, 2001)P. Majevski (Germany, 2002)J. M. Yoo (S. Korea, 2006)F. Liu (USA, 2008)T. Johansen (Norway, 2009)G. Hong (Korea, 2009)

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POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

CURRENT

PhD Thesis Title Supervisors

Mr. Seyed Hamed Aboutalebi

Nanoceramics for supercapacitor applications Dr. Kosta Konstantinov

Mr. Yee Sin Ang Many-body effect in massless Dirac fermions Prof. Chao Zhang

Mr. Dieter Beaven FPGA architecture for numerical computations Prof. John Fulcher, Prof. Chao Zhang

Mr. Colin Bleasdale Electromagnetic properties of superconducting films and multilayers Prof. Roger Lewis, Prof. Chao Zhang

Mr. Qinjun Chen Electrical and optical properties of functional thermoelectric materials Prof. Xiaolin Wang, Prof. Chao Zhang, Prof. Roger Lewis

Ms. Azrin Chowdhury Synthesis of nanoceramics for supercapacitors Dr. David Wexler, Dr. Kosta Konstantinov

Mr. Evan Constable Strong magnetic fields in the terahertz regime Prof. Roger Lewis, A/Prof. Josip Horvat

Mr. David Cortie Electron spin in magnetic systems Prof. Xiaolin Wang, Dr. Frank Klose

Mr. Alfred Chidembo Advanced nanoceramics and composites for supercapacitors Dr. Kosta Konstantinov, Prof. Hua Kun Liu

Ms. Xinqi Chen Engineered thermoelectric nanostructures for energy conversion Dr. Zhen Li, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Yuhai Dou Nano materials for energy storage Dr Ziqi Sun, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Muhamad Faiz Nanomaterials for biosensors Prof. Shi Xue Dou, Dr. Jianli Wang

Mr. Sergey Fedoseev Investigation of superconducting thin films and multilayered structures for electronic applications

A/Prof. Alexey Pan

Ms. Liya Feng The study of magnetic property of low dimensional spin system Prof. Xiaolin Wang, A/Prof. Zhenxiang Cheng

Mr. Xavier Reales Ferreres Efficient energy recovery in light and heavy vehicles Prof. Chao Zhang, Dr. Zhen Li

Ms. Xuanwen Gao Development of inorganic-conducting polymer composites and ionic liquid-based electrolytes for rechargeable lithium batteries

A/Prof. Jiazhao Wang, Prof. Hua Kun Liu

Mr. Igor Golovchanskiy REBCO superconducting thin films and multilayers for electronic applications

A/Prof. Alexey Pan, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Dianta Ginting Role of dopants in Pb-chalcogenides on nanostructure and thermoelectric performance

Dr. Sima Aminorroaya-Yamini

Mr. Fang Hong Spin manipulation by electrical field Prof. Xiaolin Wang, A/Prof. Zhenxiang Cheng

Mr. Eoin Hodge Design, build and test of FCL using MgB2 coils Dr. Jeff Moscrop, Prof. Shi Xue Dou, Dr. Frank Darmann

Mr. Mohammad Ihsan Li-based polymer electrolyte for solid state battery Prof. Hua Kun Liu, Prof. Zaiping Guo

Mr. Monirul Islam High performance supercapacitors Dr. Kosta Konstantinov, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Abolfazl Jalalian Lead free piezoelectric materials Prof. Shi Xue Dou, Prof. Xiaolin Wang

Mr. Majharul Haque Khan Synthesis and characterization of BN Prof. Hua Kun Liu, Dr. Zhenguo Huang

Mr. Tomas Katkus Thermoelectric modules for high temperature power generation Dr. Germanas Peleckis, Prof. Xiaolin Wang

Mr. Sujith Kalluri Design of electrospun graphene-metal oxide nanofibrous electrodes for supercapacitors

Prof. Zaiping Guo, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Mohammad Rejaul Kaiser

Development of new materials for Li-Air batteries A/Prof. Jiazhao Wang, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Jonathan Knott Electromagnetic design of MgB2 coil for fault current limiter Prof. Shi Xue Dou, Dr. Jeff Moscrop, A/Prof. J. Horvat

Mr. Jae Geun Kim Research on superconductor thin films Prof. Shi Xue Dou, Dr. Dongqi Shi, A/Prof. Jung Ho Kim

Mr. Philip Lavers Electronic structure of perovskite and related materials Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Ms. Lucia Lepodise Terahertz spectroscopy of electronic materials Prof. Roger Lewis, A/Prof. Josip Horvat

Mrs. Xin Liang Study on sulfur cathode materials for high performance lithium/sulfur batteries

A/Prof. Jiazhao Wang, Dr. Kosta Konstantinov, Prof. Hua Kun Liu



Ms. Weijie Li Nano TiO2 for applications Dr. Shulei Chou, Prof. Shi Xue Dou, A/Prof. Jung Ho Kim

Ms. Sha Li Bio-compatible materials for batteries Prof. Hua Kun Liu, Prof. Zaiping Guo, Prof. Gordon Wallace

Ms. Li Li Enhancement of electrochemical properties of cathode materials for Li-ion batteries

Prof. Zaiping Guo, Prof. Hua Kun Liu

Ms. Dan Li Three-dimensional porous electrode materials for lithium ion batteries Prof. Zaiping Guo, Prof. Hua Kun Liu

Ms. Jianjian Lin Nanomaterials for catalysts A/Prof. Jung Ho Kim, Dr. Zi Qi Sun, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Kai Chin Lim Battery management and packaging system for application in electric vehicles

Dr. Khay Wai See, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Wenbin Luo Advanced materials for lithium-air batteries Prof. Hua Kun Liu, Dr. Shulei Chou

Mr. Victor Malgras Nanostructured TiO2 for DSSC A/Prof. Jung Ho Kim, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Nandhagopal Masilamani

Josephson junctions and other electronic devices based on graphene A/Prof. Alexey Pan, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Qing Meng Development of battery management system for Li-ion batteries A/Prof. Zaiping Guo, Dr. Hongtao Zhu

Mr. Ashkan Motaman Current limiting mechanism in MgB2 A/Prof. Jung Ho Kim, Prof. Shi Xue Dou, Dr. Md Shahriar Hossain

Ms. Faizun Nesa Investigating the change in structural, magnetic and electric properties of tin doped metal oxide

Prof. Shi Xue Dou, Prof. Shane Kennedy

Mr. Yuede Pan Nanostructured electrode materials for lithium ion batteries Prof. Shi Xue Dou, Dr. Shulei Chou

Mr. Dipakkumar Patel Design and fabrication of prototype solid nitrogen cooled MgB2 based persistent magnet for MRI application

A/Prof. Jung Ho Kim, Dr. Md Shahriar Hossain, Dr. Khay Wai See

Ms. Elise Pogson The medical applications of terahertz Prof. Roger Lewis, Dr. Peter Metcalfe

Mr. Spencer Porter Perovskite titanium and niobium oxide nitrides: synthesis and characterization

Dr. Zhenguo Huang, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Hong Qing Li-S battery Prof. Zaiping Guo

Ms. Mahboobeh Shahbazi Study of iron pnictides superconductors Prof. Xiaolin Wang, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Joao Rafael Lourenco Santos

Efficient energy recovery in light and heavy vehicles Dr. Sima Aminorroaya-Yamini, Prof. Shi Xue Dou, Dr. Germanas Peleckis



Mr. Julian Steele Optical characterisation of semiconductors Prof. Roger Lewis, A/Prof. Josip Horvat

Ms. Abby Scott Terahertz Imaging Prof. Roger Lewis, A/Prof. Josip Horvat

Mr. Babar Shabir Design of new superconductors Prof. Xiaolin Wang, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Ms. Yi Shi Graphene composite materials for lithium ion batteries A/Prof. Jiazhao Wang, Prof. Hua Kun Liu, A/Prof. Huijun Li

Ms. Asyd Tawfiq Dielectric response of graphene under electromagnetic radiation. A/Prof. Jiazhao Wang, Prof. Chao Zhang

Mr. Zhixin Tai Lithium ion batteries for electrical vehicles Prof. Hua Kun Liu, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. David Shepherd Fe based superconductors Prof. Xiaolin Wang, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Ms. Yunxiao Wang Nanomaterials for LIBs Prof. Shi Xue Dou, Prof. Hua Kun Liu, Dr. Shulei Chou

Mr. Jun Wang All solid state lithium ion batteries Prof. Hua Kun Liu, A/Prof. Jiazhao Wang

Mr. Hongqiang Wang Three-dimensional nanostructures as electrode materials for lithium ion batteries

Prof. Zaiping Guo

Mr. Jiantie Xu Nanomaterials for lithium ion battery Prof. Shi Xue Dou, Prof. Hua Kun Liu, Dr. Shulei Chou

Mr. Feng Xiao Synthesis of high quality BN graphene Dr. Zhenguo Huang, A/Prof. Huijun Li

Mr. Feixiang Xiang Energy materials Prof. Xiaolin Wang, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Jinyan Xiong Advanced nanostructures for energy applications Dr. Zhen Li

Mr. Zengji Yue Transport properties of topological insulators Sb2Te3 and Bi2Te3 crystals and films

Prof. Xiaolin Wang, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Ms. Zheyin Yu The Design and synthesis of new cathode materials for high performance batteries

A/Prof. Zhenxiang Cheng, Prof. Xiaolin Wang, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Zhenwei Yu Development of thermoelectric composites for high temperature power generation

Prof. Xiaolin Wang

Mr. Zidong Zhang Metal-ceramic composites Prof. Xiaolin Wang

Mr. Zhijia Zhang Development of advanced materials for rechargeable lithium batteries Dr. Shulei Chou, A/Prof. Jiazhao Wang, A/Prof. Huijun Li

Mr Tengfei Zhou Na-ion battery Prof. Zaiping Guo

Mr. Chengbo Zhu Spin wave and spin density wave in magnetic materials Prof. Xiaolin Wang, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

Mr. Chao Zhong Graphene materials for Li-ion batteries Prof. Hua Kun Liu, A/Prof. Jiazhao Wang

Mr. Shaohua Zhang High-performance oxide-based thermoelectric nano-materials Dr. Zhen Li, Prof. Shi Xue Dou

MASTERS

Masters Thesis Title Supervisors

Mr. Shaon Barua Computational modelling of magnesium diboride based superconducting generator for wind turbine

Dr. Md Shahriar Hossain

Mr. Jonathan George The Study of vortex dynamics A/Prof. Alexey Pan

Mr. Rhys Hargreaves Ultrafast change of magnetization as terahertz source Prof. Roger Lewis, A/Prof. Josip Horvat

Ms. Israa Mefter Hashim Corrosion evaluation of Al-based alloys Prof. Zaiping Guo

Mr. Kan Huang One-dimensional anode materials for sodium ion batteries Prof. Zaiping Guo

Mr. David Oakden Magneto-transport properties of superlattices and multilayers A/Prof. Alexey Pan

Mr. Matthew Sale Large throughput analysis of crystal structures for identification of promising Li-ion battery materials.

A/Prof. Jiazhao Wang, Dr. Shulei Chou, Dr. Maxim Avdeev

Mr. Fei Yun Energy materials Prof. Xiaolin Wang


COMPLETIONS

PhD Graduates

Name PhD Thesis Title Awarded Position Appointed

F. Bijarbooneh Improved nano-structures in hydrolysis-derived titanium dioxide particles for dye sensitized solar cell applications

2013 Research Fellow, IPRI, UOW 2013

K. S. De Silva Improving superconducting properties of MgB2 by chemical doping using graphene as C source

2013 Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney

2013

Q. Li Research on superconducting films and buffer layers for electronic applications

2013 Associate Fellow, ISEM, UOW 2013

L. Lu Electrolytes for rechargeable batteries 2013

M. Mustapic Enhancement of MgB2 superconductor by magnetic nanoparticle doping

2013 Visiting Fellow, ISEM, UOW 2013

L. Noerochim Improving the capacity and safety of lithium ion battery 2013 Senior Lecturer

K. Radhanpura Semiconductor materials and structures for the efficient generation of terahertz radiation

2013 Research Fellow, UOW 2013

M. Salari Application of nanostructural titania in supercapacitors 2013 Research Fellow, IPRI, UOW 2013

P. Shamba Novel magnetocaloric materials for room temperature magnetic refrigeration

2013

K. H. Seng Advanced nanomaterials for lithium ion batteries 2013 Auto CRC Research Fellow, ISEM, UOW 2013

C. Zhong Three-dimensional nano-materials for lithium-ion batteries 2013 Senior Manager 2013

J. Debnath Nanostructure control of MgB2 by chemical doping 2012 Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

2012

N. Idris Nanomaterials for lithium rechargeable batteries 2012 Lecturer, University Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

2012

M. Ismal Hydrogen storage materials 2012 Lecturer, University Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

2012

J. F. Mao Study on hydrogen storage behaviour of LiBH4 2012 Research Fellow, Max-Planck Institute, Germany 2012

K. W. See Experimental and theoretical approaches for AC losses in practical superconducting tapes for engineering applications

2012 Research fellow, ISEM, UOW 2012

P. Jood Oxide thermoelectric materials for high temperature power generation

2012 Research Fellow, AIST, Japan 2012

G. Du Performance improvement of cathode materials for lithium batteries 2012 Research Fellow, University of Western Sydney 2012

Y. Du Multiferroic transition metal oxides: structural, magnetic, ferroelectric, and thermal properties

2011 UOW VC Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2011

M. F. Hassan Nanostructured materials for lithium ion batteries 2011 Lecturer, University Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

2011

S. Hargreaves High efficiency terahertz emitters 2011 Research Fellow, Australian National University Canberra, Australia

2011

H. Liu Design of nano-structured materials and their applications for lithium ion batteries

2011 University of Technology, Sydney VC Fellowship, Australia

2012

M. Maeda Densification and connectivity in polycrystalline MgB2 materials for improvement of critical current density

2011 Associate Professor, Nihon University, Japan 2011

C. K. Poh Metallic nanostructures, ultrathin films and optical technologies for hydrogen storage and switchable mirrors

2011 Postdoctoral fellow, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

2012

J. Park Nanostructured semiconducting metal oxides for use in gas sensors 2011 Research Fellow, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea

2011



M. M. Rahman Advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries 2011 Postdoctoral Fellow, Deakin University, Australia

2012

A. Shcherbakov Magnesium diboride superconductor: thermal stabilization and doping

2011

B. Winton Low energy metal ion implantation of Poly-di-methylsiloxane (PDMS) for increased biocompatibility for use in tissue engineering applications

2011 Australian Public Services 2011

H. Wu New catalyst materials for hydrogen fed fuel-cells and hydrogen storage on double walled carbon nanotubes

2011 Senior Lecturer at Hubei University 2011

L. Wang Chemical solution deposition for YBCO superconducting films and Sm2O3 buffer layers on single crystal and biaxially textured metallic substrates

2011 Senior Engineer at Siemens in Shanghai 2012

P. Zhang Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured electrodes for lithium-ion batteries

2011 Research fellow at Griffith University 2012

S. L. Chou Nanostructured / composite materials for rechargeable Li-ion battery and supercapacitor

2010 ARC Postdoctoral Fellow ISEM, University of Wollongong

2010

W. X. Li Carbohydrate doping effect on the superconductivities and microstructure of MgB2 superconductor

2010 VC Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2010

Research Fellow, University of Western Sydney 2012

S. Pysarenko HTS multi-layers thin films fabrication 2010 Service Manager, Scanmedics, Australia 2011

R. Nigam Study of magnetic behaviour of Ru-based superconducting ferromagnets

2010 Research Associate, ISEM, University of Wollongong

2010



A. Ranjbar Effect of catalysts on hydrogen storage properties of MgH2 2010 Research Associate, ISEM, University of Wollongong

2010

Q. Yao Study of newly discovered two dimensional cobalt based perovskite compounds doped with various rare earth elements


2009

Y. Zhang Improvement of critical current density in MgB2 by optimizing process parameters and chemical doping


2009

X. Xu Effect of starting boron powder on the superconducting properties of MgB2

2009 ARC APDI Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong

2010

Research Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong

2013

S. Y. Chew Advanced materials for electrodes and electrolyte in rechargeable lithium ion batteries

2009

D. P. Chen Crystal growth, magnetism, transport and superconductivity of two dimensional sodium cobalt oxide single crystals

2009 ARC APD Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2009

Humboldt Research Fellow, Max-Planck Institute, Germany

2013

M. M. Farhoudi Studies of structures, transport and magnetic properties of doped novel three dimensional perovskite compounds

2009 Research staff at Iranian Institute of Sci & Tech 2010

Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shiraz Faculty of Technical Engineering, University of Technical and Vocational, Shiraz, Iran.

2013

Y. P. Yao A study of electro materials for lithium-ion batteries 2008 Part Time Associate Fellow, UTS 2010

Z. W. Zhao The liquid-phase synthesis and electrochemical application of novel inorganic nanocomposites

2008 Deputy general manager, Sinopoly Battery Co Ltd

2008

O. Shcherbakova

Development of MgB2-xCx superconductors and understanding their electromagnetic behaviour

2008 Research Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong

2008

Patent Officer, Australian Patent Office, Canberra

2013

M. S. Park Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured electrode materials for rechargeable lithium ion batteries

2008 Senior staff, Korean Electronic Technology Institute, South Korea

2008

M. S. A. Hossain Study of superconducting and electromagnetic properties of un-doped and organic compound doped MgB2 conductors

2008 Applied Superconductivity Group, University of Geneva, Switzerland

2008

S. H. Ng Nanostructured materials for electrodes in lithium-ion batteries 2008 Post doctorate Fellow, Electrochemistry Laboratory, Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland

2008

Technical Customer Support Manager, Asia Pacific, Changzhou Timcal Graphite Corp. Ltd, Shanghai, China

2009

Z. G. Huang Effects of compositions and mechanical milling modes on hydrogen storage properties

2008 Research Fellow, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, OHIO State University, USA

2008

UOW VC Fellow, University of Wollongong 2011

ARC DECRA Fellow, University of Wollongong 2012

S. A. Needham Development of advanced electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries

2007 Commercialization Manager, University of Wollongong

2007

Commercialization Manager, Intven Ltd., Australia

2009



G. Peleckis Studies on diluted oxide magnetic semiconductors for spin electronic applications


2007

ARC APD Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2010

Assistant Director, ISEM, University of Wollongong

2010

M. Roussel Magneto-optical imaging in superconductors 2007 Director, BlueEnergy, Nicaragua 2008

L. Yuan Investigation of anode materials for lithium-ion batteries 2007 CEO in Shenzhen 2006

M. O’Dwyer Solid-state refrigeration and power generation using semiconductor nanostructures

2007 Trading Analytics, Energy Australia 2007

Y. Chen Investigation on advanced active materials for lithium-ion batteries 2006 General Manager, DLG Battery Shanghai, PR China

2006

S. Bewlay Investigation on Li-Co-Ni system for lithium ion batteries 2006 Patent Officer, Canberra 2006

A. Li A study of the fabrication and characterization of high temperature superconductor YBa2Cu3O7 thin films

2006 Associate Research Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong

2006

S. H. Pilehrood Electronic properties of semiconductor nanostructures under intense terahertz radiation

2006

W. K. Yeoh Control of nanostructure for enhancing superconductor performance through chemical doping

2006 Research Fellow, Cambridge University, U.K. 2007

Y. Zhao Fabrication and characterization of superconducting PLD MgB2 thin films

2006 APD Fellow ISEM, University of Wollongong 2006

Lecturer, University of Wollongong 2008

S. Keshavarzi Investigation of vortex dynamics of (Tl,Pb)(Sr,Ba)2Ca2Cu3Oy and an alternative method for determination of the lock-in angle in twinned superconductors

2005 Lecturer, Shahrekord University, Iran 2005

Physics instructor at Cape Breton University Nova Scotia, Canada

2013

F. Gao Studies on the synthesis, characterization and properties of colossal magnetoresistive (CMR) materials


2004

M. Lindsay Data analysis and anode materials for lithium ion batteries 2004 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of New South Wales

2004

Research Staff , ANSTO 2006

B. Lough Investigations into thermionic cooling for domestic refrigeration 2004 Quantitative Analyst, ABN AMRO, UK 2005

D. Milliken Uranium doping of silver sheathed bismuth-strontium-calcium-copper-oxide superconducting tapes for increased critical current density through enhanced flux pinning

2004 Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate, University of Leeds and AVX Ltd

2005

S. Soltanian Development of superconducting magnesium diboride conductors 2004 Pro-Vice Chancellor, Kurdistan University, Iran 2005

C. Wang Cathodic materials for nickel-metal hydride batteries 2004 Research Fellow, IPRI, University of Wollongong 2004

S. H. Zhou Processing and characterization of MgB2 superconductors 2004 APD Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2005

Research Associate, ISEM, University of Wollongong

2009

Z. P. Guo Investigation on cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries 2003 APD Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2003

Lecturer, University of Wollongong 2007

QE II Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2009

J. McKinnon The fundamental mechanisms involved in the production of thin films by Pulsed laser

2003 Teacher, New South Wales Education Department

2003



D. Marinaro A study into the effects of fission-fragment damage on activation Energies in Ag/Bi2223 tapes

2003 Scientist, DSTO Melbourne 2003

D. Q. Shi Buffer layers for YBCO superconducting films on single crystal YSZ substrates and cubic texture Ni substrates

2003 Research Fellow, Korean Electrical Technology Institute, Korea

2002

APD Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2007


2010

J. Wang Development of a novel plate making processing technique for Manufacturing valve-regulated lead-acid batteries

2003 Research Fellow, IPRI, University of Wollongong 2003

APD Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2004

Research Fellow, ISEM 2007

R. Baker Zeeman and piezo-spectroscopy of antimony and aluminium in germanium

2001 Professional Officer, University of Wollongong 2003

X. K. Fu Fabrication and characterization of Bi-2223 current lead 2002 Research Fellow, Texas A&M University, USA 2002

Research Fellow, University of Waterloo, Canada 2005

K. Uprety Magnetic hysteresis and relaxation in Bi-2212 single crystals doped with iron and lead

2002 Research Fellow, Argonne National Lab, USA 2002

F. Darmann AC Loss in high temperature superconductor 2001 Chief Engineer, Zenergy Power Ltd. 2004

G. X. Wang Investigation on electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries 2001 APD Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2001

ARC QEII Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2006

Professor, University of Technology, Sydney 2010

ARC Future Fellow Level 3, University of Technology, Sydney

2012

J. P. Chelliah Optical spectroscopy of semiconductors 2000

L. Sun Amorphous and nanocrystalline hydrogen storage alloy materials for nickel-metal hydride batteries

2000 Senior Research Engineer, Northborough Research and Development Center, USA

2012

X. L. Wang Spiral growth, flux pinning and peak effect in doped and pure Bi-2212 HTS single crystal


2000


ARC QEII Fellow, ISEM, UOW 2005

Professor, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2008

ARC Future Fellow Level 3, ISEM, University of Wollongong

2013

R. Zeng Processing and characterization of Bi-2223/Ag superconducting tapes


2000

J. Chen High energy storage material for rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries

1999 NEDO Fellow, Osaka National Research Institute 1999

Professor, Nankai University, PR China 2003

T. Silver Near band-edge optical properties of MBE GaAs and related layered structures


2000

G. Takacs Spectroscopy of the effect of strains and magnetic field on shallow acceptor levels in germanium

1999 Lab Manager, University of Wollongong 1999

N. Cui Magnesium based hydrogen storage alloy anode materials for Ni-MH secondary batteries

1998 Research Fellow, Alberta University, Canada 1997



Electrochemist, Energizer Co, USA 2000

R. J. Heron Far-infrared studies of semiconductors in large magnetic fields 1998 Postdoctoral Fellow, SUNY, Buffalo, USA 1997

Research Fellow, Janis Research Company Inc., USA

2000

M. Ionescu Growth and characterization of Bi-2212 crystals and improvement of Bi-2212/Ag superconducting tapes

1998 Assistant Director, ISEM, University of Wollongong

1997

Senior Research Scientist, ANSTO 2004

J. X. Jin (Bi,Pb)2Sr2Ca2Cu3O10+x/Ag high Tc superconductors and their applications in an electrical fault current limiter and an electronic high voltage generator


1997

ARC, APD Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong

2000

Professor, University of Electronic Engineering, PR China

2003

M. Lerch Optical & electrical studies of resonant tunnelling heterostructure 1998 Lecturer, School of Engineering Physics, University of Wollongong

2006

S. Stewart Thermodynamic and dielectric properties in modulated two-dimensional electronic systems

1998 ARC APD Fellow 1998

Teacher 1999

Associate Professor 2002

W. G. Wang Fabrication and improvement of silver sheathed (Bi,Pb)2Sr2Ca2Cu3O10 tapes By powder-in-tube technique

1998 R&D Manager, Nordic Superconductor Tech. Denmark

1997

Associate Director, Ningbo Materials Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, PR China

2007

B. Zeimetz High temperature superconducting tapes & current leads 1998 Research Fellow, Cambridge Univ., U.K. 1999

S. Zhong Investigation on lead-calcium-tin-aluminium grid alloys for valve-regulated lead-acid batteries

1998 ARC Postdoctoral Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong

1997

CEO, Leadcel Dynamic Energy Ltd, PR China 2002

CEO, Guangzhou Delong Energy Tech Ltd., PR China

2003


2009

B. L. Luan Investigations on Ti2Ni hydrogen storage alloy electrode for Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries

1997 Senior Research Officer, The National Research Council Canada

1997

Professor, Chemistry Department, University of Western Ontario

2002

N. Vo Design and characterization of HTS coils 1997 Research Fellow, Los Alamos Nat. Lab, USA 1998

Research Staff, Intermagnetics General Co., USA

1999

A. Warner A spectroscopic study of acceptors in germanium 1997 Consultant, Computer Industry 1999

J. M. Xu Phase formation and transformation in the R-Fe-T system (R=Nd, Gd, Tb, Dy, Er, Ho, T and Lu, T=Si, Ti & Zr

1997 Research Fellow, St. George Bank, Australia 1998

M. Yavus Powder processing of Bi-Pb-Sr-Ca-Cu-O superconducting materials 1997 Ass. Professor, Texas A&M University, Texas USA 2000

Ass. Research Professor, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

1997



Ass. Professor, University of Waterloo, Canada 2007

Q. Y. Hu Fabrication and enhancement of critical currents of silver sheathed Bi,Pb2Sr2Ca3Cu3O10 tapes

1996 Research Fellow, Florida State University, USA 1997

Research Scientist, Argonne National Lab., USA 1999

Senior Engineer, Lucent, USA 2001

J. Yau Ag/Bi-2223 tape processing and mechanical properties 1994 Assistant Professor, City Polytechnic University, PR China

2000

J. A. Xia Characterization of melt-texture of YBCO HTS 1994 Research Fellow, Solar Cell Ltd 1995

Y. C. Guo Investigation of silver-clad (Bi,Pb)2Sr2Ca2Cu3O10-x superconducting tapes

1994 STA Fellow, National Research Institute of Metals, Japan

1997

ARC Postdoctoral Fellow, ISEM, University of Wollongong

1998

Senior IT Specialist, ITS, University of Wollongong

2002

A. Bourdillion Microstructure, phase characterization and texture processing of HTS

1992 Senior Engineer, Hewlett Packard, Singapore 1993

Hewlett Packard, USA 2000

M. Apperley The fabrication of high Tc superconductor wire 1992 Chief Technologist, Australian Superconductors 1993

Business Development Manager, University of Sydney

2004

Masters Course Graduates

Masters Name Thesis Title Awarded Position Appointed

H. Baiej Superconducting thin films 2013

A. Chowdhury Synthesis of nanoceramics for supercapacitors 2013 PhD Candidate, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2013

X. Wang Study of energy materials 2013

I. Sultana Biodegredable material for bio battery 2012

M. Shahbazi-Manshadi

Study of Superconducting and Magneto Transport Properties of REFeAsO1-xFx (RE=La and Ce)

2011 PhD Candidate, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2011

C. Zhong Development of New Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries 2010 PhD Candidate, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2011

L. Lu Enhancement of connectivity and flux pinning in MgB2 superconducting bulk and wires


Y. S. Wu Fabrication of in-situ MgB2 thin films on Al2O3 substrate using off-axis PLD technique

2007 PhD Candidate, Australian National University 2008

Z. J. Lao New materials for supercapacitors 2006 Engineer, Sydney 2007

B. Winton A study of the magnetoresistance effect in Bi-2212 for the purposes of utilisation in magnetic field sensors


Q. Yao MgB2 thin films 2005 PhD Candidate, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2005

P. Lavers The mobility of large anions in crystals with the fluorite Structure 2004 PhD Candidate, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2004

J. Yao Carbon based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries 2004 PhD Candidate, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2004

Z. W. Zhao Nano-oxides fabricated in-situ by spray pyrolysis technique as anode materials for lithium secondary batteries


K. Ishida Landau spectra of ZnH and neutral Zn in germanium 2004


Masters Name Thesis Title Awarded Position Appointed

S. Lee Multilayer thermionic cooling in GaAs-AlxGa1-xAs heterostructures 2003

Z. Zhang The comparative research on the Ag-alloy sheathed Bi-2223 tapes 2003 Senior Staff, China-URC Ltd, Shanghai. PR China 2003

A. Li Fabrication and characterization of novel substrates and superconducting thick films


M. Farhoudi AC loss in Ag/Bi-2223 tape in AC field 2002 PhD Candidate, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2003

M. Ling Mechanism of outgrowth in multifilament Bi-2223 tape 2001

E. Sotirova Investigation of colossal magnetoresistance materials 2001 Learning Centre Employee, Communications Assistant, Star CD Pty Ltd

2002

K. Uprety Vortex properties of Bi-HTS 1999 PhD Candidate, ISEM, University of Wollongong 2000

Research Fellow, Argonne National Lab., USA 2003

J. Z. Wang Investigations on anode materials for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries



2003

F. Chen The influence of selenium on lead-calcium-tin-aluminium 1998 PhD Candidate, University of Sydney, Australia 1999

G. Yang Effect of element substitution on superconductivity 1997 Research Fellow, University of Melbourne 2000

N. Zahir A new method for production and study of electrical properties of carbon foam

1996 PhD Candidate, Queensland University 1997

J. X. Jin (Bi,Pb)2Sr2Ca2Cu3O10+x/Ag high Tc superconductors and their applications in an electrical fault current limiter and an electronic high voltage generator




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Professor Shi Xue Dou with ISEM PhD graduate Professor JX Jin at superconductor fault current limiter facility in Tianjin, China

Professor Shi Xue Dou meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Huasheng Transformers Ltd Ms Yuhua Ge and Chief Executive Officer of SCST Dr SH Xue and Professor CB Cai


ARC PROJECTS PROGRESS REPORTS

DISCOVERY PROJECTS

PROJECT ID: DP1094073

CIs/PIs: X. L. Wang, G. Peleckis, D. P. Chen, H. Hosono, X. Chen, K. H. Muller, E. Muromachi, A. J. Studer

Project Title: Materials science and superconductivity in the new Fe based high temperature superconductors

Abstract: The breakthrough discovery of superconductivity in the Fe-based new superconductors has brought a great hope of understanding the underlying mechanisms for high Tc superconductivity and of finding new superconductors with even higher Tc. This project aims to bring together world pioneers in this field to form a strong team that will explore novel superconducting materials and elucidate the origins of superconductivity. The significance and outcomes of this project are expected to introduce new physics and materials, leading to a better understanding of the superconductivity phenomenon and the discovery of fascinating new physical phenomena for superior electronic devices.

Flux pinning mechanisms of BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 single crystals: The flux pinning mechanism of BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 superconducting crystals was investigated systematically by magnetic measurements up to 13 T at various temperatures. The field dependence of the critical current density, J(c), was analysed within the collective pinning model. A remarkably good agreement between the experimental results and theoretical delta l pinning curve was obtained, which indicated that pinning in BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 crystal originated from spatial variation of the mean free path. Moreover, the normalized pinning force density, F-p, curves versus h = B/Birr (Birr is the irreversibility field) were scaled using the Dew-Hughes model. Analysis suggested that point pinning alone cannot explain the observed field variation of F-p.

Flux pinning mechanisms and magnetic anisotropy in Fe1.04Te0.6Se0.4 single crystal: The temperature and magnetic field dependences of the magnetization and critical current density of Fe1.04Te0.6Se0.4 single crystals were investigated, and the flux pinning mechanism was analysed. The normalized pinning force (f(p) = F-p/F-p,F-max) vs. h(H/Hirr) curves, were scaled using the Dew-Hughes’ theory, f(h) approximate to h(p) (1 - h)(q) with p = 1.35 and q = 3.06. The angular dependence of the resistivity under different magnetic fields showed a dip-like structure below the superconducting transition temperature. The anisotropic value of 2 was obtained using Ginzburg-Landau theory.

Thermoelectric properties of Ca-349 thin films: Ca3Co4O9 and Ca2.8Bi0.2Co4O9 thin films were fabricated on LaAlO3 (LAO) substrate using pulsed laser deposition technique and were studied for their thermoelectric (TE) properties in Stranski-Krastanov mode for the first time. The thin films consisted

of 3D clusters/islands on a similar to 14-nm thick 2D layer with cluster density being higher for Ca2.8Bi0.2Co4O9 thin films. Seebeck coefficient was 136 and 163 mV/K for the pure Ca-349 and Bi doped Ca-349 thin films, respectively. These values were among the highest reported for this system. The 3D island formation was also found to be useful in reducing the thermal conductivity of the thin film/substrate system by increased phonon scattering. This work showed that the island formation in thin films could be utilized as a means of enhancing TE properties of a thin film system.

The project was completed on 30th June 2013 and final report is being prepared for the ARC.

Publications:

1. M. Shahbazi, X. L. Wang, S. X. Dou, H. Fang, and C. T. Lin, “The flux pinning mechanism, and electrical and magnetic anisotropy in Fe1.04Te0.6Se0.4 superconducting single crystal”, Journal of Applied Physics 113, 17E115 (2013);

2. M. Shahbazi, X. L. Wang, K. Y. Choi, and S. X. Dou, “Flux pinning mechanism in BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 single crystals: Evidence for fluctuation in mean free path induced pinning”, Applied Physics Letters 100, 032605 (2013);

3. M. Shahbazi, X. L. Wang, S. R. Ghorbani, M. Ionescu, O. V. Shcherbakova, F. S. Wells, A. V. Pan, S. X. Dou, and K. Y. Choi, “Vortex-glass phase transition and enhanced flux pinning in C4+-irradiated BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 superconducting single crystals”, Superconductor Science & Technology 26, 095014 (2013);

4. P. Jood, G. Peleckis, X. L. Wang, and S. X. Dou, “Thermoelectric properties of Ca3Co4O9 and Ca2.8Bi0.2Co4O9 thin films in their island mode”, Journal of Materials Research 28, 1932 (2013).


CIs/PIs: J. Z. Wang, S. L. Chou, H. J. Li, Y. P. Wu, K. Ozawa

Project Title: A novel hybrid electrochemical energy system for both high energy and high power

This research project has proceeded as planned. The achievements and outcomes are summarised as follows:

Li3VO4-graphene composite anode materials: Li3VO4 microbox with wall thickness of 40 nm was prepared by a one-pot and template-free in situ hydrothermal method. In addition, its composite with graphene nanosheets of about six layers of graphene was achieved. Both of them, especially the Li3VO4/graphene nanosheets composite, show superior electrochemical performance to the formerly reported vanadium-based anode materials. The composite shows a reversible capacity of 223 mAh g−1 even at 20C (1C = 400 mAh g−1). After 500 cycles at 10C there is no evident capacity fading.


VO2- graphene composite cathode materials: VO2/graphene composite has been synthesized by an in-situ hydrothermal process directly from graphene oxide and V2O5. Electrochemical tests show that the VO2/graphene composite features high discharge capacity (380 mAhg−1) and 99% capacity retention after 50 cycles.

LiFeO2-polypyrrole nanocomposite cathode materials: A conducting α-LiFeO2-polypyrrole nanocomposite material was prepared by the chemical polymerization method. The polypyrrole coating improves the reversible capacity and cycling stability (104 mAh g-1 at 0.1C after 100 cycles) for lithium-ion batteries. Even at the high rate of 10 C, the electrode showed more than 50% of the capacity at low rate (0.1C).

LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 nanoparticles cathode with ionic liquid electrolyte: LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 nanoparticles were prepared via a rheological phase method. The ionic liquid was used as electrolyte. The electrochemical measurements shows that the LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 annealing in 750 °C using 1 M lithium bis(trifluoromethysulfony)imide (LiTFSI) in N-buty-N-methyl-pyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (Py14TFSI) as electrolyte show comparable capacity to the conventional electrolyte (1 M LiPF6 in EC:DEC=1:2 (v/v)) with improved coulombic efficiency.

A hybrid electrolyte energy storage device with Li and MnO2 nanoflake cathode: A hybrid electrolyte energy storage system combining the features of supercapacitors and lithium batteries has been constructed. It consists of MnO2 nanoflakes in 1 M Li2SO4 aqueous electrolyte as the cathode and lithium foil in ionic liquid (1 M lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiNTf2) in N-methyl-N-propyl pyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide ([C3mpyr][NTf2])) electrolyte as the anode, separated by a lithium super ionic conductor glass ceramic film (LiSICON). This system shows the advantages of both a supercapacitor (long cycle life) and a lithium battery (high energy), as well as low cost and improved safety due to the combination of ionic liquid and ceramic solid state electrolyte in lithium side, which can reduce the formation and prevent the penetration of lithium dendrites. The specific energy for the cathode materials in the hybrid electrolyte system is 170 Wh kg−1 with more than 85% retention up to 2400 cycles. This system is a great candidate for stationary batteries storing solar and wind energy.

Publications:

1. Y. Shi, J. Z. Wang, S. L. Chou, D. Wexler, H. J. Li, K. Ozawa, H. K. Liu, and Y. P. Wu, “Hollow structured Li3VO4 wrapped with graphene nanosheets in situ prepared by a one-pot template-free method as an anode for lithium-ion batteries”, Nano Letters 13, 4715 (2013);

2. Y. Shi, S. L. Chou, J. Z. Wang, H. J. Li, H. K. Liu, and Y. P.

Wu, “In-situ hydrothermal synthesis of graphene woven VO2 nanoribbons with improved cycling performance”, Journal of Power Sources 244, 684 (2013);

3. X. W. Gao, C. Q. Feng, S. L. Chou, J. Z. Wang, J. Z. Sun, M. Forsyth, D. R. MacFarlane, and H. K. Liu, “LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 spinel cathode using room temperature ionic liquid as electrolyte”, Electrochimica Acta 101, 151 (2013);

4. Z. J. Zhang, J. Z. Wang , S. L. Chou, H. K. Liu, K. Ozawa, and H. J. Li, “Polypyrrole-coated α-LiFeO2 nanocomposite with enhanced electrochemical properties for lithium-ion batteries”, Electrochimica Acta 108, 820 (2013);

5. S. L. Chou, Y. X. Wang, J. T. Xu, J. Z. Wang, H. K. Liu, and S. X. Dou, “A hybrid electrolyte energy storage device with high energy and long life using lithium anode and MnO2 nanoflake cathode”, Electrochemistry Communications 31, 35 (2013).


CIs/PIs: S. X. Dou, G. Peleckis, J. H. Kim, J. Driscoll, E. Hellstrom, Y. W. Ma, H. Kumakura

Project Title: Nanostructure engineered iron-based pnictide superconductors

Vortex dynamics of ion irradiated iron based superconductor: The commercial applicability of Fe-based superconductors relies on their ability to carry high current, which is determined by the effectiveness of pinning sites in these materials. Heavy ion irradiation and neutron irradiation are the most effective approaches to introduce effective artificial pinning centres for supercurrent enhancement in both conventional and high temperature superconductors. We investigated the influence of defects induced by light-ion (C4+)-irradiation on transition temperature, Tc, the irreversibility field, Hirr, the upper critical field, Hc2, and the pinning potential, Uo, in BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 superconducting single crystal, and resolved the vortex phase diagram for the sample before and after irradiation. Our results suggested that light C4+ ion irradiation is an effective method for the enhancement of Jc in Fe superconductors compared to heavy ion irradiation and neutron irradiation. In addition, the glass transition that is introduced based on a modified model for the vortex-glass transition can be applied to both the pristine and C4+-irradiated BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 single crystal. For temperatures below the superconducting transition temperature, a scaling of all measured resistivity ρ(B,T) and of the pinning potential U0(B,T) in magnetic fields up to 13 T with the critical exponent s = 2.6 ± 0.41 was obtained.

Enhancement of transition temperature in FexSe0.5Te0.5 thin film via iron vacancies: The influence of Fe vacancy on superconductivity is still unclear, because available literature data on Fe deficiency is contradictory from study to study. The effects of iron deficiency in epitaxial FexSe0.5Te0.5 thin films (0.8


≤ x ≤ 1) on superconductivity and electronic properties were studied. A significant enhancement of the superconducting transition temperature (TC) up to 21 K was observed in the most Fe deficient film (x = 0.8). Based on the observed and simulated structural variation results, we proposed that there is a high possibility that Fe vacancy phase can be formed in the FexSe0.5Te0.5 films. The enhancement of TC was basically due to the lattice strain effect induced by the coexistence of different Fe vacancy orders, which was evident from the broad transition temperature and out-of-plane disorder. Fe vacancy phase altered the charge carrier population by introducing electron charge carriers, while Fe deficient film showed more metallic behavior than the defect-free film. Our study not only provided important evidence for the critical role of Fe in the superconductivity, but also showed that Fe vacancy ordered film could be formed by tuning the Fe content.

Publications:

1. J. L. Wang, L. Caron, S. J. Campbell, S. J. Kennedy, M. Hofmann, Z. X. Cheng, M. F. M. Din, A. J. Studer, E. Bruck, and S. X. Dou, “Driving magnetostructural transitions in layered intermetallic compounds”, Physical Review Letters 110, 217211 (2013);

2. M. Shahbazi, X. L. Wang, K. Y. Choi, and S. X. Dou, “Flux pinning mechanism in BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 single crystals: Evidence for fluctuation in mean free path induced pinning”, Applied Physics Letters 100, 032605 (2013);

3. M. Shahbazi, X. L. Wang, S. X. Dou, H. Fang, and C. T. Lin, “The flux pinning mechanism, and electrical and magnetic anisotropy in Fe1.04Te0.6Se0.4 superconducting single crystal”, Journal of Applied Physics 113 17E115 (2013).


CIs/PIs: Z. Li, G. M. Lu

Project Title: Nanostructure engineering of semiconductor nanowires for high performance thermoelectrics

This project aims to prepare high-performance thermoelectric materials for conversion of heat into electricity through engineering of nanostructures. A comprehensive literature review was completed, which allowed us to understand the current state-of-the-art in this research field. The emphasis of the review was put onto current high performance thermoelectric materials (Chin. Sci. Bulletin, CSB2013-0751). Semiconducting metal chalcogenides were selected and their different nanostructures were prepared by diverse approaches:

(1) Uniform surfactant-free copper selenide (Cu2-xSe) nanowires were synthesized by the hydrothermal approach on a large scale. These pristine nanowires were sintered into pellets, and their thermoelectric properties are compared with those of commercial Cu2Se powder under the same conditions. The

results show a pronounced enhancement in the electrical conductivity, and a decrease in the thermal conductivity and the Seebeck coefficient, which leads to a new record ZT (i.e. 2.1 at 620 °C) of copper selenide. The ZT value of copper selenide nanowires is 30% more than that of commercial Cu2Se sample. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the ZT value of copper selenide nanomaterials.

(2) Uniform copper chalcogenide nanotubes, nanosheets and nanoparticels were prepared by a novel self-sacrificed approach at room temperature. The morphology of nanostructures can be well tuned by controlling precursor ratio, ligand concentration, and solvent. This method can be applied to commercial copper powders, and used for large-scale preparation of high-performance copper chalcogenide nanomaterials. A patent is under evaluation.

(3) Metal chalcogenides (MxEy, M=Bi, Cu, Pb; E=S, Se, Te; 1≤x≤2, 1≤y≤3) nanostructures were prepared by an environmentally friendly aqueous route at room temperature. The diameter of metal chalcogenides nanoparticles can be adjusted from a few nanometers to tens of nanometers by simply changing reaction time and concentration. The resultant nanoparticles can be easily transferred into 1D and 2D nanostructures. These nanostructures (e.g. copper selenide nanoparticles) can be sintered by spark plasma sintering technique and show high thermoelectric performances (ZT is up to 2.2 at 650°C). Another patent on this novel approach is also under review.


CIs/PIs: L. Wang, S. Zhang, Z. Li

Project Title: Designing plasmon enhanced photocatalysts for solar-driven water pollutant removal

This DP program started since January 2013, aiming to develop new classes of composite photocatalysts containing metal nanoparticles and semiconductor metal oxides, which were expected to have enhanced photocatalytic performance for organic removal from water. In the past one year, the CIs have been working actively on the development of a number of new material systems for solar-driven catalytic applications. In particular, nanostructured rutile TiO2 nanorod arrays, anatase nanotube arrays, AgX@g-C3N4 (X=Cl, Br, and I) and Au@TiO2 core-shell structures have been prepared. The systematic characterisations indicate that the hydrogenation process could significantly improve the photoelectrocatalytic oxidation capability towards different types of organic compounds. In order to obtain more efficient photocatalyst and better photoelectrodes materials, two strategies were proposed to immobilize the plasmon-inducing agent onto the semiconducting photocatalyst: one is to immobilize gold nanoparticles onto the photcatalysts or coated with photocatalysts shells; while the other is to embed gold salt


layer onto the photocatalyst. The resultant materials exhibited excellent photoelectrocatalytic oxidation of pollutants and also improved photovoltaic properties when using as photoanode additives in solar cells.

In summary, excellent progress has been achieved under the financial support of this DP project in the past 2013.

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PROJECT ID: CE0561616

CIs/PIs: H. K. Liu, S. L. Chou, Z. P. Guo

Project Title: All solid state lithium rechargeable batteries and bio-compatible zinc batteries

Flexible cellulose based polypyrrole–multiwalled carbon nanotube films for bio-compatible zinc batteries activated by simulated body fluids: Polypyrrole (PPy)–carbon nanotube (CNT) composites with varied ratios of PPy to CNTs were chemically synthesized and used as cathodes with the support of cellulose paper. Zinc foil was used as the anode material due to its non-toxicity and moderate dissolution rate in aqueous solutions. Simulated body fluids (SBFs) with various protein concentrations were applied as electrolytes in this battery system. The PPy–CNT|Zn cell is capable of being discharged up to 24.5 hours at a current density of 60 mA cm-2 in a protein free SBF. The batteries have also been tested in vitro using SBFs containing bovine serum albumin (BSA) with different concentrations. Such a battery can be charged up to 35.1 hours (1.26 W h) in the electrolyte containing 8 g L-1 BSA, which is 10% of the genuine protein concentration of blood plasma. The effects of adding BSA to the electrolyte on both the anodic reactions and the redox capabilities of the PPy–CNT cathodes are also investigated.

Microwave autoclave synthesized multi-layer graphene/single-walled carbon nanotube composites for free-standing lithium-ion battery anodes: Multi-layer graphene sheets have been synthesized by a time-efficient microwave autoclave method and used to form composites in situ with single-walled carbon nanotubes. The application of these composites as flexible free-standing film electrodes was then investigated. According to the transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction characterizations, the average d-spacing of the graphene–single-walled carbon nanotube composites was 0.41 nm, which was obviously larger than that of the as-prepared pure graphene (0.36 nm). The reversible Li-cycling properties of the free-standing films have been evaluated by galvanostatic discharge–charge cycling and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Results showed that the free-standing composite film with 70 wt% graphene exhibited the lowest charge transfer resistance and the highest charge capacity of about 303 mAh

g-1 after 50 cycles, without any noticeable fading.

All-polymer battery system based on polypyrrole (PPy)/para (toluene sulfonic acid) (pTS) and polypyrrole (PPy)/indigo carmine (IC) free standing films: We introduce a novel all-polymer battery system based on conducting polymer (polypyrrole, PPy) doped with dopants of para (toluene sulfonic acid) (pTS) and indigo carmine (IC), respectively. The performance of the systems consisting of polypyrrole–para (toluene sulfonic acid) (PPy–pTS) as cathode and polypyrrole–indigo carmine (PPy–IC) as anode in conjunction with either a polymer based electrolyte or a commercial organic electrolyte of 1M LiPF6 in a 50:50 (v/v) mixture of ethylene carbonate (EC) and dimethyl carbonate (DMC) was evaluated. In the system, all the free-standing PPy–pTS and PPy–IC films were directly used without needing any metal substrate support to hold the electro active material. Electrochemical measurements demonstrated that the PPy–pTS/PPy–IC (commercial electrolyte) system exhibited a reversible discharge capacity of 36 mAh g−1 at 0.05 mA cm−2 after 50 cycles, is 92% of the initial discharge capacity. In the case of PPy–pTS/PPy–IC (polymer electrolyte), the reversible discharge capacity after 50 cycles was 16 mAh g−1, 76% of the intial discharge capacity. This work deals with the fabrication of a novel all polymer battery system, with significant advantages in terms of capacity and reasonable stability. This may lead to a future generation of all polymer batteries that are suitable for implanted medical devices used in biological and biomedical systems.

Publications:

1. C. Zhong, J. Z. Wang, X. W. Gao, D. Wexler, and H. K. Liu, “In-situ one-step synthesis of 3D nanostructured germanium-graphene composite and its application in lithium-ion batteries”, Journal of Materials Research A 1, 10798 (2013);

2. L. Noerochim, J. Z. Wang, D. Wexler, C. Zhong, and H. K. Liu, “Rapid synthesis of free-standing MoO3/Graphene films by the microwave hydrothermal method as cathode for bendable lithium batteries”, Journal of Power Sources 228, 198 (2013);

3. S. Li, I. Sultana, Z. P. Guo, C. Y. Wang, G. G. Wallace, and H. K. Liu, “Polypyrrole as cathode materials for Zn-polymer battery with various biocompatible aqueous electrolytes”, Electrochimica Acta 95, 212 (2013);

4. S. Li, Z. P. Guo, C. Y. Wang, G. G. Wallace, and H. K. Liu, “Flexible cellulose based polypyrrole – multiwalled carbon nanotube films for bio-compatible zinc battery activated by simulated body fluid”, Journal of Materials Research A 1, 14300 (2013);

5. H. K. Liu, “An overview—Functional nanomaterials for lithium rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen storage, and fuel cells”, Materials Research Bulletin 48, 4968 (2013);

6. C. Z. Zhao, S. L. Chou, C. F. Zhou, Y. X. Wang; H. K. Liu; and


S. X. Dou, “A facile route to synthesize transition metal oxide/reduced graphene oxide composites and their lithium storage performance”, RSC Advances 3, 16597 (2013).

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PROJECT ID: FT0990391

CIs/PIs: Z. X. Cheng

Project Title: Manipulation of spin by electric field

Aging can significantly modify the dielectric, piezoelectric, and ferroelectric performance of ferroelectrics. We studied the aging effect evolution between two ferroelectric phases in an acceptor-doped piezoceramics. The results show that aging-induced double hysteresis loops were exhibited in different ferroelectric phases, but disappeared during ferroelectric-ferroelectric phase transitions, suggesting the mechanism that the intrinsic restoring force for the reversible switching of domains caused by the alignment of defect dipoles was weakened due to ferroelectric dipole reorientation[1].

The spin reorientation of ErFeO3 that spontaneously occurs at low temperature has been previously determined to be a process involving the continuous rotation of Fe 3d spins. Using AC susceptibility measurements at various frequencies and static magnetic fields, we found that two completely discontinuous steps are induced by a relatively large static magnetic field due to the variation in the magnetic anisotropy during this process. It provides deeper insights into the intriguing magnetic exchange interactions which dominate the sophisticated magnetic phase transitions in the orthoferrite systems [2].

We studied the coherent control of terahertz (THz) spin waves in a canted antiferromagnet yttrium orthoferrite, YFeO3, associated with a quasiferromagnetic (quasi-FM) spin resonance at a frequency of 0.3 THz, using a single-incident THz pulse. The spin resonance is excited impulsively by the magnetic field component of the THz pulse. The spatially anisotropic decay of the THz-excited FM spin resonance in YFeO3, leading to an increasingly linear polarization of the THz oscillation at the spin resonance frequency, suggests a key role of magnon–phonon coupling in spin-wave energy dissipation [3].

Epitaxial Bi2FeMnO6 (BFMO) thin films deposited on various Nb:SrTiO3 substrates show that the lattice parameters are very sensitive to epitaxial strains. The thin films also exhibit a strongly anisotropic growth habit depending on the substrate. Spiral growth, such as in the (100) BFMO film, is unique in samples prepared by pulsed laser deposition. Extrinsic dielectric constants at low frequencies are attributed to oxygen vacancies via the Maxwell-Wagner effect. All the samples show saturated hysteresis loops with very small coercive fields at

200 K, indicating the presence of weak ferromagnetism [4].

In 2013, Cheng gave two talks on important international conferences, one was Joint European Magnetic Syposium (JEMS2013), 25-30/08/2013, Rhodes, Greece (invited talk). The other was the International Conference on Advanced Materials (IUMRS-ICAM 2013), 22-28/09/2013, Qingdao, China (invited talk and session chair).

Publications:

1. Z. Y. Feng, Z. X. Cheng, D. Q. Shi, and S. X. Dou, “Aging effect evolution during ferroelectric-ferroelectric phase transition: A mechanism study”, AIP Advances 3, 062105 (2013);

2. H. Shen, Z. X. Cheng, F. Hong, J. Y. Xu, S. J. Yuan, S. X. Cao, and X. L. Wang, “Magnetic field induced discontinuous spin reorientation in ErFeO3 single crystal”, Applied Physics Letters 103, 192404 (2013);

3. Z. M. Jin, Z. Mics, G. H. Ma, Z. X. Cheng, M. Bonn, and D. Turchinovich, “Single-pulse terahertz coherent control of spin resonance in the canted antiferromagnet YFeO3, mediated by dielectric anisotropy”, Physical Review B 87, 094422 (2013);

4. P. Liu, Z. X. Cheng, Y. Du, L. Y. Feng, H. Fang, X. L. Wang, and S. X. Dou, “Anisotropy of crystal growth mechanisms, dielectricity and magnetism of multiferroic Bi2FeMnO6 thin films”, Journal of Applied Physics 113, 17D904 (2013).

PROJECT ID: FT110100170

CIs/PIs: J. H. Kim

Project Title: Development of solid nitrogen cooled MgB2 magnet for persistent-mode operation

Microstructural and crystallographic imperfections of MgB2 superconducting wire and their correlation with the critical current density: A comprehensive study of the effects of structural imperfections in MgB2 superconducting wire has been conducted. As the sintering temperature becomes lower, the structural imperfections of the MgB2 material are increased, as reflected by detailed X-ray refinement and the normal state resistivity. The crystalline imperfections, caused by lattice disorder, directly affect the impurity scattering between the p and s bands of MgB2, resulting in a larger upper critical field. In addition, low sintering temperature keeps the grain size small, which leads to a strong enhancement of pinning, and thereby, enhanced critical current density. Owing to both the impurity scattering and the grain boundary pinning, the critical current density, irreversibility field, and upper critical field are enhanced. Residual voids or porosities obviously remain in the MgB2, however, even at low sintering temperature, and thus block current transport paths.

Percolative nature of current transport in polycrystalline MgB2 wires: The percolation model, taking into account the


percolative nature of current transport due to anisotropy, is a powerful tool for predicting the field and temperature dependences of critical current in MgB2 superconducting wires. The critical current behaviour measured from MgB2 wires can be obviously explained by only four fitting parameters, the anisotropy parameter, the pinning force maximum, the upper critical field along the ab-plane, and the percolation threshold. Moreover, the temperature dependence of the upper critical field is further explained by the dirty-limit two-gap theory.

Publications:

1. M. Shahabuddin, N. S. Alzayed, S. J. Oh, S. Y. Choi, M. Maeda, M. S. Shah, A. Motaman, M. S. A. Hossain, and J. H. Kim, “Percolative nature of current transport in polycrystalline MgB2 wires”, Solid State Communications 181, 20 (2014);

2. M. Shahabuddin, N. S. Alzayed, S. J. Oh, S. Y. Choi, M. Maeda, S. Hata, Y. Shimada, M. S. A. Hossain, and J. H. Kim, “Microstructural and crystallographic imperfections on MgB2 superconducting wire and their correlation with the critical current density”, AIP Advances 4, 017113 (2014).

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PROJECT ID: DE120101496

CIs/PIs: Z. G. Huang

Project Title: Diammoniate of diborane for hydrogen storage

A simple and easy synthesis of diammoniate of diborane has been developed in this project. It is found that this compound is stable only at very low temperatures in organic solvents, which makes it unsuitable for liquid hydrogen carrier. The syntheses of ammonia-monochloroborane (NH3BH2Cl) and sodium aminodiboranate Na(H3B-NH2-BH3) have been improved and a comprehensive study has been carried out to investigate their thermal decomposition under controlled environment, i.e. various pressures, atmosphere, and heating rates. A new synthesis of unsolvated NaB3H8 that avoids the mercury has also been developed and the syntheses of other novel compounds based upon this unsolvated NaB3H8 are currently underway. A much-improved understanding of NaB3H8 hydrolysis has indicated that this system can offer a high capacity while maintain liquid phase during hydrolysis. There are several manuscripts under preparation in addition to the following published papers.


Publications:

1. Z. Huang, H. K. Lingam, X. Chen, S. Porter, A. Du, P. M. Woodard, S. G. Shore, and J.-C. Zhao, “Synthesis, structural analysis, and thermal decomposition of [(NH3)2BH2]B3H8”, RSC Advances 3, 7460 (2013).


CIs/PIs: M. S. A. Hossain

Project Title: Rational design of new generation magnesium diboride superconducting rotor coil suitable for offshore low cost wind turbine generator

The main aim of this project is to develop and optimize a low cost and high performance magnesium diboride wires for the manufacturing of rotor coil suitable for wind turbine generator. The work according to the other objectives is continuing to achieve the goals of the proposed project. The first paper in the publication list has been accepted recently. Here, a detailed power-law relationship (m), n ∝ Jcm, has been presented systematically. Structural defects can affect the index m. Large n-values> 30 are reported here to make it possible to operate an MgB2-based magnet in persistent mode at 20 K. Other two papers have shown detailed study on pinning mechanism in MgB2 wires with different additives.

Personnel: One PhD student is also contributing to the project in fabricating MgB2 wires and measuring transport properties of the wire at various magnetic fields and operating temperatures.

Equipment: As a preliminary step, all the 2D/3D electromagnetic, mechanical design software was bought. The wet chamber for the transport measurement of racetrack coil has been ordered. The racetrack winding machine is selected and ready for the purchase order.

Progress: Project progress over this period has been in-line with the original objectives and if anything, slightly ahead of the original planned milestones. The wires have been tested and ordered customized wires to Hyper Tech according to our design and specification. Very cheap nano sized amorphous boron source have been found and tested the powder for this wires. This wire will be wound in a racetrack winding machine and tested with our own wet chamber.

Publications:

1. A. Motaman, S. Barua, D. Patel, M. Maeda, K. C. Cheong, J. H. Kim, S. X. Dou, and M. S. A. Hossain, “Power-law relationship between critical current density, microstructure, and the n-value in MgB2 superconductor wires”, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism accepted 23/01/2014 (DOI 10.1007/s10948-014-2504-5);

2. A. Motaman, M. S. A. Hossain, X. Xu, K. W. See, K. C. Chung, and S. X. Dou, “A comprehensive studies of pinning mechanism

of malic acid treated MgB2 wires and their relationship with lattice defects”, Superconductor Science & Technology 26, 085013 (2013);

3. S. R. Ghorbani, M. Darini, X. L. Wang, M. S. A. Hossain, and S. X. Dou, “Vortex flux pinning mechanism and enhancement of in-field Jc in succinic acid doped MgB2”, Solid State Communications 168, 1 (2013).


CIs/PIs: S. Aminorroaya-Yamini

Project Title: Nano-engineered, cost-effective Pb chalcogenides will boost the thermoelectric performance of mid-range temperature thermoelectric materials

Progress: The project progress over this period is in-line with the original objectives and slightly ahead of the planned milestones. The critical composition of PbTe0.38S0.62 has been fabricated to n-type alloys. The zT of 0.75 was achieved at 800 K with a predicted zT of ∼0.85 at 750 K from the single parabolic band model. The experimental results were compared with estimates from the parallel and series models for heterogeneous composites of single phase PbTe and PbS at the same carrier concentration. The significantly low thermal conductivity was proposed to be attributed to the phonon scattering on solute atoms and interfaces raised by nanostructuring. This is aligned with one of the main aims of the project: “tune the electronic structure and transport properties of Pb-chalcogenides by substitution of Se and S for Te and develop optimize the alloy composition to achieve the highest zT”.

The solubility of sodium in PbTe is studied to address the poor mechanical properties of these materials in thermoelectric generator devices. This difficulty was previously diagnosed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). We developed a solid understanding of the temperature-dependent solubility of sodium, as the most efficient p-type dopant in PbTe thermoelectric materials and measured its maximum solubility for the first time. This supports one of the main objectives of this project: “investigate dopant solubilities (n-type and p-type) in alloys and understand their effects on formation and solubility of precipitates in the matrix”.

The thermoelectric efficiency of ~1.6 was achieved in a p-type single phase qaurternary alloy that is superior to ternary PbTe-PbSe and PbTe-PbS systems at similar carrier concentrations and binary PbTe, PbSe and PbS alloys. Dr. Aminorroaya has shown that single phase quaternary Pb-Te-Se-S alloys are promising thermoelectric materials. She also fabricated nanostructured bulk quaternary Pb-chalcogenide through PbS alloying, beyond its solubility limit in the ternary PbSexTe(1-x) alloy. She demonstrated a zT of ~1.4 over a wide temperature range in a p-type PbS0.25Se0.1Te0.65 nanocomposite, which is the


highest reported efficiency value for Pb-chalcogenides with x> 0.12 in PbSxTe(1-x) and x> 0.25 in PbSexTe(1-x). This value is comparable to the efficiency of PbTe, even though 35 at% of the Te atoms are replaced by abundant elements of Se and S. She has shown that the high zT obtained at lower temperatures can enhance the power generation efficiency of thermoelectric devices. These outcomes address the main objective of the project: “Explore and study the electronic structure, transport properties, and effective mechanisms involved in electronic transport properties of both n-type and p-type PbTe(1-x-y)SexSy”.

Publications:

1. S. Aminorroaya-Yamini, H. Wang, Z. Gibbs, Y. Z. Pei, S. X. Dou, and G. J. Snyder, “Chemical composition tuning in quaternary p-type Pb chalcogenides - A promising strategy for enhanced thermoelectric performance”, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 16, 1835 (2014);

2. S. Aminorroaya-Yamini, T. Ikeda, A. Lalonde, Y. Z. Pei, S. X. Dou, and G. J. Snyder, “Rational design of p-type thermoelectric PbTe: Temperature dependent sodium solubility”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 8725 (2013);

3. S. Aminorroaya-Yamini, A. Williams, D. Attard, S. X. Dou, and G. J. Snyder, “Thermoelectric properties and microstructure studies of spinodally decomposed PbTe0.38S0.62 alloy”, Science of Advanced Materials, accepted 28th March 2013, in press;

4. R. Jalili, S. H. Aboutalebi, D. Esrafilzadeh, R. L. Shepherd, J. Chen, S. Aminorroaya-Yamini, K. Konstantinov, A. I. Minett, J. M. Razal, and G. G. Wallace, ”Scalable one-step wet-spinning of graphene fibers and yarns from liquid crystalline dispersions of graphene oxide: towards multifunctional textiles”, Advanced Functional Materials 23, 5345 (2013).

ARC LINKAGE PROJECTS

PROJECT ID: LP120100173

CIs/PIs: S. X. Dou, J. H. Kim, M. S. A. Hossain, G. Peleckis

Project Title: Synergetic combination of localized internal magnesium diffusion process with cold compaction technique for fabrication of MgB2 superconductor wires

Aim: This project concentrates on the development of novel fabrication techniques by combining a localised internal magnesium diffusion process, with a cold compaction technique and highly reactive amorphous boron powder with carbon coating, for the manufacture of MgB2 superconductor wires with electromagnetic performance superior to low temperature Nb-Ti superconductors.

Personnel: One PhD student is also contributing to the project in fabricating MgB2 wires and measuring transport properties of the wire at various magnetic fields and operating temperatures.

Equipment: As a preliminary step, a prototype cold pressure densification device for the fabrication of short and dense MgB2 wire was designed and tested by the CIs. Now the device was modified to apply densification on 20 cm long wire with homogeneous pressure along the length. The functional principle is that pressure on the wire is applied from four-sides via hard metal anvils at room temperature. Another device, a so-called two axial rolling machine, was designed and attached to the wire drawing facility for the fabrication of isotropic square wires suitable for pressing the wire surface without any stress concentration.

Progress: Project progress over this period was in-line with the original objectives and if anything, slightly ahead of the original planned milestones. The prototype densification device and two axial rolling machines were tested for the fabrication of long length wires. Very cheap nano sized amorphous boron source was identified with subsequent fabrication and tests of superconducting wires. The mono-filamentary MgB2 wires were fabricated and analysed using the combined effect of localised internal magnesium diffusion (LIMD) and cold compaction processes. The results were accepted and published [4]. The advanced microstructure analysis with high resolution TEM and SEM of these samples is now under progress. We have also investigated the magnetization loss in MgB2 superconducting wire using numerical calculations based on the finite element method. Various superconducting properties of MgB2 wire such as nonlinearity and the field dependence of the critical current were considered in the numerical formulation. An analysis of magnetization loss was carried out as a function of the external magnetic field for a wide range of operating temperatures. The numerical results were compared with conventional theories and were found to be in relatively good agreement. An alternate approach based on a normalization method using critical current data was also employed as a simple method for predicting magnetization loss. The effectiveness of the simple equation for predicting loss was verified by comparisons of both values for various temperatures.

Publications:

1. M. S. A. Hossain, A. Motaman, O. Cicek, H. Agil, E. Ertekin, A. Gencer, X. L. Wang, and S. X. Dou, “Structurally homogeneous MgB2 superconducting wires through economical wet mixing process”, Materials Letters 91, 356 (2013);

2. H. A. Agil, O. Cicek, E. Ertekin, A. Motaman, M. S. A. Hossain, S. X. Dou, and A. Gencer, “Effects of MgO on the electronic and superconducting properties in succinic acid (C4H6O4) doped MgB2 bulks”, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism 26, 1525 (2013);

3. S. Choi, M. S. A. Hossain, J. H. Kim, S. X. Dou, J. H. Yoon, B. S. Lee, M. S. Won, T. Kiyoshi, J. Kang, and H. Kang, “Magnetization loss of MgB2 superconducting wire at various temperatures”, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel


Magnetism 26, 1531 (2013);

4. M. Maeda, M. S. A. Hossain, A. Motaman, J. H. Kim, A. Kario, M. Rindfleisch, M. Tomsic, and S. X. Dou, “Synergetic combination of LIMD With CHPD for the production of economical and high performance MgB2 wires”, IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity 23, 3 (2013).

PROJECT ID: LP120200289

CIs/PIs: S. X. Dou, S. Li, W. X. Li, C. Zhang, S. Aminorroaya-Yamini

Project Title: New generation high efficiency thermoelectric materials and modules for waste heat recovery in steelworks

Background: Growing energy demands, concerns over climate change, and depletion of fossil fuel resources have led to a concerted effort to develop sustainable technologies for the efficient use and recovery of energy. Direct conversion of emitted waste heat (> 60% of produced energy) into electricity using thermoelectric materials and devices is among such technologies. This projects aims to develop and fabricate advanced thermoelectric materials and use them as building blocks to develop high-efficiency thermoelectric energy conversion devices. The devices made from advanced thermoelectric materials are expected to be robust and highly stable in harsh atmospheric environments, in particular, steel making factories. The collaboration with industry partner, Baosteel, will accelerate the uptake of this green technology, significantly reducing energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

Progress: The project was progressing according to the schedule without any significant delays. A comprehensive literature review was completed, which allowed us to understand the current state-of-the-art in this research field. The emphasis of the review was put onto current high performance thermoelectric materials (Chin. Sci. Bulletin, CSB2013-0751). A number of potential thermoelectric materials was selected and prepared. Firstly, an n-type PbTe0.38S0.62 alloy was fabricated (Sci. Adv. Mater., accepted 28.03.2013, in press). The achieved nanostructured compound showed high figure of merit (ZT) of 0.75 at ~ 800 K. Secondly, the solubility of sodium as the most efficient p-type dopant for PbTe was studied to address the traditionally overlooked question, the actual role of sodium inclusions in the PbTe matrix. We have determined the maximum solubility of dopant and found that the Na solubility plays a critical role in maintaining suitable mechanical stability of the compound necessary for thermoelectric generator applications (J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013, 1, 8725). We have also prepared Ga-doped Ca3Co4O9 which has great potential for high temperature thermoelectric power generation due to its excellent stability at elevated temperatures. (J. Phys. Chem. C, 2013, 117, 13382).

We have investigated the growth mechanisms of pure and Bi doped Ca3Co4O9 thermoelectric oxide thin films. We showed that the thin film formation is mostly governed by an island growth mechasnism (J. Mater. Res., 2013, 28, 1932). Recently, we developed a hydrothermal approach to prepare tuneable Cu2-xSe (0<x<1) nanowires, and measured their ZT to be 2.1 at 620 °C. The value is 30% higher than that of commercial Cu2Se powder, and is to date the highest reported for copper selenides.

Personnel: Dr. Wenxian Li moved to the University of Western Sydney and Dr. Zhen Li has taken over his position and has been working on the project. Two PhD students were enrolled and were partially contributing to the project. Dr. Sima Aminorroaya Yamini is co-supervising one of the PhD students to develop robust thermoelectric materials for high temperature applications.

Publication List:

1. P. Jood, G. Peleckis, X. L. Wang, and S. X. Dou, “Thermoelectric properties of Ca3Co4O9 and Ca2.8Bi0.2Co4O9 thin films in their island mode”, Journal of Materials Research 28, 1932 (2013);

2. S. A. Yamini, T. Ikeda, A. Lalonde, Y. Z. Pei, S. X. Dou, and G. J. Snyder, “Rational design of p-type thermoelectric PbTe: The temperature dependant sodium solubility”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 8725 (2013);

3. R. Tian, R. Donelson, C. D. Ling, P. E. R. Blanchard, T. S. Zhang, D. W. Chu, T. T. Tan, and S. S. Li, “Ga substitution and oxygen diffusion kinetics in Ca3Co4O9+δ based thermoelectric oxides”, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 117, 13382 (2013);

4. C. Han, Z. Li, and S. X. Dou, “Recent Progress in Thermoelectric Materials”, Chinese Science Bulletin CSB2013-0751 (2013);

5. S. A. Yamini, A. Z. Williams, D. Attard, S. X. Dou, and G. J. Snyder, “Thermoelectric properties and microstructure studies of spinodally decomposed PbTe0.38S0.62 alloy”, Science of Advanced Materials accepted 28th of March 2013, in press.


Chief Executive Officer of the AutoCRC Mr Jim Walker, Professor Shi Xue Dou and Malaysian Automotive Institute delegates headed by Mr. Madani Sahari visited DLG Batteries with President JF Wu and Chief Executive Officer Y Chen

Plate of establishment of Academy Fellow Station for Professor Shi Xue Dou at Ningbo Jian Sen Ltd presented by the Ningbo City Government


CURRENT AND ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS

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NANO-MATERIALS FOR ENERGY STORAGEYears funded: 2010 2011 2012 2013Amount funded: $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000Project ID: CE0561616Chief Investigator: H. K. LiuResearch Fellow: J. Z. WangPostgraduate Students: S. L. Chou, Md. M. Rahman, N. Idris, C. Zhong, L. Neorochim, S. Li, I. Sultana

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THREE DIMENSIONAL POLYMER STRUCTURES FOR BIONIC APPLICATIONSYears funded: 2010 2011 2012 2013Amount funded: $93,000 $186,000 $186,000 $93,000Project ID: FS100100023Chief Investigator: G. G. Wallace, S. E. Moulton, R. M. I. Kapsa, D. L. Officer, H. K. Liu

ARC DISCOVERY PROJECTS

NEW DIRECTIONS TO MINIATURISED POWER SOURCES: INTEGRATED ALL-SOLID-STATE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIESYears Funded: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014Amount funded: $135,000 $145,000 $140,000 $160,000 $120,000Total Funding: $700,000Project ID: DP1094261Chief Investigators: Z. P. Guo, Z. ChenPartner Investigator: J. Dahn, J. ChenProject Summary: This project will lead to the development of safe integrated all-solid-state miniaturised lithium ion batteries for small autonomous devices, such as implantable medical devices, hearing aids, small autonomous devices with sensing and actuation, and for communications and rapid chemical/biological analysis. This will make a significant contribution to the nation in the areas of science, technology, health, and the economy. The development of new scientific knowledge related to this project will place Australia at the forefront of an emerging domain of research. The project will also provide excellent training for postgraduate students and young researchers to develop their skills in chemistry, materials science and battery technology.

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND SUPERCONDUCTIVITY IN THE NEW FE-BASED HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTORSYears Funded: 2010 2011 2012 2013Amount funded: $155,000 $150,000 $150,000 $100,000Total Funding: $555,000Project ID: DP1094073Chief Investigators: X. L. Wang, G. Peleckis, D. ChenPartner Investigator: H. Hosono, X. Chen, K. H. Muller, E. Muromachi, A. J. StuderProject Summary: Novel superconducting materials with high superconducting transition temperature and upper critical field are one of the most important research fields in the community of materials science and condensed matter physics. Any significant breakthrough in Fe-based superconductors will result in exotic physics and possible novel superconducting electronic devices, and will have the potential for ground-breaking research. The purpose of this project is to bring Australia to the forefront of this field and to work with world leading researchers within Australia and worldwide to make advancements in this field.


NEW APPROACH TO CONTROL GRAIN BOUNDARY BEHAVIOUR IN SUPERCONDUCTING THIN FILMSYears Funded: 2011 2012 2013Amount funded: $70,000 $70,000 $70,000Total Funding: $210,000Project ID: DP110100398Chief Investigators: A. V. Pan, O. V. Shcherbakova, S. H. Zhou, I. P. NevirkovetsPartner Investigator: K. H. Muller, T. H. Johansen, H. HilgenkampProject Summary: This project aims at finding a new approach to overcome the cornerstone problem of high temperature superconducting films through new design, magnetic interactions, and real-time magnetic flux visualisation at the quantum level. The expected ultimate achievement would be to develop new technologies, delivering the best performance of the films.

A NOVEL HYBRID ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY SYSTEM FOR BOTH HIGH ENERGY AND HIGH POWERYears Funded: 2011 2012 2013Amount funded: $90,000 $90,000 $90,000Total Funding: $270,000Project ID: DP110103909Chief Investigators: J. Z. Wang, S. L. Chou, H. J. LiPartner Investigator: Y. P. Wu, K. OzawaProject Summary: This project will lead to the development of a new energy-storage system by integrating the advantages of the lithium battery and the supercapacitor. The development of new scientific knowledge during this project will significantly enhance the international competitiveness of Australia in the area of energy storage.

NANOSTRUCTURE ENGINEERED IRON-BASED SUPERCONDUCTORSYears Funded: 2012 2013 2014Amount funded: $140,000 $140,000 $140,000Total Funding: $420,000Project ID: DP120100095Chief Investigators: S. X. Dou, G. Peleckis, J. H. KimPartner Investigator: J. Driscoll, E. Hellstrom, Y. W. Ma, H. Kumakura, X. Y. SongProject Summary: This project is focused on establishing Australia as a world authority in the field of novel Fe-based superconductors by utilising unique sample fabrication methods and a network of world renowned experts. It will provide excellent postgraduate student training to foster development of new outstanding specialists in this challenging research field.

ELECTRON AND SPIN TRANSPORT IN TOPOLOGICAL INSULATORSYears Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $120,000 $150,000 $140,000Total Funding: $410,000Project ID: DP130102956Chief Investigators: X. L. Wang, C. Zhang, R. A. Lewis, Partner Investigator: Q. K. Xue, A. Hoffmann, F. KloseProject Summary: This project brings together experts with complementary skills to study newly discovered topological insulators that conduct electricity on their surface but not inside. The project will explore potential applications of this new class of materials in novel electronics, optics, spintronics, superconducting and quantum information technologies.


NANOSTRUCTURE ENGINEERING OF SEMICONDUCTOR NANOWIRES FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE THERMOELECTRICSYears Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $110,000 $100,000 $100,000Total Funding: $310,000Project ID: DP130102699Chief Investigators: Z. Li, G. M. Lu Partner Investigator: Project Summary: This project aims to develop high-performance thermoelectric semiconductor nanowires for recovery of waste heat from automotive exhausts and industrial processes. The successful development of such technology would help save energy, reduce carbon emissions and create enormous economical and environmental benefits for Australia and the world.

FUTURE FELLOWSHIPS

MANIPULATION OF SPIN BY ELECTRIC FIELDYears Funded: 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Amount funded: $86,000 $172,000 $172,000 $172,000 $86,000Total Funding: $688,000Project ID: FT0990391Chief Investigators: Z. X. ChengProject Summary: Spin manipulation is one of the most challenging topics in the new emerging spintronics technology. This project will develop a novel solution for the problem of spin manipulation and falls into the National Research Priority: Frontier Technologies for Building and Transforming Australian Industries. This project will provide training for postgraduate students and develop patentable science and technologies. The successful accomplishment of this project will consolidate the knowledge and technology background that is needed for Australia to develop the next generation of spin-base electronics. In the long term, spin-based electronics with high efficiency and very low energy consumption will benefit the Australian manufacturing industry.

DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLID NITROGEN COOLED MAGNESIUM DIBORIDE (MgB2) MAGNET FOR PERSISTENT MODE OPERATIONYears Funded: 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $86,000 $172,000 $172,000 $172,000 $86,000Total Funding: $688,000Project ID: FT110100170Chief Investigators: J. H. KimProject Summary: Soaring price for liquid helium has increased demand for cryogen-free superconducting magnets more than ever. If magnetic resonance imaging magnets, which represent over 50 per cent of the world superconducting markets, could be operated without liquid helium, magnetic resonance imaging would be much more affordable and enable reduced health care costs.


DECRA FELLOWSHIPS

DIAMMONIATE OF DIBORANE FOR HYDROGEN STORAGEYears Funded: 2012 2013 2014Amount funded: $125,000 $125,000 $125,000Total Funding: $375,000Project ID: DE120101496Chief Investigators: Z. G. HuangProject Summary: The project will study diammoniate of diborane and its related compounds and systems for hydrogen storage. The research outcome will be extremely beneficial for the fundamental research and potential application of new compounds for hydrogen storage.

RATIONAL DESIGN OF A NEW GENERATION MAGNESIUM DIBORIDE SUPERCONDUCTING ROTOR COIL SUITABLE FOR OFFSHORE LOW-COST WIND TURBINE GENERATORSYears Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $125,000 $125,000 $125,000Total Funding: $375,000Project ID: DE130101247Chief Investigators: M. S. A. HossainProject Summary: New developments in wind power technologies provide opportunities in the next decade to deliver renewable energy. The present and future low cost magnesium diboride superconducting technology, coupled with renewable energy sources, has the potential to provide a long-term solution to the energy crisis and global warming threat.

NANO-ENGINEERED, COST-EFFECTIVE LEAD CHALCOGENIDES TO BOOST THE PERFORMANCE OF MID-RANGE TEMPERATURE THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALSYears Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $125,000 $125,000 $125,000Total Funding: $375,000Project ID: DE130100310Chief Investigators: S. Aminorroaya-YaminiProject Summary: This project presents high performance, cost-effective lead-based thermoelectric materials for mid-range temperature thermoelectric generators. The development of these materials for waste heat recovery and solar thermoelectric generators will bring tremendous economic benefits and can have a profound impact on clean alternative energy sources.



SYNERGETIC COMBINATION OF LOCALISED INTERNAL MAGNESIUM DIFFUSION PROCESS WITH COLD COMPACTION TECHNIQUE FOR FABRICATION OF MAGNESIUM DIBORIDE (MgB2) SUPERCONDUCTOR WIRESYears Funded: 2012 2013 2014ARC Fund: $90,000 $90,000 $90,000Industry Fund: $60,000 $60,000 $60,000Total Funding: $450,000Project ID: LP120100173Chief Investigators: S. X. Dou, J. H. Kim, M. S. A. Hossain, G. PeleckisIndustry Partner: Hyper Tech Research IncProject Summary: This project seeks major advancements in magnesium diboride (MgB2) superconductor performance through the development of novel techniques for the fabrication of MgB2 wire. Further improvement in MgB2 wire performance holds the key to a number of significant commercial applications, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging, fault current limiters and wind turbines.

DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL COMPOSITE ANODE MATERIALS COMBINED WITH NEW BINDERS FOR HIGH ENERGY, HIGH POWER AND LONG LIFE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESYears Funded: 2012 2013 2014 2015ARC Fund: $45,000 $90,000 $90,000 $45,000Inmdustry Fund: $20,000 $40,000 $40,000 $20,000Total Funding: $390,000Project ID: LP100200432Chief Investigators: S. L. Chou, J. Z. Wang, H. K. Liu, D. WexlerPartner Investigator: Y. M. KangIndustry Partner: DLG Battery Co Ltd, Wuxi Xirun PetrochemicalProject Summary: This project will lead to better lithium-ion batteries with high energy, high power and long life. Novel composite anode materials combined with new binders will be investigated. The development of new scientific knowledge during this project will significantly enhance the international competitiveness of Australia in the area of clean energy.

NEW GENERATION HIGH EFFICIENCY THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS AND MODULES FOR WASTE HEAT RECOVERY IN STEELWORKSYears Funded: 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Amount funded: $60,000 $120,000 $110,000 $80,000 $30,000Industry Fund: $70,000 $120,000 $110,000 $80,000 $30,000Total Funding: $810,000Project ID: LP100200289Chief Investigators: S. X. Dou, S. Li, W. X. Li, C. Zhang, S. Aminorroaya-YaminiIndustry Partner: Baosteel CompanyProject Summary: The development of thermoelectric materials and devices, and their subsequent uptake by the steel industry, will bring tremendous socio-economic benefits in terms of decreased operational costs, a significantly reduced carbon footprint and will set an excellent example for other industries on how to comply with strict environmental regulations.


AUTO CRC PROJECTS

LITHIUM AIR BATTERY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLESYears Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $160,000 $160,000 $160,000Total Funding: $480,000Project ID: 1-108Chief Investigators: S. X. Dou, G. X. WangIndustry Partner: Project Summary: Lithium air batteries have a theoretical density of 11,680 Wh/kg and practically can reach 1700 Wh/kg which is an order of magnitude higher than state-of-the-art LIBs. However, the major challenges of electrochemical stability of both the electrolyte and the cathode must be addressed. This research will seek dramatic improvement of up to an order of magnitude in energy density through a proff-of-concept battery using lithium air technology.

NOVEL CATHODES FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE LI-ION BATTERYYears Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $160,000 $160,000 $160,000Total Funding: $480,000Project ID: 1-109Chief Investigators: S. X. Dou, H. K. Liu, S. L. ChouIndustry Partner: Project Summary: The proposed research program is aimed at achieving major advances in the development of next generation, high energy, and high power lithium ion batteries (LIBs) with reduced cost and improved safety. The objective is to achieve high energy density of LIBs by using high voltage Li(MnNiCo)O2 cathode to deliver double the energy density of commercially available LIBs.

Delegation of Auto CRC Executives and representatives of Malaysia Automotive Institute


DESIGN AND PROTOTYPE OF ON-VEHICLE BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLESYears Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $78,000 $78,000 $78,000Total Funding: $234,000Project ID: 1-110Chief Investigators: S. X. Dou, Z. P. GuoIndustry Partner: Red Arc Co. Ltd.Project Summary: The aim of this project is to develop a battery management system (BMS) for monitoring, balancing, protecting, and optimizing battery modules and pack, as well as hybrid battery/supercapacitor pack to achieve smart charge, optimal performance and cycle life, and high safety.

DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED ELECTRODE AND ELECTROLYTES FOR LIBYears Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $479,000 $479,000 $480,000Total Funding: $1,438,000Project ID: 1-111Chief Investigators: S. X. Dou, G. X. Wang, H. K. LiuIndustry Partner: Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI)Project Summary: The proposed research program is aimed at achieving major advances in the development of next generation, high energy and high power cathode materials for lithium ion batteries (LIB) with reduced cost and improved safety. The project will concentrate on development of breakthrough scale-up cathode materials; development of liquid/organic ionic or polymer electrolytes with high conductivity and safety; fabricate, test, and evaluate large-size prototypes.

BATTERY CHARGE, MECHANICAL AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENTYears Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $356,000 $356,000 $356,000Total Funding: $1,068,000Project ID: 1-112Chief Investigators: S. X. Dou, K. W. SeeIndustry Partner: Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI)Project Summary: The focus of this project is to identify and resolve gaps and weaknesses in EV systems. The project is expected to deliver a fully integrated battery management system module with effective monitoring, charging and balancing capability; reliable and robust mechanical system; a complete vehicle electrification system that is compact, low-cost, easily packaged, and compatible with mass production line for Malaysian automotive industry.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY MODULE PACKAGING AND TESTINGYears Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $208,000 $208,000 $208,000Total Funding: $624,000Project ID: 1-113Chief Investigators: S. X. Dou, K. W. SeeIndustry Partner: Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI)Project Summary: The battery packs used as rechargeable electrical storage system in electric vehicles are large and complex. Controlled release of the battery’s energy provides useful electrical power in the form of current and voltage. However, uncontrolled release of this energy can result in dangerous situations such as release of toxic materials, fire, and high pressure events. These can be best prevented by a properly designed and validated electronic safety and monitoring system. The project will focus on design and development of fully integrated electric vehicle battery packaging system and development of reliable testing platform for electric vehicle battery pack system.


THERMOELECTRICS – EFFICIENT ENERGY RECOVERY IN LIGHT AND HEAVY VEHICLESYears Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $154,000 $154,000 $154,000Total Funding: $464,000Project ID: 1-203Chief Investigators: S. X. Dou, S. Aminorroaya-Yamini, Z. Li, G. PeleckisIndustry Partner: Baosteel CompanyProject Summary: The project is targeted in three major directions, i.e. materials, device engineering, and device fabrication with the ultimate goal of the project to achieve high Carnot efficiency for energy conversion from waste heat and at least 2% reduction of fuel consumption in automobiles. This will be achieved through development of novel nano-particle based highly dense thermoelectric materials and design and engineering of new generation thermoelectric modules.

THE STUDY OF CARBON BASED BATTERY MATERIALS FOR LI ION BATTERYYears Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $33,000 $33,000 $33,000Total Funding: $99,000Project ID: 4-102Chief Investigators: H. K. Liu, S. X. DouIndustry Partner: Auto CRC

SULPHUR-CARBON COMPOSITE CATHODE MATERIAL FOR LI-S BATTERY Years Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $33,000 $33,000 $33,000Total Funding: $99,000Project ID: 4-103Chief Investigators: J. Z. Wang, S. X. DouIndustry Partner: Auto CRC

CONDUCTING POLYMER COATED GRAPHENE OXIDE NANOCOMPOSITES FOR SUPERCAPACITOR APPLICATION Years Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $33,000 $33,000 $33,000Total Funding: $99,000Project ID: 4-104Chief Investigators: K. Konstantinov, S. X. DouIndustry Partner: Auto CRC

FABRICATION & CHARACTERISATION OF GRAPHENE & GRAPHENE OXIDE COMPOSITES FOR APPLICATION IN SUPERCAPACITORS & LI-ION BATTERIES Years Funded: 2013 2014 2015Amount funded: $33,000 $33,000 $33,000Total Funding: $99,000Project ID: 4-105Chief Investigators: Z. P. Guo, S. X. DouIndustry Partner: Auto CRC


URC SMALL GRANTS & ARC NEAR-MISS GRANTS 2013

EXPANDING THE SEARCH FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIALSTotal Funding: $11,000Chief Investigators: Z. G. Huang

DEVELOPMENT OF BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TECHNOLOGY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES APPLICATIONTotal Funding: $10,000Chief Investigators: K. W. See

DOMAIN WALL CONDUCTIVITY IN INSULATING MULTIFERROIC YMnO3 SINGLE CRYSTALTotal Funding: $13,000Chief Investigators: Y. Du

NOVEL HIGH ENERGY DENSITY RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY SYSTEM USING HYBRID ELECTROLYTETotal Funding: $8,500Chief Investigators: S. L. Chou

MAGNETO-STRUCTURAL COUPLING IN SOME SELECTED MAGNETIC SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYSTotal Funding: $6,500Chief Investigators: J. L. Wang

NOVEL LIQUID CRYSTAL GRAPHENE/MTX/HIGH-Z MATERIALS NANO-THERANOSTIC DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR RADIATION ENHANCED CANCER THERAPYTotal Funding: $15,000Chief Investigators: K. Konstantinov

NANO-ENGINEERING OF NOVEL CERAMIC COMPOSITE SYSTEMS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES WITH INTERNAL HYBRIDISATIONTotal Funding: $10,000Chief Investigators: K. Konstantinov

DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHLY REGENERABLE CAPACITY AMMONIA-BORANE AND RELATED BORON NITRIDE-BASED HYDRIDES FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE AT LOW COSTTotal Funding: $10,000Chief Investigators: H. K. Liu


SELECTED ABSTRACTS

MANIPULATION OF DOMAIN WALL MOBILITY BY OXYGEN VACANCY ORDERING IN MULTIFERROIC YMnO3

The mobility of the ferroelectric domain phases and the local conductivity of ferroelectric domain walls in multiferroic YMnO3 crystals grown in air and reduced atmosphere were studied by piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM), tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) and conductive atomic force microscopy (CAFM). Oxygen vacancies were found to reduce the strength of 4d–2p (Y3+–O2-) hybridization and structural trimerization distortion, leading to the disappearance of the six wedge-shaped ferroelectric domain phases in oxygen deficient YMnO3-d crystals. We observed anisotropic domain wall motion such that the wedge-shaped domain configuration joined at one point could be changed to the stripe domain configuration by applying high electric fields in oxygen deficient YMnO3-d dsingle crystals. The local conductivity of the domain walls increased significantly in poled YMnO3-d single crystals. The straight conductive domain walls in YMnO3-d, instead of the

twisted insulating ones in the stoichiometric crystal, are induced by the ordered oxygen vacancies which are verified by TERS measurements (Y. Du et al., Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 15, 20010 (2013))

SINGLE-PULSE TERAHERTZ COHERENT CONTROL OF SPIN RESONANCE IN THE CANTED ANTIFERROMAGNET YFeO3, MEDIATED BY DIELECTRIC ANISOTROPY

We report on the coherent control of terahertz (THz) spin waves in a canted antiferromagnet yttrium orthoferrite, YFeO3, associated with a quasiferromagnetic (quasi-FM) spin resonance at a frequency of 0.3 THz, using a single-incident THz pulse. The spin resonance is excited impulsively by the magnetic field component of the THz pulse. The intrinsic dielectric anisotropy of YFeO3 in the THz range allows for coherent control of both the amplitude and the phase of the excited spin wave. The coherent control is based on simultaneous generation of two interfering phase-shifted spin waves whose amplitudes and relative phase, dictated by the dielectric anisotropy of the YFeO3 crystal, can be controlled by varying the polarization of the incident THz pulse with respect to the crystal axes. The spatially anisotropic decay of the THz-excited FM spin resonance in YFeO3, leading to an increasingly linear

polarization of the THz oscillation at the spin resonance frequency, suggests a key role of magnon–phonon coupling in spin-wave energy dissipation. (Z. M. Jin et al., Physical Review B 87, 094422 (2013))

POLYPYRROLE AS CATHODE MATERIALS FOR Zn-POLYMER BATTERY WITH VARIOUS BIOCOMPATIBLE AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTES

Polypyrrole films doped with p-toluenesulfonic anions on stainless steel mesh substrates were prepared by the electropolymerization method. A Zn/aqueous solution/polymer battery system was thus established with the polymer film as the cathode and three different biocompatible aqueous electrolytes. The mechanism of the anode reaction can be explained as the dissolution of Zn. It was found, however, that the discharge performance, including the discharge plateaus and capacities, were significantly affected by the polymer reactions. To elucidate the reaction mechanisms of the polymer, its electrochemical properties were systematically studied by several techniques, including cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and monitoring mass changes with an electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance. The redox states of polypyrrole before and after discharge were investigated by Raman spectroscopy. The reaction mechanisms of the

polypyrrole film and its effects on the discharge performance are thus discussed based on the results. (S. Li et al., Electrochimica Acta 95, 21 (2013))


ENHANCING SUPERCONDUCTING PROPERTIES OF MgB2 PELLETS BY ADDITION OF AMORPHOUS MAGNETIC Ni–Co–B NANOPARTICLES

Amorphous magnetic Ni–Co–B nanoparticles with an average size of 5 nm were added to precursor powders of MgB2 superconductor. The preparation procedure for MgB2 pellets was optimized for obtaining the best critical current density (Jc) at elevated magnetic fields. Addition of Ni–Co–B decreases the Jc for heat treatment of precursor powders at 650 °C. Heat treatments at 770 °C and higher improve Jc at 20 and 5 K. This improvement occurs at both temperatures through the increase of the effective connectivity between MgB2 crystals. Vortex pinning was enhanced at 5 K, but not at 20 K. Ni–Co–B nanoparticles reacted with Mg in heat treatments above 730 °C, forming Mg2Ni and MgCo2 nanoparticles. Ni–Co–B addition was associated with lower oxygen content in MgB2, indicating that reduction of MgO content is the mechanism for improvement of grain connectivity. Decomposition of magnetic Ni–Co–B nanoparticles results mostly in non-magnetic nanoparticles, so magnetic pinning did not occur in our samples. (M. Mustapic et al., Superconductor Science &

Technology 26, 075013 (2013))

COLLECTIVE LIBRATIONS OF WATER MOLECULES IN THE CRYSTAL LATTICE OF RUBIDIUM BROMIDE: EXPERIMENT AND SIMULATION

Terahertz spectroscopy of RbBr reveals four prominent absorption lines at room temperature and a further 15 lines at 10 K.Viadensity-functional-theory (DFT) numerical modelling using the PBE0 hybrid GGA functional, all the absorptions are identified as correlated librations of water molecules in the RbBr lattice. Each libration mode is a combination of rocking, wagging and twisting motions of the water molecules. The number of libration lines and numerical modelling show that the C2v symmetry of water in RbBr is broken. Our modelling shows that the distribution of libration amplitudes and phases for different water molecules in the RbBr unit cell varies greatly between the different modes. All librational lines red-shift with increasing temperature. The rate of change for most lines is in the range 60–90 MHz K-1 (or (2–3) × 10-3 cm-1 K-1). Two lines shift morerapidly with temperature, at rates of 240 and 300 MHz K-1(or (8 and 10) × 10-3 cm-1 K-1), respectively. Furthermore, the temperature dependence of the linewidth distinguishes two groups of lines. For one group, with weak linear temperature dependence of linewidth, cubic anharmonic terms in the RbBr crystal field are significant. This group is mainly associated with fully symmetric correlated librations. For the second group, with strong non-

linear temperature dependence of the linewidth, quartic anharmonic terms in the RbBr crystal field are significant. However, the distribution of libration amplitudes, as well as the type of libration modes, influence the temperature dependence of the red shift, the linewidth, and the intensity, as well. Our combined experimental and theoretical investigation confirms the necessity of obtaining lowtemperature data to observe all the calculated modes; moreover, the richness of detail in the temperature dependence of the data invites further modelling spanning a range of temperatures. (L. M. Lepodise et al., Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 15, 20252 (2013))


DRIVING MAGNETOSTRUCTURAL TRANSITIONS IN LAYERED INTERMETALLIC COMPOUNDS

We report the dramatic effect of applied pressure and magnetic field on the layered intermetallic compound Pr0.5Y0.5Mn2Ge2. In the absence of pressure or magnetic field this compound displays interplanar ferromagnetism at room temperature and undergoes an isostructural first order magnetic transition (FOMT) to an antiferromagnetic state below 158 K, followed by another FOMT at 50 K due to the reemergence of ferromagnetism as praseodymium orders (). The application of a magnetic field drives these two transitions towards each other, whereas the application of pressure drives them apart. Pressure also produces a giant magnetocaloric effect such that a threefold increase of the entropy change associated with the lower FOMT (at ) is seen under a pressure of 7.5 kbar. First

principles calculations, using density functional theory, show that this remarkable magnetic behavior derives from the strong magnetoelastic coupling of the manganese layers in this compound. (J. L. Wang et al., Physical Review Letters 110, 217211 (2013))

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAR-INFRARED PHOTOCONDUCTIVITY SPECTROSCOPY AND ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY: THEORETICAL EVIDENCE OF THE ELECTRON RESERVOIR MECHANISM

The intriguing difference between far-infrared photoconductivity spectroscopy and absorption spectroscopy in the measurement of the magnetoplasmon frequency in GaAs quantum wells reported by Holland et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett.93, 186804 (2004)] remains unexplained to date. This Letter provides a consistent mechanism to solve this puzzle. The mechanism is based on the electron reservoir model for the integer quantum Hall effect in graphene [Phys. Lett. A376, 616 (2012)]. We predict sharp kinks to appear in the magnetic induction dependence of the magnetoplasmon frequency at very low temperatures such as 14 mK in the same GaAs quantum well sample used by Holland et al. (T. Toyoda et al., Physical Review Letters 111, 086801 (2013))

RAPID SYNTHESIS OF FREE-STANDING MoO3/GRAPHENE FILMS BY THE MICROWAVE HYDROTHERMAL METHOD AS CATHODE FOR BENDABLE LITHIUM BATTERIES

Highly flexible, binder-free, MoO3 nanobelt/graphene film electrode is prepared by a two-step microwave hydrothermal method. Graphene isfirst prepared by an ultra-fast microwave hydrothermal method and then mixed with MoO3 solution to synthesize the MoO3 nanobelt/graphene composite, which exhibits the combination of stacked graphene sheets and uniform MoO3 nanobelts with widths of 200-500 nm and lengths of 5-10 mm. The chargee discharge measurements show that the as synthesized MoO3/graphene hybrid materials demonstrate excellent rate capability, large capacity, and good cycling stability compared to the pure MoO3 film. An initial discharge capacity of 291 mAh g-1 can be obtained at 100 mA g-1, with a capacity of 172 mAh g-1 retained after 100 cycles. The results show that the MoO3/graphene designed in this study can be used as a free-standing cathode material in rechargeable bendable Lithium batteries. (L. Noerochim et al., Journal of Power Sources 228, 198 (2013))


UNIVERSAL GEOMETRIC CLASSIFICATION OF ARMCHAIR HONEYCOMB NANORIBBONS BY THEIR PROPERTIES IN A STAGGERED SUBLATTICE POTENTIAL

We demonstrate the topological band-gap dependence of armchair honeycomb nanoribbons in a staggered sublattice potential. A scaling law is presented to quantify the band gap variation with potential strength. All armchair nanoribbons are described by one of three distinct classes depending on their width, consistent with previous classifications, namely, the well known massless Dirac condition, potentially gapless, and gapless-superlattice. The ability to tune and, in all cases close, the band-gap via external probes makes our classification particularly

relevant experimentally. We propose several systems in which these results should shed considerable light, which have all already been experimentally realized. (T. E. O’Brien et al., Applied Physics Letters 103, 171608 (2013))

HOLLOW STRUCTURED Li3VO4 WRAPPED WITH GRAPHENE NANOSHEETS IN SITU PREPARED BY A ONE-POT TEMPLATE-FREE METHOD AS AN ANODE FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

To explore good anode materials of high safety, high reversible capacity, good cycling, and excellent rate capability, a Li3VO4 microbox with wall thickness of 40 nm was prepared by a one-pot and template-free in situ hydrothermal method. In addition, its composite with graphene nanosheets of about six layers of graphene was achieved. Both of them, especially the Li3VO4/graphene nanosheets composite, show superior electrochemical performance to the formerly reported vanadium-based anode materials. The composite shows a reversible capacity of 223 mAh g−1 even at 20C (1C = 400 mAh g−1). After 500 cycles at 10C there is no evident capacity fading. (Y. Shi et al., Nano Letters 13, 4715 (2013))

AGING EFFECT EVOLUTION DURING FERROELECTRIC-FERROELECTRIC PHASE TRANSITION: A MECHANISM STUDY

Aging can significantly modify the dielectric, piezoelectric, and ferroelectric performance of ferroelectrics. However, little attention has been paid to the aging effect during ferroelectric-ferroelectric phase transitions that is essentially correlated with real applications. In this letter, the authors report the aging effect evolution between two ferroelectric phases in an acceptor-doped piezoceramics. The results show that aging-induced double hysteresis loops were exhibited in different ferroelectric phases, but disappeared during ferroelectric-ferroelectric phase transitions, suggesting the mechanism that the intrinsic restoring force for the reversible switching of domains caused by the alignment of defect dipoles was weakened due to ferroelectric dipole reorientation. (Z. Y. Feng et al., AIP Advances 3, 062105 (2013))


ENERGY LOSS RATE OF A CHARGED PARTICLE IN HgTe/(HgTe, CdTe) QUANTUM WELLS

The energy loss rate (ELR) of a charged particle in a HgTe/(HgTe, CdTe) quantum well is investigated. We consider scattering of a charged particle by the bulk insulating states in this type of topological insulator. It is found that the ELR characteristics due to the intraband excitation have a linear energy dependence while those due to interband excitation depend on the energy exponentially. An interesting quantitative result is that for a large range of the incident energy, the mean inelastic scattering rate is around a few terahertz. (Q. J. Chen et al., Applied Physics Letters 103, 192107 (2013))

DEVELOPMENT OF MoS2–CNT COMPOSITE THIN FILM FROM LAYERED MoS2 FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES

Layered MoS2 prepared by liquid-phase exfoliation has been blended with single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) to form novel composite thin films for lithium battery applications. The films were formed by vacuum fi ltration of blended dispersions onto nitrocellulose membranes. The resulting composite films were transferred onto Cu foil electrodes via a facile fi ltration/wet transfer technique from nitrocellulose membranes. The morphology of the film was characterised by field emission scanning electron microscopy, which suggests that the MoS2-SWNT composite film shows good adherence to the Cu foil substrate. The MoS2-SWNT composite thin films show strong

electrochemical performance at different charge-discharge rates. The capacity of a MoS2-SWNT composite film with thickness of 1 μm is approximately 992 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles. The morphology study showed that the MoS2-SWNT thin film retains structural integrity after 100 cycles, while the MoS2 thin film without SWNTs displays significant cracking. In addition, the novel composite thin film preparation and transfer protocols developed in this study could be extended to the preparation of various layered-material-based composite films, with the potential for new device designs for energy applications. (J. Z. Wang et al., Advanced Energy Materials 3, 798 (2013))

PHASE GAP IN PSEUDOTERNARY R1-YRYMn2X2-XXX COMPOUNDS

Our neutron diffraction investigation of PrMn2Ge2−xSix reveals a clear separation into two magnetic phases, canted ferromagnetic (Fmc) and antiferromagnetic (AFmc), betweenx=1.0 and 1.2 and a commensurate phase gap in the lattice, due to magnetostrictive distortion. This remarkable magnetoelastic phenomenon is driven by a nonuniform atomic distribution on the X site which in turn produces subtle variations in the local lattice and abrupt changes in the Mn-Mn magnetic exchange interaction. Our results show that coexistence of Fmc and AFmc phases depends on lattice parameter, chemical pressure from the rare-earth and metalloid sites, and local lattice strain distributions. We demonstrate that these magnetostructural correlations act across the entire family of R1-yRyMn2X2-xXx compounds. (J. L. Wang et al., Physical Review B 87, 104401 (2013))


MAGNETIC FIELD INDUCED DISCONTINUOUS SPIN REORIENTATION IN ErFeO3 SINGLE CRYSTAL

The spin reorientation of ErFeO3 that spontaneously occurs at low temperature has been previously determined to be a process involving the continuous rotation of Fe3+ spins. In this work, the dynamic process of spin reorientation in ErFeO3 single crystal has been investigated by AC susceptibility measurements at various frequencies and static magnetic fields. Interestingly, two completely discontinuous steps are induced by a relatively large static magnetic field due to the variation in the magnetic anisotropy during this process. It provides deeper insights into the

intriguing magnetic exchange interactions which dominate the sophisticated magnetic phase transitions in the orthoferrite systems. (H. Shen et al., Applied Physics Letters 103, 192404 (2013))

LARGE, CONTROLLABLE SPIKES OF MAGNETORESISTANCE IN La2/3Ca1/3MnO3/SrTiO3 SUPERLATTICES

We have investigated superlattices consisting of up to 30 epitaxial nanomultilayers (37 nm thick) of ferromagnetic La2/3Ca1/3MnO3 (LCMO) and insulating SrTiO3 (STO) hybrids. The superlattices demonstrate dramatic shifts of Curie temperature, indicating the possibility of its tunability. The metalinsulator transition (MIT) has been observed around 140 K. Below the MIT temperature, the superlattices have shown sharp drops of resistivity, facilitating the largest and sharpest magnetoresistance peaks (>2000%) ever observed in LCMO films and superlattices at low temperatures. The observed experimental results can be explained in the frame of the phase separation model in manganites with well-organized structures. The results of magnetic and transport measurements of such hybrid structures are discussed, indicating a magnetodielectric effect in STO interlayers. The magnetic and transport

properties of the superlattices are shown to be technology-dependent, experiencing dimensional transitions, which enables the creation of structures with prescribed magnetoresistance characteristics for a broad range of applications. (S. A. Fedoseev et al., ACS Nano 7, 286 (2013))

THERMOLYSIS AND SOLID STATE NMR STUDIES OF NaB3H8, NH3B3H7, AND NH4B3H8

In an effort to broaden the search for high-capacity hydrogen storage materials, three triborane compounds, NaB3H8, NH3B3H7, and NH4B3H8, were studied. In addition to hydrogen, thermal decomposition also releases volatile boranes, and the relative amounts and species depend on the cations (Na+, NH4+) and the Lewis base (NH3). Static-sample hydrogen NMR is used to probe molecular motion in the three solids. In each case, the line width decreases from low temperatures to room temperature in accordance with a model of isotropic or nearly isotropic reorientations. Such motions also explain a deep minimum in the relaxation time T1. Translational diffusion never appears to be rapid on the 10−5 s time scale of NMR. (Z. G. Huang et al., Dalton Transactions 42, 701 (2013))


ORGANIC SOLVENT-BASED GRAPHENE OXIDE LIQUID CRYSTALS: A FACILE ROUTE TOWARD THE NEXT GENERATION OF SELF-ASSEMBLED LAYER-BY-LAYER MULTIFUNCTIONAL 3D ARCHITECTURES

We introduce soft self-assembly of ultralarge liquid crystalline (LC) graphene oxide (GO) sheets in a wide range of organic solvents overcoming the practical limitations imposed on LC GO processing in water. This expands the number of known solvents which can support amphiphilic self-assembly to ethanol, acetone, tetrahydrofuran, N-dimethylformamide, N-cyclohexyl-2-pyrrolidone, and a number of other organic solvents, many of which were not known to afford solvophobic self-assembly prior to this report. The LC behavior of the as-prepared GO sheets in organic solvents has enabled us to disperse and organize substantial amounts of aggregate-free single-walled

carbon nanotubes (SWNTs, up to 10 wt %) without compromise in LC properties. The as-prepared LC GO-SWNT dispersions were employed to achieve self-assembled layer-by-layer multifunctional 3D hybrid architectures comprising SWNTs and GO with unrivalled superior mechanical properties (Young’s modulus in excess of 50 GPa and tensile strength of more than 500 MPa). (R. Jalili et al., ACS Nano 7, 3981 (2013))

EXACT ASYMPTOTIC BEHAVIOUR OF MAGNETIC STRIPE DOMAIN ARRAYS

The classical problem of magnetic stripe domain behavior in films and plates with uniaxial magnetic anisotropy is addressed. Exact analytical results are derived for the stripe domain widths as a function of applied perpendicular fieldH, in the regime where the domain period becomes large. The stripe period diverges as (Hc−H)−1/2, where Hc is the critical (infinite period) field, an exact result confirming a previous conjecture. The magnetization approaches saturation as (Hc−H)1/2, a behavior that compares excellently with experimental data obtained for a 4-μm thick ferrite garnet film. The exact analytical solution provides a new basis for precise characterization of uniaxial magnetic films and plates, illustrated by a simple way to measure the domain wall energy. The mathematical approach is applicable for similar analysis of a wide class of systems with competing interactions where a stripe domain phase is formed. (T. H. Johansen et al., Physical Review B 87, 060402 (2013))

CONTROLLED Ag-DRIVEN SUPERIOR RATE-CAPABILITY OF Li4Ti5O12 ANODES FOR LITHIUM RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

The morphology and electronic structure of a Li4Ti5O12 anode are known to determine its electrical and electrochemical properties in lithium rechargeable batteries. Ag– Li4Ti5O12 nanofibers have been rationally designed and synthesized by an electrospinning technique to meet the requirements of one-dimensional (1D)morphology and superior electrical conductivity. Herein, we have found that the 1D Ag– Li4Ti5O12 nanofibers show enhanced specific capacity, rate capability, and cycling stability compared to bare Li4Ti5O12 nanofibers, due to the Ag nanoparticles (<5 nm), which are mainly distributed at interfaces between Li4Ti5O12 primary particles. This structuralmorphology gives rise to 20% higher rate capability than bare Li4Ti5O12 nanofibers by facilitating the charge transfer kinetics. Our findings provide an effective way to improve the electrochemical performance of Li4Ti5O12 anodes for lithium rechargeable batteries. (J. G. Kim et al., Nano Research 6, 365 (2013))


SELF-ASSEMBLY OF HIERARCHICAL STAR-LIKE Co3O4 MICRO/NANOSTRUCTURES AND THEIR APPLICATION IN LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

A novel hierarchical star-like Co3O4 was successfully synthesized from self-assembled hierarchical Co(OH)F precursors via a facile hydrothermal method and subsequent annealing in air. The morphological evolution process of the Co(OH)F precursors was investigated by examining the different reaction times during synthesis. First, hexagonal plates are formed, and then nanodiscs grow on the surface of the plates. Subsequently, dissolution and regrowth of Co(OH)F occur to form the star-like hierarchical structures. Co3O4 obtained from thermal decomposition of the Co(OH)F precursor in air at 350 °C exhibited high reversible capacity as an anode material in lithium ion batteries. The specific charge capacity of 1036 mAh g-1 was obtained in the first cycle

at a current density of 50 mA g-1, and after 100 cycles, the capacity retention was nearly 100%. When the current density was increased to 500 mA g-1 and 2Ag-1, the capacities were 995 and 641 mAh g-1, respectively, after 100 cycles. In addition, a capacity of 460 mAh g-1 was recorded at a current density of 10 A g-1 in the rate capability test. The excellent electrochemical performance of the Co3O4 electrodes can be attributed to the porous interconnected hierarchical nanostructures, which protect the small particles from agglomeration and buffer the volume change during the discharge–charge process. (L. Li et al., Nanoscale 5, 1922 (2013))

UNIDIRECTIONAL SUPPRESSION OF HYDROGEN OXIDATION ON OXIDIZED PLATINUM CLUSTERS

Solar-driven water splitting to produce hydrogen may be an ideal solution for global energy and environment issues. Among the various photocatalytic systems, platinum has been widely used to co-catalyse the reduction of protons in water for hydrogen evolution. However, the undesirable hydrogen oxidation reaction can also be readily catalysed by metallic platinum, which limits the solar energy conversion efficiency in artificial photosynthesis. Here we report that the unidirectional suppression of hydrogen oxidation in photocatalytic water splitting can be fulfilled by controlling the valence state of platinum; this platinum-based cocatalyst in a higher oxidation state can act as an efficient

hydrogen evolution site while suppressing the undesirable hydrogen back-oxidation. The findings in this work may pave the way for developing other high-efficientcy platinum-based catalysts for photocatalysis, photoelectrochemistry, fuel cells and water–gas shift reactions (Y. H. Li et al., Nature Communications 4, 2500 (2013))

CRITICAL CURRENT DENSITY: MEASUREMENTS VS. REALITY

Different experimental techniques are employed to evaluate the critical current density (Jc), namely transport current measurements and two different magnetisation measurements forming quasi-equilibrium and dynamic critical states. Our technique-dependent results for superconducting YBa2Cu3O7 (YBCO) film and MgB2 bulk samples show an extremely high sensitivity of Jc and associated interpretations, such as irreversibility fields and Kramer plots, which lose meaning without a universal approach. We propose such approach for YBCO films based on their unique pinning features. This approach allows us to accurately recalculate the magnetic-field–dependent Jc obtained by any technique into the Jc behaviour, which would have been measured by any other method without

performing the corresponding experiments. We also discovered low-frequency–dependent phenomena, governing flux dynamics, but contradicting the considered ones in the literature. The understanding of these phenomena, relevant to applications with moving superconductors, can clarify their dramatic impact on the electric-field criterion through flux diffusivity and corresponding measurements. (A. V. Pan et al., EPL 103, 17006 (2013))


CATALYTIC ROLE OF Ge IN HIGHLY REVERSIBLE GeO2/Ge/C NANOCOMPOSITE ANODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES

GeO2/Ge/C anode material synthesized using a simple method involving simultaneous carbon coating and reduction by acetylene gas is composed of nanosized GeO2/Ge particles coated by a thin layer of carbon, which is also interconnected between neighboring particles to form clusters of up to 30 μm. The GeO2/Ge/C composite shows a high capacity of up to 1860 mAh/g and 1680 mAh/g at 1 C (2.1 A/g) and 10 C rates, respectively. This good electrochemical performance is related to the fact that the elemental germanium nanoparticles present in the composite increases the reversibility of the conversion reaction of GeO2. These factors have been found through investigating and comparing GeO2/Ge/C, GeO2/C, nanosized GeO2, and bulk GeO2. (K. H. Seng et al., Nano Letters 13, 1230 (2013))

FLUX PINNING MECHANISM IN BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 SINGLE CRYSTALS: EVIDENCE FOR FLUCTUATION IN MEAN FREE PATH INDUCED PINNING

The flux pinning mechanism of BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 superconducting crystals have been investigated systematically by magnetic measurements up to 13 T at various temperatures. The field dependence of the critical current density, Jc, was analysed within the collective pinning model. A remarkably good agreement between the experimental results and theoretical dl pinning curve is obtained, which indicates that pinning in BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 crystal originates from spatial variation of the mean free path. Moreover, the normalized pinning force density, Fp, curves versus h = B/Birr (Birr is the irreversibility field) were scaled using the Dew-Hughes model. Analysis suggests that point pinning alone cannot explain the observed field variation of Fp. (M. Shahbazi et al., Applied Physics Letters 103, 032605 (2013))

ROBUST SUPERHYDROPHOBICITY OF HIERARCHICAL ZnO HOLLOW MICROSPHERES FABRICATED BY TWO-STEP SELF-ASSEMBLY

Superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic surfaces have been extensively investigated due to their importance for industrial applications. It has been reported, however, that superhydrophobic surfaces are very sensitive to heat, ultraviolet (UV) light, and electric potential, which interfere with their long-term durability. In this study, we introduce a novel approach to achieve robust superhydrophobic thin films by designing architecture-defined complex nanostructures. A family of ZnO hollow microspheres with controlled constituent architectures in the morphologies of 1D nanowire networks, 2D nanosheet stacks, and 3D mesoporous nanoball blocks, respectively, was synthesized via a two-step self-assembly approach, where the oligomers or the constituent nanostructures with

speciallydesigned structures are first formed fromsurfactant templates, and then further assembled into complex morphologies by the addition of a second co-surfactant. The thin films composed of two-step synthesized ZnO hollow microspheres with different architectures presented superhydrophobicities with contact angles of 150°–155°, superior to the contact angle of 103° for one-step synthesized ZnO hollow microspheres with smooth and solid surfaces. Moreover, the robust superhydrophobicity was further improved by perfluorinated silane surface modification. The perfluorinated silane treated ZnO hollow microsphere thin films maintained excellent hydrophobicity even after 75 h of UV irradiation. The realization of environmentally durable superhydrophobic surfaces provides a promising solution for their long-term service under UV or strong solar light irradiations. (Z. Q. Sun et al., Nano Research 6, 726 (2013))


EVIDENCE FOR TRANSFORMATION FROM δTc TO δl PINNING IN MgB2 BY GRAPHENE OXIDE DOPING WITH IMPROVED LOW AND HIGH FIELD Jc AND PINNING POTENTIAL

Flux pinning mechanism of graphene oxide (GO) doped MgB2 has been systematically studied. In the framework of the collective pinning theory, a B-Tphase diagram has been constructed. By adjusting the GO doping level, the pinning mechanism in MgB2 transformed from transition temperature fluctuation induced pinning, δTc pinning, to mean free path fluctuation induced pinning, δl pinning, is observed. Furthermore, in terms of the thermally activated flux flow model, the pinning potential in high field (B>5 T) is enhanced by GO doping. The unique feature of GO is the significant improvement of both low field Jcand high fieldJ (F. X. Xiang et al., Applied Physics Letters 102, 152601 (2013))

REDUCED GRAPHENE OXIDE WITH SUPERIOR CYCLING STABILITY AND RATE CAPABILITY FOR SODIUM STORAGE

Sodium ion battery is a promising electrical energy storage system for sustainable energy storage applications due to the abundance of sodium resources and their low cost. In this communication, the electrochemical properties of sodium ion storage in reduced graphene oxide (RGO) were studied in an electrolyte consisting of 1 M NaClO4 in propylene carbonate (PC). The experimental results show that the RGO anode allowed significant sodium ion insertion, leading to higher capacity at high current density compared to the previously reported results for carbon materials. This is due to the fact that RGO possesses higher electrical conductivity and is a more active host, with large interlayer distances and a disordered structure, enabling it to store a higher amount of Na ions. RGO anode exhibits high capacity combined with long-term cycling stability at high current densities, leading to reversible capacity as high as 174.3 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C (40 mA g-1), and even 93.3 mAh g-1 at 1 C (200 mA g-1) after 250 cycles. Furthermore, RGO could yield a high capacity of 141 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C (40 mA g-1) over 1000 cycles. (Y. X. Wang et al., Carbon 57, 202 (2013))

LARGE NETWORKS OF VERTICAL MULTI-LAYER GRAPHENES WITH MORPHOLOGY-TUNABLE MAGNETORESISTANCE

We report on the comparative study of magnetotransport properties of large-area vertical few-layer graphene networks with different morphologies, measured in a strong (up to 10 T) magneticfield over a wide temperature range. The petal-like and tree-like graphene networks grown by a plasma enhanced CVD process on a thin (500 nm) silicon oxide layer supported by a silicon wafer demonstrate a significant difference in the resistance–magneticfield dependencies at temperatures ranging from 2 to 200 K. This behaviour is explained in terms of the effect of electron scattering at ultra-long reactive edges and ultra-dense boundaries of the graphene nanowalls. Our results pave a way towards three dimensional vertical graphene-based magnetoelectronic nanodevices with morphology-tuneable anisotropic magnetic properties. (Z. J. Yue et al., Nanoscale 5, 9283 (2013))


RATIONAL DESIGN OF P-TYPE THERMOELECTRIC PbTe: TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT SODIUM SOLUBILITY

We develop a solid understanding of the temperature-dependent solubility of sodium in p-type PbTe, the most efficient thermoelectric material. The maximum solubility of sodium telluride (NaTe) in PbTe is measured to be 1.4 ± 0.3 at% and the heat of solution is evaluated as kJ mol-1 that addresses fundamental issues regarding the formation of nano-precipitates. (S. Aminorroaya-Yamini et al., Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 8725 (2013))

SIMPLY MIXED COMMERCIAL RED PHOSPHORUS AND CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE WITH EXCEPTIONALLY REVERSIBLE SODIUM-ION STORAGE

Recently, sodium ion batteries (SIBs) have been given intense attention because they are the most promising alternative to lithium ion batteries for application in renewable power stations and smart grid, owing to their low cost, their abundant natural resources, and the similar chemistry of sodium and lithium. Elemental phosphorus (P) is the most promising anode materials for SIBs with the highest theoretical capacity of 2596 mAh g−1, but the commercially available red phosphorus cannot react with Na reversibly. Here, we report that simply hand-grinding commercial microsized red phosphorus and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can deliver a reversible capacity of 1675 mAh g−1 for sodium ion batteries (SIBs), with capacity retention of 76.6% over 10 cycles. Our results suggest that the simply mixed commercial red phosphorus and CNTs would be a promising anode candidate for SIBs with a high capacity and low cost. (W. J. Li et al., Nano Letters 13, 5480 (2013))

Professor Shi Xue Dou and Chief Executive Officer, AutoCRC, Jim Walker visited SCST with Chief Executive Officer Dr HS Xue and Chief Technology Officer, Professor CB Cai


CONFERENCES

BAJC ANNUAL CONFERENCE (22nd – 24th JANUARY 2014, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA)“Advanced copper chalcogenide nanostructures for thermoelectrics”, Z. Li

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE (18th – 19th FEBUARY 2013, GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY, GOLD COAST AUSTRALIA)“Nanostructured materials for energy applications”, S. X. Dou (Plenary Speaker)

1st AUSTRALIA-CHINA JOINT SYMPOSIUM ON MINERALS, METALLURGY AND MATERIALS (9th – 12th JUNE 2013, BEIJING CHINA)“Colloidal Semiconductor Nanowires for Waste Heat Conversion”, Z. Li (Invited speaker)

8th IEEE CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS & APPLICATIONS (19th – 21st JUNE 2013, SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA)“Development of nanomaterials for energy applications at ISEM”, S. X. Dou (Keynote Speaker)

2013 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MICROWAVE/TERAHERTZ SCIENCE AND APPLICATION (MTSA 2013), (21st -23rd JULY 2013, SHANGHAI, CHINA)“Nonlinear optical properties in graphene in terahertz regime” C. Zhang (Keynote Speaker)

2nd INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM MOLECULAR IMAGING AND NANOMEDICINE (16th – 20th AUGUST 2013, CHENGDU CHINA)“Ultrasmall inorganic nanoparticles for bioimaging”, Z. Li (Invited speaker)

JOINT EUROPEAN MAGNETIC SYMPOSIUM (25th – 30th AUGUST 2013, RHODES, GREECE)“Spin reorientation, dielectric relaxation and magnetodielectric effect in novel magnetoelectric systems”, Z. X. Cheng (Invited Speaker)

CHINANANO 2013 (4th – 7th SEPTEMBER 2013, BEIJING, CHINA)“Colloidal semiconductor nanowires for energy application”, Z. Li

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED MATERIALS (IUMRS-ICAM 2013) (22nd – 28th SEPTEMBER 2013, QINGDAO, CHINA) “Magnetoelectric coupling in novel magnetoelectric systems”, Z. X. Cheng (Invited Speaker & Session Chair)

3rd NEW ENERGY FORUM (25th – 28th SEPTEMBER 2013, XI’AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, CHINA)“Strain effect and chemical doping to improve materials”, S.X. Dou (Plenary Speaker)

“Development of Nanostructured materials for clean energy applications”, H. K. Liu (Invited Speaker)

EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY (EUCAS 2013) (16th – 19th SEPTEMBER 2013, GENOA, ITALY)“Superior critical current densities obtained in binary MgB2 cables through various mechanical deformations”, S. Hossain (Contributed)

CHEMECA 2013 (30th SEPTEMBER – 2nd OCTOBER 2013, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA)“Colloidal semiconductor nanowires for thermoelectric conversion”, Z. Li (Invited speaker and Chair of Energy & Efficiency session)

IUPAC 9th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NOVEL MATERIALS AND SYNTHESIS (NMS-IX) & 23rd INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FINE CHEMISTRY AND FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS (FCFP-XXIII) (17th - 21st OCTOBER 2013, SHANGHAI, CHINA)“Thin film and free-standing electrode materials for the bendable batteries”, J. Z. Wang (Keynote Speaker)

4th AUSTRALIA-CHINA JOINT SYMPOSIUM ON MATERIALS (21st -23rd OCTOBER 2013, ZHU HAI, CHINA)“Nano-structured materials for energy applications”, S. X. Dou (Plenary Speaker)

2013 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES (25th - 27th OCTOBER 2013,BEIJING, CHINA)“Development of nano-structured superconducting materials for applications” S. X. Dou (Plenary Speaker)

ATSE NEW FELLOWS SEMINAR (22nd NOVEMBER 2013, ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA)“Innovative materials for energy storage”, H. K. Liu (Invited Speaker)

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY’13, RACI (8th -12th DECEMBER 2013, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA)“Development of nanomaterials for energy applications”, S. X. Dou (Keynote Speaker)

“Ultrasmall inorganic nanoparticles for bioimaging”, Z. Li


INVITED PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS

S. X. DOU

“Development of innovative materials and devices at ISEM”Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, 10th July 2013

“Introduction to research program at ISEM”Ningbo Materials Institute, CAS, China, 13th September 2013

“Introduction to research program at ISEM” Institute of Metal Research, CAS, China, 16th September 2013

“Introduction to research program at ISEM” Ji Lin University, China, 19th September 2013

“Introduction to research program at ISEM”Harbin University, China, 24th September 2013

“Introduction to research program at ISEM”Process Institute, CAS, China, 29th September 2013

“Nano-structured materials for energy applications”Dong Nan University, Najing, China, 3rd October 2013

“Nano-structured materials for energy applications”Institute of Electric Engineering, Beijing, China, 28th October 2013

M. S. A. HOSSAIN

“Recent Progress on magnesium diboride wires and cables towards industrial scale-up”National Superconducting Center, Ankara,Turkey, 22nd April 2013

“Magnesium diboride superconductors: towards the prospect for commercialisation”Pavezyum Kimya, Istanbul, Turkey, 30th April 2013

“Effect of pressure before and during the reaction on superconducting properties in MgB2 wires”Unipress, Institute of Pressure Physics, Warsaw, Poland, 23rd September 2013

“High performance magnesium diboride cables for power application”Institute of Low Temperatures and Structural Research, Wroclaw, Poland, 25th September 2013

“Potential of MgB2 in both material and its application perspective”ASPECT, Technical University, Lublin, Poland, 26th September 2013

Z. G. HUANG

“Boron-containing compounds: synthesis and hydrogen storage”RioTinto, China, November 2013

“Boron-containing compounds: synthesis and hydrogen storage”Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA, October 2013

“BNH compounds: syntheses and applications”Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, May 2013


H. K. LIU

“The development of nanostructured materials for lithium ion batteries”Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China, 13th September 2013

“The recent development of nanostructured materials for lithium ion batteries” Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, 24th September 2013

“The development of nanostructured materials for lithium ion batteries and sodium ion batteries”School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Beijing Institute of Technology, China, 29th September 2013

Z. Q. SUN

“Superior dye-sensitized solar cells achieved by rational nanostructure design”Hubei University, Wuhan, China, 16th October 2013

“How to design metal oxide nanostructures”Southeast University, Nanjing, China, 11th October 2013

J. Z. WANG

“Free-standing electrode materials for the bendable batteries”Paul Scherrer Institute, Electrochemistry Laboratory, Switzerland, 26th June 2013

“Development of new electrode materials for lithium batteries”School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, China, 2nd July 2013

“Carbon composite materials for Li-ion batteries”Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark, 5th July 2013

X. XU

“Development of superconducting material and device at ISEM”Venture week for International Elites in Suzhou, China, 8th-13rd of July

C. ZHANG

“Specular Andreev reflection in the interface of a two-dimensional semiconductor with Rashba spin-orbit coupling and a d-wave superconductor”Tokai University, Japan, 13th March 2013

“Electron-retro-reflection at an interface of a bilayer graphene and a superconductor”Xi’an University of Technology, Xian, China, 14th March 2013

“Terahertz optoelectronics in graphene”China Mining University, Xuzhou, China, 18th April 2013


SEMINARS BY VISITING SCIENTISTS

Date Name Institute Title

23/01/13 Prof. Yuping Wu NEML, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Advance on rechargeable batteries: from aqueous to organic and back to aqueous electrolytes

25/02/13 Dr. Anna Kario Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany Superconductivity activities towards application at Institute for Technical Physic

19/03/13 Dr. Yusuke Yamauchi Independent Scientist, World Premier International (WPI) Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA)Group Leader, Project of Materials for Environmental Remediation, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan

Rational design of nanoporous materials toward practical applications

09/04/13 Dr. Sharon Strawbridge Senior Lecturer Centre for Medical Imaging Research: Centre for Graphene Science (Quantum Systems and Nanomaterials Group/Biophysics Group)University of Exeter, School of Physics (College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences)

Making graphene work

24/04/13 Dr. Dayong Jin MQ Vice-Chancellor’s Innovation FellowMacquaire University

Beyond spectral detection: engineering SUPER dot probes for high-throughput discovery

21/05/13 Dr. Jun Ma Senior Lecturer; Research Degree Supervisor, School of Engineering, University of South Australia

Highly conducting yet solution-processable graphene for engineering applications

29/05/13 Dr. Subrata Pradhan Institute for Plasma Research, Bhat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat , India

Fusion relevant magnet development in India

14/06/13 Prof. Ying Chen Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia

Porous boron nitride nanosheets soak up oil spills

11/07/13 Dr. Justel Leibniz University, Germany The Chemistry of electro mobility

12/07/13 Dr. Mustafa Yavuz Professor and Director of the Nano and Micro-Systems Research Lab, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada

Novel nano and micro-electro-mechanical systems (N/MEMS) and their packaging, reliability tests and applications

15/07/13 Prof. Mukunda P Das Department of Theoretical Physics, Research School of Physics and Engineering, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia

Why afraid of anomalies?

19/07/13 A/Prof. Alexys Bruno-Alfonso

Department of Mathematics, School of ScienceUnesp - State University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil

Optical spectra of n-doped Si in a magnetic field: new identification of electron classical orbits

29/07/13 Prof. Sang-Woo Kim School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Institute of Basic Science (CINAP), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

Piezoelectric nanogenerators and piezotronics for self-powered wireless devices

05/08/13 Prof. Liming Dai Kent Hale Smith Professor, Director, Centre of Advanced Science and Engineering for Carbon

Graphitic carbon nanomaterials for energy conversation and storage

07/08/13 Prof. Dongyuan Zhao Fudan University, P. R. China Interfacial assembly and engineering for novel ordered mesoporous

28/8/13 Mr. Bill Eggers Bio-logic USA Bio-logic electrochemistry workshop and demonstration

19/11/13 Dr. Boris Martinac Mechanosensory Biophysics Laboratory | NH&MRC Principal Research Fellow & Conjoint Professor UNSW | Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics Division | Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

Mechanosensitive ion channels: An evolutionary and scientific tour de force in mechanobiology

29/11/13 Prof. Evvy Kartini Technology Center for Nuclear Industry Materials, National Nuclear Energy Agency, Indonesia

R&D of lithium phosphate superionic conductor for solid electrolyte in rechargeable batteries

19/12/13 Prof. Tom H. Johansen Department of Physics, University of Oslo, Norway Lightning in superconductors


EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

Currently ISEM has approximately 1600m2 and 35 labs in the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials (AIIM) at the University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus.

Many critical pieces of equipment have been funded through a number of Australian Research Council RIEF and LIEF grants. Our consecutive success in LIEF funding has resulted in the purchase and installation of facilities such as high magnetic field scanning tunnelling microscope (STM), variable temperature scanning probe microscope (SPM), variable temperature scanning near field optical microscope (SNOM), complete thermoelectric and thermal conductivity characterization facility, high magnetic field (9T) furnace and 15T critical current density measurement facility, 9T and 14T PPMS systems.

The following institutions have been involved with the ARC RIEF/LIEF proposals in the past:

Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation

Macquarie University

Monash University

University of Technology, Sydney

University of New South Wales

University of Queensland

University of Western Sydney

James Cook University

University of Melbourne

Deakin University

Swinburne University of Technology

University of Sydney

University of Western Australia

Curtin University

MATERIALS PROCESSING FACILITIES

• Freeze Drier, Lyph-Loch 4.5, 4.5l/24h

• Bull Block, 22cm diameter

• Spray Drier, GA-32, ~100g/h

• Rolling mill, 2 x 60mm flat & square rollers, 5cm/s

• Spray Drier OPD8 3l/hour

• Rolling mill, 2 x 55mm supported rollers, 5cm/s

• Attrition Mill, 01-HD, 0-660rpm

• Swagging machine, 15-1mm diameter

• Planetary Mill, pulverisette 5, 0-300rpm agate

• Hydraulic press, 10t-100t

• Drawing Bench, 8m, fixed die, 11.5kW

• More than 30 various furnaces

• High energy ring mill

• Four mirror floating zone single crystal growth

• Ultrasonic spray unit

• Controlled atmosphere glove boxes

• Thermal Technology SPS system

• Thermal Technology high temp/vacuum furnace

• 9T High Magnetic Field furnace

THIN FILM DEPOSITION AND STRUCTURING FACILITIES

• Excimer laser, ComPex301, 9W, 10Hz, 248nm

• Solid state laser, Quanta-Ray, Nd:YAG laser, 200-400 mJ, 266-532 nm, 10Hz

• Thin Films Pulsed-Laser Deposition (PLD) Chamber, 18” With high vacuum system

• Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) PLD chamber equipped with ISD and IBAD.

• UHV chamber (10-12 mBar) with multi-target RF magnetron sputtering and multi-pocket electron beam evaporation EBE techniques with direct HV connection to UHV analysis chamber.

• Heidelberg Maskless Laser Lithography system.

• Mantis Thin Film Deposition System located in Class 1000 Clean Room.

• Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) system on the base of SEM (LaB6).

• Optical lithography.


MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION

• DTA/TG, Setaram, 18-92, 1750°C

• Mettler Toledo DTA/TGA system, 1600°C

• TEM, J2000FX1, with EDS

• Gas absorption analyser Nova 1000 for BET and pore size analyses

• XRD, M18XHFCu with HT 2000°C camera

• XRD, GBC MMA with solid detector for fast and accurate reading of reflections.

• XPS, AES, ISS, UVPS in UHV analysis chamber connected to UHV thin film deposition chamber.

• SEM (LaB6 filament) JEOL, equipped with EDS

• SEM, Stereoscan 440, with EDS and EBSP

• AFM, Nanoscope IIIa

• Particle Size Analyser, Cilas, 0.05-900mm

• Linseis Seebeck coefficient (RT to 1100°C) and Thermal conductivity measurement system (RT to 1600°C)

• DSC, TA300,-170°C+600°C

PHYSICAL PROPERTY CHARACTERISATION

• MPMS, 1.5-400K, 0-5T DC field

• PPMS, 4-400K, 0-9T DC field

• PPMS, 4-1000K (VSM), 0-14T DC field (multiple options such as thermal transport, heat capacity, AC transport are available)

• Horizontal field superconducting Magnet, 0-8T, 5-300K

• 15T VTI magnet, 200A DC current leads for critical current measurements

• Lock-in Amplifier, SR510; Lock-in Amplifier, SR830DSP, 2 x PAR 5209 Lock-in Amplifier, PAR 124 Lock-in Amplifier

• Magneto Optical Imaging, 2K-300K, up to 0.2 T DC field

• Five power supplies (HP and Keithley) 0-900A

• Cryogenic Temperature Controller, ITC4, 0-500K

• SR560 low-noise preamplifier

• Pacific Power 3120 AMXoc current source, 12 kVA

• Spectrometers, Bomem DA3 - fast scan interferometer, Polytec FIR 25 (modified) - slow scan interferometer, Beckman FS 720 - slow scan interferometer, SPEX 1402 double grating 1 m instrument, SPEX 1704 single grating 1 m instrument, 2xSPEX 1870 single grating 0.5 m instruments

• Ballantine 1620 transconductance amplifier (up to 100A)

• Various multimeters, HP and Keithley, including a nano-voltmeter

• Function Generator, DSC340; Digital Oscilloscope, TDS320

• Digital Teslameter, DTM-132, with Hall Probe; Fluxmeter, 916

• 2 x He Recovery System, 2 He liquefiers from CryoMech – 20 LHe/day each

• Eddy current generator

• Electromagnet, 3473-70, 2T, 150mm pole diameter, Rawson-Lush Gaussmeter

• Lasers, Spectra Physics Model 2040 25 W Ar+, Spectra Physics Model 165 6 W Ar+, Spectra Physics Model 3900 Titanium-sapphire, Spectra Physics Model 380 Dye, Spectra Physics 15 mW HeNe

• Detectors, 4xInfrared Laboratories bolometers, Infrared Laboratories Ga-doped Ge photoconductor, N. Coast Scient. Corp Ge photoconductor, Photomultiplier with GaAs photo-cathode

• Cryostats, A number of L He with optical access, L N cryostats, 60 L He storage, 30 L He storage, 60 L N storage, 50 L N storage, 2x30 L N storage, 25 L N storage

• Leak detector Vacuum system

ELECTRO-CHEMICAL PROPERTY CHARACTERISATION

• Cyclic Voltammograph, BAS CV-27

• Impedance Analyser, M6310

• 4 Channels Data Collection System, MacLab/4e

• ICP-OES, 167-785nm range 0.009nm resolution 200nm

• Scanning Potentiostat, M326; Potentiostat, M363

• Power Supply, DCS 20-50, 0-20V, 0-50A 8 Channels Data Collection System, MacLab/8

• Amplifiers, PAR 124A Lock-in, 2xPAR 5209 Lock-in, Stanford Research SR510

• CHI 660B Electrochemical Workstation

• Arbin MSTAT8000 Electrochemical Workstation

• Automatic PCT Measuring System

• Biologic VMP3 electrochemical workstation

• Arbin Instruments Electrochemical Workstation for characterization of Supercapacitors


Quantum Design 9T Physical Property Measurement System

Varian ICP OES Spectrometer

Thermal Technology Spark Plasma Sintering

Ozawa RZ 2001i thermoelectric system

Lahne Battery Testers


REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

Legend: IF is the Journal Impact Factor as provided by JCR; AI is Article Influence score as provided by Eigenfactor.org. For more information on AI metrics, please refer to the information provided at http://www.eigenfactor.org/faq.php

1) H. Agil, O. Cicek, E. Ertekin, A. Motaman, M. S. Hossain, S. X. Dou, and A. Gencer, “Effects of MgO on the electronic and superconducting properties in succinic acid (C4H6O4) doped MgB2 bulks”, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism 26, 1525 (2013); (IF: 0.702; AI: 0.237)

2) S. Aminorroaya-Yamini, T. Ikeda, A. Lalonde, Y. Z. Pei, S. X. Dou, and G. J. Snyder, “Rational design of p-type thermoelectric PbTe: temperature dependent sodium solubility”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 8725 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

3) Y. Bai, Z. Xing, H. Yu, Z. Li, R. Amal, and L. Z. Wang, “Porous titania nanosheet/nanoparticle hybrids as photoanodes for dye-sensitized solar cells”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 5, 12058 (2013); (IF: 5.008; AI: 1.277)

4) P. T. Bao, W. X. Li, W. K. Yeoh, X. Y. Cui, J. H. Kim, Y. M. Kang, W. R. Yang, S. X. Dou, S. P. Ringer, and R. K. Zheng, “Magnetotransport dependence on the field magnitude and direction in large area epitaxial graphene film on stretchable substrates”, Applied Physics Letters 102, 092405 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

5) F. H. Bijarbooneh, Y. Zhao, J. H. Kim, Z. Q. Sun, V. Malgras, S. H. Aboutalebi, Y. U. Heo, M. Ikegami, and S. X. Dou, “Aqueous colloidal stability evaluated by zeta potential measurement and resultant TiO2 for superior photovoltaic performance”, Journal of the American Ceramic Society 96, 2636 (2013); (IF: 2.107; AI: 0.767)

6) F. H. Bijarbooneh, Y. Zhao, Z. Sun, Y. U. Heo, V. Malgras, J. H. Kim, and S. X. Dou, “Structurally stabilized mesoporous TiO2 nanofibres for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells”, APL Materials 1, 032106 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

7) A. Borroto, L. Del Rio, E. Altshuler, M. Arronte, P. Mikheenko, A. Qviller, and T. H. Johansen, “Local transport in multi-filamentary superconductors: longitudinal versus transverse dissipation”, Superconductor Science & Technology 26, 115004 (2013); (IF: 2.758; AI: 0.812)

8) T. Boutard, B. Rousseau, C. Couteau, C. Tomasoni, C. Simonnard, C. Jacquot, L. J. M. Coiffard, K. Konstantinov, T. Devers, and C. Roussakis, “Comparison of photoprotection efficiency and antiproliferative activity of ZnO commercial sunscreens and CeO2”, Materials Letters 108, 13 (2013); (IF: 2.224; AI: 0.583)

9) A. Briggs, S. Corde, S. Oktaria, R. Brown, A, Rosenfeld, M. Lerch, K. Konstantinov, and M. Tehei, “Cerium oxide

nanoparticles: influence of the high-Z component revealed on radioresistant 9L cell survival under X-ray irradiation”, Nanomedicine - Nanotechnology Biology and Medicine 9, 1098 (2013); (IF: 6.930; AI: 1.787)

10) S. J. Campbell, M. Hofmann, R. A. Mole, K. Prokes, D. Wallacher, and J. L. Wang, ”Magnetic order in YbMn2Si2 - Neutron scattering investigation”, Journal of the Korean Physical Society 63, 314 (2013); (IF: 0.506; AI: 0.110)

11) D. Cardillo, K. Konstantinov, and T. Devers, “The effects of cerium doping on the size, morphology, and optical properties of alpha-hematite nanoparticles for ultraviolet filtration”, Materials Research Bulletin 48, 4521 (2013); (IF: 1.913; AI: 0.547)

12) Q. J. Chen, Y. S. Ang, X. L. Wang, R. A. Lewis, and C. Zhang, “Energy loss rate of a charged particle in HgTe/(HgTe, CdTe) quantum wells”, Applied Physics Letters 103, 192107 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

13) S. K. Chen, K. Y. Tan, A. S. Halim, X. Xu, K. S. B. De Silva, W. K. Yeoh, S. X. Dou, A. Kursumovic, and J. L. MacManus-Driscoll, “Reaction method control of impurity scattering in C-doped MgB2: proving the role of defects besides C substitution level”, Superconductor Science & Technology 26, 125018 (2013); (IF: 2.758; AI: 0.812)

14) S. W. Chen, M. J. Huang, P. A. Lin, H. T. Jeng, J. M. Lee, S. C. Haw, S. A. Chen, H. J. Lin, K. T. Lu, D. P. Chen, S. X. Dou, X. L. Wang, and J. Chen, “Orbital structure of FeTiO3 ilmenite investigated with polarization-dependent X-ray absorption spectroscopy and band structure calculations”, Applied Physics Letters 102, 042107 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

15) X. W. Chen, F. Yuan, Q. F. Gu, Y. B. Tan, H. K. Liu, S. X. Dou, and X. B. Yu, ”Improved dehydrogenation properties of the combined Mg(BH4)(2)·6NH3 - nNH3BH3 system”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 38, 16199 (2013); (IF: 3.548; AI: 0.720)

16) Y. Cheng, W. C. Hao, W. X. Li, H. Z. Xu, R. Chen, and S. X. Dou, “The variation of Mn-dopant distribution state with x and its effect on the magnetic coupling mechanism in Zn1-xMnxO nanocrystals”, Chinese Physics B 22, 107501 (2013); (IF: 1.148; AI: 0.191)

17) S. Choi, M. S. Hossain, J. H. Kim, S. X. Dou, J. H. Yoon, B. S. Lee, M. S. Won, T. Kiyoshi, J. Kang, H. Kang, and S. H. Lee, “Magnetization loss of MgB2 superconducting wire at various temperatures”, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism 26, 1531 (2013); (IF: 0.702; AI: 0.237)


18) S. L. Chou, X. Y. Wang, J. T. Xu, J. Z. Wang, H. K. Liu, and S. X. Dou, “A hybrid electrolyte energy storage device with high energy and long life using lithium anode and MnO2 nanoflake cathode”, Electrochemistry Communications 31, 35 (2013); (IF: 4.425; AI: 1.294)

19) F. Colauto, J. I. Vestgarden, A. M. H. de Andrade, A. A. M. Oliveira, W. A. Ortiz, and T. H. Johansen, “Limiting thermomagnetic avalanches in superconducting films by stop-holes”, Applied Physics Letters 103, 032604 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

20) K. S. B. De Silva, S. H. Aboutalebi, X. Xu, X. L. Wang, W. X. Li, K. Konstantinov, and S. X. Dou, “A significant improvement in both low- and high-field performance of MgB2 superconductors through graphene oxide doping”, Scripta Materialia 69, 437 (2013); (IF: 2.821; AI: 1.208)

21) K. S. B. De Silva, X. Xu, S. Gambhir, D. C. K. Wong, W. X. Li, and Q. Y. Hu, “Effect of sintering temperature on the superconducting properties of graphene doped MgB2”, IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity 23, 7100604 (2013); (IF: 1.199; AI: 0.220)

22) J. C. Debnath, R. Zeng, A. M. Strydom, J. Q. Wang, and S. X. Dou, “Ideal Ericsson cycle magnetocaloric effect in (La0.9Gd0.1)0.67Sr0.33MnO3 single crystalline nanoparticles”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 555, 33 (2013); (IF: 2.390; AI: 0.509)

23) J. C. Debnath, P. Shamba, A. M. Strydom, J. L. Wang, and S. X. Dou, “Investigation of the critical behavior in Mn0.94Nb0.06CoGe alloy by using the field dependence of magnetic entropy change”, Journal of Applied Physics 113, 093902 (2013); (IF: 2.210; AI: 0.836)

24) J. C. Debnath, J. H. Kim, Y. Heo, A. M. Strydom, and S. X. Dou, “Correlation between structural parameters and the magnetocaloric effect in epitaxial La0.8Ca0.2MnO3/LaAlO3 thin film”, Journal of Applied Physics 113, 063508 (2013); (IF: 2.210; AI: 0.836)

25) J. C. Debnath, A. M. Strydom, P. Shamba, J. L. Wang, and S. X. Dou, “Critical phenomena and estimation of the spontaneous magnetization by a magnetic entropy analysis in Mn0.96Nb0.04CoGe alloy”, Journal of Applied Physics 113, 233903 (2013); (IF: 2.210; AI: 0.836)

26) M. F. M. Din, J. L. Wang, R. Zeng, P. Shamba, J. C. Debnath, and S. X. Dou, “Effects of Cu substitution on structural and magnetic properties of La0.7Pr0.3Fe11.4Si1.6 compounds”, Intermetallics 36, 1 (2013); (IF: 1.857; AI: 0.637)

27) M. F. M. Din, J. L. Wang, S. J. Campbell, R. Zeng, W. D. Hutchison, M. Avdeev, S. J. Kennedy, and S. X. Dou, “Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect of NdMn2-xTixSi2 compounds”, Journal of Physics D - Applied

Physics 46, 445002 (2013); (IF: 2.528; AI: 0.900)

28) J. Ding, T. F. Tian, Q. Meng, Z. P. Guo, W. H. Li, P. Zhang, F. T. Chiacchi, J. Huang, and W. R. Yang, “Smart multifunctional fluids for lithium ion batteries: enhanced rate performance and intrinsic mechanical protection”, Scientific Reports 3, 2485 (2013); (IF: 2.927; AI: N/A)

29) Y. Du, X. L. Wang, D. P. Chen, Y. X. Yu, W. C. Hao, Z. X. Cheng, and S. X. Dou, “Manipulation of domain wall mobility by oxygen vacancy ordering in multiferroic YMnO3”, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 15, 20010 (2013); (IF: 3.829; AI: 1.243)

30) X. H. Fan, B. Xu, B. Tian, X. F. Guo, and X. L. Wang, “Microstructures of diamond/metallic film interface and growth mechanism of diamond in Fe-Ni-C system at high pressure and high temperature”, Materials Research Innovations 17, S45 (2013); (IF: 0.321; AI: 0.182)

31) X. P. Fang, C. X. Hua, C. R. Wu, X. F. Wang, L. Y. Shen, Q. Y. Kong, J. Z. Wang, Y. S. Hu, Z. X. Wang, and L. Q. Chen, “Synthesis and electrochemical performance of graphene-like WS2”, Chemistry - A European Journal 19, 5694 (2013); (IF: 5.831; AI: 1.532)

32) S. A. Fedoseev, A. V. Pan, S. Rubanov, I. A. Golovchanskiy, and O. V. Shcherbakova, “Large, controllable spikes of magnetoresistance in La2/3Ca1/3MnO3/SrTiO3 superlattices”, ACS Nano 7, 286 (2013); (IF: 12.062; AI: 3.767)

33) C. Q. Feng, H. Gao, C. F. Zhang, Z. P. Guo, and H. K. Liu, “Synthesis and electrochemical properties of MoO3/C nanocomposites”, Electrochimica Acta 93, 101 (2013); (IF: 3.777; AI: 0.984)

34) W. Feng, A. Tawfiq, J. C. Cao, and C. Zhang, “Energy-loss rate of a fast particle in two-dimensional semiconductors with Rashba spin-orbit coupling”, Applied Physics Letters 102, 052113 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

35) Z. Y. Feng, Z. X. Cheng, D. Q. Shi, and S. X. Dou, “Aging effect evolution during ferroelectric-ferroelectric phase transition: A mechanism study”, AIP Advances 3, 062105 (2013); (IF: 1.349; AI: N/A)

36) Z. Y. Feng, D. Q. Shi, S. X. Dou, X. G. Tang, and Y. H. Hu, “Large piezoelectric effect in lead-free Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O3-(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO3 films prepared by screen printing with solution infiltration process”, Thin Solid Films 527, 110 (2013); (IF: 1.604; AI: 0.596)


37) X. W. Gao, C. Q. Feng, S. L. Chou, J. Z. Wang, J. Z. Sun, M. Forsyth, D. R. MacFarlane, and H. K. Liu, “LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 spinel cathode using room temperature ionic liquid as electrolyte”, Electrochimica Acta 101, 151 (2013); (IF: 3.777; AI: 0.984)

38) S. R. Ghorbani, M. Darini, X. L. Wang, M. S. Hossain, and S. X. Dou, “Vortex flux pinning mechanism and enhancement of in-field J(c) in succinic acid doped MgB2”, Solid State Communications 168, 1 (2013); (IF: 1.534; AI: 0.768)

39) I. A. Golovchanskiy, S. A. Fedoseev, and A. V. Pan, “Quantitative model for tunable microstructure in magnetic FePt thin films by pulsed laser deposition”, Journal of Physics D - Applied Physics 46, 215502 (2013); (IF: 2.528; AI: 0.900)

40) I. A. Golovchanskiy, A. V. Pan, O. V. Shcherbakova, and S. A. Fedoseev, “Rectifying differences in transport, dynamic, and quasi-equilibrium measurements of critical current density”, Journal of Applied Physics 114, 163910 (2013); (IF: 2.210; AI: 0.836)

41) C. Guan, Y. H. Xing, C. Zhang, and Z. S. Ma, “Electromagnetically induced transparency of charge pumping in a triple-quantum-dots with Lambda-type level structure”, Applied Physics Letters 102, 163116 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

42) W. C. Hao, J. Shi, G. Xiang, and Y. Du, “Nanostructured magnetic materials”, Journal of Nanomaterials, 492093 (2013); (IF: 1.547; AI: 0.472)

43) M. S. Hossain, A. Motaman, X. Xu, K. W. See, O. Cicek, H. Agil, E. Ertekin, A. Gencer, K. Cheong, M. Maeda, and S. X. Dou, “Structurally homogeneous MgB2 superconducting wires through economical wet mixing process”, Materials Letters 91, 356 (2013); (IF: 2.224; AI: 0.583)

44) Y. M. Hu, J. Yao, Z. Zhao, M. Y. Zhu, Y. Li, H. M. Jin, H. J. Zhao, and J. Z. Wang, “ZnO-doped LiFePO4 cathode material for lithium-ion battery fabricated by hydrothermal method”, Materials Chemistry and Physics 141, 835 (2013); (IF: 2.072; AI: 0.630)

45) Y. D. Huang, L. Wang, D. Z. Jia, S. J. Bao, and Z. P. Guo, “Preparation and electrochemical properties of LiFePO4/C nanoparticles using different organic carbon sources”, Journal of Nanoparticle Research 15, 1459 (2013); (IF: 2.175; AI: 0.931)

46) Z. G. Huang, H. K. Lingam, X. N. Chen, S. Porter, A. J. Du, P. M. Woodard, S. G. Shore, and J. C. Zhao, “Synthesis, structural analysis, and thermal decomposition studies of [(NH3)2BH2]B3H8”, RSC Advances 3, 7460 (2013); (IF: 2.562; AI: )

47) Z. G. Huang, M. Eagles, S. Porter, E. G. Sorte, B. Billet,

R. L. Corey, M. S. Conradi, and J. C. Zhao, “Thermolysis and solid state NMR studies of NaB3H8, NH3B3H7, and NH4B3H8”, Dalton Transactions 42, 701 (2013); (IF: 3.806; AI: 0.884)

48) W. D. Hutchison, J. L. Wang, and S. J. Campbell, “Magnetism and the magnetocaloric effect in PrMn1.6Fe0.4Ge2”, Hyperfine Interactions 221, 35 (2013); (IF: 0.210; AI: N/A)

49) M. Ismail, Y. Zhao, and S. X. Dou, “An investigation on the hydrogen storage properties and reaction mechanism of the destabilized MgH2-Na3AlH6 (4:1) system”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 38, 1478 (2013); (IF: 3.548; AI: 0.720)

50) R. Jalili, S. H. Aboutalebi, D. Esrafilzadeh, K. Konstantinov, S. E. Moulton, J. M. Razal, and G. G. Wallace, “Organic solvent-based graphene oxide liquid crystals: A facile route toward the next generation of self-assembled layer-by-layer multifunctional 3D architectures”, ACS Nano 7, 3981 (2013); (IF: 12.062; AI: 3.767)

51) R. Jalili, S. H. Aboutalebi, D. Esrafilzadeh, R. L. Shepherd, J. Chen, S. Aminorroaya-Yamini, K. Konstantinov, A. I. Minett, J. M. Razal, and G. G. Wallace, “Scalable one-step wet-spinning of graphene fibers and yarns from liquid crystalline dispersions of graphene oxide: towards multifunctional textiles”, Advanced Functional Materials 23, 5345 (2013); (IF: 9.765; AI: 2.946)

52) Z. M. Jin, Z. Mics, G. H. Ma, Z. X. Cheng, M. Bonn, and D. Turchinovich, “Single-pulse terahertz coherent control of spin resonance in the canted antiferromagnet YFeO3, mediated by dielectric anisotropy”, Physical Review B 87, 094422 (2013); (IF: 3.767; AI: 1.428)

53) T. H. Johansen, A. V. Pan, and Y. M. Galperin, “Exact asymptotic behavior of magnetic stripe domain arrays”, Physical Review B 87, 060402 (2013); (IF: 3.767; AI: 1.428)

54) P. Jood, G. Peleckis, X. L. Wang, and S. X. Dou, “Thermoelectric properties of Ca3Co4O9 and Ca2.8Bi0.2Co4O9 thin films in their island formation mode”, Journal of Materials Research 28, 1932 (2013); (IF: 1.713; AI: 0.585)

55) S. Kalluri, K. H. Seng, Z. P. Guo, H. K. Liu, and S. X. Dou, “Electrospun lithium metal oxide cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries”, RSC Advances 3, 25576 (2013); (IF: 2.562; AI: N/A)

56) P. Kandel, U. Pietsch, Z. Li, and O. K. Ozturk, “Doping induced structural changes in colloidal semiconductor nanowires”, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 15, 4444 (2013); (IF: 3.829; AI: 1.243)


57) A. V. Khoryushin, J. E. Mozhaeva, P. B. Mozhaev, V. V. Yurchenko, O. Stupakov, A. V. Pan, C. S. Jacobsen, and J. B. Hansen, ”Structural and magnetic properties of (NdBa)MnO3 films on lattice-matched substrates”, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 333, 53 (2013); (IF: 1.826; AI: 0.476)

58) J. G. Kim, D. Q. Shi, M. S. Park, G. Jeong, Y. U. Heo, M. Seo, Y. J. Kim, J. H. Kim, and S. X. Dou, “Controlled Ag-driven superior rate-capability of Li4Ti5O12 anodes for lithium rechargeable batteries”, Nano Research 6, 365 (2013); (IF: 7.392; AI: 2.392)

59) J. G. Kim, D. Q. Shi, K. J. Kong, Y. U. Heo, J. H. Kim, M. R. Jo, Y. C. Lee, Y. M. Kang, and S. X. Dou, “Structurally and electronically designed TiO2Nx nanofibers for lithium rechargeable batteries”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 5, 691 (2013); (IF: 5.008; AI: 1.277)

60) Y. H. Lan, X. Z. Qian, C. J. Zhao, Z. M. Zhang, X. Chen, and Z. Li, “High performance visible light driven photocatalysts silver halides and graphitic carbon nitride (X = Cl, Br, I) nanocomposites”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 395, 75 (2013); (IF: 3.172; AI: 0.837)

61) L. M. Lepodise, J. Horvat, and R. A. Lewis, “Collective librations of water molecules in the crystal lattice of rubidium bromide: experiment and simulation”, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 15, 20252 (2013); (IF: 3.829; AI: 1.243)

62) R. A. Lewis, A. Bruno-Alfonso, G. V. B. De Souza, R. E. M. Vickers, J. A. Colla, and E. Constable, “Spherical, cylindrical and tetrahedral symmetries; hydrogenic states at high magnetic field in Si:P”, Scientific Reports 3, 3488 (2013); (IF: 2.927; AI: N/A)

63) D. Li, K. H. Seng, D. Q. Shi, Z. X. Chen, H. K. Liu, and Z. P. Guo, “A unique sandwich-structured C/Ge/graphene nanocomposite as an anode material for high power lithium ion batteries”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 14115 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

64) D. Li, D. Q. Shi, Z. X. Chen, H. K. Liu, D. Z. Jia, and Z. P. Guo, “Enhanced rate performance of cobalt oxide/nitrogen doped graphene composite for lithium ion batteries”, RSC Advances 3, 5003 (2013); (IF: 2.562; AI: N/A)

65) D. Li, D. Q. Shi, Z. W. Liu, H. K. Liu, and Z. P. Guo, “TiO2 nanoparticles on nitrogen-doped graphene as anode material for lithium ion batteries”, Journal of Nanoparticle Research 15, 1674 (2013); (IF: 2.175; AI: 0.931)

66) J. F. Li, J. Z. Wang, D. Wexler, D. Q. Shi, J. W. Liang, H. K. Liu, S. L. Xiong, and Y. T. Qian, “Simple synthesis of yolk-shelled ZnCo2O4 microspheres towards enhancing the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries

in conjunction with a sodium carboxymethyl cellulose binder”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 15292 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

67) J. Z. Li, X. L. Sun, Y. W. Tian, and Y Zhao, “Studies of the surface reaction mechanisms of Pb-3 wt%Sn-0.5 wt%Ag anode in CrO3 solutions”, Journal of the Electrochemical Society 160, E60 (2013); (IF: 2.588; AI: 0.802)

68) L. Li, K. H. Seng, Z. X. Chen, H. K. Liu, I. P. Nevirkovets, and Z. P. Guo, “Synthesis of Mn3O4-anchored graphene sheet nanocomposites via a facile, fast microwave hydrothermal method and their supercapacitive behaviour”, Electrochimica Acta 87, 801 (2013); (IF: 3.777; AI: 0.984)

69) L. Li, K. H. Seng, Z. X. Chen, Z. P. Guo, and H. K. Liu, “Self-assembly of hierarchical star-like Co3O4 micro/nanostructures and their application in lithium ion batteries”, Nanoscale 5, 1922 (2013); (IF: 6.233; AI: 1.566)

70) L. Li, Z. Li, H. Zhang, S. C. Zhang, M. I. Majeed, and B. Tan, “Effect of polymer ligand structures on fluorescence of gold clusters prepared by photoreduction”, Nanoscale 5, 1986 (2013); (IF: 6.233; AI: 1.566)

71) L. Li, K. H. Seng, C. Q. Feng, H. K. Liu, and Z. P. Guo, “Synthesis of hollow GeO2 nanostructures, transformation into Ge@C, and lithium storage properties”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 7666 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

72) P. Li, W. H. Wang, Q. Sun, Z. Li, A. J. Du, S. W. Bi, and Y Zhao, “Insights into the mechanism of the reaction between tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone and hydrogen peroxide and their implications in the catalytic role of water molecules in producing the hydroxyl radical”, ChemPhysChem 14, 2737 (2013); (IF: 3.349; AI: 1.189)

73) S. Li, I. Sultana, Z. P. Guo, C. Y. Wang, G. G. Wallace, and H. K. Liu, “Polypyrrole as cathode materials for Zn-polymer battery with various biocompatible aqueous electrolytes”, Electrochimica Acta 95, 212 (2013); (IF: 3.777; AI: 0.984)

74) S. Li, Z. P. Guo, C. Y. Wang, G. G. Wallace, and H. K. Liu, “Flexible cellulose based polypyrrole-multiwalled carbon nanotube films for bio-compatible zinc batteries activated by simulated body fluids”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 14300 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

75) W. J. Li, S. L. Chou, J. Z. Wang, H. K. Liu, and S. X. Dou, “Simply mixed commercial red phosphorus and carbon nanotube composite with exceptionally reversible sodium-ion storage”, Nano Letters 13, 5480 (2013); (IF: 13.025; AI: 5.070)

76) W. J. Li, G. Song, F. Xie, M. F. Chen, and Y. Zhao, “Preparation of spherical ZnO/ZnS core/shell particles and the photocatalytic activity for methyl orange”,


Materials Letters 96, 221 (2013); (IF: 2.224; AI: 0.583)

77) W. X. Li, X. Xu, K. S. B. De Silva, F. X. Xiang, and S. X. Dou, “Graphene micro-substrate induced high electron-phonon coupling in MgB2”, IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity 23, 7000104 (2013); (IF: 1.199; AI: 0.220)

78) X. W. Li, S. L. Xiong, J. F. Li, X. Liang, J. Z. Wang, J. Bai, and Y. T. Qian, “MnO@carbon core-shell nanowires as stable high-performance anodes for lithium-ion batteries”, Chemistry - A European Journal 19, 11310 (2013); (IF: 5.831; AI: 1.532)

79) Y. Li, C. L. Zhu, T. Lu, Z. P. Guo, D. Zhang, J. Ma, and S. M. Zhu, “Simple fabrication of a Fe2O3/carbon composite for use in a high-performance lithium ion battery”, Carbon 52, 565 (2013); (IF: 5.868; AI: 1.599)

80) Y. H. Li, J. Xing, Z. J. Chen, Z. Li, F. Tian, L. R. Zheng, H. F. Wang, P. Hu, H. J. Zhao, and H. G. Yang, “Unidirectional suppression of hydrogen oxidation on oxidized platinum clusters”, Nature Communications 4, 2500 (2013); (IF: 10.015; AI: 4.473)

81) Z. Li, S. X. Wang, Q. Sun, H. L. Zhao, H. Lei, M. B. Lan, Z. X. Cheng, X. L. Wang, S. X. Dou, and G. Q. Lu, “Ultrasmall manganese ferrite nanoparticles as positive contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging”, Advanced Healthcare Materials 2, 958 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

82) T. Liao, C. H. Sun, Z. Q. Sun, A. J. Du, and S. Smith, “Chemically modified ribbon edge stimulated H-2 dissociation: a first-principles computational study”, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 15, 8054 (2013); (IF: 3.829; AI: 1.243)

83) T. Liao, T. Sasaki, and Z. Q. Sun, “The oxygen migration in the apatite-type lanthanum silicate with the cation substitution”, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 15, 17553 (2013); (IF: 3.829; AI: 1.243)

84) H. K. Liu, “An overview - functional nanomaterials for lithium rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen storage, and fuel cells”, Materials Research Bulletin 48, 4968 (2013); (IF: 1.913; AI: 0.547)

85) P. Liu, Z. X. Cheng, Y. Du, L. Y. Feng, H. Fang, X. L. Wang, and S. X. Dou, “Anisotropy of crystal growth mechanisms, dielectricity, and magnetism of multiferroic Bi2FeMnO6 thin films”, Journal of Applied Physics 113, 17D904 (2013); (IF: 2.210; AI: 0.836)

86) Q. Liu, L. L. Yu, Y. Wang, Y. Z. Ji, J. Horvat, M. L. Cheng, X. Y. Jia, and G. X. Wang, “Manganese-based layered coordination polymer: synthesis, structural characterization, magnetic property, and electrochemical performance in lithium-ion batteries”, Inorganic

Chemistry 52, 2817 (2013); (IF: 4.593; AI: 0.966)

87) M. Maeda, M. S. Hossain, A. Motaman, J. H. Kim, A. Kario, M. Rindfleisch, M. Tomsic, and S. X. Dou, “Synergetic combination of LIMD with CHPD for the production of economical and high performance MgB2 wires”, IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity 23, 6200704 (2013); (IF: 1.199; AI: 0.220)

88) M. Maeda, J. H. Kim, S. Oh, W. X. Li, K. Takase, Y. Kuroiwa, S. X. Dou, and Y. Takano, “Enhancing the superconducting properties of magnesium diboride without doping”, Journal of the American Ceramic Society 96, 2893 (2013); (IF: 2.107; AI: 0.767)

89) M. I. Majeed, Q. W. Lu, W. Yan, Z. Li, I. Hussain, M. N. Tahir, W. Tremel, and B. Tan, “Highly water-soluble magnetic iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles for drug delivery: enhanced in vitro therapeutic efficacy of doxorubicin and MION conjugates”, Journal of Materials Chemistry B 1, 2874 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

90) J. F. Mao, Z. P. Guo, H. K. Liu, and S. X. Dou, “Reversible storage of hydrogen in NaF-MB2 (M = Mg, Al) composites”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 2806 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

91) J. F. Mao, Z. P. Guo, X. B. Yu, and H. K. Liu, “Combined effects of hydrogen back-pressure and NbF5 addition on the dehydrogenation and rehydrogenation kinetics of the LiBH4-MgH2 composite system”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 38, 3650 (2013); (IF: 3.548; AI: 0.720)

92) N. Masilamani, O. V. Shcherbakova, S. A. Fedoseev, A. V. Pan, and S. X. Dou, “Effect of substrate and buffer layer materials on properties of thin YBa2Cu3O7-x films”, IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity 23, 6601105 (2013); (IF: 1.199; AI: 0.220)

93) T. Matsumoto, R. Ishikawa, T. Tohei, H. Kimura, Q. W. Yao, H. Y. Zhao, X. L. Wang, D. P. Chen, Z. X. Cheng, N. Shibata, and Y. Ikuhara, “Multivariate statistical characterization of charged and uncharged domain walls in multiferroic hexagonal YMnO3 single crystal visualized by a spherical aberration-corrected STEM”, Nano Letters 13, 4594 (2013); (IF: 13.025; AI: 5.070)

94) P. Mikheenko, V. V. Yurchenko, D. A. Cardwell, Y. H. Shi, and T. H. Johansen, “Magneto-optical imaging of superconductors for liquid hydrogen applications”, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism 26, 1499 (2013); (IF: 0.702; AI: 0.237)

95) P. Mikheenko, A. J. Qviller, J. I. Vestgarden, S. Chaudhuri, I. J. Maasilta, Y. M. Galperin, and T. H. Johansen, “Nanosecond voltage pulses from dendritic flux avalanches in superconducting NbN films”, Applied Physics Letters 102, 022601 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)


96) A. Motaman, M. S. Hossain, X. Xu, K. W. See, K. C. Chung, and S. X. Dou, “A comprehensive study of the pinning mechanisms of MgB2 wires treated with malic acid and their relationships with lattice defects”, Superconductor Science & Technology 26, 085013 (2013); (IF: 2.758; AI: 0.812)

97) M. Motta, F. Colauto, W. A. Ortiz, J. Fritzsche, J. Cuppens, W. Gillijns, V. V. Moshchalkov, T. H. Johansen, A. Sanchez, and A. V. Silhanek, “Enhanced pinning in superconducting thin films with graded pinning landscapes”, Applied Physics Letters 102, 212601 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

98) M. Mustapic, J. Horvat, M. S. Hossain, Z. Skoko, and S. X. Dou, “Enhancing superconducting properties of MgB2 pellets by addition of amorphous magnetic Ni-Co-B nanoparticles”, Superconductor Science & Technology 26, 075013 (2013); (IF: 2.758; AI: 0.812)

99) R. Nigam, S. J. Kennedy, A. V. Pan, and S. X. Dou, “Magnetic phase diagram and correlation between metamagnetism and superconductivity in Ru0.9Sr2YCu2.1O7.9”, European Physical Journal B 86, 280 (2013); (IF: 1.282; AI: 0.685)

100) L. Noerochim, J. Z. Wang, D. Wexler, Z. Chao, and H. K. Liu, “Rapid synthesis of free-standing MoO3/graphene films by the microwave hydrothermal method as cathode for bendable lithium batteries”, Journal of Power Sources 228, 198 (2013); (IF: 4.675; AI: 1.092)

101) T. E. O’Brien, C. Zhang, and A. R. Wright, “Universal geometric classification of armchair honeycomb nanoribbons by their properties in a staggered sublattice potential”, Applied Physics Letters 103, 171608 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

102) A. V. Pan, I. A. Golovchanskiy, and S. A. Fedoseev, “Critical current density: Measurements vs. Reality”, EPL 103, 17006 (2013); (IF: 2.260; AI: 1.173)

103) M. S. Park, Y. G. Lim, J. W. Park, J. S. Kim, J. W. Lee, J. H. Kim, S. X. Dou, and Y. J. Kim, “Li2RuO3 as an additive for high-energy lithium-ion capacitors”, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 117, 11471 (2013); (IF: 4.814; AI: 1.342)

104) E. M. Pogson, J. McNamara, P. Metcalfe, and R. A. Lewis, “Comparing and evaluating the efficacy of the TOR18FG Leeds test X-ray phantom for T-rays”, Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery 3, 18 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

105) M. Sanderson, Y. S. Ang, and C. Zhang, “Klein tunneling and cone transport in AA-stacked bilayer graphene”, Physical Review B 88, 245404 (2013); (IF: 3.767; AI: 1.428)

106) K. H. Seng, L. Li, D. P. Chen, Z. X. Chen, X. L. Wang, H. K.

Liu, and Z. P. Guo, “The effects of FEC (fluoroethylene carbonate) electrolyte additive on the lithium storage properties of NiO (nickel oxide) nanocuboids”, Energy 58, 707 (2013); (IF: 3.651; AI: 0.794)

107) K. H. Seng, M. H. Park, Z. P. Guo, H. K. Liu, and J. Cho, “Catalytic role of Ge in highly reversible GeO2/Ge/C nanocomposite anode material for lithium batteries”, Nano Letters 13, 1230 (2013); (IF: 13.025; AI: 5.070)

108) D. H. Seo, Z. J. Yue, X. L. Wang, I. Levchenko, S. Kumar, S. X. Dou, and K. Ostrikov, “Tuning of magnetization in vertical graphenes by plasma-enabled chemical conversion of organic precursors with different oxygen content”, Chemical Communications 49, 11635 (2013); (IF: 6.378; AI: 1.552)

109) M. Shahbazi, X. L. Wang, K. Y. Choi, and S. X. Dou, “Flux pinning mechanism in BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 single crystals: Evidence for fluctuation in mean free path induced pinning”, Applied Physics Letters 103, 032605 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

110) M. Shahbazi, X. L. Wang, S. X. Dou, H. Fang, and C. T. Lin, “The flux pinning mechanism, and electrical and magnetic anisotropy in Fe1.04Te0.6Se0.4 superconducting single crystal”, Journal of Applied Physics 113, 17E115, (2013); (IF: 2.210; AI: 0.836)

111) M. Shahbazi, X. L. Wang, S. R. Ghorbani, M. Ionescu, O. V. Shcherbakova, F. S. Wells, A. V. Pan, S. X. Dou, and K. Y. Choi, “Vortex-glass phase transition and enhanced flux pinning in C4+-irradiated BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 superconducting single crystals”, Superconductor Science & Technology 26, 095014 (2013); (IF: 2.758; AI: 0.812)

112) P. Shamba, R. Zeng, J. L. Wang, S. J. Campbell, and S. X. Dou, “Enhancement of the refrigerant capacity in low level boron doped La0.8Gd0.2Fe11.4Si1.6”, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 331, 102 (2013); (IF: 1.826; AI: 0.476)

113) P. Shamba, J. L. Wang, J. C. Debnath, S. J. Kennedy, R. Zeng, M. F. M. Din, F. Hong, Z. X. Cheng, A. J. Studer, and S. X. Dou, “The magnetocaloric effect and critical behaviour of the Mn0.94Ti0.06CoGe alloy”, Journal of Physics - Condensed Matter 25, 056001 (2013); (IF: 2.355; AI: 1.012)

114) P. Shamba, J. L. Wang, J. C. Debnath, R. Zeng, F. Hong, Z. X. Cheng, A. J. Studer, S. J. Kennedy, and S. X. Dou, “On the crystal structure and magnetic properties of the Mn0.94Ti0.06CoGe alloy”, Journal of Applied Physics 113, 17A941 (2013); (IF: 2.210; AI: 0.836)

115) H. Shen, Z. X. Cheng, F. Hong, J. Y. Xu, S. J. Yuan, S. X. Cao, and X. L. Wang, “Magnetic field induced discontinuous spin reorientation in ErFeO3 single crystal”,


Applied Physics Letters 103, 192404, (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

116) Y. Shi, J. Z. Wang, S. L. Chou, D. Wexler, H. J. Li, K. Ozawa, H. K. Liu, and Y. P. Wu, “Hollow structured Li3VO4 wrapped with graphene nanosheets in situ prepared by a one-pot template-free method as an anode for lithium-ion batteries”, Nano Letters 13, 4715 (2013); (IF: 13.025; AI: 5.070)

117) Y. Shi, S. L. Chou, J. Z. Wang, H. J. Li, H. K. Liu, and Y. P. Wu, “In-situ hydrothermal synthesis of graphene woven VO2 nanoribbons with improved cycling performance”, Journal of Power Sources 244, 684 (2013); (IF: 4.675; AI: 1.092)

118) J. A. Steele, R. A. Lewis, M. Henini, O. M. Lemine, and A. Alkaoud, “Raman scattering studies of strain effects in (100) and (311)B GaAs1-xBix epitaxial layers”, Journal of Applied Physics 114, 193516 (2013); (IF: 2.210; AI: 0.836)

119) Q. Sun, M. Wang, Z. Li, Y. Y. Ma, and A. J. Du, “CO2 capture and gas separation on boron carbon nanotubes”, Chemical Physics Letters 575, 59 (2013); (IF: 2.145; AI: 0.696)

120) Q. Sun, Z. Li, D. J. Searles, Y. Chen, G. Q. Lu, and A. J. Du, “Charge-controlled switchable CO2 capture on boron nitride nanomaterials”, Journal of the American Chemical Society 135, 8246 (2013); (IF: 10.677; AI: 2.799)

121) Q. Sun, M. Wang, Z. Li, P. Li, W. H. Wang, X. J. Tan, and A. J. Du, :Nitrogen removal from natural gas using solid boron: A first-principles computational study”, Fuel 109, 575 (2013); (IF: 3.357; AI: 0.984)

122) Z. Q. Sun, T. Liao, J. G. Kim, K. S. Liu, L. Jiang, J. H. Kim, and S. X. Dou, “Architecture designed ZnO hollow microspheres with wide-range visible-light photoresponses”, Journal of Materials Chemistry C 1, 6924 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

123) Z. Q. Sun, J. H. Kim, Y. Zhao, D. Attard, and S. X. Dou, “Morphology-controllable 1D-3D nanostructured TiO2 bilayer photoanodes for dye-sensitized solar cells”, Chemical Communications 49, 966 (2013); (IF: 6.378; AI: 1.552)

124) Z. Q. Sun, L. Wu, M. S. Li, and Y. C. Zhou, “Preparation of Y2Si2O7/ZrO2 composites and their composition - mechanical properties - tribology relationships”, Journal of the American Ceramic Society 96, 3228 (2013); (IF: 2.107; AI: 0.767)

125) Z. Q. Sun, T. Liao, K. S. Liu, L. Jiang, J. H. Kim, and S. X. Dou, “Robust superhydrophobicity of hierarchical ZnO hollow microspheres fa bricated by two-step self-assembly”, Nano Research 6, 726 (2013); (IF: 7.392; AI: 2.392)

126) T. Toyoda, M. Fujita, T. Uchida, N. Hiraiwa, T. Fukuda, H. Koizumi, and C. Zhang, “Difference between far-infrared photoconductivity spectroscopy and absorption spectroscopy: theoretical evidence of the electron reservoir mechanism”, Physical Review Letters 111, 086801 (2013); (IF: 7.943; AI: 3.518)

127) J. I. Vestgarden, D. V. Shantsev, Y. M. Galperin, and T. H. Johansen, “The diversity of flux avalanche patterns in superconducting films”, Superconductor Science & Technology 26, 055012 (2013); (IF: 2.758; AI: 0.812)

128) J. I. Vestgarden, P. Mikheenko, Y. M. Galperin, and T. H. Johansen, “Nonlocal electrodynamics of normal and superconducting films”, New Journal of Physics 15, 093001 (2013); (IF: 4.063; AI: 2.101)

129) J. I. Vestgarden, Y. M. Galperin, and T. H. Johansen, “The Thermomagnetic instability in superconducting films with adjacent metal layer”, Journal of Low Temperature Physics 173, 303 (2013); (IF: 1.183; AI: 0.445)

130) B. Wang, D. Y. Wang, Z. X. Cheng, X. L. Wang, and X. Y. Wang, “Phase stability and elastic properties of chromium borides with various stoichiometries”, ChemPhysChem 14, 1245 (2013); (IF: 3.349; AI: 1.189)

131) F. X. Wang, S. Y. Xiao, Y. Shi, L. Liu, Y. Zhu, Y. P. Wu, J. Z. Wang, and R. Holze, “Spinel LiNixNn2-xO4 as cathode material for aqueous rechargeable lithium batteries”, Electrochimica Acta 93, 301 (2013); (IF: 3.777; AI: 0.984)

132) J. L. Wang, P. Shamba, W. D. Hutchison, M. F. M. Din, J. C. Debnath, M. Avdeev, R. Zeng, S. J. Kennedy, S. J. Campbell, and S. X. Dou, “Ti substitution for Mn in MnCoGe - The magnetism of Mn0.9Ti0.1CoGe”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 577, 475 (2013); (IF: 2.390; AI: 0.509)

133) J. L. Wang, L. Caron, S. J. Campbell, S. J. Kennedy, M. Hofmann, Z. X. Cheng, M. F. M. Din, A. J. Studer, E. Bruck, and S. X. Dou, “Driving magnetostructural transitions in layered intermetallic compounds”, Physical Review Letters 110, 217211 (2013); (IF: 7.943; AI: 3.518)

134) J. L. Wang, S. J. Campbell, M. Hofmann, S. J. Kennedy, M. Avdeev, M. F. M. Din, R. Zeng, Z. X. Cheng, and S. X. Dou, “Substitution of Y for Pr in PrMn2Ge2: The magnetism of


Pr0.8Y0.2Mn2Ge2”, Journal of Applied Physics 113, 17E147 (2013); (IF: 2.210; AI: 0.836)

135) J. L. Wang, S. J. Campbell, S. J. Kennedy, and S. X. Dou, “Critical behaviour of Ho2Fe17-a Euro parts per thousand x Mnx magnetisation and Mossbauer spectroscopy”, Hyperfine Interactions 219, 49 (2013); (IF: 0.210; AI: N/A)

136) J. L. Wang, S. J. Kennedy, S. J. Campbell, M. Hofmann, and S. X. Dou, “Phase gap in pseudoternary R1-yRy’ Mn2X2-

xXx’ compounds”, Physical Review B 87, 104401 (2013); (IF: 3.767; AI: 1.428)

137) J. L. Wang, S. J. Campbell, M. Hofmann, S. J. Kennedy, R. Zeng, M. F. M. Din, S. X. Dou, A. Arulraj, and N. Stusser, “Magnetism and magnetic structures of PrMn2Ge2-xSix”, Journal of Physics - Condensed Matter 25, 386003 (2013); (IF: 2.355; AI: 1.012)

138) J. Z. Wang, L. Lu, D. Q. Shi, R. Tandiono, Z. X. Wang, K. Konstantinov, and H. K. Liu, “A conductive polypyrrole-coated, sulfur-carbon nanotube composite for use in lithium-sulfur batteries”, ChemPlusChem 78, 318 (2013); (IF: 3.412; AI: N/A)

139) J. Z. Wang, L. Lu, M. Lotya, J. N. Coleman, S. L. Chou, H. K. Liu, A. I. Minett, and J. Chen, “Development of MoS2-CNT composite thin film from layered MoS2 for lithium batteries”, Advanced Energy Materials 3, 798 (2013); (IF: 10.043; AI: N/A)

140) M. Wang, F. Xie, W. J. Li, M. F. Chen, and Y. Zhao, “Preparation of various kinds of copper sulfides in a facile way and the enhanced catalytic activity by visible light”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 8616 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

141) M. Wang, W. M. Zhang, J. Z. Wang, A. Minett, V. Lo, H. K. Liu, and J. Chen, “Mesoporous hollow PtCu nanoparticles for electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 2391 (2013); (IF: N/A: AI: N/A)

142) M. Wang, W. M. Zhang, J. Z. Wang, D. Wexler, S. D. Poynton, R. C. T. Slade, H. K. Liu, B. Winther-Jensen, R. Kerr, D. Q. Shi, and J. Chen, “PdNi hollow nanoparticles for improved electrocatalytic oxygen reduction in alkaline environments”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 5, 12708 (2013); (IF: 5.008; AI: 1.277)

143) Y. X. Wang, S. L. Chou, H. K. Liu, and S. X. Dou, “Reduced graphene oxide with superior cycling stability and rate capability for sodium storage”, Carbon 57, 202 (2013); (IF: 5.868; AI: 1.599)

144) Y. X. Wang, S. L. Chou, J. H. Kim, H. K. Liu, and S. X. Dou, “Nanocomposites of silicon and carbon derived from coal tar pitch: Cheap anode materials for lithium-ion batteries with long cycle life and enhanced capacity”,

Electrochimica Acta 93, 213 (2013); (IF: 3.777; AI: 0.984)

145) Y. X. Wang, S. L. Chou, H. K. Liu, and S. X. Dou, “The electrochemical properties of high-capacity sulfur/reduced graphene oxide with different electrolyte systems”, Journal of Power Sources 244, 240 (2013); (IF: 4.675; AI: 1.092)

146) Z. Wang, Y. D. Huang, X. C. Wang, D. Z. Jia, Z. P. Guo, and M. Miao, “Tetraethoxysilane as a new facilitative film-forming additive for the lithium-ion battery with LiMn2O4 cathode”, Solid State Ionics 232, 19 (2013); (IF: 2.046; AI: 0.854)

147) Z. M. Wang, Z. L. Cai, K. Zhao, X. L. Guo, J. Chen, W. Sun, Z. X. Cheng, H. Kimura, B. W. Li, G. L. Yuan, J. Yin, and Z. G. Liu, “In-situ observation of nanomechanical behavior arising from critical-temperature-induced phase transformation in Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O3 - 0.5(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO3 thin film”, Applied Physics Letters 103, 071902 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

148) Z. M. Wang, K. Zhao, X. L. Guo, W. Sun, H. L. Jiang, X. Q. Han, X. T. Tao, Z. X. Cheng, H. Y. Zhao, H. Kimura, G. L. Yuan, J. Yin, and Z. G. Liu, “Crystallization, phase evolution and ferroelectric properties of sol-gel-synthesized Ba(Ti0.8Zr0.2)O3-x(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO3 thin films”, Journal of Materials Chemistry C 1, 522 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

149) G. L. Xia, Q. Meng, Z. P. Guo, Q. F. Gu, H. K. Liu, Z. W. Liu, and X. B. Yu, “Nanoconfinement significantly improves the thermodynamics and kinetics of co-infiltrated 2LiBH4-LiAlH4 composites: Stable reversibility of hydrogen absorption/resorption”, Acta Materialia 61, 6882 (2013); (IF: 3.941; AI: 1.709)

150) G. L. Xia, D. Li, X. W. Chen, Y. B. Tan, Z. W. Tang, Z. P. Guo, H. K. Liu, Z. W. Liu, and X. B. Yu, “Carbon-coated Li3N nanofibers for advanced hydrogen storage”, Advanced Materials 25, 6238 (2013); (IF: 14.829; AI: 4.071)

151) G. L. Xia, Y. B. Tan, X. W. Chen, Z. P. Guo, H. K. Liu, and X. B. Yu, “Mixed-metal (Li, Al) amidoborane: synthesis and enhanced hydrogen storage properties”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 1810 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

152) G. L. Xia, L. Li, Z. P. Guo, Q. F. Gu, Y. H. Guo, X. B. Yu, H. K. Liu, and Z. W. Liu, “Stabilization of NaZn(BH4)3 via nanoconfinement in SBA-15 towards enhanced hydrogen release”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 250 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

153) F. X. Xiang, X. L. Wang, X. Xun, K. S. B. De Silva, X. Y. Wang, and S. X. Dou, “Evidence for transformation from delta T-c to delta l pinning in MgB2 by graphene oxide doping with improved low and high field J(c) and pinning potential”, Applied Physics Letters 102, 152601 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI:


1.388)

154) J. T. Xu, S. L. Chou, Q. F. Gu, H. K. Liu, and S. X. Dou, “The effect of different binders on electrochemical properties of LiNi1/3Mn1/3C1/3O2 cathode material in lithium ion batteries”, Journal of Power Sources 225, 172 (2013); (IF: 4.675; AI: 1.092)

155) J. T. Xu, S. L. Chou, M. Avdeev, M. Sale, H. K. Liu, and S. X. Dou, “Lithium rich and deficient effects in LixCoPO4 (x=0.90, 0.95, 1, 1.05) as cathode material for lithium-ion batteries”, Electrochimica Acta 88, 865 (2013); (IF: 3.777; AI: 0.984)

156) J. T. Xu, S. X. Dou, H. K. Liu, and L. M. Dai, “Cathode materials for next generation lithium ion batteries”, Nano Energy 2, 439 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

157) M. J. Xu, L. X. Wang, D. Z. Jia, L. Liu, L. Zhang, Z. P. Guo, and R. Sheng, “Morphology tunable self-assembled Sr2P2O7:Ce3+, Mn2+ phosphor and luminescence properties”, Journal of the American Ceramic Society 96, 1198 (2013); (IF: 2.107; AI: 0.767)

158) J. Yang, D. Q. Shi, H. Zhang, S. M. Wang, C. G. Lin, and S. X. Dou, “Reel-to-Reel PLD fabrication of YBCO coated conductor by single and multi-coating processes”, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism 26, 3181 (2013); (IF: 0.702; AI: 0.237)

159) Z. X. Yang, Q. Meng, Z. P. Guo, X. B. Yu, T. L. Guo, and R. Zeng, “Highly reversible lithium storage in uniform Li4Ti5O12/carbon hybrid nanowebs as anode material for lithium-ion batteries”, Energy 55, 925 (2013); (IF: 3.651; AI: 0.794)

160) Z. X. Yang, Q. Meng, Z. P. Guo, X. B. Yu, T. L. Guo, and R. Zeng, “Highly uniform TiO2/SnO2/carbon hybrid nanofibers with greatly enhanced lithium storage performance”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 10395 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

161) Q. W. Yao, X. L. Wang, H. Kimura, S. X. Dou, K. Konstantinov, Z. X. Cheng, F. Hong, H. Y. Zhao, H. Qiu, and K. Ozawa, “Band structure, magnetic, and transport properties of two dimensional compounds Sr2-xGdxCoO4”, Journal of Applied Physics 113, 17B522 (2013); (IF: 2.210; AI: 0.836)

162) X. Yu, C. F. Zhang, Q. Meng, Z. X. Chen, H. K. Liu, and Z. P. Guo, “Facile synthesis of hierarchical networks composed of highly interconnected V2O5 nanosheets assembled on carbon nanotubes and their superior lithium storage properties”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 5, 12394

(2013); (IF: 5.008; AI: 1.277)

163) Z. W. Yu, X. L. Wang, Y. Du, S. Aminorroaya-Yamini, C. Zhang, K. Chuang, and S. Li, “Fabrication and characterization of textured Bi2Te3 thermoelectric thin films prepared on glass substrates at room temperature using pulsed laser deposition”, Journal of Crystal Growth 362, 247 (2013); (IF: 1.552; AI: 0.491)

164) Z. J. Yue, I. Levchenko, S. Kumar, D. H. Seo, X. L. Wang, S. X. Dou, and K. Ostrikov, “Large networks of vertical multi-layer graphenes with morphology-tunable magnetoresistance”, Nanoscale 5, 9283 (2013); (IF: 6.233; AI: 1.566)

165) V. V. Yurchenko, L. Ilin, J. M. Mechbach, M. Siegel, A. J. Qviller, Y. M. Galperin, and T. H. Johansen, “Thermo-magnetic stability of superconducting films controlled by nano-morphology”, Applied Physics Letters 102, 252601 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

166) B. Zhang, X. W. Gao, J. Z. Wang, S. L. Chou, K. Konstantinov, H. K. Liu, “CuS nanoflakes, microspheres, microflowers, and nanowires: synthesis and lithium storage properties”, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 13, 1309 (2013); (IF: 1.149; AI: 0.291)

167) C. F. Zhang, Z. X. Chen, Z. P. Guo, and X. W. Lou, “Additive-free synthesis of 3D porous V2O5 hierarchical microspheres with enhanced lithium storage properties”, Energy & Environmental Science 6, 974 (2013); (IF: 11.653; AI: 2.700)

168) Y. Zhang, X. L. Wang, W. K. Yeoh, R. K. Zheng, and C. Zhang, “Electrical and thermoelectric properties of single-wall carbon nanotube doped Bi2Te3 (vol 101, 031909, 2012)”, Applied Physics Letters 102, 019902 (2013); (IF: 3.794; AI: 1.388)

169) Z. D. Zhang, R. H. Fan, Z. C. Shi, K. L. Yan, Z. J. Zhang, X. L. Wang, and S. X. Dou, “Microstructure and metal-dielectric transition behaviour in a percolative Al2O3-Fe composite via selective reduction”, RSC Advances 3, 26110 (2013); (IF: 2.562; AI: N/A)

170) Z. D. Zhang, R. H. Fan, Z. C. Shi, S. B. Pan, K. L. Yan, K. N. Sun, J. D. Zhang, X. F. Liu, X. L. Wang, and S. X. Dou, “Tunable negative permittivity behavior and conductor-insulator transition in dual composites prepared by selective reduction reaction”, Journal of Materials Chemistry C 1, 79 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

171) Z. J. Zhang, J. Z. Wang, S. L. Chou, H. K. Liu, K. Ozawa, and H. J. Li, “Polypyrrole-coated alpha-LiFeO2 nanocomposite with enhanced electrochemical properties for lithium-ion batteries”, Electrochimica Acta 108, 820 (2013); (IF: 3.777; AI: 0.984)


172) C. J. Zhao; S. L. Chou, X. Y. Wang, C. F. Zhou, H. K. Liu, and S. X. Dou, “A facile route to synthesize transition metal oxide/reduced graphene oxide composites and their lithium storage performance”, RSC Advances 3, 16597 (2013); (IF: 2.562; AI: N/A)

173) H. Y. Zhao, H. Kimura, Z. X. Cheng, X. L. Wang, Q. W. Yao, M. Osada, and B. W. Li, “Room temperature multiferroic heterostructure: Nd: BiFeO3/YMnO3”, Journal of Crystal Growth 365, 19 (2013); (IF: 1.552; AI: 0.491)

174) C. Zhong, J. Z. Wang, X. W. Gao, D. Wexler, and H. K. Liu, “In situ one-step synthesis of a 3D nanostructured germanium-graphene composite and its application in lithium-ion batteries”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 1, 10798 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

175) D. Zhong, Q. L. Yang, L. Guo, S. X. Dou, K. S. Liu, and L. Jiang, “Fusion of nacre, mussel, and lotus leaf: bio-inspired graphene composite paper with multifunctional integration”, Nanoscale 5, 5758 (2013); (IF: 6.233; AI: 1.566)

176) M. Zhu, C. L. Zhu, J. Ma, Q. Meng, Z. P. Guo, Z. Y. Yu, T. Lu, Y. Li, D. Zhang, and W. M. Lau, “Controlled fabrication of Si nanoparticles on graphene sheets for Li-ion batteries”, RSC Advances 3, 6141 (2013); (IF: 2.562; AI: N/A)

177) Y. Zhu, Z. Li, M. Chen, H. M. Cooper, and Z. P. Xu, “Tuning core-shell SiO2@CdTe@SiO2 fluorescent nanoparticles for cell labelling”, Journal of Materials Chemistry B 1, 2315 (2013); (IF: N/A; AI: N/A)

178) Y. Zhu, Z. Li, M. Chen, H. M. Cooper, G. Q. Lu, and Z. P. Xu, “One-pot preparation of highly fluorescent cadmium telluride/cadmium sulfide quantum dots under neutral-pH condition for biological applications”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 390, 3 (2013); (IF: 3.172; AI: 0.837)

179) Y. Zhu, H. Hong, Z. P. Xu, Z. Li, and W. Cai, “Quantum dot-based nanoprobes for in-vivo targeted imaging”, Current Molecular Medicine 13, 1549 (2013); (IF: 4.197; AI: 1.672)

PUBLICATION STATISTICS

Publication Source Distribution

Refereed Journal Articles Refereed Conference Articles

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Impact Factor Distribution

IF Distribution 2009–2013

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4%

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FUNDING 2013

AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL GRANTS

ARC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE GRANTS

Chief Investigators Title 2013 Funding

H. K. Liu Nano-materials for energy storage $90,000

Total $90,000

ARC DISCOVERY SCHEME GRANTS


S. X. Dou, G. Peleckis, J. H. Kim, J. Driscoll, E. Hellstrom, Y. W. Ma, H. Kumakura,

Nanostructure engineered iron-based superconductors $140,000

X. L. Wang, C. Zhang, R. A. Lewis, Q. K. Xue, A. Hoffmann, F. Klose

Electron and spin transport in topological insulators $120,000

Z. Li, M. Lu Nanostructure engineering of semiconductor nanowires for high performance thermoelectric $110,000

Z. P. Guo, Z. Chen, J. Dahn, J. Chen New directions to miniaturized power sources: integrated all-solid-state rechargeable batteries $160,000

X. L. Wang, G. Peleckis, D. P. Chen, H. Hosono, X. Chen, K. H. Muller, E. Muromachi, A. J. Studer

Materials science and superconductivity in the new Fe-based high temperature superconductors $100,000

A. V. Pan, O. V. Shcherbakova, S. H. Zhou, I. P. Nevirkovets, K. H. Muller, T. H. Johansen, H. Hilgenkamp

New approach to control grain boundary behaviour in superconducting thin films $70,000

J. Z. Wang, S. L. Chou, H. J. Li, Y. P. Wu, K. Ozawa

A novel hybrid electrochemical energy system for both high energy and high power $90,000

Total $790,000

ARC FUTURE FELLOWSHIPS


Z. X. Cheng Manipulation of spin by electric field $86,000

J. H. Kim Development of a solid nitrogen cooled magnesium diboride (MgB2) magnet for persistent-mode operation

$172,000

X. L. Wang Electronic topological materials $124,000

Total $382,000

ARC DECRA FELLOWSHIPS


Z. G. Huang Diammoniate of diborane for hydrogen storage $125,000

M. S. A. Hossain Rational design of a new generation magnesium diboride superconducting rotor coil suitable for offshore low-cost wind turbine generators

$125,000

S. Aminorroaya-Yamini Nano-engineered, cost-effective lead chalcogenides to boost performance of mid-range temperature thermoelectric materials

$125,000

Total $375,000




S. L. Chou, J. Z. Wang, H. K. Liu, D. Wexler, Y. M. Kang

Development of novel composite anode materials combined with new binders for high energy, high power and long life lithium-ion batteries

$130,000

S. X. Dou, J. H. Kim, M. S. A. Hossain, G. Peleckis

Synergetic combination of localised magnesium diffusion process with cold compaction technique for fabrication of MgB2 superconductor wires

$150,000

S. X. Dou, S. Li, W. X. Li, C. Zhang, S. Aminorroaya - Yamini

New generation high efficiency thermoelectric materials and modules for waste heat recovery from steelworks

$240,000

Total $520,000

2013 AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL GRANTS TOTAL: $2,157,000

AUTO CRC GRANTS AUTO CRC PROJECTS


S. X. Dou, G. X. Wang 1-108: Lithium air battery for electric vehicles $160,000

S. X. Dou, H. K. Liu 1-109: Novel cathodes for high performance Li-ion battery $100,000

S. X. Dou, C. Zhang, S. Aminorraya-Yamini, G. Peleckis

1-203: Thermoelectric – efficient energy recovery in light and heavy vehicles $50,000

S. X. Dou, Z. P. Guo 1-110: Design and prototype of on-vehicle battery management system for electrical vehicles $86,000

S. X. Dou, G. X. Wang, H. K. Liu 1-111: Development of advanced electrode and electrolytes for LIB $200,000

S. X. Dou, K. W. See 1-112: Battery charge, mechanical and thermal management system development $150,000

S. X. Dou, K. W. See 1-113: Lithium ion battery module packaging and testing $61,000

Total $807,000

AUTO CRC SCHOLARSHIPS


H. K. Liu, S.X. Dou 4-102: The study of carbon based battery materials $33,000

J. Z. Wang, S.X. Dou 4-103: S-Carbon composite cathode material for Li-S battery $33,000

K. Konstantinov, S.X. Dou 4-104: Conducting polymer coated graphene oxide nanocomposites for supercapacitor application $33,000

Z. P. Guo, S. X. Dou 4-105: Fabrication & characterisation of graphene & graphene oxide composites for application in supercaps & Li-ion batteries

$33,000

Total $132,000

2013 AUTO CRC GRANTS TOTAL: $939,000


OTHER GRANTS


S. X. Dou, S. Li, C. Zhang Waste heat recovery from steelworks using advanced thermoelectric materials and generator technology (BAJC Research Grant)

$130,000

Total $130,000

UOW VICE-CHANCELLOR FELLOWSHIPS


T. Liao Density functional theory design of quantum dots/2D semiconductor heterostructures for solar energy application

$110,000

Y. Du Conductivity and dynamics of multiferroic domain wall in YMnO3 single crystal $110,000

Z. Q. Sun Rational design for improving environmental durability in dye-sensitized solar cells $110,000

Total $330,000

UOW GRANTS & ARC NEAR-MISS GRANTS


Z. G. Huang Expanding the search for hydrogen storage materials $11,000

K. W. See Development of battery management system for lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles application

$10,000

Y. Du Domain wall conductivity in insulating multiferroic YMnO3 single crystal $13,000

G. Peleckis, S. X. Dou, H. K. Liu, X. L. Wang, M. S. A. Hossain, K. Konstantinov, J. Chen, Z. X. Cheng, Z. Li, Z. G. Huang, S. L. Chou, J. L. Wang, C. Wang, Y. Du, X. Xu

MAC Science M18XHF $65,000

S. L. Chou Novel high energy density rechargeable lithium battery system using hybrid electrolyte $8,500

J. L. Wang Magneto-structural coupling in some selected magnetic shape memory alloys $6,500

K. Konstantinov Novel liquid crystal graphene/MTX/High-Z materials nano-theranostic drug delivery system for radiation enhanced cancer therapy

$15,000

K. Konstantinov Nano-engineering of novel ceramic composite systems for high performance energy storage devices with internal hybridisation

$10,000

H. K. Liu Development of highly regenerable capacity ammonia-borane and related boron nitride-based hydrides for hydrogen storage at low cost

$10,000

Total $149,000

UOW Support (Performance, Management, PGS Maintenance) $360,000

TOTAL FUNDING 2013 $4,065,000


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TERAHERTZ SCIENCE, THERMIONICS & SOLID STATE PHYSICSProfessor Chao Zhang


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