Nanomaterials

Research focus

The ability to synthesise, characterise, and control the nanoscale structure of materials has revolutionised many traditional fields of chemical and biological engineering and often moved process considerations from a macroscale view to one that must consider molecular and nanoscale interaction as an intrinsic part of the design. Chemical and biological engineers at Monash University employ nanomaterials for a wide variety of applications including corrosion mitigation, water purification, catalysis, sensors, drug and gene delivery, theranostics, smart coatings, gas separation, functional food, and material composites.

Meet the researchers

Prof. Udo Bach Energy materials
Dr. Parama Banerjee 2D materials and advanced coatings Porous functional materials for energy storage
A/Prof. Warren Batchelor Cellulose and sustainable applications
Prof. Wenlong Cheng Synthesis and self-assembly of plasmonic nanoparticles Biosensors and catalyst Targeted theranostics
Dr. Simon Corrie Diagnostic and biosensors Protein Engineering
Dr. Lizhong He Drug delivery Peptide-based Materials
A/Prof. Matthew Hill Porous materials Catalysis Energy materials
Prof. Mark Banaszak Holl Drug delivery Polymer composites Tissue structure and function
Prof. Gil Garnier Bioactive paper Cellulose composites Surface engineering
Prof. Ravi Jagadeeshan Nanoparticle flow
Prof. Lei Jiang Bioinspired interfaces Superhydrophobicity Energy materials
Dr. Zhikao Li Porous nanomaterials Adsorbents Membrane
Prof. Wei Shen Bioactive paper Superhydrophobicity Surface engineering
Prof. Raman Singh Graphene and other nano coatings for corrosion resistance
Prof. Huanting Wang Membranes Porous materials
Prof. Aibing Yu Particle science Process engineering
Prof. Xiwang Zhang Membranes Photocatalysis Water treatment
Prof. Dongyuan Zhao Core-shell nanostructures Porous materials Zeolites
Associate Professor Daniela Loessner 3D cell culture models Tumour microenvironment