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Dr Yubai Zhang is a researcher at the Centre for Energy, University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on the design and development of advanced carbon-based materials for environmental and energy applications. She investigates biomass-derived biochar and graphene-based materials as functional electrodes for electrochemical adsorption and destruction of persistent contaminants, including PFAS.
She has expertise in materials synthesis, electrochemical reactor design, and advanced characterization techniques. Her work integrates materials science, environmental engineering, and electrochemistry to develop innovative solutions for sustainable energy and pollution remediation.
She has contributed to multiple collaborative projects, producing high-impact publications and fostering interdisciplinary partnerships. Her research vision is to advance low-emission, high-performance carbon technologies that address critical environmental challenges, bridging fundamental science with practical applications. At UWA, she benefits from a well-equipped research environment and mentorship that supports cutting-edge experimentation and translation of discoveries into real-world impact.
Research expertise keywords
- Energy Storage
- Electrochemistry
- Water treatment
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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2D MXenes for Fire Retardancy and Fire-Warning Applications: Promises and Prospects
Liu, L., Feng, J., Xue, Y., Chevali, V., Zhang, Y., Shi, Y., Tang, L. C. & Song, P., 23 Feb 2023, In: Advanced Functional Materials. 33, 9, 34 p., 2212124.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Pathways to Next-Generation Fire-Safe Alkali-Ion Batteries
Zhang, Y., Feng, J., Qin, J., Zhong, Y. L., Zhang, S., Wang, H., Bell, J., Guo, Z. & Song, P., 25 Aug 2023, In: Advanced Science. 10, 24, 2301056.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Scalable Spray Drying Production of Amorphous V2O5–EGO 2D Heterostructured Xerogels for High-Rate and High-Capacity Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries
Zhang, Y., Qin, J., Batmunkh, M., Li, W., Fu, H., Wang, L., Al-Mamun, M., Qi, D., Liu, P., Zhang, S. & Zhong, Y. L., 10 Mar 2022, In: Small. 18, 10, 2105761.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhanced electrochemical production and facile modification of graphite oxide for cost-effective sodium ion battery anodes
Zhang, Y., Qin, J., Lowe, S. E., Li, W., Zhu, Y., Al-Mamun, M., Batmunkh, M., Qi, D., Zhang, S. & Zhong, Y. L., 15 Jun 2021, In: Carbon. 177, p. 71-78 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Facile Synthesis of Boron-Doped Reduced Electrochemical Graphene Oxide for Sodium Ion Battery Anode
Zhang, Y., Qin, J., Batmunkh, M. & Zhong, Y. L., Aug 2021, In: JOM. 73, 8, p. 2531-2539 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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HDR milestone assessment committee member
Zhang, Y. (Examiner)
2023Activity: HDR students › Examination
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Australian Battery Day 2023
Zhang, Y. (Participant)
2022 → …Activity: Conferences and workshops › Contribution or participation in a conference
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JOM (Journal)
Zhang, Y. (Reviewer)
2021 → …Activity: Editorial work or peer review of publications › Editorial activity