Outline 🧪
Carbon nanostructures properties are determined by the crystal arrangement, functionalization and defects of the structures. We have tackle the optimization of carbon nanostructures (CNS) fabrication via chemical vapor deposition, and take a challenge on upcycling waste materials into value-added CNS
We also investigate and clarify their compatibility as filler in composites for enhanced properties applications. With this fabricated CNS-based materials, we are exploring their potential to be employ towards sustainable and green energy applications.Â
Optimization of CNS Fabrications
Optimizing the CNS synthesis techniques via chemical vapor deposition methods and their impurities/ functionalize treatments towards low cost, in-complex and mass-production.Â
CNS-reinforced composites and enhanced properties
Development of carbon nanostructure-based composites or alloys reinforcement for enhanced-properties of host materials towards targeted energy related applications.Â
Waste to Wealth : Recycling and Upcycling
Utilization of waste materials including agro-waste, industrial-waste, post-consumer-waste to value-added carbon nanostructures towards green and eco-technology.
CNS-based Sustainable and Green Energy
Development of CNS-based electrode for green energy applications and CNS-based surface modifications (nanostructures/coatings) for sustainable energy production/consumption. (fuel cell, lithium-ion batteries, surface tribology etc).
Current Projects
Surface Properties Enhancement of In Situ CNTs Incorporated Anodic Alumina Nanocomposite Film for Protective Coating ApplicationÂ
Enhancement of Thermal and Electrical Properties in Carbon Nanotubes Incorporated Zinc Silicate Ceramic Composite Via Colloidal Method
Microstructure Study and Surface Properties of Nanocarbon Zinc Silicate Ceramic Composite
Enhancement of thermal diffusivity in carbon nanotubes (CNTs) incorporated willemite nanocomposites for light emitting diode (LED) application
Past Projects
Utilization of waste latex sludge as a precursor for carbon nanotubes (CNTs) growth via Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
Development of Fe3C Nanoparticles Encased Li Graphene Layers for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) Electro Catalyst
Studies on the Development of Graphene-MWCNTs-PET Nanocomposites as A Conducting Thick Film
Tube furnace
Brand
LT furnace (HSTF60/4501600-SIC)
Purpose
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Pyrolysis, Carbonization.Â
Electroplating Unit
BrandÂ
 MAISHENG MS-305D 30V 5
PurposeÂ
 Anodizing and electroplating.
Direct Methanol Fuel CellsÂ
BrandÂ
  Fideris
PurposeÂ
Converts the chemical energy of liquid methanol into electrical energy directly.Â
Laser Flash Analyzer
Brand
NETZSCH LFA 457
Purpose
Measurement of thermophysical properties.
Solar energy
Brand
WDS Green Energy
Purpose
Reducing dependence on oil as an energy source and replacing it with renewable energy.