WELCOME TO
ASIPI RESEARCH GROUP
---The human imagination is finite but the universe is infinite
Our research intersects the multidisciplinary fields of surface engineering, functional polymer, interface mechanics, and micro/nano-fabrication. By exploring Advanced Surface & Interface Process Intensification (ASIPI), the research aims to learn the interaction at Interface Phenomena and Surface Science, thus bringing transformational efficiency enhancements in interfacial processes for sustainable environment & energy.
Motivation
Be a scientist, save the world. --- Richard Smalley
Nowadays, we human beings are facing with the stickiest challenges in environment, energy, and health. These issues encompass global risks that are more significant than ever before in the history of civilization. Increasingly polluted environment, nearly exhausted energy and unpredictably emerging diseases will affect or have affected the lives of people in every country and region of the world. The overarching goal of my research is to build a world-class research program on the design and synthesis of multi-materials systems thus addressing the stickiest challenges in the world.
Mission
ASIPI research aims to pioneer scientific exploration by advancing surface functionalization through physical and chemical approaches, focusing on enhancing efficiency in physicochemical interface processes. By coupling cutting-edge studies of surface engineering, functional polymer, interface mechanics, and micro/nano-fabrication, the designed static and dynamic surfaces are promising to reinforce and improve the interface process. The multi-processes of chemical conversion, interfacial adhesion, molecular recognition, wetting dynamics, and heat transfer could be regulated over multiple length scales. Leveraging the convergence of interdisciplinary backgrounds from chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials science, the ASIPI research has keen insight into various fundamental science and engineering applications towards the stickiest adhesion & friction challenges in environment, energy, and health. The special topics involve but not be limited to smart self-regulating systems, interfacial adhesion/lubrication, liquid/solid repellency, anti/de-icing, droplet self-propulsion, thermal management, drag reduction, water-energy nexus, nanochannel flow, molecular sensing, energy storage devices.
Expertise
SURFACE ENGINEERING
FUNCTIONAL POLYMER
INTERFACE MECHANICS
MICRO/NANO FABRICATION
Recent News
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01.16.2025, Lei was invited to attend the forum held by the Nuclear Power Institute of China (NPIC) and gave a lecture on Advanced Surface Manufacturing.
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01.03.2025, Our first VRFB paper entitled “Localized acoustic streaming-mediated efficiency enhancement for vanadium redox flow battery“ was published in the Journal of Energy Storage. Congratulations to Ping and the co-authors!
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12.09.2024, Our first review paper entitled “Beyond Smoothness: The Art of Surface Texturing Battling against Friction“ was published in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing. Congratulations to Qianhao, Xuanyao, Yayong, and the co-authors!
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11.19.2024, Our work entitled “Surface Acoustic Waves-Enabled Shielding Fluid Layers Inhibit Bacterial Adhesion“ was published in Langmuir. Congratulations to Zhiyuan, Zhongyu, and the co-authors!
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10.27.2024, Our work entitled “Tailoring Dynamic Chains of Cross-Linked PDMS to Hinder Oil Penetration“ was published in Advanced Materials Technologies. Congratulations to Ruonan and the co-authors!
