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 autonomously. 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 is endowed with keen insight into various fundamental science and engineering applications towards the stickiest challenges in environment, energy, and health. The special topics involve but not be limited to the smart self-regulating system, interfacial adhesion/lubrication, liquid/solid repellency, anti/de-icing, droplet self-propulsion, dropwise condensation, drag reduction, water harvesting, membrane separation, renewable power, energy storage devices.
Expertise
SURFACE ENGINEERING
FUNCTIONAL POLYMER
INTERFACE MECHANICS
MICRO/NANO FABRICATION
Recent News
12.13. 2023, Our work entitled “Direct 3D printing functional surfaces stacked with microstructured filaments“ was published in Additive Manufacturing. Congratulations to yunlong and the co-authors!
11.01. 2023, Our group received an industrial grant to create durable anti-fingerprint coatings. Congratulations!
10.25. 2023, Our group received an industrial grant to fabricate high-efficiency flow batteries. Congratulations!
09.05. 2023, the group members were invited to visit the company of Wontai Power in Shanghai.
08.19. 2023, Lei attended the 2nd Membrane Science and Functional Materials Conference as an invited speaker for the 20th-anniversary celebration of MSFM Lab. The culture of MSFM has benefited the members for life, hearty congratulations to Prof. Liangyin Chu and all the group members.
