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Research Interests
Research Interests:
- Near-net-shape production of advanced titanium alloy components via molten salt electrolysis
- Electrochemical reprocessing of spent fuels
- Fabrication of titanium alloy powders for 3D printing
- Electro-deposition of composites of polymer and carbon nanotubes for chemical sensing and energy storage
- Synthesis of bio-inspired advanced functional materials
Dr. Di Hu’s primary research background lies in the electrochemical production of pure metals or metal alloys via direct solid-state electrodeoxidation (i.e. the FFC-Cambridge Process) of metal oxide precursors in molten salt (Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B. 2013; 44(2):272-282). By applying an inert anode, a carbon-free metallurgical process can be achieved which is essential for emission control.
In addition, He has also conducted researches on (i) electro-deposition of conducting composites of electroactive polymer and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) towards potential applications for chemical sensing (i.e. CO2 sensor) (ACS Nano. 2010; 4(7):4274-4282) and energy storage (i.e. supercapattery) (Energy & Environmental Science. 2014; 7(3):1018-1022), and (ii) chemical synthesis of bio-inspired conducting polymer materials, such as lotus leaf -like superhydrophobic polyaniline (Advanced Materials. 2014; 26(15):2440-2445).
Personal profile
Research Experience:
- 2014- present: Assistant Professor (Lecturer) of Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Research project: Electrochemical production of titanium alloy powders for 3D printing.
- 2011-2014: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham UK. Research project: REFINE-The sustainable reduction of spent fuel vital in a closed loop nuclear energy cycle.
- 2007-2011: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham UK. Research project: Electrochemical near-net-shape production of titanium alloy components via the FFC Cambridge Process.
- 2006: BEng in Chemical Engineering and Technology, Key Laboratory of Organics Solids, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS). Research project: Chemical synthesis of superhydrophobic conducting polymers.
Teaching
Module Convener and Lecturer
- Water Treatment (H83WAT)
- Process Engineering Project (H82PEP)
- Plan Design (H82PLD)
Contributing Lecturer
- Design Projects (H83DPX)
- Fundamentals of Engineering Design (H81FED)
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 5 Finished
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Preparation of high voltage - high density capacitor from electrolytic tantalum powder
Hu, D. (PI)
1/01/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Contract Projects › Horizontal-International Contract Projects
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Research and Development, Test and Industralization of New Smelting Techniques of Titanium ad Titaium Alloys
Hu, D. (PI)
1/01/20 → 1/01/23
Project: Contract Projects › Horizontal-Contract Projects out of Zhejiang Province
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The Enhancement of Molten Salt Electro-Deoxidation Process for Titanium Alloys Production via the Application of Metal Co-Oxide Cathodes
Hu, D. (PI)
1/01/19 → 31/12/21
Project: Government Funded Projects › Vertical-National Government Funded Projects
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Development of High-end Metal Titanium Low Energy Consumption Preparation Process
Hu, D. (PI)
1/01/18 → 31/12/20
Project: Government Funded Projects › Vertical-Ningbo Municipal Government Funded Projects
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Electrochemical Production of Titanium Alloy Powders for 3D Printing
Hu, D. (PI)
Zhejiang University of Science and Technology
18/01/16 → 17/01/18
Project: Government Funded Projects › Vertical-Zhejiang Provincial Government Funded Projects
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Electrochemical conversion of methane to bridge the gap in the artificial carbon cycle
Peng, Y., Song, Y., Razanau, I., Xiao, J., Xiao, W., Hu, D. & Wang, G., Jan 2025, In: Journal of Energy Chemistry. 100, p. 286-308 23 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Review article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Biodegradable Copolyesters Derived from 2,5-Thiophenedicarboxylic Acid for High Gas Barrier Packaging Applications: Synthesis, Crystallization Properties, and Biodegradation Mechanisms
Wang, Q., Li, J., Dong, Y., Hu, H., OYoung, D. L., Hu, D., Zhang, Y., Wei, D. Q., Wang, J. & Zhu, J., 12 Aug 2024, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 12, 32, p. 12086-12100 15 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Conversion of high moisture biomass to hierarchical porous carbon via molten base carbonisation and activation for electrochemical double layer capacitor
Egun, I. L., Akinwolemiwa, B., Yin, B., Tian, H., He, H., Fow, K. L., Zhang, H., Chen, G. Z. & Hu, D., Oct 2024, In: Bioresource Technology. 409, 131251.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Molten Salt Synthesis of Ti3C2/Cu Cocatalyst for Enhanced TiO2 Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
Xu, W., Peng, Y., Hu, D., Razanau, I., Gu, D. & Xiao, W., 19 Jun 2024, In: ChemCatChem. 16, 20, e202400873.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Tailoring poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) towards effective mitigation of chloride-induced dissolution of S235JR steel: The synergistic contributions of potassium iodide and myristyl trimethylammonium bromide
Solomon, M. M., Umoren, S. A., Gilda Ritacca, A., Ritacco, I., Hu, D. & Guo, L., 15 Feb 2024, In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 396, 123935.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
14 Citations (Scopus)