Dr Shengqiang Fan
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
+61 7 334 67990
Journal Articles
Fan, Shengqiang, Burn, Paul L., Gentle, Ian R. and Shaw, Paul E. (2025). Effect of sensing material basicity on excited-state intramolecular proton transfer-based detection of G-series nerve agents. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 422 136670, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.snb.2024.136670
Fan, Shengqiang, Burn, Paul L., Gentle, Ian R. and Shaw, Paul E. (2024). Effect of Silyl Ether Bulk on Excited-State Intramolecular Proton Transfer-Based Sensing of Extant Hydrogen Fluoride for G-Series Nerve Agent Detection. ACS Sensors, 9 (8), 3921-3927. doi: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00341
Zhang, Guanran, Fan, Shengqiang, Hutchinson, Kinitra L., Chu, Ronan, Burn, Paul L., Gentle, Ian R. and Shaw, Paul E. (2024). Interplay between the Glass Transition Temperature, Analyte Diffusion, and Fluorescence Quenching for Detection of Nitro-Group Containing Explosives Using Organic Semiconducting Films. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 146 (32), 22787-22796. doi: 10.1021/jacs.4c08002
Fan, Shengqiang, Burn, Paul L., Gentle, Ian R. and Shaw, Paul E. (2024). Effect of structure on excited-state intramolecular proton transfer-based sensors for phosphonofluoridate G-series nerve agent vapour detection. Sensors & Diagnostics, 3 (7), 1212-1223. doi: 10.1039/d4sd00120f
Fan, Shengqiang, Loch, Alex S., Vongsanga, Kylie, Dennison, Genevieve H., Burn, Paul L., Gentle, Ian R. and Shaw, Paul E. (2024). Differentiating between V‐ and G‐series nerve agent and simulant vapours using fluorescent film responses. Small Methods, 8 (1) 2301048, 1-6. doi: 10.1002/smtd.202301048
Ali, Mohammad A., Fan, Shengqiang, Burn, Paul L., Gentle, Ian R. and Shaw, Paul E. (2024). Real-time detection of TNT analogues in water using fluorescent dendrimer films. Sensors & Diagnostics, 3 (4), 640-647. doi: 10.1039/d3sd00231d
Fan, Shengqiang, Dennison, Genevieve H., FitzGerald, Nicholas, Burn, Paul L., Gentle, Ian R. and Shaw, Paul E. (2021). Acid is a potential interferent in fluorescent sensing of chemical warfare agent vapors. Communications Chemistry, 4 (1) 45, 45. doi: 10.1038/s42004-021-00482-6
Fan, Shengqiang, Zhang, Guanran, Dennison, Genevieve H., FitzGerald, Nicholas, Burn, Paul L., Gentle, Ian R. and Shaw, Paul E. (2019). Challenges in fluorescence detection of chemical warfare agent vapors using solid‐state films. Advanced Materials, 32 (18) 1905785, 1905785. doi: 10.1002/adma.201905785
Fan, Shengqiang, Lai, Jonathan, Burn, Paul L. and Shaw, Paul E. (2019). Solid-state fluorescence-based sensing of TATP via hydrogen peroxide detection. ACS Sensors, 4 (1) acssensors.8b01029, 134-142. doi: 10.1021/acssensors.8b01029
Fan, Shengqiang, Burn, Paul L. and Shaw, Paul E. (2019). Sensitive and fast fluorescence-based indirect sensing of TATP. RSC Advances, 9 (12), 7032-7042. doi: 10.1039/c9ra00693a
Shoaee, Safa, Fan, Shengqiang, Burn, Paul L. and Shaw, Paul E. (2016). Photophysics of detection of explosive vapours via luminescence quenching of thin films: impact of inter-molecular interactions. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 18 (37), 25861-25868. doi: 10.1039/c6cp04536g
Ali, Mohammad A., Shoaee, Safa, Fan, Shengqiang, Burn, Paul L., Gentle, Ian R., Meredith, Paul and Shaw, Paul E. (2016). Detection of explosive vapors: the roles of exciton and molecular diffusion in real-time sensing. ChemPhysChem, 17 (21), 3350-3353. doi: 10.1002/cphc.201600767
Geng, Yan, Ali, Mohamad A., Clulow, Andrew J., Fan, Shengqiang, Burn, Paul L., Gentle, Ian R., Meredith, Paul and Shaw, Paul E. (2015). Unambiguous detection of nitrated explosive vapours by fluorescence quenching of dendrimer films. Nature Communications, 6 (8240) 8240, 8240. doi: 10.1038/ncomms9240
He, Xue-Long, Yang, Guan-Jun, Li, Chang-Jiu, Liu, Mei and Fan, Sheng-Qiang (2015). Failure mechanism for flexible dye-sensitized solar cells under repeated outward bending: Cracking and spalling off of nano-porous titanium dioxide film. Journal of Power Sources, 280, 182-189. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2015.01.088
Yao, Hai-Long, Yang, Guan-Jun, Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Li, Cheng-Xin and Li, Chang-Jiu (2015). Ceramic Nano-particle/Substrate Interface Bonding Formation Derived from Dynamic Mechanical Force at Room Temperature: HRTEM Examination. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, 24 (4), 720-728. doi: 10.1007/s11666-015-0226-2
Fan, Shenggiang, Zong, Xu, Shaw, Paul E., Wang, Xin, Geng, Yan, Smith, Arthur R. G., Burn, Paul L., Wang, Lianzhou and Lo, Shih-Chun (2014). Energetic requirements of iridium(iii) complex based photosensitisers in photocatalytic hydrogen generation. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 16 (39), 21577-21585. doi: 10.1039/c4cp02997f
Yao, Hai-Long, Ma, Jun-Hua, Yang, Guan-Jun, He, Xue-Long, Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Li, Cheng-Xin and Li, Chang-Jiu (2014). Nano-Porous TiO2 Layer Using Ultrafine Nano-Particles for the Blocking Layer in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 14 (4), 2829-2835. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2014.8602
He, Xue-Long, Yang, Guan-Jun, Li, Chang-Jiu, Li, Cheng-Xin and Fan, Sheng-Qiang (2014). Room temperature cold sprayed TiO2 scattering layer for high performance and bending resistant plastic-based dye-sensitized solar cells. Journal of Power Sources, 251, 122-129. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2013.11.003
He, Xue-Long, Liu, Mei, Yang, Guan-Jun, Yao, Hai-Long, Fan, Sheng-Qiang and Li, Chang-Jiu (2013). Photovoltaic performance degradation and recovery of the flexible dye-sensitized solar cells by bending and relaxing. Journal of Power Sources, 226, 173-178. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2012.10.056
Yao, Hai-Long, Yang, Guan-Jun, Li, Shan, He, Xue-Long, Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Li, Cheng-Xin and Li, Chang-Jiu (2013). Synergistic effects of high temperature and impact compaction on the nano-TiO2 film for the significant improvement of photovoltaic performance of flexible dye-sensitized solar cells. Electrochimica Acta, 87, 940-947. doi: 10.1016/j.electacta.2012.09.055
He, Xuelong, Liu, Mei, Yang, Guanjun, Fan, Shengqiang, Li, Changjiu and Li, Chengxin (2012). Preparation of flexible Pt counter electrode on indium-doped tin oxide coated polyethylene naphthalate for dye-sensitized solar cells. 稀有金属材料与工程, 41 (Supp 1), 464-466.
He, Xuelong, Yang, Guanjun, Yao, Hailong, Li, Changjiu, Shan, Li, Mei, Liu and Fan, Shengqiang (2012). Strategy to improve the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells based on TiO2 films prepared by room temperature cold spray. 稀有金属材料与工程, 41 (Supp 1), 190-194.
Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Geng, Yan, Kim, Chulwoo, Paik, Sanghyun and Ko, Jaejung (2012). Correlating the photovoltaic performance of alumina modified dye-sensitized solar cells with the properties of metal-free organic sensitizers. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 132 (2-3), 943-949. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2011.12.039
He, Xue-Long, Liu, Mei, Yang, Guan-Jun, Fan, Sheng-Qiang and Li, Chang-Jiu (2011). Correlation between microstructure and property of electroless deposited Pt counter electrodes on plastic substrate for dye-sensitized solar cells. Applied Surface Science, 258 (4), 1377-1384. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2011.09.070
Yang, Guan-Jun, Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Li, Chang-Jiu and Li, Cheng-Xin (2011). Layer-by-layer fabrication of multiple-dye-sensitized TiO2 films for dye-sensitized solar cells by vacuum cold spray. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters, 3 (4), 483-486. doi: 10.1166/nnl.2011.1200
Fang, Baizeng, Kim, Minwoo, Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Kim, Jung Ho, Wilkinson, David P., Ko, Jaejung and Yu, Jong-Sung (2011). Facile synthesis of open mesoporous carbon nanofibers with tailored nanostructure as a highly efficient counter electrode in CdSe quantum-dot-sensitized solar cells. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21 (24), 8742-8748. doi: 10.1039/c1jm10113g
Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Kim, Chulwoo, Fang, Baizeng, Liao, Kai-Xing, Yang, Guan-Jun, Li, Chang-Jiu, Kim, Jeum-Jong and Ko, Jaejung (2011). Improved efficiency of over 10% in dye-sensitized solar cells with a ruthenium complex and an organic dye heterogeneously positioning on a single TiO 2 electrode. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 115 (15), 7747-7754. doi: 10.1021/jp200700e
Yang, Guan-Jun, Li, Chang-Jiu, Fan, Sheng-Qiang and Gao, Jin-Cheng (2011). Influence of pore structure on ion diffusion property in porous TiO2 coating and photovoltaic performance of dye-sensitized solar cells. Surface and Coatings Technology, 205 (10), 3205-3210. doi: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2010.11.042
So, Seulgi, Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Choi, Hyunbong, Kim, Chulwoo, Cho, Nara, Song, Kihyung and Ko, Jaejung (2010). Stepwise cosensitization through chemically bonding organic dye to CdS quantum-dot-sensitized TiO2 electrode. Applied Physics Letters, 97 (26) 263506, 263506. doi: 10.1063/1.3533906
Kim, Jeum-Jong, Lim, Kimin, Choi, Hyunbong, Fan, Shengqiang, Kang, Moon-Sung, Gao, Guohua, Kang, Hong Seok and Ko, Jaejung (2010). New efficient ruthenium sensitizers with unsymmetrical indeno[1,2 -b]thiophene or a fused dithiophene ligand for dye-sensitized solar cells. Inorganic Chemistry, 49 (18), 8351-8357. doi: 10.1021/ic1009658
Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Fang, Baizeng, Kim, Jung Ho, Jeong, Banseok, Kim, Chulwoo, Yu, Jong-Sung and Ko, Jaejung (2010). Ordered multimodal porous carbon as highly efficient counter electrodes in dye-sensitized and quantum-dot solar cells. Langmuir, 26 (16), 13644-13649. doi: 10.1021/la1019873
Fang, Baizeng, Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Kim, Jung Ho, Kim, Min-Sik, Kim, Minwoo, Chaudhari, Nitin K., Ko, Jaejung and Yu, Jong-Sung (2010). Incorporating hierarchical nanostructured carbon counter electrode into metal-free organic dye-sensitized solar cell. Langmuir, 26 (13), 11238-11243. doi: 10.1021/la100564c
Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Fang, Baizeng, Choi, Hyunbong, Paik, Sanghyun, Kim, Chulwoo, Jeong, Ban-Seok, Kim, Jeum-Jong and Ko, Jaejung (2010). Efficiency improvement of dye-sensitized tandem solar cell by increasing the photovoltage of the back sub-cell. Electrochimica Acta, 55 (15), 4642-4646. doi: 10.1016/j.electacta.2010.03.032
Gao, Min, Li, Changjiu, Li, Chengxin and Fan, Shengqiang (2010). Effects of spray condition and annealing treatment on oxygen contents of thermally sprayed La0.5Sr0.5CoO3-δ coatings. Hsi-An Chiao Tung Ta Hsueh/Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 44 (3), 115-119.
Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Fang, Baizeng, Kim, Jung Ho, Kim, Jeum-Jong, Yu, Jong-Sung and Ko, Jaejung (2010). Hierarchical nanostructured spherical carbon with hollow core/mesoporous shell as a highly efficient counter electrode in CdSe quantum-dot-sensitized solar cells. Applied Physics Letters, 96 (6) 063501, 063501. doi: 10.1063/1.3313948
Gao, Min, Li, Chang-Jiu, Li, Cheng-Xin, Yang, Guan-Jun and Fan, Sheng-Qiang (2009). Microstructure, oxygen stoichiometry and electrical conductivity of flame-sprayed Sm0.7Sr0.3CoO3-δ. Journal of Power Sources, 191 (2), 275-279. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2009.02.016
Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Kim, Duckhyun, Kim, Jeum-Jong, Jung, Dong Woon, Kang, Sang Ook and Ko, Jaejung (2009). Highly efficient CdSe quantum-dot-sensitized TiO2 photoelectrodes for solar cell applications. Electrochemistry Communications, 11 (6), 1337-1339. doi: 10.1016/j.elecom.2009.04.037
Fan, S. Q., Cao, R. J., Xi, Y. X., Gao, M., Wang, M. D., Wang, G., Kim, C. W., Kim, J. J. and Baik, C. (2009). Improved performance of dye-sensitized solar cell by using a coral-like TiO2 film. Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, Rapid Communications, 3 (2), 101-105.
Fan, S. Q., Cao, R. J., Xi, Y. X., Gao, M., Wang, M. D., Kim, D. H., Kim, C. W. and Ko, J. J. (2009). CdSe quantum dots as co-sensitizers of organic dyes in solar cells for red-shifted light harvesting. Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, Rapid Communications, 3 (10), 1027-1033.
Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Li, Chang-Jiu, Li, Cheng-Xin, Liu, Guang-Jian, Yang, Guan-Jun and Zhang, Ling-Zi (2006). Preliminary study of performance of dye-sensitized solar cell of nano-TiO2 coating deposited by vacuum cold spraying. Materials Transactions, 47 (7), 1703-1709. doi: 10.2320/matertrans.47.1703
Fan, Yi-Bo, Cao, Rui-Jun and Fan, Sheng-Qiang (2006). Study on synthesis of self-emulsifying aqueous epoxy resin. Gaofenzi Cailiao Kexue Yu Gongcheng/Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 22 (4), 40-43.
Fan, Shengqiang, Li, Changjiu, Yang, Guanjun and Zhang, Lingzi (2006). Influence of TiCl4 treatment on performance of dye-sensitized solar cell assembled with nano-TiO2 coating deposited by vacuum cold spraying. Rare Metals, 25 (6 SUPPL. 1), 163-168. doi: 10.1016/S1001-0521(07)60066-7
Conference Papers
He, X. L., Yang, G. J., Li, C. X., Li, C. J. and Fan, S. Q. (2013). Preparation and characterization of TiO2 scattering layer for plastic dye-sensitized solar cells by vacuum cold spray. Thermal Spray 2013: Proceedings of the International Thermal Spray Conference, Busan, South Korea, 13-15 2013. ASM International. doi: 10.31399/asm.cp.itsc2013p0184
Yang, Guan-Jun, Liao, Kai-Xing, Li, Chang-Jiu, Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Li, Cheng-Xin and Li, Shan (2012). Formation of pore structure and its influence on the mass transport property of vacuum cold sprayed Tio2 coatings using strengthened nanostructured powder. International Thermal Spray Conference, Hamburg, Germany, 27-29 September 2011. New York, NY, United States: Springer New York. doi: 10.1007/s11666-012-9741-6
He, X. L., Yang, G. J., Li, C. X., Li, C. J. and Fan, S. Q. (2012). Influence of accelerating gas flow rate on optical property and cohesion/adhesion of vacuum cold sprayed TiO2 scattering layer. International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition (ITSC 2012), Houston, TX, United States, 21-24 May 2012. Materials Park, OH, United States: ASM International.
Yang, Guan-Jun, Li, Chang-Jiu, Liao, Kai-Xing, He, Xue-Long, Li, Shan and Fan, Sheng-Qiang (2011). Influence of gas flow during vacuum cold spraying of nano-porous TiO 2 film by using strengthened nanostructured powder on performance of dye-sensitized solar cell. 5th International Conference on Technological Advances of Thin Films & Coatings, Harbin, China, 12–14 July 2010. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.tsf.2011.01.021
Yang, G. J., Li, C. J., Li, C. X., Gao, J. C. and Fan, S. Q. (2009). Preparation and ion diffusion performance of the nanoporous TiO2 coating through vacuum cold spray. 2009 International Thermal Spray Conference, ITSC 2009, Las Vegas, United States, 4 - 7 May 2009. Materials Park, OH, United States: ASM Thermal Spray Society. doi: 10.1361/cp2009itsc0551
Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Li, Chang-Jiu, Yang, Guan-Jun, Gao, Jin-Cheng, Zhang, Ling-Zi, Li, Cheng-Xin and Wang, Yu-Yue (2008). Room-temperature deposition of nano-TiO2 coating by vacuum cold spraying using TiCl4-agglomerated nano-TiO2 powder for flexible dye-sensitized solar cell. 5th International Conference on Surface Engineering (ICSE 2007), Dalian, China, 7 - 10 July 2007. Baech, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.373-374.742
Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Li, Chang-Jiu, Yang, Guan-Jun, Zhang, Ling-Zi, Gao, Jin-Cheng and Xi, Ying-Xin (2007). Fabrication of nano-TiO2 coating for dye-sensitized solar cell by vacuum cold spraying at room temperature. International Thermal Spray Conference 2007 (ITSC 2007), Beijing, China, 14-16 May 2007. New York, NY United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/s11666-007-9090-z
Yang, Guan-Jun, Li, Chang-Jiu, Fan, Sheng-Qiang, Wang, Yu-Yue and Li, Cheng-Xin (2007). Influence of annealing on photocatalytic performance and adhesion of vacuum cold-sprayed nanostructured TiO2 coating. International Thermal Spray Conference, Beijing, China, 14-16 May 2007. New York, NY, United States: Springer New York. doi: 10.1007/s11666-007-9109-5
Fan, S. Q., Yang, G. J., Li, C. J., Liu, G. J., Li, C. X. and Zhang, L. Z. (2006). Characterization of microstructure of nano-TiO2 coating deposited by vacuum cold spraying. International Thermal Spray Conference, Seattle, WA, United States, 15-18 May 2006. New York, NY, United States: Springer New York. doi: 10.1361/105996306X146901
Thesis
Fan, Shengqiang (2013). Cyclometallated iridium(III) complexes for photocatalytic water splitting applications. PhD Thesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland.