News

New publication of our group on Journal of Molecular Liquids: 

Enhanced photocatalytic ciprofloxacin degradation in industrial aquatic waste using CdS/Cs3Bi2Br9 nanocomposite synthesized by microwave energy

Saima Jan, Ajit Sharma, Amar Srivastava, Van-Duong Dao, Rashmi Sanghi

Pre. 2025.3.22

Dr. Van-Duong Dao became an Editorial Board of Desalination in 2025.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/desalination

Pre. 2025.3.21

Our publication on Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research becomes top cited article between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023

Cheer!!!

Pre. 2025.03.19

New publication of our group on Materials Chemistry and Physics: 

Enhancing electrochemical performance of Ni-rich cathodes for Li-ion batteries through spatial atomic layer deposition of ZnO coatings

Vu Tue Anh, Hung-Anh Tran Vu, Viet Huong Nguyen, Ho Xuan Nang, Lien Thi Do, Van-Duong Dao, Ngoc Hung Vu

Pre. 2025.2.11

New publication of our group on Desalination: 

Asymmetric structure fabric-based energy manager for simultaneous power and steam generation

Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Naila Arshad, Muneerah Alomar, Yue Shu, Guo Zhenzhen, Shafiq Ahmed, Ioannis Zuburtikudis, Shi Ruiqing, Tao Mei, Fan Xiaochao, Ho Xuan Nang, Thuy-Duong Pham, Van-Duong Dao*, Rong Li*,  Xianbao Wang*

Pre. 2025.1.27

New publication of our group on Advanced Science: 

Controlled Self-Assembly and Photo-Thermal Activation of Viologen-Based 2D Semiconductors for Dual-Function Energy Management in All-Weather Applications

Zhenzhen Guo, Jiameng Zhang, Jichao Wang, Muneerah Alomar, Muhammad Sultan Irshad*, Jinlong Wu, Chaoran Shi, Iftikhar Ahmed, Van-Duong Dao*, Shi Ruiqing, Fan Xiaochao*, Xianbao Wang*

Pre. 2025.2.4

New publication of our group on Journal of Power Sources: 

Enhanced Stability of Lithium Metal Batteries by Using Synergistic Effects of LiTFA salt and LiDFBP additive

Nang Xuan Ho, Nguyen Khanh Linh, Nguyen Hai Linh, Thuy-Duong Pham, Van-Duong Dao*

Pre. 2025.2.2

New publication of our group on Coordination Chemistry Reviews: 

The World of Quantum Dot-Shaped Nanoparticles: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023: Advancements and Prospectives

S. Cathrin Lims, Nam Anh Tran, Van-Duong Dao, Phuong V. Pham

Pre. 2024.12.27

Dr. Van-Duong Dao continues serving on the Editorial Board of Energy Materials until 2026.

https://energymaterj.com/editorsChief/index 

News!

Congratulations on the graduation of our Master students, Mr Dang Viet Cuong and Ms Vu Tue Anh

Pre. 2024.011.28

New publication of our group on Journal of Alloys and Compounds: 

Tailoring MoS2 nanoflakes over MXenes nanobelts for efficient ammonia detection at room temperature

Zhenzhen Guo, Haoran Zhang, Jiameng Zhang, Najah Alwadie, Lingyao Duan, Yunling Li, Zhenyu Hou, Van-Duong Dao, Muhammad Sultan Irshad

Pre. 2024.11.21

New publication of our group on RCS Advances: 

Contemporary Advances in Polymer Applications for Sporting Goods: Fundamentals, Properties, and Applications

Qingyao Li, Iftikhar Ahmed, Phan Minh Ngoc, Ta Phuong Hoa, Tran Vinh Dieu, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Ho Xuan Nang, Van-Duong Dao

Pre. 2024.11.14

Congratulations: 

Interdisciplinary Hybrid Solar-driven Evaporators: Theoretical Framework of Fundamental Mechanisms and Applications

Our cover design suggestion has been selected to be featured on a frontispiece in the issue of Small

Pre. 2024.11.12

New publication of our group on Small: 

Interdisciplinary Hybrid Solar-driven Evaporators: Theoretical Framework of Fundamental Mechanisms and Applications

Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Naila Arshad, Ghazala Maqsoo, Muhammad Sohail Asghar, Pan Wu, Naveed Mushtaq, M.A.K. Yousaf Shah, Liangyou Lin, Xiuqiang Li, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tao Mei, Muhammad Sabir, Hao Wang, Phuong V. Pham, Hongrong Li, Ho Xuan Nang, Van-Duong Dao, Jinming Guo, and Xianbao Wang

Pre. 2024.10.18

New publication of our group on Inorganic Chemistry Communications: 

Synthesis of Fe3O4/carbon dots for excellent water treatment applications

Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, Nguyen Minh Hoang, Le Thi Hau, Le Tuan Tu, Hai-Linh Thi Dang, Hong-Ha Thi Vu, Vu Ngo Ha Anh, Do Gia Phuc, Van-Duong Dao

Pre. 2024.09.27

New publication of our group on Chemical Engineering Journal: 

Tailorable MBene Aerogel with the Lowest Evaporation Enthalpy for Solar Seawater Desalination and Wastewater Purification

Junyang Tao, Naila Arshad, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Muneerah Alomarc, Fengshuai Zhu, Suji Huang, Shan Zhai, Van-Duong Dao, Xianbao Wang

Pre. 2024.09.08

News!

Congratulations on the Vingroup scholarship of our PhD students, Tran Nam Anh and Nguyen Bich Ngoc

Pre. 2024.09.05

News!

Congratulations on the Kurita Water and Environment Foundation Scholarship of our PhD students, Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc

Pre. 2024.09.05

New publication of our group on Diamond & Related Materials: 

Carbon nanodots-based interfacial nanofluid for high-performance solar-driven water evaporation

Nguyen Van Canh, Nguyen Thi Nhat Hang, Nguyen Trong Cuong, Nguyen Hiep Hoa, Cu Thi Anh Tuyet, Nguyen Ngoc Ha, Le Thi Hong Phong, Phuoc Huu Le, Tran Le Luu, Van-Duong Dao, Vanthan Nguyen

Pre. 2024.08.29

New publication of our group on Chemical Engineering Journal: 

Size-Dependent Activity Modulation of Supported Ni Nanocatalysts for Efficient Solid-State Hydrogen Storage in Magnesium

Yifan Zhu, Zhikang Qin, Xiaobin Shi, Xiaoli Ding, Van-Duong Dao and Yongtao Li

Pre. 2024.08.27

New publication of our group on Separation and Purification Technology: 

Nitrogen-doped graphitic layer confined MOF-based composite cathode for electro-Fenton catalysis with enhanced sustainability

Quang Viet Ly, Lele Cui, Narges Dehbashi Nia, Yuri Park, Van-Duong Dao, Benedikt Aumeier, Kitae Kim, and Yuhoon Hwang

Pre. 2024.07.11

New publication of our group on ChemSusChem: 

Synergistic Effects of Bisalt Additives in High-Voltage Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Thuy Duong Pham, Junam Kim, Hye Min Oh, Kyungwon Kwak, Kyung-Koo Lee

Pre. 2024.06.03

New IF 2023 released 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vJ9RukDDezbKRF_vaR9BjO_5TnabWL_R/view?usp=sharing

New publication of our group on Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry: 

Robust carbon dots-wrapped NiCo flower-like nanostructures for enhanced triiodide reduction

Tran Nam Anh, Dang Thi Hai Linh, Nguyen Hai Linh, Nguyen Thi Hien, Nguyen Thi Hanh, Ngoc Hung Vu, Vu Thi Hong Ha, Tran Thi Ha Giang, Tran Van Tan, Van-Duong Dao

Pre. 2024.06.12

New publication of our group on Small: 

High-efficiency Lithium Metal Stabilization and Polysulfide Suppression in Li-S Battery Enabled by Weakly Solvating Solvent

Thuy Duong Pham, Abdullah Bin Faheem, Junam Kim, Seung-Hyeok Ma, Kyungwon Kwak, Kyung-Koo Lee

Pre. 2024.05.23

New publication of our group on Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews: 

Contemporary Advances in Organic Thermoelectric Materials: Fundamentals, Properties, Optimization Strategies, and Applications

Misbah Sehar Abbasi, Rabia Sultana, Iftikhar Ahmed, Muhammad Adnan, Usman Ali Shah, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Hung Ngoc Vu, Lien Thi Do, Hong Ha Thi Vuh, Thuy-Duong Pham and Ho Xuan Nang, Van-Duong Dao

Pre. 2024.05.16

New publication of our group on Journal of Power Sources: 

Nature-inspired design for high-efficiency solar-driven water evaporation

Van-Duong Dao, Khanh-Huyen Thi Nguyen

Pre. 2024.05.05

New publication of our group on Solar Energy: 

Natural ore filter cube decorated polypyrrole for effective thermal management and enhanced solar steam generator

Muhammad Sohail Asghar, Naila Arshad, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Najah Alwadie,  Xianbao Wang, Muhammad Atif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed. Jinhua Lif, Van Tan Tran, Vu Anh Doan, Van-Duong Dao, Jinming Guo

Pre. 2024.04.25

Our publication on Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research becomes top cited article 222-2023

Cheer!!!

Pre. 2024.04.23

News!

Congratulations on the graduation of our Master student, Mr Tran Viet Cuong

Pre. 2024.04.22

New publication of our group on Chemical Society Reviews: 

Layer-by-Layer Thinning of Two-Dimensional Materials

Phuong V. Pham, The-Hung Mai, Huy-Binh Do, Vasundhara, Van-Huy Nguyen, Trieu Nguyen, Van Hao Bui, Van-Duong Dao, Ram K. Gupta, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, and Jin-Hong Park

Pre. 2024.03.14

New publication of our group on Inorganic Chemistry Communications: 

Preparation of Si3N4 powder by carbothermal reduction and nitridation of glucose and water glass

Tran Van Cuong, Ninh Duc Ha, Dang Quoc Khanh, Nguyen Manh Tuong, Ngoc-Hung Vu, Van-Duong Dao

New publication of our group on Ceramics International: 

Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Degradation Efficiency of Ce3+-doped ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized by Sol-gel Method

Dang Thi Bich Hop, Tran Quoc Tuan, Nguyen Van Quang, Nguyen Tu, Ha Le Tien, Manh Trung Tran, Tran Quang Vinh, Nguyen Cong Tu, Ta Ngoc Bach, Van-Duong Dao, Pham Thi Lan Huong

Logo RECS released 

New publication of our group on Inorganic Chemistry Communications: 

92.58% efficiency of solar-driven degradation of tetracycline solution by Pt/WO3 nanohybrid

Tran Nam Anh, Nguyen Thi Hien, Van Tan Tran, Dang Thi Hai Linh, Nguyen Thi Hanh, Lien Thi Do, Ngoc Hung Vu, Nguyen Minh Hoang, Dang Viet Quang, Van-Duong Dao*

New publication of our group on Journal of Alloys and Compounds: 

Morphological regulation of CdS/Ga0.04Cd0.96S nanocomposites for enhanced efficiency of solar-driven rhodamine B degradation

Muneerah Alomar, Seham Alterary, Manal Awad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Almas Danish, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Bui Thi My Duyen, Tran Nam Anh and Van-Duong Dao*

New publication of our group on Desalination: 

Tilted 3D evaporator with high-performance salt rejection for seawater desalination

Nguyen Trong Cuong, Nguyen Van Canh, Nguyen Hiep Hoa, Thanh Hai Pham, Hong Thach Pham, Le Thi Hong Phong, Cu Thi Anh Tuyet, Nguyen Thi Nhat Hang, Van-Duong Dao, Vanthan Nguyen

New publication of our group on Science and Technology Development Journal: 

Orientation of solid-state physics and materials science at SPMS2023

Van-Duong Dao, Nguyen Duc Chien, Doan Dinh Phuong, Pham Thanh Huy, Phan Bach Thang

New publication of our group on  Inorganic Chemistry Communications: 

Hydrogen bonding effect on pH-sensing mechanism of carbon dots

Nguyen Van Hoang, Nguyen Bich Ngoc, Phan Thi Lan Huong, Quang-Duy Dao, Tran Nam Anh, Dang Thi Hai Linh, VanThan Nguyen, Le Tuan Tu*, Ho Xuan Nang, Van-Duong Dao*

New publication of our group on  RSC Advances: 

Magnetoplasmonic photonic arrays for rapid and selective colorimetric detection of chloride ions in water

Van Tan Tran, Van-Duong Dao, Huu-Quang Nguyen, Lemma Teshome Tufa, Jaebeom Lee, Van-Tuan Hoang, Anh-Tuan Le

New publication of our group on  RCS Advances: 

Advances in solar energy harvesting integrated by van der Waals graphene heterojunctions

Top Khac Le, The-Hung Mai, Muhammad Aamir Iqbal, Dimitra Vernardou, Van-Duong Dao, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Chandra Sekhar Rout, and Phuong V. Pham

New publication of our group on  Chemical Engineering Journal: 

Exploring perovskite oxide for advancing salt-resistant photothermal membranes and reliable thermoelectric generators

Naila Arshad, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Muneerah Alomard, Jinming Guo, M. Sohail Asghar, Naveed Mushtaq, M.A.K. Yousaf, Uzma Ghazanfar, Matiullah Shah, Xianbao Wang, Yabin Hao, Lien Thi Do, Van-Duong Dao*, Hao Wang*, Zhengbiao Ouyang*, and Han Zhang*

New publication of our group on  Advanced Functional Materials: 

Advances of 2D-enabled photothermal materials in hybrid solar-driven interfacial evaporation systems toward water-fuel-energy crisis

Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Naila Arshad, M. Sohail Asghar, Yabin Hao, Muneerah Alomar, Shaohui Zhang, Jian Zhang, Jinming Guo, Iftikhar Ahmed, Laila Noureen, S. Wageh, Omar A. Al-Hartomy, Abul Kalamg, Van-Duong Dao,*, Hao Wang,*, Xianbao Wang,*, and Han Zhang*

News!

Dr. Van-Duong Dao become an Associate Editor of Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

News!

Congratulations on the Kurita Water and Environment Foundation Scholarship of our PhD students, Tran Nam Anh

New publication of our group on  Journal of Energy Storage: 

Ti- and F- co-doped Li1.2Mn0.75Ni0.25O2 as efficient cathode materials for Li-ion batteries

Ngoc Hung Vu, Hai-Linh Thi Dang, Ho-Ha Thi Vu, Phan Thi Dien, Dang Viet Cuong, Vu Tue Anh, Do Thi Lien, Tran Van Tan, Nang Ho Xuan, Van-Duong Dao*

New IF 2022 released 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17EzK2RRsLJPDuS1Ci_vBc2N4hOjX1hDL/view?usp=sharing

New publication of our group on Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry: 

Conflicting roles of F doping on electrochemical performance of layered-spinel Li1.2Mn0.75Ni0.25O2-zFz as cathode materials for Li-ion batteries

Ngoc Hung Vu, Hong Ha Thi Vu, Ho Xuan Nang, Phan Thi Dien, Le Thi Hoa, Won Bin Im, Vu Thu Ha, Luu Anh Tuyen, Nguyen Quang Hung, Van-Duong Dao*

New publication of our group on Chemical Engineering Science: 

Critical role of reactive species in the degradation of VOC in a plasma honeycomb catalyst reactor

Van Toan Nguyen, Duy Khoe Dinh, Nguyen MCHP Lan, Quang Hung Trinh, Md. Mokter Hossain, Van-Duong Dao, Young Sun Mok

New publication of our group on Journal of Power Sources: 

Use of carbon materials for constructing a closed water treatment system

Nguyen Minh Hoang, Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, Hoang Van Huy, Do Quang Duy, Le Tuan Tu, Hai-Linh Thi Dang, Nam-Anh Tran, Vu Quang Minh, Tran Van Tan, Do Thi Lien, Nguyen Thi Khanh Huyen, Van-Duong Dao*

News!

Congratulations on the graduation of our Master student, Ms Nguyen Thi Hien

New publication of our group on Chemical Engineering Journal: 

Highly charged solar evaporator toward sustainable energy transition for in-situ freshwater & power generation

Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Yabin Hao, Naila Arshad, Muneerah Alomar, Liangyou Linc, Xiuqiang Li, Swelm. Wageh, Omar A. Al-Hartomy, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi, Van-Duong Dao,*, Hao Wang,*, Xianbao Wang,*, and Han Zhang,*

New publication of our group on Journal of Fluorescence: 

Dual emission carbon dots for simultaneous detections of Pb2+ and Fe3+ ions in water via distinct sensing mechanisms

Nguyen Minh Hoang, Nguyen Thi Bich Ngọc, Phan Thi Lan Huong, Phan Thi Thanh Huyen, Dao Quang Duy, Van-Duong Dao*, Le Tuan Tu

New publication of our group on Inorganic Chemistry Communications: 

Experimental synthesis of dual-emission carbon dots: The role of reaction temperature

Nguyen Minh Hoang, Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, Le Thi Phuong Thao, Tran Nam Anh, Dao Thị My Hanh, Phan Thi Lan Huong, Dang Quang Duy, Le Tuan Tu, Ho Xuan Nang, Van-Duong Dao

New publication of our group on Solar Energy: 

Efficiency enhancement of photocatalytic activity under UV and visible light irradiation using ZnO/Fe3O4 heteronanostructures

Pham Thi Lan Huong, Nguyen Van Quang, Nguyen Thi Huyen, Ha Thu Huong, Duong Anh Tuan, Manh Trung Tran, Quang Vinh Tran, Ta Ngoc Bach, Nguyen Tu, Van-Duong Dao

New publication of our group on Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research: 

Wormlike perovskite oxide coupled with phase change material for all-weather solar evaporation and thermal storage applications

Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Hao Wang, Naila Arshad, Jian Zhang, Changyuan Song, Naveed Mushtaq, Muneerah Alomar, Tariq Shamim, Van-Duong Dao, Xianbao Wang, and Han Zhang

New publication of our group on Desalination: 

Carbon dots in environmental treatment and protection applications

Tran Nam Anh, Nguyen Thi Hien, Nguyen Minh Hoang, Dang Thi Hai Linh, Do Quang Huy, Tran Van Quy, Nguyen Thi Hanh, Vu Ngoc Hung, Van-Duong Dao

New publication of our group on Materials: 

Synthesis and characterization of the mixed metal oxide of ZnO-TiO2 decorated by polyaniline as a protective film for acidic steel corrosion: Experimental, and Computational inspections

May Ahmed Al-Masoud, Mai M. Khalaf, M. Gouda, Van-Duong Dao, Ibrahim M. A. Mohamed, K. Shalabi, Hany M. Abd El-Lateef

New publication of our group on Science and Technology Development Journal: 

Enthusiastic discussions on solid-state physics and materials science at SPMS2021

Van-Duong Dao, Nguyen Duc Chien, Doan Dinh Phuong, Pham Thanh Huy, Phan Bach Thang

News

Congratulations on the Kurita Water and Environment Foundation Scholarship of our PhD students, Dang Thi Hai Linh 

New publication of our group on Nanomaterials : 

Electrocatalysis of Methanol Oxidation in Alkaline Electrolytes over Novel Amorphous Fe/Ni Biphosphate Material Prepared by Different Techniques

M. Khalaf, Hany M. Abd El-Lateef, Van-Duong Dao and Ibrahim M. A. Mohamed

New publication of our group on Materials : 

Electrochemical Impedance Investigation of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Based on Electrospun TiO2 Nanofibers Photoanodes

Hany M. Abd El-Lateef, M. Khalaf, Van-Duong Dao and Ibrahim M. A. Mohamed

News

Congratulations on the VNU scholarship of our PhD students, Dang Thi Hai Linh and Tran Nam Anh

New publication of our group on Inorganic Chemistry Communications : 

Synthesis and evaluation of electrochemical properties of layered-spinel Li3MnTiO4+z cathode material applied for Li-ion batteries

Ngoc Hung Vu*, Hai-Linh Thi Dang, Hong-Ha Thi Vu, Nang Xuan Ho, Viet-Cuong Tran, Dang Thanh Tran, Van-Duong Dao*

New publication of our group on CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water: 

Removal of Bisphenol A Using Laccase-catalyzed Electro-oxidation in the Presence of Humic Acid 

Khanh Hoang Nguyen, Van-Duong Dao, Huong Ngo Thi-Thuy, Tien Nguyen Thi Hanh, Tuan Quoc Nguyen, Thao Thanh Le

IF 2021 released 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/103awxNCrUfR-kFUK04BHSdDHWq5qP-7M/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117136061925248049709&rtpof=true&sd=true

New publication of our group on Desalination: 

Sustainable Desalination Device Capable of Producing Freshwater and Electricity 

Van-Huy Trinh, Ngoc-Anh Nguyen, Oleksii Omelianovycha, Van-Duong Dao, Ilsun Yoonb, Ho-Suk Choia and Michael Keidar

Highlight 

• A conical device is capable of generating freshwater and electricity from seawater.

• The 3D MWNT/paper structure allows interfacial evaporation and oxygen reduction reaction.

• The device demonstrates a power density of 13.50 W·m-2 and an evaporation rate of 1.53 kg·m-2·h-1 under 1 sun.

• Adjusting the concentration or types of ions in seawater achieves higher electrical power

Dr. Van-Duong Dao becomes an Editorial Advisory Board Member of Energy Materials

https://energymaterj.com/editorsChief/index 

New publication of our group on Applied Materials Today: 

Graphene Multifunctional Surface and Structure Gradients Engineered by Atmospheric Plasma

Faisal Alotaibi, Tran T. Tung, Van-Duong Dao, Nguyen K. Huyen, Md J. Nine, Kamrul Hassan, Jun Ma, Dusan Losic

Highlights

• The concept of Multifunctional Surface and structure Gradients using Graphene

• The first demonstration of the surface gradients at large scale (5-10 cm) with unique combination of functionality including structural, chemical, charge, thermal, conductivity etc,

• The demonstration of simple and scalable plasma method to make these gradients at large scale

• The demonstration of one selected application for solar water evaporation among many other applications where this concept and structures can be used.

New publication of our group on Applied Catalysis B: Environmental: 

High-throughput volatile organic compounds removal in a sandwich-type honeycomb catalyst system combined with plasma

Van Toan Nguyen, Duy Khoe Dinh, Young Sun Mok, Kyeong Hwan Yoon, Van Duong Dao, Md. Mokter Hossain, ShirjanaSaud, TekeSosiawati

Highlights

• High-performance EA removal was obtained in honeycomb catalyst plasma system..

• Establishing relationships of input variables to output results via a model evaluation.

• Optimal operating condition for EA removal efficiency was determined.

• Specific input energy (SIE) is the most important factor to enhance EA removal.

News

Congratulations on the VNU scholarship of our PhD student, Dang Thi Hai Linh

New publication of our group on Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices: 

TCO-Free Perovskite solar cells in taking advantage of SWCNT/TiO2 core/shell sponge

Hong-Cuong Truong, Cong-Dan Bui, Van-Duong Dao, Sy-Hieu Pham, Philippe Leclère, Duy-Cuong Nguyen, Bui-Thi Hang, Van-Quy Nguyen, Van-Dang Tran and Soon-Gil Yoon

Highlights

• Replacing conventional transparent conducting oxide electrode with carbon nanotube in perovskite solar cell.

• Dual functions of SWCNT/TiO2 core/shell sponge as electron collector and scaffold for light absorber.

• The photovoltaic performance of SWCNT and FTO-based devices was shown in comparative investigation.

• The use of high quality SWCNT/TiO2 sponge was believed in further development of low-cost PSC.

New publication of our group on Chemical Engineering Journal: 

Recent advances and challenges of emerging solar-driven steam and the contribution of photocatalytic effect

Ridha Djellabi, Laila Noureen, Van-Duong Dao, Daniela Meroni, Ermelinda Falletta, Dionysios D. Dionysiou, Claudia L. Bianchi

Highlights

• Advances in emerging solar-driven steam materials towards water desalination.

• Main technology issues and challenges facing photothermal water desalination.

• Reported strategies to overcome technology issues and enhance the desalination efficiency.

• Contribution of photocatalysis in photothermal materials to solve some technology issues.

• Photocatalytic-photothermal synergism towards water desalination and purification.

News!

Congratulations on the Vingroup scholarship of our PhD student, Dang Thi Hai Linh

New publication of our group on Journal of Alloys and Compounds: 

Optical properties of Sr2YF7 material doped with Yb3+, Er3+, and Eu3+ ions for solar cell application

Bui The Huy, Daehyun Kwona, Seong-Soo Lee, Van-Duong Dao*, Hai Bang Truong, Yong-Ill Lee* 

Highlights

• Excitation range is utilized from UV-Vis to IR light range.

• Strong and stable photoluminescence and upconversion luminescence.

• As a promise material for working electrode of dye sensitized solar cell.

New publication of our group on Nature Communications: 

Sub-micro droplet reactors for green synthesis of Li3VO4 anode materials in lithium ion batteries

Ha Tran Huu, Ngoc Hung Vu, Hyunwoo Ha, Joonhee Moon, Hyun You Kim & Won Bin Im*

New publication of our group on Solid State Sciences : 

Spinel-layered Li2MnTiO4+z nanofibers as cathode materials for Li-ion batteries 

Ngoc Hung Vu*, Van-Duong Dao, Hoang Nhu Van, Le Thanh Huy, Nguyen Trong Quang, Ha Tran Huu, Sungho Choi, Won Bin Im* 

Highlights

• Introduction of ultralong spinel-layered Li2MnTiO4+z nanofibers for the first time.

• Elucidating relationship between structure and electrochemical properties of the nanofibers 

• The nanofibers possess a high capacity and excellent performance 

Our paper "Carbon-based sunlight absorbers in solar-driven steam generation devices" in Global Challenges becomes a Top Cited Articles 

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/20566646?elq_mid=40957&elq_cid=1842598&elqCampaignId=26637&utm_campaign=26637&utm_source=eloquaEmail&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ReaderEmail-Batch1-FY20-Q3-R-DG-TopCited-Authors-W161P#pane-01cbe741-499a-4611-874e-1061f1f4679e11 

New publication of our group on Solar Energy: 

Nanoporous NiO nanosheets-based nanohybrid catalyst for efficient reduction of triiodide ions

Van-Duong Dao*, Hai-Linh Thi Dang, Ngoc Hung Vu, Hong Ha Thi Vu Nguyen Duc Hoa, Nguyen Van Hieu, Pham Anh Tuan

Highlights

• Nanoporous NiO nanosheets-based nanohybrid materials have been synthesized

• The developed nanohybrid materials were applied as CEs od DSCs. 

• The trend of catalytic activity was NiO-Pt > Pt sputtering > NiO-Cdot > NiO-PEDOT:PSS > NiO. 

• The highest efficiency of 9.66% was obtained for cell with NiO-Pt electrode.

New publication of our group on Materials Today Energy: Bimetallic PtSe nanoparticles incorporating with reduced graphene oxide as efficient and durable electrode materials for liquid-junction photovoltaic devices

Van-Duong Dao*

Highlights

• Bimetallic PtSe nanoparticles/reduced graphene oxide (RGO) are prepared by dry plasma reduction.

• The electrocatalytic activity as well as electric conductivity is significantly enhanced.

• The highest efficiency is recorded from DSC employed Pt0.5Se0.5/RGO CE.

• The strategy is for optimizing Pt utilization in PV-device using bimetallic nanoparticles.

Congratulations on your first SCI paper (Hai-Linh Thi Dang, Nam Anh Tran)

New publication: Carbon nanotubes-ruthenium as an outstanding catalyst for triiodide ions reduction

Journal: Synthetic Metals

Authors: Hai-Linh Thi Dang, Nam Anh Tran, Van-Duong Dao*, Ngoc Hung Vu, Dang Viet Quang, Hong Ha Thi Vu, Thanh Dong Pham, Xuan-Co Hoang, Hanh Thi Nguyen, Hien Thi Nguyen, Pham Anh Tuan (*Corresponding author)

Best scientist 2019

Congratulations to Dr. Van-Duong Dao for winning the best scientist in Phenekaa University 2019.

Chemical Society of Vietnam Conference

Our group participated Chemical Society of Vietnam Conference which is held at HUST, December 2019

In Photo: Hai-Linh Thi Dang, Prof. Nguyen Bich Thuy, Dr. Van-Duong Dao, Prof. Tran Vinh Dieu, Hien Thi Nguyen, Nam Anh Tran

A talk at Dongguk University

Dr. Van-Duong Dao gave a talk at Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea, December 5, 2019 

Title: All-weather harvesting energy and freshwater via solar-driven water evaporation

Plenary talk

Dr. Van-Duong Dao gave a Plenary talk at Solid Physic and Materials Science 2019 (Quy Nhon University, Norvember 2-6, 2019)

Title: All-weather harvesting energy and freshwater via solar-driven water evaporation

Dr. Van-Duong Dao was recognized as top 1% Peer Reviewers in Cross-Field (2018-2019) on Publons global reviewer database

It is reported in publons.com (1) and highlighted on Khoahoc&phattrien (2)  

(1) https://publons.com/blog/honoring-the-top-peer-reviewers-for-2019/ 

(2) http://khoahocphattrien.vn/khoa-hoc/khoa-hoc-viet-nam-voi-giai-thuong-binh-duyet-toan-cau-global-peer-review-awards-2019/2019092309533851p1c160.htm?fbclid=IwAR2uXqObp9mIoIGItEQeBx-rSWsGvQACbWGhE3k0sMGTibYAB1OAphkJfqw