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Dr Lifeng Ding is working as an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry. He joined XJTLU since 2013. Prior to this position, He worked as a European Union Marie-Curie research fellow at the University of Surrey under the supervision of Professor Ozgur Yazaydin. He completed his PhD studies at the University of Leicester.Lifeng’s research interest is mainly focused on studying and designing novel materials through molecular modelling methods. His objective is to gain molecular level understandings of intriguing existing and hypothetical materials, and subsequently provide solutions in rational design of novel materials for different applications, including , energy storage, carbon capture, gas/liquid separation, isotope separation and biodegradable polymers, etc. He has published over 40 journal papers, including Science, Chemistry of Materials, Biomaterials and JPCC etc. Dr Lifeng Ding’s Google Scholar research profile:https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DoAky6YAAAAJhl=enSome of our research news coverage links:https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1655057253370629099wfr=spiderfor=pchttps://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/news/2016/08/chemistry-students-publish-papers-in-international-journalshttps://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/zh/news/2018/12/jisuanhuaxuehttps://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/news/2019/04/%E2%80%8Bmeet-the-researchers-working-to-create-a-carbon-free-futurehttps://cen.acs.org/analytical-chemistry/separations/Cage-compounds-separate-deuterium-hydrogen/97/i43https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/11/191101124622.htm
Research interests
With modern computational techniques, it is now possible to study and predict properties of materials using atomistic simulations. Atomistic simulations are currently one of the most powerful and effective ways of studying materials at their nanoscale level. My research focus is to employ atomistic simulations to study various nanomaterials that are of scientific and technological interest
Nanoporous materials
Nanoporous materials are my current research focus due to their potential environmental applications, such as CO2 capture, and energy applications, such as H2 storage. Molecular modelling serves as ideal tool to screen and design nanoporous materials for such purposes.
Experience
Marie Curie Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Surrey - 2010 to 2013
Teaching
CHE401 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHE302 Advanced Physical Chemistry
CHE308 Polymer Chemistry
CHE203 Further Key skills in Chemistry
CHE202 Intermediate Physical Chemistry
CHE111 Key Skills for Chemistry
CHE106 Introductory Physical Chemistry
CHE401 – Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHE302 – Advanced Physical Chemistry
CHE203 – Further key skills in Chemistry
CHE202 – Intermediate Physical Chemistry
CHE111 – Key skills for Chemist
CHE107 – Math for Chemist
CHE106 – Introductory Physical Chemistry
Awards and honours
2011 , Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
2006 , EPSRC PhD Scholarship Funding
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. , University of Leicester, - 2010
MRes , University of Nottingham, Polymer Chemistry - 2006
BSc , Nanjing University of Sci & Tech, - 2003
Person Types
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Suzhou Industrial Park High Quality Innovation Platform of Functional Molecular Materials and Devices
Yang, L., Liu, C., Lu, Q., Papadikis, K., Choi, H., Lin, Y., Xue, X., Huang, X., Ding, M., Wang, X., Zhang, Q., JIN, X., Matziari, M., Ding, L., Li, D., Dennis, J., Dong, Q., 张开周, 由冬琦 & 郜明文
1/09/23 → 30/08/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Molecular Simulation Studies of MOPs for Greenhouse Gases' Capture
Ding, L., Zhao, L., Wu, X., Zhang, M. & Weng, J.
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
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spiro based 3D covalent organic framework materials, its synthesis and application in solar steam generation
Lin, Y., Ding, L., Wang, P., Ji, T., Lau, K. & 刘小晨
1/01/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Internal Research Project
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Molecular Simulation Studies of Separation of Chiral Molecules in Porous Organic Cages
Ding, L. & Cooper, A.
1/09/18 → 1/12/22
Project: Internal Research Project
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Triply Hydrogen-Bonded Donor-Acceptor Cocrystals for Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFET): Design, Synthesis and Characterization
1/07/18 → 31/03/22
Project: Internal Research Project
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Improving Stability, Crystallinity, and Photo-Responsiveness of Supramolecular Frameworks by Surface Polymerization
Yang, T., Li, X., Liu, Y., Wei, C., Zuo, M., Guo, T., Liu, G., Ding, L., Liu, X-Q. & Sun, L-B., 1 Jul 2024, In: Advanced Functional Materials. 2404869.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Visible light-mediated supramolecular framework for tunable CO2 adsorption
Yang, T., Yu, C., Gu, C., Liu, Y., Wen, H., Liu, X. Q., Liu, G., Ding, L. & Sun, L. B., 15 Apr 2024, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 486, 150254.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What Matters to Fabrication of Type II Porous Liquids: A Case Study on Metallocages and Bulky Ionic Liquid?
Dinker, M. K., Li, M-M., Liu, Y., Zuo, M., Ding, L., Kou, J. & Sun, L. B., 21 Jun 2024, In: Small. p. 2403174Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A robust photo-responsive zirconium metal-organic framework for tailorable CO2 capture
Yang, T., Liu, G., Gu, C., Wen, H., Diao, Z-J., Liu, S-Y., Qi, S-C., Zuo, M., Ding, L., Liu, X-Q. & Sun, L-B., 2023, In: Separation and Purification Technology. 325, 15Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
Confining organic cations in metal organic framework allows molecular level regulation of CO2 capture
Wang, T., Meng, B., Zhou, Y., Wang, Y., Wang, L., Ding, L., Zhou, Y. & Wang, J., 8 May 2023, In: AIChE Journal. p. e18126Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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A Combined Molecular Simulation and Experimental study of Capturing Trace Methyl Iodide Using Water-Stable Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs)
Lifeng Ding (Supervisor) & Qian Zhang (Supervisor)
Jul 2023 → Aug 2023Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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A Computational Study of Metal-Organic Polyhedra based adsorbents for CO2 capture.
Lifeng Ding (Supervisor)
Aug 2022Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Mechanistic Studies of Tsuji-Trost Type Reaction using Density Functional Theory
Lifeng Ding (External PhD examiner)
Jul 2022Activity: Supervision › External examiner for PhD thesis
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Exploring the Chromium Poisoning Mechanisms and Development of New Ionic Electrolyte Materials in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
Lifeng Ding (Supervisor)
Jan 2022Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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American Chemical Society (External organisation)
Lifeng Ding (Member)
2020Activity: Membership › Membership of committee