Overview:
Simon Smart is Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at The University of Queensland. His research is centred around the sustainable production and use of energy and chemicals - including the development of enabling technologies and processes for the production of clean energy, materials and water. Simon's technical research involves:
Simon has been involved in the Rapid Switch initiative, in relation to pathways to decarbonisation of the global economy, since its inception at the UQ Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation, and is the UQ project leader for the Net Zero Australia project (a collaborative partnership with the University of Melbourne, Princeton & Nous). His research has addressed questions such as:
Simon has 126 publications including 9 book chapters and 105 international journal articles at an h-index of 35, with two Highly Cited papers in chemistry and geoscience. He was selected as one of the 2018 Class of Influential Researchers by Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. Simon was awarded a prestigious Early Career Researcher Fellowship in 2012 from the Queensland Government to investigate silica based membranes for desalination applications in the coal seam gas industry, and a prestigious UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award for work on 'Low CO2 Iron and Petrochemicals Production' in 2016. Simon was the Secretary for the Membrane Society of Australasia from 2011 - 2013, where he served on the board of directors from 2010 - 2014.
Teaching and Learning:
Simon is currently the course coordinator for:
Engineering Leadership and Innovation, and
Energy Principles and Renewable Energy.
He also developed the ENGY0x version (open online course) of Energy Principles and Renewable Energy for the UQx platform.
Journal Article: The early retirement challenge for fossil fuel power plants in deep decarbonisation scenarios
Kefford, Benjamin M., Ballinger, Benjamin, Schmeda-Lopez, Diego R., Greig, Chris and Smart, Simon (2018). The early retirement challenge for fossil fuel power plants in deep decarbonisation scenarios. Energy Policy, 119, 294-306. doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2018.04.018
Journal Article: Hydrogen production using methane: Techno-economics of decarbonizing fuels and chemicals
Parkinson, Brett, Tabatabaei, Mojgan, Upham, David C., Ballinger, Benjamin, Greig, Chris, Smart, Simon and McFarland, Eric (2018). Hydrogen production using methane: Techno-economics of decarbonizing fuels and chemicals. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 43 (5), 2540-2555. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.12.081
Journal Article: Can coal-derived DME reduce the dependence on solid cooking fuels in India?
Grove, Johannes, Lant, Paul A., Greig, Chris R. and Smart, Simon (2017). Can coal-derived DME reduce the dependence on solid cooking fuels in India?. Energy for Sustainable Development, 37, 51-59. doi: 10.1016/j.esd.2017.01.001
Journal Article: Techno-economic analysis of a process for CO2-free coproduction of iron and hydrocarbon chemical products
Parkinson, B., Greig, C., McFarland, E. and Smart, S. (2017). Techno-economic analysis of a process for CO2-free coproduction of iron and hydrocarbon chemical products. Chemical Engineering Journal, 313, 136-143. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2016.12.059
Journal Article: Development of rapid thermal processing of tubular cobalt oxide silica membranes for gas separations
Wang, David K., Diniz da Costa, João C. and Smart, Simon (2014). Development of rapid thermal processing of tubular cobalt oxide silica membranes for gas separations. Journal of Membrane Science, 456, 192-201. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.01.014
Journal Article: Long term performance cobalt oxide silica membrane module for high temperature H-2 separation
Yacou, Christelle, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2012). Long term performance cobalt oxide silica membrane module for high temperature H-2 separation. Energy and Environmental Science, 5 (2), 5820-5832. doi: 10.1039/c2ee03247c
Conference Publication: Ceramic membranes for gas processing in coal gasification
Smart, S., Lin, C. X. C., Ding, L., Thambimuthu, K. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2010). Ceramic membranes for gas processing in coal gasification. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Royal Society of Chemistry. doi: 10.1039/b924327e
Journal Article: The biocompatibility of carbon nanotubes
Smart, S. K., Cassady, A. I., Lu, G. Q. and Martin, D. J. (2006). The biocompatibility of carbon nanotubes. Carbon, 44 (6), 1034-1047. doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2005.10.011
ARC Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide
(2023–2030) ARC Centres of Excellence
Decarbonisation Strategic Technology Roadmap
(2023–2024) KPMG
(2022–2025) Griffith University
Integrating hydrogen from methane pyrolysis into the iron and steel industry
Doctor Philosophy
Methane Pyrolysis in Molten Salts to Produce Low Emission Hydrogen
(2024) Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the opportunities and costs of planning and operating electricity systems with high shares of variable renewable energy sources
Doctor Philosophy
Low CO2 Iron Making - Reduction and Pyrolysis
This is an experimental project which focuses on the reduction of iron from molten salts using hydrogen or natural gas. This project would be ideal for a chemical engineer or chemist with a metallurgy background. Experience with process flowsheeting and design would be seen favourably but are not essential. Experience with analysis of gas mixtures, characterisation of inorganic solids and electrochemistry are highly desirable.
Low CO2 Iron Making - Ore Conversion
This project is focussed on the conversion of iron ore to a variety of anhydrous molten salts using inorganic acids at moderate to high temperatures. This project would be ideal for a chemical engineer or chemist with a metallurgy background. Experience with process flowsheeting and design would be seen favourably but are not essential. Experience with analysis of gas mixtures, characterisation of inorganic solids and electrochemistry are highly desirable.
The early retirement challenge for fossil fuel power plants in deep decarbonisation scenarios
Kefford, Benjamin M., Ballinger, Benjamin, Schmeda-Lopez, Diego R., Greig, Chris and Smart, Simon (2018). The early retirement challenge for fossil fuel power plants in deep decarbonisation scenarios. Energy Policy, 119, 294-306. doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2018.04.018
Hydrogen production using methane: Techno-economics of decarbonizing fuels and chemicals
Parkinson, Brett, Tabatabaei, Mojgan, Upham, David C., Ballinger, Benjamin, Greig, Chris, Smart, Simon and McFarland, Eric (2018). Hydrogen production using methane: Techno-economics of decarbonizing fuels and chemicals. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 43 (5), 2540-2555. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.12.081
Can coal-derived DME reduce the dependence on solid cooking fuels in India?
Grove, Johannes, Lant, Paul A., Greig, Chris R. and Smart, Simon (2017). Can coal-derived DME reduce the dependence on solid cooking fuels in India?. Energy for Sustainable Development, 37, 51-59. doi: 10.1016/j.esd.2017.01.001
Parkinson, B., Greig, C., McFarland, E. and Smart, S. (2017). Techno-economic analysis of a process for CO2-free coproduction of iron and hydrocarbon chemical products. Chemical Engineering Journal, 313, 136-143. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2016.12.059
Development of rapid thermal processing of tubular cobalt oxide silica membranes for gas separations
Wang, David K., Diniz da Costa, João C. and Smart, Simon (2014). Development of rapid thermal processing of tubular cobalt oxide silica membranes for gas separations. Journal of Membrane Science, 456, 192-201. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.01.014
Long term performance cobalt oxide silica membrane module for high temperature H-2 separation
Yacou, Christelle, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2012). Long term performance cobalt oxide silica membrane module for high temperature H-2 separation. Energy and Environmental Science, 5 (2), 5820-5832. doi: 10.1039/c2ee03247c
Ceramic membranes for gas processing in coal gasification
Smart, S., Lin, C. X. C., Ding, L., Thambimuthu, K. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2010). Ceramic membranes for gas processing in coal gasification. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Royal Society of Chemistry. doi: 10.1039/b924327e
The biocompatibility of carbon nanotubes
Smart, S. K., Cassady, A. I., Lu, G. Q. and Martin, D. J. (2006). The biocompatibility of carbon nanotubes. Carbon, 44 (6), 1034-1047. doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2005.10.011
Rapid thermal processing of microporous silica membranes
Wang, David K., Chen, Rongzhi, Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon and da Costa, Joao C. Diniz (2017). Rapid thermal processing of microporous silica membranes. Current trends and future developments on (bio-) membranes: Silica membranes: Preparation, modelling, application, and commercialization . (pp. 317-348) edited by Angelo Basile and Kamran Ghasemzadeh . Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-63866-3.00013-3
Next generation membranes for membrane distillation and future prospects
Dumee, L. F., Smart, S., Duke, M. C. and Gray, S. R. (2015). Next generation membranes for membrane distillation and future prospects. Pervaporation, vapour permeation and membrane distillation: principles and applications. (pp. 415-447) Cambridge, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-1-78242-246-4.00014-3
Smart, S., Liu, S., Serra, J. M., Basile, A. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2014). Perovskite membrane reactors: fundamentals and applications for oxygen production, syngas production and hydrogen processing. Membranes for Clean and Renewable Power Applications. (pp. 182-234) edited by Annarosa Gugliuzza and Angelo Basile. Sawston, Cambridge, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1533/9780857098658.3.182
Smart, S., Beltramini, J., Diniz da Costa, J. C., Harale, A., Katikaneni, S. P. and Pham, T. (2013). Microporous silica membranes: fundamentals and applications in membrane reactors for hydrogen separation. Handbook of membrane reactors: fundamental materials science, design and optimisation. (pp. 337-369) edited by Angelo Basile. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1533/9780857097330.2.337
Porous ceramic membranes for membrane reactors
Smart, S., Liu, S., Serra, J. M., Diniz da Costa, J. C., Iulianelli, A. and Basile, A. (2013). Porous ceramic membranes for membrane reactors. Handbook of membrane reactors: fundamental materials science, design and optimisation. (pp. 298-336) edited by Angelo Basile. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1533/9780857097330.2.298
Yacou, C., Wang, D., Motuzas, J., Zhang, X., Smart, S. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2013). Thin-film ceramic membranes. Encyclopaedia of Membrane Science and Technology. (pp. 676-710) Hoboken, NJ, USA: Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118522318
Inorganic membranes for synthesis gas processing
Smart, S., Ding, L. P. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2011). Inorganic membranes for synthesis gas processing. Advanced membrane science and technology for sustainable energy and environmental applications. (pp. 214-254) edited by Angelo Basile and Suzana Pereira Nunes. Cambridge , United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1533/9780857093790.2.214
Oxygen transport membranes: dense ceramic membranes for power plant applications
Smart, S., Diniz da Costa, J. C., Baumann, S. and Meulenberg, W. A. (2011). Oxygen transport membranes: dense ceramic membranes for power plant applications. Advance membrane science and technology for sustainable energy and environmental applications. (pp. 255-294) edited by Angelo Basile and Suzana Pereira Nunes. Cambridge , United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1533/9780857093790.2.255
Thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites
Smart, S. K., Edwards, G. A. and Martin, D. J. (2010). Thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. Rubber nanocomposites: Preparation, properties and applications. (pp. 239-254) edited by Sabu Thomas and Ranimol Stephen. Singapore: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9780470823477.ch10
Monsalve-Bravo, Gloria M., Dutta, Ravi C., Zuluaga-Bedoya, Christian C., Adams, Matthew P., Smart, Simon, Konarova, Muxina and Bhatia, Suresh K. (2024). Interpreting gas sorption isotherms in glassy polymers using a Bayesian framework: a view on parameter uncertainty propagation into mixture sorption predictions. Journal of Membrane Science, 689 122159, 122159. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.122159
McConnachie, Mark, Sheil, Alister, Konarova, Muxina and Smart, Simon (2024). Evaluation of heterogeneous metal-sulfide molten salt slurry systems for hydrogen production through methane pyrolysis. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 49 (Part A), 981-991. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.08.072
Literature review of the catalytic pyrolysis of methane for hydrogen and carbon production
McConnachie, Mark, Konarova, Muxina and Smart, Simon (2023). Literature review of the catalytic pyrolysis of methane for hydrogen and carbon production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 48 (66), 25660-25682. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.03.123
Sheil, Alister, Konarova, Muxina and Smart, Simon (2023). Catalytic alkali and transition metal cations to produce low-emission hydrogen from methane pyrolysis. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 11 (30), 11248-11258. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c02384
High oxygen production membranes by Ag catalytic surface modified BSCC perovskite
Yacou, Christelle, Leo, Adrian, Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon, Zhang, Shude, Liu, Shaomin and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2023). High oxygen production membranes by Ag catalytic surface modified BSCC perovskite. Separation and Purification Technology, 317 123829, 123829. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123829
Byproduct use optimization in a combined sinter plant and blast furnace model
McMahon, C., Cameron, I., Zughbi, H., Biasutti, M., Halstead, A. and Smart, S. (2023). Byproduct use optimization in a combined sinter plant and blast furnace model. Chemical Engineering and Processing, 183 109216, 109216. doi: 10.1016/j.cep.2022.109216
Olguin, Gianni, Yacou, Christelle, Motuzas, Julius, Butterling, Maik, Meulenberg, Wilhelm A., Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2022). Surfactant functionalised cobalt silica membranes – Gas permeation and thin film positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy characterisation. Journal of Membrane Science, 664 121040, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121040
Can transitioning to non-renewable modern energy decrease carbon dioxide emissions in India?
Pascale, Andrew, Chakravarty, Shoibal, Lant, Paul, Smart, Simon and Greig, Chris (2022). Can transitioning to non-renewable modern energy decrease carbon dioxide emissions in India?. Energy Research and Social Science, 91 102733, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.erss.2022.102733
Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ge, Lei, Zhao, Jing, Zhang, Xueqin, Li, Mengran, Hu, Shihu, Smart, Simon, Rufford, Thomas E., Zhu, Zhonghua, Wang, Hao and Yuan, Zhiguo (2022). Regulating the reaction zone of electrochemical CO2 reduction on gas-diffusion electrodes by distinctive hydrophilic-hydrophobic catalyst layers. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 310 121362, 121362. doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2022.121362
Ab Hamid, Nur Hafizah, Wang, David K., Smart, Simon and Ye, Liu (2022). A green, hybrid cleaning strategy for the mitigation of biofouling deposition in the elevated salinity forward osmosis membrane bioreactor (FOMBR) operation. Chemosphere, 288 (Pt 3) 132612, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132612
Lin, Rijia, Li, Xuemei, Krajnc, Andraž, Li, Zhiheng, Li, Mengran, Wang, Wupeng, Zhuang, Linzhou, Smart, Simon, Zhu, Zhonghua, Appadoo, Dominique, Harmer, Jeffrey R., Wang, Zhiliang, Buzanich, Ana Guilherme, Beyer, Sebastian, Wang, Lianzhou, Mali, Gregor, Bennett, Thomas D., Chen, Vicki and Hou, Jingwei (2022). Mechanochemically synthesised flexible electrodes based on bimetallic metal–organic framework glasses for the oxygen evolution reaction. Angewandte Chemie, 134 (4) e202112880, 21-7. doi: 10.1002/ange.202112880
Binder-Free mechanochemical metal-organic framework nanocrystal coatings
Lin, Rijia, Yao, Yuqi, Bin Zulkifli, Muhammad Yazid, Li, Xuemei, Gao, Shuai, Huang, Wengang, Smart, Simon, Lyu, Miaoqiang, Wang, Lianzhou, Chen, Vicki and Hou, Jingwei (2022). Binder-Free mechanochemical metal-organic framework nanocrystal coatings. Nanoscale, 14 (6), 2221-2229. doi: 10.1039/d1nr08377e
Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ge, Lei, Zhang, Xueqin, Hu, Shihu, Li, Mengran, Smart, Simon, Zhu, Zhonghua, Wang, Hao and Yuan, Zhiguo (2021). Stand-alone asymmetric hollow fiber gas-diffusion electrodes with distinguished bronze phases for high-efficiency CO2 electrochemical reduction. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 298 120538, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2021.120538
Lin, Rijia, Li, Xuemei, Krajnc, Andraž, Li, Zhiheng, Li, Mengran, Wang, Wupeng, Zhuang, Linzhou, Smart, Simon, Zhu, Zhonghua, Appadoo, Dominique, Harmer, Jeffrey R., Wang, Zhiliang, Buzanich, Ana Guilherme, Beyer, Sebastian, Wang, Lianzhou, Mali, Gregor, Bennett, Thomas D., Chen, Vicki and Hou, Jingwei (2021). Mechanochemically synthesised flexible electrodes based on bimetallic metal–organic framework glasses for the oxygen evolution reaction. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 61 (4) e202112880, e202112880. doi: 10.1002/anie.202112880
Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ge, Lei, Zhang, Xueqin, Hu, Shihu, Li, Mengran, Smart, Simon, Zhu, Zhonghua and Yuan, Zhiguo (2021). Shape-tuned electrodeposition of bismuth-based nanosheets on flow-through hollow fiber gas diffusion electrode for high-efficiency CO2 reduction to formate. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 286 119945, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2021.119945
Quader, M. Abdul, Rufford, Thomas E. and Smart, Simon (2021). Integration of hybrid membrane-distillation processes to recover helium from pre-treated natural gas in liquefied natural gas plants. Separation and Purification Technology, 263 118355, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118355
Vu, Manh-Tuan, Monsalve-Bravo, Gloria M., Lin, Rijia, Li, Mengran, Bhatia, Suresh K. and Smart, Simon (2021). Mitigating the agglomeration of nanofiller in a mixed matrix membrane by incorporating an interface agent. Membranes, 11 (5) 328, 328. doi: 10.3390/membranes11050328
Structural investigation of cobalt oxide seeded silica xerogels under harsh hydrothermal condition
Martens, Dana L., Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2021). Structural investigation of cobalt oxide seeded silica xerogels under harsh hydrothermal condition. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 98 (3), 470-477. doi: 10.1007/s10971-021-05527-9
Quader, M. Abdul, Rufford, Thomas E. and Smart, Simon (2021). Evaluation of flowsheet design approaches to improve energy efficiency in multistage membrane processes to recover helium. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 60 (6) acs.iecr.0c05871, 2588-2599. doi: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c05871
Gunawan, Triyanda, Widiastuti, Nurul, Fansuri, Hamzah, Wan Salleh, Wan Norharyati, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Lin, Rijia, Motuzas, Juliuz and Smart, Simon (2021). The utilization of micro-mesoporous carbon-based filler in the P84 hollow fibre membrane for gas separation. Royal Society Open Science, 8 (2) 201150, 1-18. doi: 10.1098/rsos.201150
Ab Hamid, Nur Hafizah, Wang, David K., Smart, Simon and Ye, Liu (2020). Achieving stable operation and shortcut nitrogen removal in a long-term operated aerobic forward osmosis membrane bioreactor (FOMBR) for treating municipal wastewater. Chemosphere, 260 127581, 127581. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127581
Pascale, Andrew, Chakravarty, Shoibal, Lant, Paul, Smart, Simon and Greig, Chris (2020). The rise of (sub)nations? Sub-national human development, climate targets, and carbon dioxide emissions in 163 countries. Energy Research and Social Science, 68 101546, 101546. doi: 10.1016/j.erss.2020.101546
Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Zhang, Xueqin, Ge, Lei, Hu, Shihu, Li, Mengran, Smart, Simon, Zhu, Zhonghua and Yuan, Zhiguo (2020). Tuning the product selectivity of Cu hollow fiber gas diffusion electrode for efficient CO2 reduction to formate by controlled surface Sn electrodeposition. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 12 (19) acsami.0c03681, 21670-21681. doi: 10.1021/acsami.0c03681
Modeling and cost analysis of helium recovery using combined-membrane process configurations
Quader, M. Abdul, Rufford, Thomas E. and Smart, Simon (2020). Modeling and cost analysis of helium recovery using combined-membrane process configurations. Separation and Purification Technology, 236 116269, 116269. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116269
Ballinger, Benjamin, Schmeda-Lopez, Diego, Kefford, Benjamin, Parkinson, Brett, Stringer, Martin, Greig, Chris and Smart, Simon (2020). The vulnerability of electric-vehicle and wind-turbine supply chains to the supply of rare-earth elements in a 2-degree scenario. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 22, 68-76. doi: 10.1016/j.spc.2020.02.005
Interfacial engineering of a polymer–MOF composite by in situ vitrification
Lin, Rijia, Hou, Jingwei, Li, Mengran, Wang, Zhanke, Ge, Lei, Li, Shichun, Smart, Simon, Zhu, Zhonghua, Bennett, Thomas D. and Chen, Vicki (2020). Interfacial engineering of a polymer–MOF composite by in situ vitrification. Chemical Communications, 56 (25), 3609-3612. doi: 10.1039/d0cc00664e
Catalysis of silica sol–gel reactions using a PdCl2 precursor
Ballinger, Benjamin, Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon, Ismail, Suzylawati, Zubir, Nor Aida, Abd Jalil, Siti Nurehan and da Costa, Joao C. Diniz (2020). Catalysis of silica sol–gel reactions using a PdCl2 precursor. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 95 (2), 456-464. doi: 10.1007/s10971-020-05241-y
Dry reforming of methane catalysed by molten metal alloys
Palmer, Clarke, Upham, D. Chester, Smart, Simon, Gordon, Michael J., Metiu, Horia and McFarland, Eric W. (2020). Dry reforming of methane catalysed by molten metal alloys. Nature Catalysis, 3 (1), 83-89. doi: 10.1038/s41929-019-0416-2
The vulnerability of electric vehicle deployment to critical mineral supply
Ballinger, Benjamin, Stringer, Martin, Schmeda-Lopez, Diego R., Kefford, Benjamin, Parkinson, Brett, Greig, Chris and Smart, Simon (2019). The vulnerability of electric vehicle deployment to critical mineral supply. Applied Energy, 255 113844, 113844. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.113844
Ab Hamid, Nur Hafizah, Smart, Simon, Wang, David K., Koh, Kaniel Wei Jun, Ng, Kalvin Jiak Chern and Ye, Liu (2019). Economic, energy and carbon footprint assessment of integrated forward osmosis membrane bioreactor (FOMBR) process in urban wastewater treatment. Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology, 6 (1), 153-165. doi: 10.1039/c9ew00608g
Effect of ionic liquids (ILs) on MOFs/polymer interfacial enhancement in mixed matrix membranes
Vu, Manh-Tuan, Lin, Rijia, Diao, Hui, Zhu, Zhonghua, Bhatia, Suresh K. and Smart, Simon (2019). Effect of ionic liquids (ILs) on MOFs/polymer interfacial enhancement in mixed matrix membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 587 117157, 117157. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.05.081
Wijiyanti, Rika, Ubaidillah, Afifah Nur, Gunawan, Triyanda, Karim, Zulhairun Abdul, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Smart, Simon, Lin, Rijia and Widiastuti, Nurul (2019). Polysulfone mixed matrix hollow fiber membranes using zeolite templated carbon as a performance enhancement filler for gas separation. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 150, 274-288. doi: 10.1016/j.cherd.2019.08.004
Off-grid opportunities and threats in the wake of India's electrification push
Heynen, Anthony P., Lant, Paul A., Smart, Simon, Sridharan, Srinivas and Greig, Chris (2019). Off-grid opportunities and threats in the wake of India's electrification push. Energy Sustainability and Society, 9 (1) 16. doi: 10.1186/s13705-019-0198-z
Heynen, Anthony P., Lant, Paul A., Sridharan, Srinivas, Smart, Simon and Greig, Chris (2019). The role of private sector off-grid actors in addressing India's energy poverty: an analysis of selected exemplar firms delivering household energy. Energy and Buildings, 191, 95-103. doi: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.03.016
Simulation of multicomponent gas transport through mixed-matrix membranes
Monsalve-Bravo, Gloria M., Smart, Simon and Bhatia, Suresh K. (2019). Simulation of multicomponent gas transport through mixed-matrix membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 577, 219-234. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.02.013
Generating linked technology-socioeconomic scenarios for emerging energy transitions
Small, Mitchell J., Wong-Parodi, Gabrielle, Kefford, Benjamin M., Stringer, Martin, Schmeda-Lopez, Diego R., Greig, Chris, Ballinger, Benjamin, Wilson, Stephen and Smart, Simon (2019). Generating linked technology-socioeconomic scenarios for emerging energy transitions. Applied Energy, 239, 1402-1423. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.01.215
Ji, Guozhao, Gao, Xuechao, Smart, Simon, Bhatia, Suresh K., Wang, Geoff, Hooman, Kamel and da Costa, João C. Diniz (2018). Estimation of pore size distribution of amorphous silica-based membrane by the activation energies of gas permeation. Processes, 6 (12) 239. doi: 10.3390/pr6120239
Ab Hamid, Nur Hafizah, Ye, Liu, Wang, David K., Smart, Simon, Filloux, Emmanuelle, Lebouteiller, Thibault and Zhang, Xiwang (2018). Evaluating the membrane fouling formation and chemical cleaning strategy in forward osmosis membrane filtration treating domestic sewage. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 4 (12), 2092-2103. doi: 10.1039/c8ew00584b
The early retirement challenge for fossil fuel power plants in deep decarbonisation scenarios
Kefford, Benjamin M., Ballinger, Benjamin, Schmeda-Lopez, Diego R., Greig, Chris and Smart, Simon (2018). The early retirement challenge for fossil fuel power plants in deep decarbonisation scenarios. Energy Policy, 119, 294-306. doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2018.04.018
Martens, Dana L., Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2018). Creating hydrothermally stable inorganic membrane interlayers by limiting the anatase-to-rutile (ATR) transition temperature in doped-titania. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 57 (33) acs.iecr.8b01260, 11381-11389. doi: 10.1021/acs.iecr.8b01260
Song, Yingjun, Motuzas, Julius, Wang, David K., Birkett, Greg, Smart, Simon and da Costa, João C. Diniz (2018). Substrate effect on carbon/ceramic mixed matrix membrane prepared by a vacuum-assisted method for desalination. Processes, 6 (5) 47, 47. doi: 10.3390/pr6050047
Inter-layer free cobalt-doped silica membranes for pervaporation of ammonia solutions
Yang, Xing, Sheridan, Sean, Ding, Lining, Wang, David K., Smart, Simon, Diniz da Costa, João C., Liubinas, Audra and Duke, Mikel (2018). Inter-layer free cobalt-doped silica membranes for pervaporation of ammonia solutions. Journal of Membrane Science, 553, 111-116. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.02.049
Learning from experience in the water sector to improve access to energy services
Curran, Franziska, Smart, Simon, Lacey, Justine, Greig, Chris and Lant, Paul (2018). Learning from experience in the water sector to improve access to energy services. Utilities Policy, 51, 41-50. doi: 10.1016/j.jup.2018.01.005
Hydrogen production using methane: Techno-economics of decarbonizing fuels and chemicals
Parkinson, Brett, Tabatabaei, Mojgan, Upham, David C., Ballinger, Benjamin, Greig, Chris, Smart, Simon and McFarland, Eric (2018). Hydrogen production using methane: Techno-economics of decarbonizing fuels and chemicals. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 43 (5), 2540-2555. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.12.081
Herington, M. J., Lant, P. A., Smart, S., Greig, C. and van de Fliert, E. (2017). Defection, recruitment and social change in cooking practices: energy poverty through a social practice lens. Energy Research and Social Science, 34, 272-280. doi: 10.1016/j.erss.2017.09.001
Vacuum film etching effect of carbon alumina mixed matrix membranes
Song, Yingjun, Wang, David K., Birkett, Greg, Smart, Simon and da Costa, Joao C. Diniz (2017). Vacuum film etching effect of carbon alumina mixed matrix membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 541, 53-61. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.06.082
Dialkyl carbonate synthesis via in situ generated carbonyl dibromide on porous glass
Vuong, Khuong Q. , Effenberger, Reinhard, Zilberman, Joseph, Smart, Simon, Williams, Craig M. and McFarland, Eric W. (2017). Dialkyl carbonate synthesis via in situ generated carbonyl dibromide on porous glass. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5 (9), 7492-7495. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b01487
Is MSW derived DME a viable clean cooking fuel in Kolkata, India?
Grové, Johannes, Lant, Paul A., Greig, Chris R. and Smart, Simon (2017). Is MSW derived DME a viable clean cooking fuel in Kolkata, India?. Renewable Energy, 124, 50-60. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.08.039
Producing a CO2-neutral clean cooking fuel in India – where and at what cost?
Grove, Johannes, Greig, Chris R., Smart, Simon and Lant, Paul A. (2017). Producing a CO2-neutral clean cooking fuel in India – where and at what cost?. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 42 (30), 19067-19078. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.06.070
Can coal-derived DME reduce the dependence on solid cooking fuels in India?
Grove, Johannes, Lant, Paul A., Greig, Chris R. and Smart, Simon (2017). Can coal-derived DME reduce the dependence on solid cooking fuels in India?. Energy for Sustainable Development, 37, 51-59. doi: 10.1016/j.esd.2017.01.001
Parkinson, B., Greig, C., McFarland, E. and Smart, S. (2017). Techno-economic analysis of a process for CO2-free coproduction of iron and hydrocarbon chemical products. Chemical Engineering Journal, 313, 136-143. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2016.12.059
Mixed matrix carbon stainless steel (MMCSS) hollow fibres for gas separation
Schmeda-Lopez, Diego R., Smart, Simon, Meulenberg, Wilhelm A. and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2017). Mixed matrix carbon stainless steel (MMCSS) hollow fibres for gas separation. Separation and Purification Technology, 174, 150-158. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2016.10.009
Vacuum-assisted tailoring of pore structures of phenolic resin derived carbon membranes
Abd Jalil, Siti Nurehan, Wang, David K., Yacou, Christelle, Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2017). Vacuum-assisted tailoring of pore structures of phenolic resin derived carbon membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 525, 240-248. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.11.002
Long term and performance testing of NaMg double salts for H2/CO2 separation
Ji, Guozhao, Motuzas, Julius, Birkett, Greg, Smart, Simon, Hooman, Kamel and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2017). Long term and performance testing of NaMg double salts for H2/CO2 separation. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 42 (12), 7997-8005. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.01.107
Wang, Shengnan, Wang, David K., Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2017). Improved stability of ethyl silicate interlayer-free membranes by the rapid thermal processing (RTP) for desalination. Desalination, 402, 25-32. doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2016.09.025
Herington, M. J., van de Fliert, E., Smart, S., Greig, C. and Lant, P. A. (2017). Rural energy planning remains out-of-step with contemporary paradigms of energy access and development. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 67, 1412-1419. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.09.103
Where next on e-waste in Australia?
Golev, Artem, Schmeda-Lopez, Diego R., Smart, Simon K., Corder, Glen D. and McFarland, Eric W. (2016). Where next on e-waste in Australia?. Waste Management, 58, 348-358. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2016.09.025
Abd Jalil, Siti Nurehan, Wang, David K., Yacou, Christelle, Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon and da Costa, Joao C. Diniz (2016). Molecular weight cut-off and structural analysis of vacuum-assisted titania membranes for water processing. Materials, 9 (11) 938, 938. doi: 10.3390/ma9110938
Gas permeation redox effect of binary iron oxide/cobalt oxide silica membranes
Darmawan, Adi, Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon, Julbe, Anne and da Costa, Joao C. Diniz (2016). Gas permeation redox effect of binary iron oxide/cobalt oxide silica membranes. Separation and Purification Technology, 171, 248-255. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2016.07.030
Rapid thermal treatment of interlayer-free ethyl silicate 40 derived membranes for desalination
Wang, Shengnan, Wang, David K., Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon and da Costa, Joao C. Diniz (2016). Rapid thermal treatment of interlayer-free ethyl silicate 40 derived membranes for desalination. Journal of Membrane Science, 516, 94-103. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.06.005
Pervaporation of ammonia solution with gamma-alumina supported organosilica membranes
Yang, Xing, Ding, Lining, Wolf, Martin, Velterop, Frans, Bouwmeester, Henny J. M., Smart, Simon, da Costa, Joao C. Diniz, Liubinas, Audra, Li, Jun-De, Zhang, Jianhua and Duke, Mikel (2016). Pervaporation of ammonia solution with gamma-alumina supported organosilica membranes. Separation and Purification Technology, 168, 141-151. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2016.05.017
Mixed matrix carbon molecular sieve and alumina (CMS-Al2O3) membranes
Song, Yingjun, Wang, David K., Birkett, Greg, Martens, Wayde, Duke, Mikel C., Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2016). Mixed matrix carbon molecular sieve and alumina (CMS-Al2O3) membranes. Scientific Reports, 6 (1) 30703, 30703. doi: 10.1038/srep30703
Ultra-microporous membrane separation using toluene to simulate tar-containing gases
Deonarine, Beshan, Ji, Guozhao, Smart, Simon, Diniz da Costa, João C., Reed, Graham and Millan, Marcos (2016). Ultra-microporous membrane separation using toluene to simulate tar-containing gases. Fuel Processing Technology, 161, 259-264. doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2016.07.003
Improved pore connectivity by the reduction of cobalt oxide silica membranes
Ji, Guozhao, Smart, Simon, Bhatia, Suresh K. and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2015). Improved pore connectivity by the reduction of cobalt oxide silica membranes. Separation and Purification Technology, 154, 338-344. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2015.09.065
Binary gas mixture and hydrothermal stability investigation of cobalt silica membranes
Liu, Liang, Wang, David K., Martens, Dana L., Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2015). Binary gas mixture and hydrothermal stability investigation of cobalt silica membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 493, 470-477. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.06.058
Interlayer-free microporous cobalt oxide silica membranes via silica seeding sol-gel technique
Liu, Liang, David Wang, Martens, Dana L., Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2015). Interlayer-free microporous cobalt oxide silica membranes via silica seeding sol-gel technique. Journal of Membrane Science, 492, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.05.028
Ternary Phase-Separation Investigation of Sol-Gel Derived Silica from Ethyl Silicate 40
Wang, Shengnan, Wang, David K., Smart, Simon and Diniz Da Costa, Joao C. (2015). Ternary Phase-Separation Investigation of Sol-Gel Derived Silica from Ethyl Silicate 40. Scientific Reports, 5 (Art No.: 14560) 14560, 14560. doi: 10.1038/srep14560
Darmawan, Adi, Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon, Julbe, Anne and Diniz Da Costa, Joao.C. (2015). Temperature dependent transition point of purity versus flux for gas separation in Fe/Co-silica membranes. Separation and Purification Technology, 151 12474, 284-291. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2015.07.055
Ballinger, Benjamin, Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2015). Gas permeation redox effect on binary lanthanum cobalt silica membranes with enhanced silicate formation. Journal of Membrane Science, 489, 220-226. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.04.025
Redox structural control of Pd and PdO silica matrices
Ballinger, Benjamin J., Motuzas, Julius., Smart, Simon. and Diniz Da Costa, Joao C. (2015). Redox structural control of Pd and PdO silica matrices. RSC Advances, 5 (90), 74144-74149. doi: 10.1039/c5ra11085h
Chua, Yen, Lin, Chun Xiang Cynthia, Kleitz, Freddy and Smart, Simon (2015). Mesoporous organosilica membranes: Effects of pore geometry and calcination conditions on the membrane distillation performance for desalination. Desalination, 370, 53-62. doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2015.05.015
Liu, Liang, Wang, David K., Kappen, Peter, Martens, Dana L., Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2015). Hydrothermal stability investigation of micro- and mesoporous silica containing long-range ordered cobalt oxide clusters by XAS. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 17 (29), 19500-19506. doi: 10.1039/c5cp02309b
Mesoporous TiO2 based membranes for water desalination and brine processing
Yacou, Christelle, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2015). Mesoporous TiO2 based membranes for water desalination and brine processing. Separation and Purification Technology, 147 12310, 166-171. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2015.04.028
Stainless steel hollow fibres - sintering, morphology and mechanical properties
Schmeda-Lopez, Diego R., Smart, Simon, Nunes, Eduardo H. M., Vasconcelos, Daniela, Vasconcelos, Wander L., Bram, Martin, Meulenberg, Wilhelm A. and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2015). Stainless steel hollow fibres - sintering, morphology and mechanical properties. Separation and Purification Technology, 147, 379-387. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2015.02.026
Chua, Yen T., Lin, Chun Xiang C., Kleitz, Freddy and Smart, Simon (2015). Synthesis of mesoporous carbon-silica nanocomposite water-treatment membranes using a triconstituent co-assembly method. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3 (19), 10480-10491. doi: 10.1039/c5ta01328c
Nanoporous organosilica membrane for water desalination: theoretical study on the water transport
Chua, Yen Thien, Ji, Guozhao, Birkett, Greg, Lin, Chun Xiang Cynthia, Kleitz, Freddy and Smart, Simon (2015). Nanoporous organosilica membrane for water desalination: theoretical study on the water transport. Journal of Membrane Science, 482, 56-66. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.01.060
Liu, Liang, Wang, David K., Martens, Dana L., Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2015). Influence of sol-gel conditioning on the cobalt phase and the hydrothermal stability of cobalt oxide silica membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 475, 425-432. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.10.037
Modulation of microporous/mesoporous structures in self-templated cobalt-silica
Martens, Dana L., Wang, David K., Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2015). Modulation of microporous/mesoporous structures in self-templated cobalt-silica. Scientific Reports, 5 (1) 07970, 7970.1-7970.8. doi: 10.1038/srep07970
Binary iron cobalt oxide silica membrane for gas separation
Darmawan, Adi, Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon, Julbe, Anne and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2015). Binary iron cobalt oxide silica membrane for gas separation. Journal of Membrane Science, 474, 32-38. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.09.033
Improved hydrothermal stability of silica materials prepared from ethyl silicate 40
Wang, Shengnan, Wang, David K., Jack, Kevin S., Smart, Simon and da Costa, Joao C. Diniz (2015). Improved hydrothermal stability of silica materials prepared from ethyl silicate 40. RSC Advances, 5 (8), 6092-6099. doi: 10.1039/c4ra12483a
Nanoscale assembly of lanthanum silica with dense and porous interfacial structures
Ballinger, Benjamin, Motuzas, Julius, Miller, Christopher R., Smart, Simon and Diniz Da Costa, Joao C. (2015). Nanoscale assembly of lanthanum silica with dense and porous interfacial structures. Scientific Reports, 5 (Art No.: 8210) 8210, 8210. doi: 10.1038/srep08210
Understanding constraints to the transformation rate of global energy infrastructure
Lane, Joe L, Smart, Simon, Schmeda-Lopez, Diego, Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove, Garnett, Andrew, Greig, Chris and Mcfarland, Eric (2015). Understanding constraints to the transformation rate of global energy infrastructure. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment, 5 (1), 33-48. doi: 10.1002/wene.177
Scholes, Colin A., Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon and Kentish, Sandra E. (2014). Membrane adhesives. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 53 (23), 9523-9533. doi: 10.1021/ie501036p
Development of rapid thermal processing of tubular cobalt oxide silica membranes for gas separations
Wang, David K., Diniz da Costa, João C. and Smart, Simon (2014). Development of rapid thermal processing of tubular cobalt oxide silica membranes for gas separations. Journal of Membrane Science, 456, 192-201. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.01.014
Liu, Liang, Wang, David K., Martens, Dana. L., Smart, Simon, Strounina, Ekaterina and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2014). Physicochemical characterisation and hydrothermal stability investigation of cobalt-incorporated silica xerogels. RSC Advances, 4 (36), 18862-18870. doi: 10.1039/c4ra00498a
A pervaporation study of ammonia solutions using molecular sieve silica membranes
Yang, Xing, Fraser, Thomas, Myat, Darli, Smart, Simon, Zhang, Jianhua, Diniz da Costa, João C., Liubinas, Audra and Duke, Mikel (2014). A pervaporation study of ammonia solutions using molecular sieve silica membranes. Membranes, 4 (1), 40-54. doi: 10.3390/membranes4010040
Palladium cobalt binary doping of molecular sieving silica membranes
Ballinger, Benjamin, Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2014). Palladium cobalt binary doping of molecular sieving silica membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 451, 185-191. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2013.09.057
Olguin, Gianni, Yacou, Christelle, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2014). Influence of surfactant alkyl length in functionalizing sol-gel derived microporous cobalt oxide silica. RSC Advances, 4 (76), 40181-40187. doi: 10.1039/c4ra05934d
Feng, Yi, Wang, Kun, Yao, Jianfeng, Webley, Paul A., Smart, Simon and Wang, Huanting (2013). Effect of the addition of polyvinylpyrrolidone as a pore-former on microstructure and mechanical strength of porous alumina ceramics. Ceramics International, 39 (7), 7551-7556. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2013.03.007
Tailoring the oxidation state of cobalt through halide functionality in sol-gel silica
Olguin, Gianni, Yacou, Christelle, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2013). Tailoring the oxidation state of cobalt through halide functionality in sol-gel silica. Scientific Reports, 3 (1) 02449, 2449.1-2449.5. doi: 10.1038/srep02449
Rapid thermal processing of tubular cobalt oxide silica membranes
Wang, David K., Motuzas, Julius, da Costa, Joao C. Diniz and Smart, Simon (2013). Rapid thermal processing of tubular cobalt oxide silica membranes. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 38 (18), 7394-7399. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2013.04.052
Nanoporous organosilica membrane for water desalination
Chua, Yen Thien, Lin, Chun Xiang Cynthia, Kleitz, Freddy, Zhao, Xiu Song and Smart, Simon (2013). Nanoporous organosilica membrane for water desalination. Chemical Communications, 49 (40), 4534-4536. doi: 10.1039/c3cc40434j
Reversible Redox effect on gas permeation of Cobalt Doped Ethoxy Polysiloxane (ES40) membranes
Miller, Christopher R., Wang, David K., Smart, Simon and da Costa, Joao C. Diniz (2013). Reversible Redox effect on gas permeation of Cobalt Doped Ethoxy Polysiloxane (ES40) membranes. Scientific Reports, 3 (3) 1648, 1648.1-1648.5. doi: 10.1038/srep01648
High temperature H-2/CO2 separation using cobalt oxide silica membranes
Smart, S., Vente, J. F. and da Costa, J. C. Diniz (2012). High temperature H-2/CO2 separation using cobalt oxide silica membranes. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 37 (17), 12700-12707. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2012.06.031
Microporous silica based membranes for desalination
Elma, Muthia, Yacou, Christelle, Wang, David K., Smart, Simon and da Costa, Joao C. Diniz (2012). Microporous silica based membranes for desalination. Water, 4 (3), 629-649. doi: 10.3390/w4030629
Rufford, T. E., Smart, S., Watson, G. C. Y., Graham, B. F., Boxall, J., Diniz da Costa, J. C. and May, E. F. (2012). The removal of CO2 and N-2 from natural gas: A review of conventional and emerging process technologies. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 94-95, 123-154. doi: 10.1016/j.petrol.2012.06.016
High performance yttrium-doped BSCF hollow fibre membranes
Haworth, P., Smart, S., Glasscock, J. and da Costa, J. C. D. (2012). High performance yttrium-doped BSCF hollow fibre membranes. Separation and Purification Technology, 94, 16-22. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2012.04.005
Cobalt oxide silica membranes for desalination
Lin, Chun Xiang C., Ding, Li Ping, Smart, Simon and da Costa, Joao C. Diniz (2012). Cobalt oxide silica membranes for desalination. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 368 (1), 70-76. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2011.10.041
Long term performance cobalt oxide silica membrane module for high temperature H-2 separation
Yacou, Christelle, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2012). Long term performance cobalt oxide silica membrane module for high temperature H-2 separation. Energy and Environmental Science, 5 (2), 5820-5832. doi: 10.1039/c2ee03247c
Haworth, P.F., Smart, S., Serra, J.M. and da Costa, J.C.D. (2012). Combined investigation of bulk diffusion and surface exchange parameters of silver catalyst coated yttrium-doped BSCF membranes. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 14 (25), 9104-9111. doi: 10.1039/c2cp41226h
H2S stability and separation performance of cobalt oxide silica membranes
Uhlmann, David, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2011). H2S stability and separation performance of cobalt oxide silica membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 380 (1-2), 48-54. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2011.06.025
Yacou, Christelle, Sunarso, Jaka, Lin, Chun X. C., Smart, Simon, Liu, Shaomin and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2011). Palladium surface modified La(0.6)Sr(0.4)Co(0.2)Fe(0.8)O(3-delta) hollow fibres for oxygen separation. Journal of Membrane Science, 380 (1-2), 223-231. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2011.07.008
Yttrium doped BSCF membranes for oxygen separation
Haworth, P., Smart, S., Glasscock, J. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2011). Yttrium doped BSCF membranes for oxygen separation. Separation and Purification Technology, 81 (1), 88-93. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2011.07.007
Ladewig, Bradley P., Tan, Ying Han, Lin, Chun Xiang C., Ladewig, Katharina, Diniz da Costa, Joao C. and Smart, Simon (2011). Preparation, characterization and performance of templated silica membranes in non-osmotic desalination. Materials, 4 (5), 845-856. doi: 10.3390/ma4040845
High performance perovskite hollow fibres for oxygen separation
Leo, A, Smart, S, Liu, S and Diniz da Costa, JC (2011). High performance perovskite hollow fibres for oxygen separation. Journal of Membrane Science, 368 (1-2), 64-68. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2010.11.002
Iron oxide silica derived from sol-gel synthesis
Darmawan, Adi, Smart, Simon, Julbe, Anne and Diniz da Costa, Joao Carlos (2011). Iron oxide silica derived from sol-gel synthesis. Materials, 4 (2), 448-456. doi: 10.3390/ma4020448
Testing of nanostructured gas separation membranes in the flue gas of a post-combustion power plant
Bram, M., Brands, K., Demeusy, T., Zhao, L., Meulenberg, W. A., Pauls, J., Gottlicher, G., Peinemann, KV, Smart, S., Buchkremer, H. P. and Stover, D. (2011). Testing of nanostructured gas separation membranes in the flue gas of a post-combustion power plant. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 5 (1), 37-48. doi: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2010.08.003
High temperature steam investigation of cobalt oxide silica membranes for gas separation
Uhlmann, D, Smart, S and Diniz da Costa, JCD (2010). High temperature steam investigation of cobalt oxide silica membranes for gas separation. Separation and Purification Technology, 76 (2), 171-178. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2010.10.004
Long-term flue gas exposure effects of silica membranes on porous steel substrate
Brands, Katharina, Uhlmann, David, Smart, Simon, Bram, Martin and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2010). Long-term flue gas exposure effects of silica membranes on porous steel substrate. Journal of Membrane Science, 359 (1-2), 110-114. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2010.02.065
Smart, Simon, Fania, David, Milev, Adriyan, Kannangara, G. S. Kamali, Lu, Max and Martin, Darren (2010). The effect of carbon nanotube hydrophobicity on the mechanical properties of carbon nanotube-reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 117 (1), 24-32. doi: 10.1002/app.31115
Assessment of post combustion carbon Capture technologies for power generation
Duke, Mikel C., Ladewig, Bradley, Smart, Simon, Rudolph, Victor and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2010). Assessment of post combustion carbon Capture technologies for power generation. Frontiers of Chemical Engineering in China, 4 (2), 184-195. doi: 10.1007/s11705-009-0234-1
Hydrothermal stability of cobalt silica membranes in a water gas shift membrane reactor
Battersby, S., Smart, S., Ladewig, B., Liu, S. M., Duke, M. C., Rudolph, V. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2009). Hydrothermal stability of cobalt silica membranes in a water gas shift membrane reactor. SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY, 66 (2), 299-305. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2008.12.020
Performance of cobalt silica membranes in gas mixture separation
Battersby, S., Tasaki, T., Smart, S., Ladewig, B., Liu, S. M., Duke, M. C., Rudolph, V. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. D. (2009). Performance of cobalt silica membranes in gas mixture separation. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 329 (1-2), 91-98. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2008.12.051
Novel Nafion composite membranes with mesoporous silica nanospheres as inorganic fillers
Jin, Yonggang, Qiao, Shizhang, Zhang, Lei, Xu, Zhi Ping, Smart, Simon, Diniz da Costa, João C. and Lu, Gao Qing (2008). Novel Nafion composite membranes with mesoporous silica nanospheres as inorganic fillers. Journal of Power Sources, 185 (2), 664-669. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2008.08.094
Shortened double-walled carbon nanotubes by high-energy ball milling
Smart, S.K., Ren, W.C., Cheng, H.M., Lu, G.Q. and Martin, D.J. (2007). Shortened double-walled carbon nanotubes by high-energy ball milling. International Journal of Nanotechnology, 4 (5), 618-633. doi: 10.1504/IJNT.2007.014756
The biocompatibility of carbon nanotubes
Smart, S. K., Cassady, A. I., Lu, G. Q. and Martin, D. J. (2006). The biocompatibility of carbon nanotubes. Carbon, 44 (6), 1034-1047. doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2005.10.011
Trace elements modelling and optimization of byproduct use in an integrated steelworks
McMahon, Christopher, Smart, Simon, Cameron, Ian, Zughbi, Habib, Biasutti, Mark and Halstead, Alison (2019). Trace elements modelling and optimization of byproduct use in an integrated steelworks. METEC & 4th ESTAD (European Steel Technology and Application Days), Dusseldorf, Germany, 24-28 June 2019.
Quader, Md Abdul, Smart, Simon and Rufford, Thomas E. (2018). Cost-optimal helium capture ratio from different natural gas sources by integrated membrane process designs. 1st International Conference on Energy-efficient Separation (iEESEP2018), Melbourne, 23-27 January 2018.
Quader, M. Abdul, Smart, Simon and Rufford, Thomas E. (2018). Techno-economic evaluation of multistage membrane combinations using three different materials to recover helium from natural gas. 13th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering – PSE 2018, San Diego, CA, United States, 1-5 July 2018. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-64241-7.50195-6
Metal oxide silica membranes for gas separation
Yacou, C., Smart, S. and Da Costa, J. (2012). Metal oxide silica membranes for gas separation. Amsterdam, NX Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2012.08.470
Carbon Templated Silica Membranes for Desalination
Smart, S., Sunarso, J., Lin, C. X. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2010). Carbon Templated Silica Membranes for Desalination. 20th Annual Meeting of the North American Membrane Society 2010, NAMS 2010 and 11th International Conference on Inorganic Membranes 2010, ICIM 2010, Washington D.C., USA, 17-22 July 2010. Toledo, Ohio: North American Membrane Society.
Ceramic membrane reactor for the water gas shift reaction: Experiment and modelling
Ding, Li Ping, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, Joao C. (2010). Ceramic membrane reactor for the water gas shift reaction: Experiment and modelling. 6th conference of the Aseanian Membrane Society in conjunction with the 7th International Membrane Science and Technology Conference (AMS6/IMSTEC 10), Sydney , Australia, 22-26 November 2010. Sydney, Australia: University of New South Wales.
Ceramic membranes for gas processing in coal gasification
Smart, S., Lin, C. X. C., Ding, L., Thambimuthu, K. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2010). Ceramic membranes for gas processing in coal gasification. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Royal Society of Chemistry. doi: 10.1039/b924327e
Design and fabrication of ultra-thin metal-supported oxygen transport membranes
Glasscock, J. A., Kaiser, A., Sogaard, M., Blennow, P., Smart, S., Diniz Da Costa, J. C., Uhlenbruck, S., Baumann, S. and Hendriksen, P. V. (2010). Design and fabrication of ultra-thin metal-supported oxygen transport membranes. 20th Annual Meeting of the North American Membrane Society 2010, NAMS 2010 and 11th International Conference on Inorganic Membranes 2010, ICIM 2010, Washington DC USA, 17-22 July 2010. Toledo, Ohio: North American Membrane Society.
Improvement in oxygen flux of bscf membranes via yttrium doping
Haworth, P., Smart, S. and Diniz Da Costa, J. C. (2010). Improvement in oxygen flux of bscf membranes via yttrium doping. 20th Annual Meeting of the North American Membrane Society 2010, NAMS 2010 and 11th International Conference on Inorganic Membranes 2010, ICIM 2010, Washington, DC USA, 17-22 July 2010. Toledo, Ohio: North American Membrane Society.
Study of metal oxide nanoparticles in silica membrane materials
Lin, C. X. C., Uhlmann, D., Smart, S. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2010). Study of metal oxide nanoparticles in silica membrane materials. IMSTEC 10, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 22 - 25 November 2010.
Carbon capture technologies in enabling clean coal energy delivery
Diniz Da Costa, J. C., Smart, S. and Thambimuthu, K. (2009). Carbon capture technologies in enabling clean coal energy delivery. 20th International Congress of Mechanical Engineering, Gramado, R. S., Brazil, 15-20 November 2009.
Metal silica membrane reactor for hydrogen production from the water gas shift reaction
Tasaki, T., Smart, S. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2009). Metal silica membrane reactor for hydrogen production from the water gas shift reaction. AMS-5, Kobe, Japan, 12-14 July 2009. Kobe, Japan: Aseanian Membrane Society.
Net Zero Australia - GIS and Map Data
Davis, D, Pascale, Andrew, Vecchi, Andrea, Bharadwaj, Bishal, Ryan A. Jones, Strawhorn, Tom, Tabatabaei, M, Lopez Peralta, Maria, Zhang, Yimin, Beiraghi, Jordan, Kiri, U, Vosshage, Finch, B, Batterham, R, Richard Bolt, Brear, Michael, Cullen, B, Domansky, K, Eckard, R, Greig, C, Keenan, R and Smart, Simon (2023). Net Zero Australia - GIS and Map Data. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/5615114
Net Zero Australia - Slide Pack Data (old version)
Davis, Dominic, Pascale, Andrew, Vecchi, Andrea, Bharadwaj, Bishal, Ryan A. Jones, Strawhorn, Tom, Tabatabaei, M, Lopez Peralta, Maria, Zhang, Yimin, Beiraghi, Jordan, Kiri, U, Vosshage, Finch, B, Batterham, R, Bolt, R, Brear, Michael, Cullen, B, Domansky, K, Eckard, R, Greig, C, Keenan, R and Smart, Simon (2023). Net Zero Australia - Slide Pack Data (old version). The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/6850369
Methods, assumptions, scenarios and sensitivities
Batterham, Robin, Beiraghi, Jordan, Bharadwaj, Bishal, Bolt, Richard, Brear, Michael, Cullen, Brendan, Davis, Dominic, Domansky, Katherin, Eckard, Richard, Greig, Chris, Jones, Ryan, Keenan, Rodney, Kiri, Utkarsh, Lopez Peralta, Maria, Pascale, Andrew, Smart, Simon, Strawhorn, Tom, Tabatabaei, Mojgan, Vosshage, Oscar, Vecchi, Andrea and Zhang, Yimin (2022). Methods, assumptions, scenarios and sensitivities. Net Zero Australia Australia: Net Zero Australia.
Net Zero Australia - Interim results
Batterham, Robin, Beiraghi, Jordan, Bharadwaj, Bishal, Bolt, Richard, Brear, Michael, Cullen, Brendan, Davis, Dominic, Domansky, Katherin, Eckard, Richard, Greig, Chris, Jones, Ryan, Keenan, Rodney, Kiri, Utkarsh, Lopez Peralta, Maria, Pascale, Andrew, Smart, Simon, Strawhorn, Tom, Tabatabaei, Mojgan, Vosshage, Oscar, Vecchi, Andrea and Zhang, Yimin (2022). Net Zero Australia - Interim results. Net Zero Australia Australia: Net Zero Australia.
Identifying regionally dependent barriers in the Carbon Capture and Storage industry
Kefford, Benjamin, Schmeda-Lopez, Diego, Stringer, Martin, Greig, Chris, Smart, Simon, Small, Mitchell and Wong-Parodi, Gabrielle (2018). Identifying regionally dependent barriers in the Carbon Capture and Storage industry. School of Chemical Engineering, Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation.
Surprises up the energy ladder
Pascale, Andrew, Chakravarty, Shoibal, Lant, Paul, Smart, Simon and Greig, Chris (2017). Surprises up the energy ladder. Energy and Poverty Research Group Working Paper Series. 1. UQ Energy Initiative, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.373
Carbon nanotube / thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites
Smart, Simon Kane (2008). Carbon nanotube / thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/155724
ARC Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide
(2023–2030) ARC Centres of Excellence
Decarbonisation Strategic Technology Roadmap
(2023–2024) KPMG
(2022–2025) Griffith University
Efficient hydrogen generation via alkaline water electrolysis on low cost electrocatalyst
(2022–2023) HBIS Group Co, Ltd
(2021–2025) Worley Services Pty Limited
Efficient conversion of hydrogen into alternative future fuels
(2021–2024) Future Fuels CRC Ltd
(2021–2023) Future Fuels CRC Ltd
A techno-economic assessment of clean energy production from Latrobe Valley brown coal
(2020–2025) Exergen Pty Ltd
Novel technology to produce low-cost blue hydrogen via methane pyrolysis
(2019–2023) Future Fuels CRC Ltd
Dehydrating Coal Seam Gas using Membranes (CRC-P administered by Ezi Fab & Insulation Pty Ltd)
(2019–2021) Ezi Fab & Insulation Pty Ltd
Techno-economic modelling of fuel production processes and supply chains
(2019–2021) Future Fuels CRC Ltd
Optical Equipment for Advanced Thermofluid Measurements
(2019) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
Supply of Services to develop and deliver the Industry and Resource Sector Adaptation Plan
(2018–2019) Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science
(2017–2023) Monash University
Mitigation of silica nanoparticle scaling in water treatment
(2017–2023) ARC Linkage Projects
HCI Regeneration Reactor Testing
(2017) Australian BioRefining Pty Ltd
Engineering Models of Permeation in Mixed Matrix Membranes
(2015–2017) ARC Discovery Projects
Self cleaning membranes for tallow recovery from abattoir wastewater
(2015–2016) Australian Meat Processor Corporation
(2012–2017) Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development
Smart Futures Fellowship (Early): Inorganic membranes of coal seam gas water and brine treatment
(2012–2016) Queensland Government Smart Futures Fellowships
Oxygen membranes for oxyfuel combustion and/or brown and black coal gasification
(2012–2015) Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development
Standards for the scoping & estimating early mover CCS projects
(2012–2014) Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development
(2012–2013) ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
(2012–2013) ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
ResTeach Funding 2012 0.15 FTE School of Chemical Engineering
(2012–2013) UQ ResTeach
Metal oxide silica membrane for hydrogen separation in coal gasification
(2011–2014) CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies
Non-brittle ceramic hollow fiber membranes
(2011–2014) Monash University
Engineered Functional Metal Silica Membranes for Hydrogen Processing
(2011–2013) ARC Discovery Projects
(2011–2013) Murdoch University
Novel Hybrid Silica Membranes for Desalination
(2011–2013) ARC Discovery Projects
Metal Oxide/Silica Membranes for Desalination
(2011–2012) UQ Early Career Researcher
Complete laboratory to semi-industry scale high energy milling and dispersion facility.
(2011) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
(2011) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
ResTeach 2011 0.2 FTE School of Chemical Engineering
(2011) UQ ResTeach
Integrating hydrogen from methane pyrolysis into the iron and steel industry
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Understanding the opportunities and costs of planning and operating electricity systems with high shares of variable renewable energy sources
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Low CO2 Hydrogen Production through Methane Pyrolysis
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
A global transition to low carbon economy - limits of possibility ?
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Methane Pyrolysis in Molten Salts to Produce Low Emission Hydrogen
(2024) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Access, Uptake, and Outcomes: A study of electricity access using system dynamics
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Trace Element Modeling and Optimization of Byproduct Use in an Integrated Steelworks
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
2D/3D Reduced Graphene/Carbon Mixed Matrix Membranes
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Mixed Matrix Membranes for Gas Separation
(2019) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Active Anti-Fouling and Defouling of Membranes using Electrochemical Methods
(2016) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Hybrid Organic-inorganic Molecular Templated Membranes for Water Desalination
(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Starch-derived Carbon Membranes for Saline Pervaporation
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Forward Osmosis (FO) Membrane-based Technology in Urban Wastewater Treatment
(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Engineering models of gas permeation in mixed-matrix membranes
(2019) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Informing energy projects in developing countries by leveraging lessons learnt from the water sector
(2019) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
(2018) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
(2018) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
The links between energy and human welfare
(2018) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Investigation of Vacuum-Assisted Preparation Methods of Inorganic Membranes
(2017) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
(2017) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
High Performance ES40-Derived Silica Membranes for Desalination
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Development of microporous cobalt oxide silica membrane for CO2/H2 separation
(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Carbon molecular sieve membranes for desalination
(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Functionalized metal oxide silica membranes for gas separation
(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Single (Iron) and Binary (Iron and Cobalt) Metal Oxide Doped Silica Membranes for Gas Separation
(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
The Effect of Yttrium Substitution and Surface Modification on BSCF Perovskites
(2012) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
(2011) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
Low CO2 Iron Making - Reduction and Pyrolysis
This is an experimental project which focuses on the reduction of iron from molten salts using hydrogen or natural gas. This project would be ideal for a chemical engineer or chemist with a metallurgy background. Experience with process flowsheeting and design would be seen favourably but are not essential. Experience with analysis of gas mixtures, characterisation of inorganic solids and electrochemistry are highly desirable.
Low CO2 Iron Making - Ore Conversion
This project is focussed on the conversion of iron ore to a variety of anhydrous molten salts using inorganic acids at moderate to high temperatures. This project would be ideal for a chemical engineer or chemist with a metallurgy background. Experience with process flowsheeting and design would be seen favourably but are not essential. Experience with analysis of gas mixtures, characterisation of inorganic solids and electrochemistry are highly desirable.