Konstantinov, Konstantin K.

Research Areas

Research Overview

With an international 29 years academic career, Assoc. Prof. Konstantinov is a leading expert in design, synthesis, characterisation and study of multifunctional nanoceramic materials and composites for health protection and energy storage applications. He is a creator of several advanced spray-solution based cost-effective nano-technologies for mass production of ceramic nano-particles. He is an active initiator of new multidisciplinary research directions. Konstantinov has an stablished leadership and expertise in arrangement and supervision of large multidisciplinary teams for competitive internal and external projects. he is also creator of successful supervision model for early engagement and transition of UoW undergraduate students to HDR post-graduates at UoW.

Available as Research Supervisor

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2021	Attenuation of UV absorption by poly(lactic acid)-iron oxide nanocomposite particles and their potential application in sunscreens Published In Chemical Engineering Journal
2020	Alkali-Metal Sulfide as Cathodes toward Safe and High-Capacity Metal (M = Li, Na, K) Sulfur Batteries Published In Advanced Energy Materials
2020	Development of CeO2 nanodot encrusted TiO2 nanoparticles with reduced photocatalytic activity and increased biocompatibility towards a human keratinocyte cell line Published In Journal of Materials Chemistry B
2020	Hydrothermal synthesis of rutile TiO2 nanorods and their decoration with CeO2 nanoparticles as low-photocatalytic active ingredients in UV filtering applications Published In Journal of Materials Science
2020	Na-doped ZnO UV filters with reduced photocatalytic activity for sunscreen applications Published In Journal of Materials Science
2020	Nanostructured CoS2-Decorated Hollow Carbon Spheres: A Performance Booster for Li-Ion/Sulfur Batteries Published In ACS Applied Energy Materials
2020	Y2O3 decorated TiO2 nanoparticles: Enhanced UV attenuation and suppressed photocatalytic activity with promise for cosmetic and sunscreen applications Published In Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology
2020	ZnO/CeO2 nanocomposite with low photocatalytic activity as efficient UV filters Published In Journal of Materials Science
2019	Li2S-Based Li-Ion Sulfur Batteries: Progress and Prospects Published In Small
2019	Metal–Organic Framework (MOF)-Derived Nanoporous Carbon Materials Published In Chemistry: An Asian Journal
2019	Nano-sunscreens – a double-edged sword in protecting consumers from harm: viewing Australian regulatory policies through the lenses of the European Union Published In Critical Reviews in Toxicology
2019	Synthesis of methotrexate-loaded tantalum pentoxide–poly(acrylic acid) nanoparticles for controlled drug release applications Published In Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
2018	Biocompatible Bi(OH)3 nanoparticles with reduced photocatalytic activity as possible ultraviolet ﬁlter in sunscreens Published In Materials Research Bulletin
2018	Boosting potassium-ion batteries by few-layered composite anodes prepared via solution-triggered one-step shear exfoliation Published In Nature Communications
2018	High toxicity of Bi(OH)3 and α-Bi2O3 nanoparticles towards malignant 9L and MCF-7 cells Published In Materials Science and Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications
2018	Radiosensitisation enhancement effect of BrUdR and Ta2O5 NSPs in combination with 5-Fluorouracil antimetabolite in kilovoltage and megavoltage radiation Published In Biomedical Physics and Engineering Express
2018	Suppression of the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanoparticles encapsulated by chitosan through a spray-drying method with potential for use in sunblocking applications Published In Powder Technology
2018	TiO2/(BiO)2CO3 nanocomposites for ultraviolet filtration with reduced photocatalytic activity Published In Journal of Materials Chemistry C
2018	Tubular TiO2 Nanostructures: Toward Safer Microsupercapacitors Published In Advanced Materials Technologies
2018	Tuning wall thicknesses in mesoporous silica films for optimization of optical anti-reflective properties Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2017	A new energy storage system: Rechargeable potassium-selenium battery Published In Nano Energy
2017	An All-Integrated Anode via Interlinked Chemical Bonding between Double-Shelled-Yolk-Structured Silicon and Binder for Lithium-Ion Batteries Published In Advanced Materials
2017	Electrochemical biosensing strategies for DNA methylation analysis Published In Biosensors and Bioelectronics
2017	Liquid-Crystal-Mediated 3D Macrostructured Composite of Co/Co3O4 Embedded in Graphene: Free-Standing Electrode for Efficient Water Splitting Published In Particle and Particle Systems Characterization
2017	Nanostructures, concentrations and energies: an ideal equation to extend therapeutic efficiency on radioresistant 9L tumour cells using Ta2O5 ceramic nanostructured particles Published In Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express
2017	Synchrotron activation radiotherapy: Effects of dose-rate and energy spectra to tantalum oxide nanoparticles selective tumour cell radiosensitization enhancement Published In Journal of Physics: Conference Series
2017	Three dimensional cellular architecture of sulfur doped graphene: self-standing electrode for flexible supercapacitors, lithium ion and sodium ion batteries Published In Journal of Materials Chemistry A
2016	A chemically modified graphene oxide wrapped porous hematite nano-architecture as a high rate lithium-ion battery anode material Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2016	First proof of bismuth oxide nanoparticles as efficient radiosensitisers on highly radioresistant cancer cells Published In Physica Medica: an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology
2016	Liquid-crystal-mediated self-assembly of porous α-Fe2o3 nanorods on PEDOT:PSS-functionalized graphene as a flexible ternary architecture for capacitive energy storage Published In Particle and Particle Systems Characterization
2016	Local dose enhancement of proton therapy by ceramic oxide nanoparticles investigated with Geant4 simulations Published In Physica Medica: an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology
2016	Multifunctional Fe2O3/CeO2 nanocomposites for free radical scavenging ultraviolet protection Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2016	Optimizing dose enhancement with Ta2O5 nanoparticles for synchrotron microbeam activated radiation therapy Published In Physica Medica: an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology
2016	Self-assembled N/S codoped flexible graphene paper for high performance energy storage and oxygen reduction reaction Published In ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
2016	Study of the effect of ceramic TaO₅ nanoparticle distribution on cellular dose enhancement in a kilovoltage photon field Published In Physica Medica: an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology
2016	Synthesis-dependent surface defects and morphology of hematite nanoparticles and their effect on cytotoxicity in vitro Published In ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
2016	Ternary porous sulfur/dual-carbon architectures for lithium/sulfur batteries obtained continuously and on a large scale via an industry-oriented spray-pyrolysis/sublimation method Published In ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
2016	Titanium doped tin dioxide as potential UV filter with low photocatalytic activity for sunscreen products Published In Materials Letters
2016	Wearable energy-smart ribbons for synchronous energy harvest and storage Published In Nature Communications
2015	A facile synthesis of high-surface-area sulfur–carbon composites for Li/S batteries Published In Chemistry: A European Journal
2015	Indirect radio-chemo-beta therapy: a targeted approach to increase biological efficiency of x-rays based on energy Published In Physics in Medicine and Biology
2015	Nitrogen doped graphene via thermal treatment of composite solid precursors as a high performance supercapacitor Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2015	Sodium and lithium storage properties of spray-dried molybdenum disulfide-graphene hierarchical microspheres Published In Scientific Reports
2015	Split-half-tubular polypyrrole@sulfur@polypyrrole composite with a novel three-layer-3D structure as cathode for lithium/sulfur batteries Published In Nano Energy
2015	Synthesis of nitrogen-doped graphene via thermal treatment of graphene oxide within methylimidazole and its capacitance performance as electric double layer capacitor Published In Journal of Nanotechnology and Materials Science
2015	Ultra-fast synthesis and properties of high dielectric constant calcium copper titanate (CCT) ceramics synthesized by electric discharge assisted mechanical milling in oxygen and argon plasma Published In Ceramics International
2014	Design of self-assembled TiO2 architectures: Towards hybrid nanotubular interfaces Published In Physica Status Solidi A: Applications and Materials Science
2014	Engineering of bismuth oxide nanoparticles to induce differential biochemical activity in malignant and nonmalignant cells Published In Particle and Particle Systems Characterization
2014	Formation and processability of liquid crystalline dispersion graphene oxide Published In Materials Horizons
2014	Graphene oxide dispersions: tuning rheology to enable fabrication Published In Materials Horizons
2014	High di-electric constant nano-structure ceramics synthesis using novel electric discharge assisted mechanical milling and magneto ball milling and its properties Published In International Journal of Nanotechnology
2014	High performance pure sulfur honeycomb-like architectures synthesized by a cooperative self-assembly strategy for lithium sulfur batteries Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2014	High-Z nanostructured ceramics in radiotherapy: first evidence of Ta2O5-induced dose enhancement on radioresistant cancer cells in an MV photon field Published In Particle and Particle Systems Characterization
2014	High-performance multifunctional graphene yarns: toward wearable all-carbon energy storage textiles Published In ACS Nano
2014	Highly porous hematite nanorods prepared via direct spray precipitation method Published In Materials Letters
2014	In situ engineering of urchin-like reduced graphene oxide-Mn 2O3-Mn3O4 nanostructures for supercapacitors Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2014	Liquid crystalline dispersions of graphene-oxide-based hybrids: a practical approach towards the next generation of 3D isotropic architectures for energy storage applications Published In Particle and Particle Systems Characterization
2014	Liquid crystalline graphene oxide/PEDOT: PSS self-assembled 3D architecture for binder-free supercapacitor electrodes Published In Frontiers in Energy Research
2014	Mass production of Li4Ti5O12 with a conductive network via in situ spray pyrolysis as a long cycle life, high rate anode material for lithium ion batteries Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2014	Surface engineering of self-assembled TiO2 nanotube arrays: a practical route towards energy storage applications Published In Journal of Alloys and Compounds
2014	Synthesis of potential theranostic system consisting of methotrexate-immobilized (3-aminopropyl)trimethoxysilane coated α-Bi2O3 nanoparticles for cancer treatment Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2013	A conductive polypyrrole-coated, sulfur-carbon nanotube composite for use in lithium-sulfur batteries Published In ChemPlusChem
2013	A significant improvement in both low- and high-field performance of MgB2 superconductors through graphene oxide doping Published In Scripta Materialia
2013	Band structure, magnetic, and transport properties of two dimensional compounds Sr2-xGdxCoO4 Published In Journal of Applied Physics
2013	Cerium oxide nanoparticles: influence of the high-Z component revealed on radioresistant 9L cell survival under X-ray irradiation Published In Nanomedicine
2013	Comparison of photoprotection efficiency and antiproliferative activity of ZnO commercial sunscreens and CeO2 Published In Materials Letters
2013	CuS nanoflakes, microspheres, microflowers, and nanowires: Synthesis and lithium storage properties Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2013	Organic solvent-based graphene oxide liquid crystals: A facile route toward the next generation of self-assembled layer-by-layer multifunctional 3D architectures Published In ACS Nano
2013	Scalable one-step wet-spinning of graphene fibers and yarns from liquid crystalline dispersions of graphene oxide: towards multifunctional textiles Published In Advanced Functional Materials
2013	The effects of cerium doping on the size, morphology, and optical properties of α-hematite nanoparticles for ultraviolet filtration Published In Materials Research Bulletin
2012	"Density of states, magnetic and transport properties of Nd doped two dimensional perovskite compound Sr2CoO4" Published In Journal of Applied Physics
2012	Cerium oxide based particles as possible alternative to ZnO in sunscreens: Effect of the synthesis method on the photoprotection results Published In Materials Letters
2012	Enhanced hydrogen storage in graphene oxide-MWCNTs composite at room temperature Published In Advanced Energy Materials
2012	Enhancement of the electrochemical capacitance of TiO2 nanotube arrays through controlled phase transformation of anatase to rutile Published In Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
2012	Globular reduced graphene oxide-metal oxide structures for energy storage applications Published In Energy and Environmental Science
2012	On the curve-fitting of XPS Ce(3d) spectra of cerium oxides by E. Paparazzo, Materials Research Bulletin 46 (2011) Published In Materials Research Bulletin
2012	One-step spray pyrolysis synthesized CuO-carbon composite combined with carboxymethyl cellulose binder as anode for lithium-ion batteries Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2012	Rapid synthesis of functional oxides by electric discharge assisted mechanical milling method Published In Journal of Alloys and Compounds
2012	Rietveld analysis of the effect of annealing atmosphere on phase evolution of nanocrystalline TiO 2 powders Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2011	A highly ordered titania nanotube array as a supercapacitor electrode Published In Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
2011	Comparison of GO, GO/MWCNTs composite and MWCNTs as potential electrode materials for supercapacitors Published In Energy and Environmental Science
2011	Enhancement of the capacitance in TiO2 nanotubes through controlled introduction of oxygen vacancies Published In Journal of Materials Chemistry
2011	Synthesis and characterization of Fe doped CeO2 nanoparticles for pigmented ultraviolet filter applications Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2011	Synthesis of nano-hematite for possible use in sunscreens Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2010	Application of nanostructured Ca doped CeO2 for ultraviolet filtration Published In Materials Research Bulletin
2010	Growth and characteristics of ZnO nano-aggregates electrodeposited onto p-Si(1 1 1) Published In Applied Surface Science
2010	Growth and characterization of thin ZnO films deposited on glass substrates by electrodeposition technique Published In Applied Surface Science
2010	High-surface-area α-Fe2O3/carbon nanocomposite: one-step synthesis and its highly reversible and enhanced high-rate lithium storage properties Published In Journal of Materials Chemistry
2010	Nanocrystalline NiO hollow spheres in conjunction with CMC for lithium-ion batteries Published In Journal of Applied Electrochemistry
2010	Si-based anode materials for lithium rechargeable batteries Published In Journal of Materials Chemistry
2009	Synthesis of nanosized vanadium pentoxide/carbon composites by spray pyrolysis for electrochemical capacitor application Published In Electrochimica Acta
2009	The effect of carbon doping on the upper critical field (Hc2) and resistivity of MgB2 by using sucrose (C12H22O11) as the carbon source Published In Superconductor Science and Technology
2008	Electrochemical performance of nanocrystalline SnO2 carbon nanotube composites as anode in lithium-ion cells Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2008	Nanostructured metal oxides as electrode materials for electrochemical capacitors Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2008	Paper-like free-standing polypyrrole and polypyrrole-liFePO4 composite films for flexible and bendable rechargeable battery Published In Electrochemistry Communications
2008	Synthesis of spherical porous vanadium pentoxide and its electrochemical properties Published In Journal of Power Sources
2007	Addition of Ca-compounds nanoparticles in melt-textured Bi:2212 Published In Physica C: Superconductivity and its Applications
2007	Effect of Boron powder purity on superconducting properties of bulk MgB2 Published In Physica C: Superconductivity and its Applications
2007	Effect of ZrO2 nucleant on crystallisation behaviour, microstructure and magnetic properties of BaO-Fe2O3-B2O3-SiO2 glass ceramics Published In Ceramics International
2007	Electrochemical and magnetic characterization of LiFePO4 and Li0.95Mg0.05FePO4 cathode materials Published In Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry
2007	In-situ fabrication and characterisation of nanostructured Mn3O4 powders for electronic and electrochemical applications Published In Materials Letters
2007	Mesoporous gold as anode material for lithium-ion cells Published In Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems
2007	Spray-pyrolyzed silicon/disordered carbon nanocomposites for lithium-ion battery anodes Published In Journal of Power Sources
2007	Synthesis and characterization of SnO2-polypyrrole composite for lithium-ion battery Published In Journal of Power Sources
2007	Synthesis and electrochemical properties of V2O5 nanostructures prepared via a precipitation process for lithium-ion battery cathodes Published In Journal of Power Sources
2007	The impact of nanomaterials on Li-ion rechargeable batteries Published In Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2013	Wet-spinning of multifunctional graphene fibers using graphene oxide liquid crystals Published In Fiber Society Spring Technical Conference

Investigator On

Year	Title
2018 - 2021	Development of Ambient Air Operation Rechargeable Sodium-Air Batteries Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
2015 - 2018	Design and application of new nanomaterials theranostic platforms for targeted treatment of cancer Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2017	Potassium ion batteries for large scale renewable energy storage Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
2014	High energy anode materials for lithium ion batteries Awarded by: Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development Centre Funding Scheme: R&D Fund
2013	Fabrication and characterisation facilities for lithium rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2011	National facility for biased target deposition of alloyed nanolayers Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2011	The creation of functional biological materials via Ion Beam surface modification of in-organic and semi-organic thick films Awarded by: Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) Funding Scheme: Research Awards
2010	Advanced Nanostructured Ceramic Composites for Ultracapacitors Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
2010	Nanocomposite electrode materials and ionic liquid electrolytes for power type lithium ion batteries Awarded by: Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) Funding Scheme: International Science Linkages
2010	Room temperature rechargeable sulphur batteries Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
2009	A universal nano tribometer for surface and thin film characterisation Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2009	Dynamic Texture Measurement Facility Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2008	An analytical field emission gun scattering electron microscope Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2008	High field magnet for materials processing and characterisation Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2008	High performance nanomaterials for thermionics and thermoelectrics applications Awarded by: Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) Funding Scheme: International Science Linkages
2007	16 Tesla Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2007	Exploration of new catalyst materials for hydrogen/air fed proton exchange membrane fuel cells Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
2007	Miniature lithium ion battery for implantable medical device applications Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
	Development of novel safe Lithium metal-free sulfur batteries Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
	Integrated In situ-characterisation Facilities for Energy Studies Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
	Small animal stereotaxic instrument and microinjection unit Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant

Other Research Activities

Global Challenge: New generation sunscreens optimized for Australian extreme UV exposure and development of reliable in vitro protocol for UV protection Principal Chief Investigator 2018 -

Impact Story

Available as Research Supervisor

Potential Supervision Topics

Multifunctional nanoceramics
Spray-solution based nanotechnologies for mass production of UV filters for sunscreens
Theranostic ceramic-based materials and composites for oxidative stress treatment, cancer therapies and neurodegenerative conditions
Advanced energy storage nanomaterials

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Development of mesoporous carbon nanoarchitectures for energy storage systems
Doctor of Philosophy	Synchrotron Modulated Activation Radiation Therapy for Brain Cancer Treatment	Engels, Elette
Doctor of Philosophy	Nano Materials for Energy Applications	Yang, Huiling
Doctor of Philosophy	Study of advanced materials for Li-ion batteries	Jiang, Jicheng
Doctor of Philosophy	Development of Novel Safe Lithium Metal-Free Sulfur Batteries	Zheng, Zhi
Master of Research - EIS	Synthesis and characterisation of barium-doped lanthanum manganite nanoparticles	O'Keefe, Alice
Doctor of Philosophy	Advanced nanoceramic composite for health protection applications.	Rehman, Yaser
Doctor of Philosophy	New generation multifunctional nanoceramics for melanoma prevention and therapy	Chaki Borras, Marcela
Master of Philosophy - EIS	Development of UV opacity and sunscreen testing in Australian conditions	Cooray, Nuwangi

Keywords

nano-technologies; nano-ceramics; nano-composites; multifunctional nano-materials; bioceramics; energy storage materials; spray-solution cost effective technologies; oxidative stress treatment; theranostic materials for cancer therapies and neurodegenerative diseases

Full Name

Konstantin Konstantinov, K

Located In Facility

Australian Institute for Innovative Materials (AIIM)

Fax

+61 2 4221 5731

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4919-6385 (confirmed)

Web Of Science Researcher Id

8000-2018

Scopus Id

7005665869

Research Areas

Research Overview

With an international 29 years academic career, Assoc. Prof. Konstantinov is a leading expert in design, synthesis, characterisation and study of multifunctional nanoceramic materials and composites for health protection and energy storage applications. He is a creator of several advanced spray-solution based cost-effective nano-technologies for mass production of ceramic nano-particles. He is an active initiator of new multidisciplinary research directions. Konstantinov has an stablished leadership and expertise in arrangement and supervision of large multidisciplinary teams for competitive internal and external projects. he is also creator of successful supervision model for early engagement and transition of UoW undergraduate students to HDR post-graduates at UoW.

Head Of

Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials Group Leader, Head of Nanoceramics for Health Protection group 2008 -

Member Of

Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute 2008 -

Has Collaborator

Algie, Jennifer Dr
Bakand, Shahnaz Dr.
Barker, Phil J. Faculty Academic
Huang, Xu-Feng Prof
Lerch, Michael L. F. Professor
Rosenfeld, Anatoly B. Distinguished Professor
Sencadas, Vitor Dr.
Sluyter, Ronald Faculty Academic
Solaiman, S M. A/Prof

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2021	Attenuation of UV absorption by poly(lactic acid)-iron oxide nanocomposite particles and their potential application in sunscreens Published In Chemical Engineering Journal
2020	Alkali-Metal Sulfide as Cathodes toward Safe and High-Capacity Metal (M = Li, Na, K) Sulfur Batteries Published In Advanced Energy Materials
2020	Development of CeO2 nanodot encrusted TiO2 nanoparticles with reduced photocatalytic activity and increased biocompatibility towards a human keratinocyte cell line Published In Journal of Materials Chemistry B
2020	Hydrothermal synthesis of rutile TiO2 nanorods and their decoration with CeO2 nanoparticles as low-photocatalytic active ingredients in UV filtering applications Published In Journal of Materials Science
2020	Na-doped ZnO UV filters with reduced photocatalytic activity for sunscreen applications Published In Journal of Materials Science
2020	Nanostructured CoS2-Decorated Hollow Carbon Spheres: A Performance Booster for Li-Ion/Sulfur Batteries Published In ACS Applied Energy Materials
2020	Y2O3 decorated TiO2 nanoparticles: Enhanced UV attenuation and suppressed photocatalytic activity with promise for cosmetic and sunscreen applications Published In Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology
2020	ZnO/CeO2 nanocomposite with low photocatalytic activity as efficient UV filters Published In Journal of Materials Science
2019	Li2S-Based Li-Ion Sulfur Batteries: Progress and Prospects Published In Small
2019	Metal–Organic Framework (MOF)-Derived Nanoporous Carbon Materials Published In Chemistry: An Asian Journal
2019	Nano-sunscreens – a double-edged sword in protecting consumers from harm: viewing Australian regulatory policies through the lenses of the European Union Published In Critical Reviews in Toxicology
2019	Synthesis of methotrexate-loaded tantalum pentoxide–poly(acrylic acid) nanoparticles for controlled drug release applications Published In Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
2018	Biocompatible Bi(OH)3 nanoparticles with reduced photocatalytic activity as possible ultraviolet ﬁlter in sunscreens Published In Materials Research Bulletin
2018	Boosting potassium-ion batteries by few-layered composite anodes prepared via solution-triggered one-step shear exfoliation Published In Nature Communications
2018	High toxicity of Bi(OH)3 and α-Bi2O3 nanoparticles towards malignant 9L and MCF-7 cells Published In Materials Science and Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications
2018	Radiosensitisation enhancement effect of BrUdR and Ta2O5 NSPs in combination with 5-Fluorouracil antimetabolite in kilovoltage and megavoltage radiation Published In Biomedical Physics and Engineering Express
2018	Suppression of the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanoparticles encapsulated by chitosan through a spray-drying method with potential for use in sunblocking applications Published In Powder Technology
2018	TiO2/(BiO)2CO3 nanocomposites for ultraviolet filtration with reduced photocatalytic activity Published In Journal of Materials Chemistry C
2018	Tubular TiO2 Nanostructures: Toward Safer Microsupercapacitors Published In Advanced Materials Technologies
2018	Tuning wall thicknesses in mesoporous silica films for optimization of optical anti-reflective properties Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2017	A new energy storage system: Rechargeable potassium-selenium battery Published In Nano Energy
2017	An All-Integrated Anode via Interlinked Chemical Bonding between Double-Shelled-Yolk-Structured Silicon and Binder for Lithium-Ion Batteries Published In Advanced Materials
2017	Electrochemical biosensing strategies for DNA methylation analysis Published In Biosensors and Bioelectronics
2017	Liquid-Crystal-Mediated 3D Macrostructured Composite of Co/Co3O4 Embedded in Graphene: Free-Standing Electrode for Efficient Water Splitting Published In Particle and Particle Systems Characterization
2017	Nanostructures, concentrations and energies: an ideal equation to extend therapeutic efficiency on radioresistant 9L tumour cells using Ta2O5 ceramic nanostructured particles Published In Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express
2017	Synchrotron activation radiotherapy: Effects of dose-rate and energy spectra to tantalum oxide nanoparticles selective tumour cell radiosensitization enhancement Published In Journal of Physics: Conference Series
2017	Three dimensional cellular architecture of sulfur doped graphene: self-standing electrode for flexible supercapacitors, lithium ion and sodium ion batteries Published In Journal of Materials Chemistry A
2016	A chemically modified graphene oxide wrapped porous hematite nano-architecture as a high rate lithium-ion battery anode material Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2016	First proof of bismuth oxide nanoparticles as efficient radiosensitisers on highly radioresistant cancer cells Published In Physica Medica: an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology
2016	Liquid-crystal-mediated self-assembly of porous α-Fe2o3 nanorods on PEDOT:PSS-functionalized graphene as a flexible ternary architecture for capacitive energy storage Published In Particle and Particle Systems Characterization
2016	Local dose enhancement of proton therapy by ceramic oxide nanoparticles investigated with Geant4 simulations Published In Physica Medica: an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology
2016	Multifunctional Fe2O3/CeO2 nanocomposites for free radical scavenging ultraviolet protection Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2016	Optimizing dose enhancement with Ta2O5 nanoparticles for synchrotron microbeam activated radiation therapy Published In Physica Medica: an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology
2016	Self-assembled N/S codoped flexible graphene paper for high performance energy storage and oxygen reduction reaction Published In ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
2016	Study of the effect of ceramic TaO₅ nanoparticle distribution on cellular dose enhancement in a kilovoltage photon field Published In Physica Medica: an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology
2016	Synthesis-dependent surface defects and morphology of hematite nanoparticles and their effect on cytotoxicity in vitro Published In ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
2016	Ternary porous sulfur/dual-carbon architectures for lithium/sulfur batteries obtained continuously and on a large scale via an industry-oriented spray-pyrolysis/sublimation method Published In ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
2016	Titanium doped tin dioxide as potential UV filter with low photocatalytic activity for sunscreen products Published In Materials Letters
2016	Wearable energy-smart ribbons for synchronous energy harvest and storage Published In Nature Communications
2015	A facile synthesis of high-surface-area sulfur–carbon composites for Li/S batteries Published In Chemistry: A European Journal
2015	Indirect radio-chemo-beta therapy: a targeted approach to increase biological efficiency of x-rays based on energy Published In Physics in Medicine and Biology
2015	Nitrogen doped graphene via thermal treatment of composite solid precursors as a high performance supercapacitor Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2015	Sodium and lithium storage properties of spray-dried molybdenum disulfide-graphene hierarchical microspheres Published In Scientific Reports
2015	Split-half-tubular polypyrrole@sulfur@polypyrrole composite with a novel three-layer-3D structure as cathode for lithium/sulfur batteries Published In Nano Energy
2015	Synthesis of nitrogen-doped graphene via thermal treatment of graphene oxide within methylimidazole and its capacitance performance as electric double layer capacitor Published In Journal of Nanotechnology and Materials Science
2015	Ultra-fast synthesis and properties of high dielectric constant calcium copper titanate (CCT) ceramics synthesized by electric discharge assisted mechanical milling in oxygen and argon plasma Published In Ceramics International
2014	Design of self-assembled TiO2 architectures: Towards hybrid nanotubular interfaces Published In Physica Status Solidi A: Applications and Materials Science
2014	Engineering of bismuth oxide nanoparticles to induce differential biochemical activity in malignant and nonmalignant cells Published In Particle and Particle Systems Characterization
2014	Formation and processability of liquid crystalline dispersion graphene oxide Published In Materials Horizons
2014	Graphene oxide dispersions: tuning rheology to enable fabrication Published In Materials Horizons
2014	High di-electric constant nano-structure ceramics synthesis using novel electric discharge assisted mechanical milling and magneto ball milling and its properties Published In International Journal of Nanotechnology
2014	High performance pure sulfur honeycomb-like architectures synthesized by a cooperative self-assembly strategy for lithium sulfur batteries Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2014	High-Z nanostructured ceramics in radiotherapy: first evidence of Ta2O5-induced dose enhancement on radioresistant cancer cells in an MV photon field Published In Particle and Particle Systems Characterization
2014	High-performance multifunctional graphene yarns: toward wearable all-carbon energy storage textiles Published In ACS Nano
2014	Highly porous hematite nanorods prepared via direct spray precipitation method Published In Materials Letters
2014	In situ engineering of urchin-like reduced graphene oxide-Mn 2O3-Mn3O4 nanostructures for supercapacitors Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2014	Liquid crystalline dispersions of graphene-oxide-based hybrids: a practical approach towards the next generation of 3D isotropic architectures for energy storage applications Published In Particle and Particle Systems Characterization
2014	Liquid crystalline graphene oxide/PEDOT: PSS self-assembled 3D architecture for binder-free supercapacitor electrodes Published In Frontiers in Energy Research
2014	Mass production of Li4Ti5O12 with a conductive network via in situ spray pyrolysis as a long cycle life, high rate anode material for lithium ion batteries Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2014	Surface engineering of self-assembled TiO2 nanotube arrays: a practical route towards energy storage applications Published In Journal of Alloys and Compounds
2014	Synthesis of potential theranostic system consisting of methotrexate-immobilized (3-aminopropyl)trimethoxysilane coated α-Bi2O3 nanoparticles for cancer treatment Published In RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences
2013	A conductive polypyrrole-coated, sulfur-carbon nanotube composite for use in lithium-sulfur batteries Published In ChemPlusChem
2013	A significant improvement in both low- and high-field performance of MgB2 superconductors through graphene oxide doping Published In Scripta Materialia
2013	Band structure, magnetic, and transport properties of two dimensional compounds Sr2-xGdxCoO4 Published In Journal of Applied Physics
2013	Cerium oxide nanoparticles: influence of the high-Z component revealed on radioresistant 9L cell survival under X-ray irradiation Published In Nanomedicine
2013	Comparison of photoprotection efficiency and antiproliferative activity of ZnO commercial sunscreens and CeO2 Published In Materials Letters
2013	CuS nanoflakes, microspheres, microflowers, and nanowires: Synthesis and lithium storage properties Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2013	Organic solvent-based graphene oxide liquid crystals: A facile route toward the next generation of self-assembled layer-by-layer multifunctional 3D architectures Published In ACS Nano
2013	Scalable one-step wet-spinning of graphene fibers and yarns from liquid crystalline dispersions of graphene oxide: towards multifunctional textiles Published In Advanced Functional Materials
2013	The effects of cerium doping on the size, morphology, and optical properties of α-hematite nanoparticles for ultraviolet filtration Published In Materials Research Bulletin
2012	"Density of states, magnetic and transport properties of Nd doped two dimensional perovskite compound Sr2CoO4" Published In Journal of Applied Physics
2012	Cerium oxide based particles as possible alternative to ZnO in sunscreens: Effect of the synthesis method on the photoprotection results Published In Materials Letters
2012	Enhanced hydrogen storage in graphene oxide-MWCNTs composite at room temperature Published In Advanced Energy Materials
2012	Enhancement of the electrochemical capacitance of TiO2 nanotube arrays through controlled phase transformation of anatase to rutile Published In Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
2012	Globular reduced graphene oxide-metal oxide structures for energy storage applications Published In Energy and Environmental Science
2012	On the curve-fitting of XPS Ce(3d) spectra of cerium oxides by E. Paparazzo, Materials Research Bulletin 46 (2011) Published In Materials Research Bulletin
2012	One-step spray pyrolysis synthesized CuO-carbon composite combined with carboxymethyl cellulose binder as anode for lithium-ion batteries Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2012	Rapid synthesis of functional oxides by electric discharge assisted mechanical milling method Published In Journal of Alloys and Compounds
2012	Rietveld analysis of the effect of annealing atmosphere on phase evolution of nanocrystalline TiO 2 powders Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2011	A highly ordered titania nanotube array as a supercapacitor electrode Published In Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
2011	Comparison of GO, GO/MWCNTs composite and MWCNTs as potential electrode materials for supercapacitors Published In Energy and Environmental Science
2011	Enhancement of the capacitance in TiO2 nanotubes through controlled introduction of oxygen vacancies Published In Journal of Materials Chemistry
2011	Synthesis and characterization of Fe doped CeO2 nanoparticles for pigmented ultraviolet filter applications Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2011	Synthesis of nano-hematite for possible use in sunscreens Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2010	Application of nanostructured Ca doped CeO2 for ultraviolet filtration Published In Materials Research Bulletin
2010	Growth and characteristics of ZnO nano-aggregates electrodeposited onto p-Si(1 1 1) Published In Applied Surface Science
2010	Growth and characterization of thin ZnO films deposited on glass substrates by electrodeposition technique Published In Applied Surface Science
2010	High-surface-area α-Fe2O3/carbon nanocomposite: one-step synthesis and its highly reversible and enhanced high-rate lithium storage properties Published In Journal of Materials Chemistry
2010	Nanocrystalline NiO hollow spheres in conjunction with CMC for lithium-ion batteries Published In Journal of Applied Electrochemistry
2010	Si-based anode materials for lithium rechargeable batteries Published In Journal of Materials Chemistry
2009	Synthesis of nanosized vanadium pentoxide/carbon composites by spray pyrolysis for electrochemical capacitor application Published In Electrochimica Acta
2009	The effect of carbon doping on the upper critical field (Hc2) and resistivity of MgB2 by using sucrose (C12H22O11) as the carbon source Published In Superconductor Science and Technology
2008	Electrochemical performance of nanocrystalline SnO2 carbon nanotube composites as anode in lithium-ion cells Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2008	Nanostructured metal oxides as electrode materials for electrochemical capacitors Published In Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2008	Paper-like free-standing polypyrrole and polypyrrole-liFePO4 composite films for flexible and bendable rechargeable battery Published In Electrochemistry Communications
2008	Synthesis of spherical porous vanadium pentoxide and its electrochemical properties Published In Journal of Power Sources
2007	Addition of Ca-compounds nanoparticles in melt-textured Bi:2212 Published In Physica C: Superconductivity and its Applications
2007	Effect of Boron powder purity on superconducting properties of bulk MgB2 Published In Physica C: Superconductivity and its Applications
2007	Effect of ZrO2 nucleant on crystallisation behaviour, microstructure and magnetic properties of BaO-Fe2O3-B2O3-SiO2 glass ceramics Published In Ceramics International
2007	Electrochemical and magnetic characterization of LiFePO4 and Li0.95Mg0.05FePO4 cathode materials Published In Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry
2007	In-situ fabrication and characterisation of nanostructured Mn3O4 powders for electronic and electrochemical applications Published In Materials Letters
2007	Mesoporous gold as anode material for lithium-ion cells Published In Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems
2007	Spray-pyrolyzed silicon/disordered carbon nanocomposites for lithium-ion battery anodes Published In Journal of Power Sources
2007	Synthesis and characterization of SnO2-polypyrrole composite for lithium-ion battery Published In Journal of Power Sources
2007	Synthesis and electrochemical properties of V2O5 nanostructures prepared via a precipitation process for lithium-ion battery cathodes Published In Journal of Power Sources
2007	The impact of nanomaterials on Li-ion rechargeable batteries Published In Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems

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Year	Title
2013	Wet-spinning of multifunctional graphene fibers using graphene oxide liquid crystals Published In Fiber Society Spring Technical Conference

Investigator On

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2018 - 2021	Development of Ambient Air Operation Rechargeable Sodium-Air Batteries Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
2015 - 2018	Design and application of new nanomaterials theranostic platforms for targeted treatment of cancer Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2017	Potassium ion batteries for large scale renewable energy storage Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
2014	High energy anode materials for lithium ion batteries Awarded by: Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development Centre Funding Scheme: R&D Fund
2013	Fabrication and characterisation facilities for lithium rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2011	National facility for biased target deposition of alloyed nanolayers Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2011	The creation of functional biological materials via Ion Beam surface modification of in-organic and semi-organic thick films Awarded by: Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) Funding Scheme: Research Awards
2010	Advanced Nanostructured Ceramic Composites for Ultracapacitors Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
2010	Nanocomposite electrode materials and ionic liquid electrolytes for power type lithium ion batteries Awarded by: Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) Funding Scheme: International Science Linkages
2010	Room temperature rechargeable sulphur batteries Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
2009	A universal nano tribometer for surface and thin film characterisation Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2009	Dynamic Texture Measurement Facility Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2008	An analytical field emission gun scattering electron microscope Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2008	High field magnet for materials processing and characterisation Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2008	High performance nanomaterials for thermionics and thermoelectrics applications Awarded by: Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) Funding Scheme: International Science Linkages
2007	16 Tesla Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2007	Exploration of new catalyst materials for hydrogen/air fed proton exchange membrane fuel cells Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
2007	Miniature lithium ion battery for implantable medical device applications Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
	Development of novel safe Lithium metal-free sulfur batteries Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
	Integrated In situ-characterisation Facilities for Energy Studies Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
	Small animal stereotaxic instrument and microinjection unit Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant

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Global Challenge: New generation sunscreens optimized for Australian extreme UV exposure and development of reliable in vitro protocol for UV protection Principal Chief Investigator 2018 -

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Potential Supervision Topics

Multifunctional nanoceramics
Spray-solution based nanotechnologies for mass production of UV filters for sunscreens
Theranostic ceramic-based materials and composites for oxidative stress treatment, cancer therapies and neurodegenerative conditions
Advanced energy storage nanomaterials

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Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Development of mesoporous carbon nanoarchitectures for energy storage systems
Doctor of Philosophy	Synchrotron Modulated Activation Radiation Therapy for Brain Cancer Treatment	Engels, Elette
Doctor of Philosophy	Nano Materials for Energy Applications	Yang, Huiling
Doctor of Philosophy	Study of advanced materials for Li-ion batteries	Jiang, Jicheng
Doctor of Philosophy	Development of Novel Safe Lithium Metal-Free Sulfur Batteries	Zheng, Zhi
Master of Research - EIS	Synthesis and characterisation of barium-doped lanthanum manganite nanoparticles	O'Keefe, Alice
Doctor of Philosophy	Advanced nanoceramic composite for health protection applications.	Rehman, Yaser
Doctor of Philosophy	New generation multifunctional nanoceramics for melanoma prevention and therapy	Chaki Borras, Marcela
Master of Philosophy - EIS	Development of UV opacity and sunscreen testing in Australian conditions	Cooray, Nuwangi

Keywords

nano-technologies; nano-ceramics; nano-composites; multifunctional nano-materials; bioceramics; energy storage materials; spray-solution cost effective technologies; oxidative stress treatment; theranostic materials for cancer therapies and neurodegenerative diseases

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Konstantin Konstantinov, K

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Australian Institute for Innovative Materials (AIIM)

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8000-2018

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7005665869

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