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Research Overview
Professor Lai's research interests mainly focus on synthesis, characterization, and applications of inorganic membranes with ordered porous structures, such as zeolites, mesoporous silica or carbon, metal-organic frameworks, etc. The aim of his research is to understand the membrane formation and separation mechanisms in order to develop novel synthesis strategies to fabricate high performance membrane systems. The applications of these membranes are targeted on gas separations, hydrocarbon mixture separations, membrane reactors, wastewater treatment, and recovery of industrial organic solvents.
Lai is also interested in coupling of inorganic and polymeric materials to develop novel mixed matrix membranes. Another area of his interests is synthesis of porous materials into nanostructures such as core-shell nanostructure and study their potential applications such as drug deliveries and micro-membrane reactors.
Key Research Areas
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Expertise related to UN SDGs
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
2003
Award Date: Jan 1 2003
M.S., Tsinghua University
1998
Award Date: Jan 1 1998
B.E., Tsinghua University
1995
Award Date: Jan 1 1995
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Publications
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A facile approach to synthesize SSZ-13 membranes with ultrahigh N2 permeances for efficient N2/CH4 separations
Li, Y., He, S., Shu, C., Li, X., Liu, B., Zhou, R. & Lai, Z., Apr 26 2021, In: Journal of Membrane Science. 632, p. 119349Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Continuous electrical pumping membrane process for seawater lithium mining
Li, Z., Li, C., Liu, X., Cao, L., Li, P., Wei, R., Li, X., Guo, D., Huang, K-W. & Lai, Z., 2021, In: Energy and Environmental Science. 14, 5, p. 3152-3159 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Covalent Assembly of Two-Dimensional COF-on-MXene Heterostructures Enables Fast Charging Lithium Hosts
Guo, D., Ming, F., Shinde, D., Cao, L., Huang, G., Li, C., Li, Z., Yuan, Y., Hedhili, M. N., Alshareef, H. N. & Lai, Z., Apr 16 2021, In: Advanced Functional Materials. p. 2101194Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enabling storage and utilization of low-carbon electricity: Power to formic acid
Chatterjee, S., Dutta, I., Lum, Y., Lai, Z. & Huang, K-W., Jan 8 2021, In: Energy and Environmental Science. 14, 3, p. 1194-1246 53 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exfoliation of surfactant swollen layered MWW zeolites into two-dimensional zeolite nanosheets using telechelic liquid polybutadiene
Sabnis, S., Tanna, V. A., Gulbinski, J., Zhu, J., Nonnenmann, S. S., Sheng, G., Lai, Z., Winter, H. H. & Fan, W., Feb 2021, In: Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 315, p. 110883Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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High-performance 7-channel monolith supported SSZ-13 membranes for high-pressure CO2/CH4 separations
Li, Y., Wang, Y., Guo, M., Liu, B., Zhou, R. & Lai, Z., Mar 18 2021, In: Journal of Membrane Science. 629, p. 119277Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nanoporous polyethersulfone membranes prepared by mixed solvent phase separation method for protein separation
Li, P., Thankamony, R., Li, X., Li, Z., Liu, X. & Lai, Z., Jun 8 2021, In: Journal of Membrane Science. p. 119507Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Selective Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Formate with High Current Densities
Yang, X., Liu, D., Zhong, S., Zhou, X., Huang, K-W., Li, L-J. & Lai, Z., May 10 2021, In: Journal of Molecular and Engineering Materials. p. 2150001Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes and Honors
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SABIC Assistant Professorship Chair
Lai, Zhiping (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Award or Honor › Awarded grant
Research News
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Researchers find an economical way to extract lithium from seawater
06/13/21
3 items of Media coverage
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Scientists develop innovative process that extracts lithium out of seawater
06/10/21
1 item of Media coverage
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Electrochemical cell extracts lithium from sea water
06/10/21
1 item of Media coverage
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Researchers Claim to Have Developed Cost-Effective Method to Extract High-Purity Lithium from Seawater
06/9/21
2 items of Media coverage
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Scientists extract lithium from seawater with an economical method
06/8/21
1 item of Media coverage
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Researchers present method to extract lithium from seawater
06/8/21
1 item of Media coverage
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Lithium production is expected to increase significantly! Saudi Arabia develops lithium extraction from seawater for as little as $5 a kilogram.
06/8/21
1 item of Media coverage
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Scientists develop ‘cheap and easy’ method to extract lithium from seawater
06/5/21 → 06/7/21
2 items of Media coverage
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