International Journal of Materials and Chemistry

International Journal of Materials and Chemistry is a peer-reviewed international journal that publishes high impact work on the chemistry of novel materials. It covers the chemistry of materials in all forms, particularly materials associated with new technologies. Coverage is broad and includes the design and synthesis of materials, their characterization, processing, modeling, properties and applications.

Shaobin Wang

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Materials and Chemistry

Associate Professor, Curtin University, Australia

Research Areas

Reaction Engineering and Design, Nanomaterials Synthesis and Applications, Catalytic Reactions, Methane Conversion and Olefin Production, Carbon Dioxide Recycling and Utilisation, Air Pollution and Control Technology, Industrial Wastes Management and Util

Education

1995-1998Ph.DDepartment of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Australia, in chemical engineering
1987-1990M. Sc. Research Center for Environmental Sciences, Peking University, P. R. China, in environmental chemistry
1983-1987B. ScDepartment of Technical Physics, Peking University, P.R. China, in applied chemistry

Experience

2010-PresentAssociate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University of Technology
2007-2010Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University of Technology
2003-2006Curtin Research Fellow, Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University of Technology
2001-2003U2000 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Sydney
1999-2001University Research Fellow, Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University
1998-1999STA Postdoctoral Fellow, National Institute of Materials and Chemical Research, Japan
1995-1998Research Assistant, The University of Queensland, Australia
1990-1994Research Scientist, Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Publications: Journals

[1]  Necip Atar, Asim Olgun, Shaobin Wang, Shaomin Liu, Adsorption of anionic dyes on boron industry waste in single and binary solutions using batch and fixed-bed systems, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 2011, in press.
[2]  Shariff Ibrahim, Ha-Ming Ang, Shaobin Wang, Adsorptive separation of emulsified oil in wastewater using biosorbents, Asia-Pacific J. Chem. Eng., 2011, in press.
[3]  Siewhui Chong, Shaobin Wang, Moses Tadé, H. Ming Ang, Vishnu Pareek, Simulations of photodegradation of toluene and formaldehyde in a monolith reactor using computational fluid dynamics, AICHE J., 2011,57, 724-734.
[4]  Pradeep Shukla, Hongqi Sun, Shaobin Wang, H. Ming Ang, Moses O. Tadé, Nanosized Co3O4/SiO2 for Heterogeneous Oxidation of Phenolic Contaminants in Waste Water, Sep. Purif. Technol., 2011, 77, 230-236.
[5]  Philip Bradder, Sie King Ling, Shaobin Wang, Shaomin Liu, Dye Adsorption on Layered Graphite Oxide, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 2011, 56, 138-141.
[6]  H.Y. Tian, C.E. Buckley, M. Paskevicius and S.B. Wang, Carbon aerogels from acetic acid catalysed resorcinol-furfural using supercritical drying for hydrogen storage, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 2011, 55, 1115-1117.
[7]  Is Fatimah, Shaobin Wang, Narsito, Karna Wiyaya, Composite of TiO2-aluminium pillared montomorillonite: synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic evaluation, Appl. Clay Sci. 2010, 50, 588-593.
[8]  P. R. Shukla, Is Fatimah, Shaobin Wang, H. M. Ang, M. O. Tadé, Photocatalytic generation of sulphate and hydroxyl radicals using zinc oxide under low power UV to oxidise phenolic contaminants in wastewater, Catal. Today, 2010, 157, 410-414.
[9]  Pradeep Shukla, Shaobin Wang, Hongqi Sun, Hua-Ming Ang, Moses Tadé, Activated carbon supported cobalt catalysts for advanced oxidation of organic contaminants in aqueous solution, Appl. Catal. B., 2010, 100, 529-534.
[10]  Pradeep Shukla, Shaobin Wang, Hongqi Sun, Hua-Ming Ang, Moses Tadé, Adsorption and heterogeneous advanced oxidation of phenolic contaminants using Fe loaded mesoporous SBA-15 and H2O2, Chem. Eng. J., 2010, 164, 255-260.
[11]  Shariff Ibrahim, Is Fatimah, Ha-Ming Ang, Shaobin Wang, Adsorption of anionic dyes in aqueous solution using chemically modified barley straw, Water Sci. Technol., 2010, 62, 1177-1182.
[12]  Shariff Ibrahim,Wan Zhi Shuy, Ha-Ming Ang, Shaobin Wang, Preparation of bioadsorbents for effective adsorption of a reactive dye in aqueous solution, Asia-Pacific J. Chem. Eng., 2010, 5, 563-569.
[13]  Yuelian Peng, Shulan Ji, Shaobin Wang, Qi Jiang, Effects of SiO2 Nanoparicles on the Structrue of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Ultrafiltration Membrane, Int. J. Chem. Eng., 2010, 3, 1-11
[14]  Pradeep Shukla, Shaobin Wang, Kailash Singh, H.M. Ang and Moses O. Tadé, Cobalt exchanged zeolites for heterogeneous catalytic oxidation of phenol in the presence of peroxymonosulphate, Appl. Catal. B., 2010, 99, 163-169.
[15]  Sun, H.Q., Wang, S. Ang, H.M. Tade, M.O. Li, Q., Halogen element modified titanium dioxide for visible light photocatalysis, Chem. Eng. J., 2010, 162, 437-447.
[16]  Wang, S., CO and NO desorption from N-bounded carbonaceous surface complexes: density functional theory calculations, Asia-Pacific J. Chem. Eng., 2010, 5, 408-412.
[17]  Sie King Ling, Shaobin Wang, Yuelian Peng, Oxidative degradation of dyes in water using Co2+/H2O2 and Co2+/peroxymonosulfate, J. Hazard. Mat., 2010, 178, 385-389.
[18]  Ibrahim, S., Wang, S., Ang, H.M., Removal of emulsified oil from oily wastewater using agricultural waste barley straw, Biochem Eng. J., 2010, 49, 78-83.
[19]  P. R. Shukla, Shaobin Wang, H. M. Ang, M. O. Tadé, Photocatalytic oxidation of phenolic compounds using zinc oxide and sulphate radicals under artificial solar light, Sep. Purif. Technol., 2010, 30, 338-344.
[20]  Shaobin Wang,, Yuelian Peng, Natural zeolites as effective adsorbents in water and wastewater treatment, Chem. Eng. J., 2010, 156, 11-24.
[21]  Jiuling Chen, Zhong Hua Zhua, Shaobin Wang, Qing Ma, Victor Rudolpha, Gao Qing Lu, Effects of nitrogen doping on the structure of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and activity of Ru/CNTs in ammonia decomposition, Chem. Eng. J., 2010, 156,404-410.
[22]  F. Haghseresht, Shaobin Wang, D.D. Do, A novel lanthanum modified bentonite, Phoslock, for phosphate removal from wastewaters, Applied Clay Science, 2009, 46, 369-375.
[23]  Ge, Lei Zhu, Zhonghua, Shao, Zongping, Wang, Shaobin, Liu, Shaomin Effects of preparation methods on the oxygen nonstoichiometry, B-site cation valences and catalytic efficiency of perovskite La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3−δ, Ceramics International, 2009, 35, 3201-3206.
[24]  Peng, Y.L., Liu, L., Ji, S.L, Wang, S., Effects of SiO2-Sol on polyvinylidene fluoride ultrafiltration membrane, Int. J. Chem. Eng., 2009, 2, 15-24.
[25]  Ibrahim, S., Ang, H.M., Wang, S., Removal of emulsified food and mineral oils from wastewater using surfactant modified barley straw, Biores. Technol., 2009, 100, 5744-5749.
[26]  Fatimah, I., Wang, S., Narsito, Wijaya, K., TiO2 dispersion in aluminium pillared clays by different precursors, NU Sci. J., 2009, 6(S1), 132-138.
[27]  Shukla, P. R., Wang, S., Ang H.M., Tadé, M.O., Synthesis, characterisation, and adsorption evaluation of carbon-natural-zeolite composites, Adv. Powder Technol., 2009, 20, 245-250.
[28]  Oei, B.C., Ibrahim, S., Wang, S., Ang, H.M., Surfactant modified barley straw for removal of acid and reactive dyes from aqueous solution, Biores. Technol., 2009, 100, 4292-4295.
[29]  Tian, H.Y., Buckley, C.E., Wang, S.B., and Zhou, M.F., Enhanced hydrogen storage capacity in carbon aerogels treated with KOH, Carbon, 2009, 47, 2128-2130.
[30]  Terdkiatburana, T., Wang, S.B., Tadé, M. O., Adsorption of heavy metal ions by natural and synthesised zeolites for wastewater treatment, Inter. J. Environ. Waste Manag., 2009, 3, 327-335.
[31]  Fatimah,I., Wijaya, K., Narsito, and Wang, S., Preparation of TiO2/Aluminium pillared montmorillonite and its application for methylene blue photodegradation under UV illumination, World J. Chem., 2009, 4, 21-26
[32]  Li, L. Zhu, Z.H., Wang,S. B., Yao, X.D., Yan, Z.F., Chromium oxide catalysts for COx-free hydrogen generation via catalytic ammonia decomposition, J. Mol. Catal. A., 2009, 304, 71-76. (ERA ranking, B)
[33]  Hartono, T., Wang, S., Ma, Q., Zhu, Z.H., Layer structured graphite oxide as a novel adsorbent for humic acid removal from aqueous solution, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2009, 333, 114-119.
[34]  Wang, S., Ma, Q., Zhu, Z.H., Characteristics of unburned carbons and their application for humic acid removal from water, Fuel Processing Technol., 2009, 90, 375-380.
[35]  Wang, S., Ordered mesoporous materials for drug delivery, Microporous Mesoporous Mat., 2009, 117, 1-9.
[36]  Fatimah, I., Wang, S., Narsito, Wijaya, K., A comparative study on aluminium pillared smectite synthesis from synthetic saponite and Indonesian montmorillonite, AJChE, 2008, 8, 69-77.
[37]  Li, L., Wang, S., Zhu, Z.H., Yao, X.D., Yan, Z.F., Catalytic decomposition of ammonia over fly ash supported Ru catalysts, Fuel Processing Technol., 2008, 89, 1106-1112.
[38]  Li, L. Wang, S. B., Feng, Q. C., Liu, J. X., Removal of o-xylene from off-gas by a combination of bioreactor and adsorption, Asia-Pacific J. Chem. Eng., 2008, 3(5), 489-496.
[39]  Wang, S., Application of solid ash based catalysts in heterogeneous catalysis, Environ. Sci. Technol., 2008, 42, 7055-7063.
[40]  Si, F.B., Huang, W.W., Wang, S.B., Xu, Z.P., Zhu, Z.H., Qiao, S.Z., Effects of calcination and composition of layered double hydroxide on phosphate adsorption, Int. J. Chem. Eng., 2008, 1, 13-25.
[41]  Wang, S., Ma, Q., Zhu, Z.H., Characteristics of coal fly ash and adsorption application, Fuel, 2008, 87, 3469-3473.
[42]  Wang, S., Ang, H.M., Tadé, M.O. Novel applications of red mud as coagulant, adsorbent and catalyst for environmentally benign processes, Chemosphere, 2008, 72, 1621-1635.
[43]  Huang,W.W., Wang, S., Zhu, Z.H., Li, L., Yao, X.D., Rudolph, V., Haghseresht, F., Phosphate removal from wastewater using red mud, J. Hazard. Mat., 2008, 158, 35-42.
[44]  Wang, Shaobin, Terdkiatburana, T., Tadé, M.O., Adsorption of Cu(II), Pb(II) and humic acid on natural zeolite tuff in single and binary systems, Sep. Purif. Technol., 2008, 62, 64-70.
[45]  Jie Cheng, Hailin Wang, Zhengping Hao and Shaobin Wang, Catalytic combustion of methane over cobalt doped lanthanum stannate pyrochlore oxide, Catal. Commun., 2008, 9(5), 690-695.
[46]  Terdkiatburana, T., Wang, S.B. and Tadé, M. O., Competition and complexation of heavy metal ions and humic acid on zeolitic MCM-22 and activated carbon, Chem. Eng. J., 2008, 139 (3), 437-444.
[47]  Wang, S.B., Terdkiatburana, T., and Tadé, M. O., Single and co-adsorption of heavy metals and humic acid on fly ash, Sep. Purif. Technol., 2008, 58, 353-358.
[48]  Wang, S., A comparative study of Fenton and Fenton-like reaction kinetics in decolourisation of wastewater, Dyes and Pigments, 2008, 76, 714-720.
[49]  Wang, S. and Zhu, Z.H., Humic acid adsorption on fly ash and its derived unburned carbon, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2007, 315, 41-46.
[50]  Wang, S. and Ariyanto, Eko, Competitive adsorption of malachite green and Pb ions on natural zeolite, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2007, 314, 25-31.
[51]  Wang, S., Ang, H.M. and Tade, M. O., Volatile organic compounds in indoor environment and photocatalytic oxidation: State of the art, Environ. Int., 2007, 33, 694-705.
[52]  Wang S. and Zhu, Z.H., Effects of acidic treatment of activated carbons on dye adsorption, Dyes and Pigments, 2007, 75, 306-314.
[53]  Ng, P. F., Li, L., Wang, S., Zhu, Z.H., Lu, G.Q., Yan, Z.F., Catalytic ammonia decomposition over industrial-waste-supported Ru catalysts. Environ. Sci. Technol., 2007, 41, 3758-3762.
[54]  Wang, S. and Li, H.T., Kinetic modelling and mechanism of dye adsorption on unburned carbon, Dyes and Pigments, 2007, 72, 308-314.
[55]  Wang, S., Li, L. and Zhu, Z.H., Solid-state conversion of fly ash to effective adsorbents for Cu removal from wastewater, J. Hazard. Mat., 2007, 139, 254-259.
[56]  Wang, S. and Li, H.T., Structure directed reversible adsorption of organic dye on mesoporous silica in aqueous solution, Microporous Mesoporous Mat., 2006, 97, 21-26.
[57]  Wang, S., Li, H.T., Xie, S.J., Liu, S.L., and Xu, L.Y., Physical and chemical regeneration of zeolitic adsorbents for dye removal in wastewater treatment , Chemosphere, 2006, 65, 82-87.
[58]  Wang, S. and Wu, H.W., Environmental-benign utilisation of fly ash as low-cost adsorbents J. Hazard. Mat., 2006, 136, 482-501.
[59]  Wang, S. and Zhu, Z.H., Characterisation and environmental application of an Australian natural zeolite for basic dye removal from aqueous solution, J. Hazard. Mat., 2006, 136, 946-952.
[60]  Li, L., Wang, S. and Zhu, Z.H., Geopolymeric adsorbents from fly ash for dye removal from aqueous solution, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2006, 300, 52-59.
[61]  Wang, S., Soudi, M., Li, L. and Zhu, Z.H., Coal ash conversion into effective adsorbents for removal of heavy metals and dyes from wastewater, J. Hazard. Mat., 2006, 133, 243-251.
[62]  Wang, S., Li, H.T. and Xu, L.Y., Application of zeolite MCM-22 for basic dye removal from wastewater, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2006, 295, 71-78.
[63]  Wang, S., Li,L. Wu, H.W. and Zhu, Z.H., Unburned carbon as a low cost adsorbent for dye removal, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2005, 292, 336-343.
[64]  Wang, S., and Li, H.T., Dye adsorption on unburned carbon: kinetics and equilibrium, J. Hazard. Mat., 2005, 126, 71-77.
[65]  Wang, S. and Zhu, Z.H., Sonochemical treatment of fly ash for dye removal from wastewater, J. Hazard. Mat., 2005, 126, 91-95.
[66]  Wang, S., Boyjoo, Y.; Choueib, A., Ng, E., Wu, H., and Zhu, Z.H., Role of unburnt carbon in adsorption of dyes on fly ash, J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol. 2005, 80, 1204-1209.
[67]  Zhu, Z. H., Hatori, H., Wang, S. B., Lu, G. Q., Insights into hydrogen atoms adsorption and the electrochemical properties of nitrogen-substituted carbon materials, J. Phys. Chem. B, 2005, 109 (35), 16744-16749.
[68]  Wang, S., Boyjoo, Y.; Choueib, A., A comparative study of dye removal using fly ash treated by different methods, Chemosphere, 2005, 60,1401-1407.
[69]  Wang S., Zhu, Z.H., Coomes, A., Haghseresht, F. and Lu, G.Q., The physical and surface chemical characteristics of activated carbons and the adsorption of methylene blue from wastewater, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2005, 284, 440-446.
[70]  Wang, S., Slovak, V., Haynes, B. S., Kinetic studies of graphon and coal char reaction with NO and O2: Direct non-linear regression from TG curves, Fuel Processing Technol, 2005, 86, 651-660.
[71]  Wang, S., Boyjoo, Y.; Choueib, A.; and Zhu, Z. H., Removal of dyes from aqueous solution using fly ash and red mud, Water Research, 2005, 39, 129-138.
[72]  Wang, S. and Zhu, Z.H., Catalytic conversion of alkanes to olefins by carbon dioxide oxidative dehydrogenation: A review, Energy & Fuels, 2004, 18, 1126-1139.
[73]  Zhu, Z.H., Zhu H.Y., Wang, S.B., Lu, G.Q., Preparation and characterisation of Cu catalysts supported on mesoporous Al2O3 nanofibres for N2O reduction to N2, Catal. Lett., 2003, 91, 73-81.
[74]  Wang, S. and B.S. Haynes, Catalytic combustion of soot on metal oxides and their supported metal chlorides, Catal. Commun., 2003, 4, 591-596.
[75]  Wang, S. and Guin, J.A., Catalytic activity of silica supported sulfated zirconia catalysts for liquid phase etherification of C6 olefins with alcohols, Fuel Processing Technol., 2003, 84, 135-146.
[76]  Wang, S. and Guin, J.A., Etherification of dimethylbutene with methanol over clay-based acid catalysts, React. Kinet. Catal. Lett., 2002, 75, 169-175.
[77]  Wang, S. and Guin, J.A., Si-MCM41 supported sulfated zirconia and Nafion for ether production, Energy & Fuels, 2001, 15, 666-670.
[78]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Effect of promoters on catalytic performance of Cr/SiO2 catalysts in oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane with carbon dioxide, Catal. Lett., 2001, 73, 107-111.
[79]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Oxidative dehydro-isomerization of n-butane over anion-promoted Cr2O3/ZrO2 catalysts, Energy &Fuels, 2001, 15, 384-388.
[80]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Selective oxidation of ethane and propane over sulfated zirconia supported nickel oxide catalysts, J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol., 2001, 76, 265-272.
[81]  Liu, J., Wang, S. and Guin, J.A., Etherification of dimethylbutenes in excess methanol, Fuel Processing Technol., 2001, 69, 205-219.
[82]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane over zirconia supported lithium chloride catalysts, Chem. Eng. Technol., 2000, 23, 1099-1103.
[83]  Wang, S. and Guin, J.A., Silica-supported sulfated zirconia: A new effective acid solid for etherification, Chem. Commun., 2000, 2499-2500.
[84]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane over alkali metal chloride modified silica catalysts, Energy &Fuels, 2000,14, 899-903.
[85]  Wang, S. and Lu, G.Q., Effects of promoters on catalytic activity and carbon deposition of Ni/-Al2O3 catalysts in CO2-reforming of CH4, J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol., 2000, 75, 589-595.
[86]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Simultaneous dehydrogenation and isomerization of n-butane to isobutene over Cr/WO3-ZrO2 catalysts, Catal. Lett., 2000, 66, 13-17.
[87]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Dehydrogenation of ethane with carbon dioxide over supported chromium oxide catalysts, Appl. Catal. A., 2000, 196, 1-8.
[88]  Zhu, Z. H., Wang, S., Lu, G.Q., and Zhang, D-K., The role of surface chemistry in N2O reduction over Ni catalysts supported on activated carbon, Catal. Today, 1999, 53, 669-681
[89]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane by carbon dioxide over sulfate modified Cr2O3/SiO2 catalysts, Catal. Lett., 1999, 63, 59-64.
[90]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane with carbon dioxide over sulfated zirconia supported metal oxides catalysts, React. Kinet. Catal. Lett., 1999, 68, 265-270.
[91]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Performance of metal oxide promoted LiCl/sulfated-zirconia catalysts in ethane oxidative dehydrogenation into ethene, Catal. Lett., 1999, 62, 191-195.
[92]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane over alkali-metal doped sulfated zirconia catalysts, J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol., 1999, 74, 988-992.
[93]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane over sulfated zirconia supported oxides catalysts, React. Kinet. Catal. Lett., 1999, 62, 219-224.
[94]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Lithium chloride promoted sulfated zirconia catalysts for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane, Catal. Lett., 1999, 59, 173-178.
[95]  Wang, S. and Lu, G.Q., A Comprehensive study on carbon dioxide reforming of methane over Ni/-Al2O3 catalysts, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 1999, 38, 2615-2625.
[96]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Dehydrogenation of ethane into ethylene by carbon oxide over chromium supported on sulfated silica, Chem. Lett., 1999, 569-570.
[97]  Wang, S., Zhu, H.Y. and Lu, G.Q., Flyash as support for Ni catalysts in carbon dioxide reforming of methane, Chem. Lett., 1999, 385-386.
[98]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Excellent performance of Li-doped sulfated zirconia for oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane, Chem. Commun., 1999,103-104.
[99]  Wang, S., Murata,K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Propane oxidative dehydrogenation over nickel supported on sulfated zirconia, Chem. Lett., 1999, 25-26.
[100]  Lu, G.Q. and Wang, S. Ni-based catalysts for carbon dioxide reforming of methane, CHEMTEC, 1999, 29(1), 37-45.
[101]  Lu, G.Q. and Wang, S., Synthesis gas production using carbon dioxide as a source of carbon-current research and perspectives, Develop. Chem. Eng. Miner. Processing, 1999, 7, 443-462.
[102]  Wang, S. and Lu, G.Q., Role of CeO2 in Ni/CeO2-Al2O3 catalysts for reforming of methane with carbon dioxide, Appl. Catal. B., 1998, 19, 267-277.
[103]  Wang, S. and Lu, G.Q., Thermogravimetric analysis of coking on Ni/Al2O3 catalysts in CO2-CH4 reaction, Energy & Fuels, 1998, 12, 1235-1240.
[104]  Wang, S. and Lu, G.Q., Catalytic activities and coking characteristics of oxides-supported Ni catalysts for CH4 reforming with carbon dioxide. Energy & Fuels. 1998, 12, 248-256.
[105]  Wang, S. and Lu, G.Q., Reforming of methane with carbon dioxide over Ni/Al2O3 catalysts-Effect of nickel precursor, Appl. Catal. A. 1998, 169, 271-280.
[106]  Wang, S., Zhu, H.Y. and Lu, G.Q., Preparation, characterisation and catalytic properties of clay-based nickel catalysts for methane reforming, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 1998, 204, 128-134
[107]  Wang, S. and Lu, G.Q., Effects of acidic treatments on the pore and surface properties of Ni catalyst and the activated carbon support, Carbon, 1998, 36, 283-292.
[108]  Wang, S. and Lu, G.Q., CO2 reforming of methane on Ni catalysts: Effects of the support phase and preparation technique, Appl. Catal. B. 1998, 16, 269-277.
[109]  Wang, S. and Lu, G.Q., Effects of oxide promoters on metal dispersion and metal-support interactions in Ni catalysts supported on activated carbon, Ind. Chem. Eng. Res., 1997. 36, 5103-5108.
[110]  Wang, S., Lu, G.Q., and G.J. Millar, Carbon dioxide reforming of methane to produce synthesis gas over metal-supported catalysts: State-of-the art, Energy & Fuels, 1996, 10, 896-904.
[111]  Song, W., Wang, S., Zeng, J., Wang, Z., Zhang, Y., Emission of nitrous oxide from arid land in northern China. Adv. Environ. Sci., 1997, 5(4), 49-55. (in Chinese)
[112]  Wang, S., Song, W., Su, W., Zeng, J., Wang, Z., and Zhang, Y., Measurements of atmospheric N2O concentration and its emission fluxes from soil in China, Science in China, series B, 1995, 38, 1101-1107.
[113]  Wang, S., Song, W.Z., Su, W.H., Zeng, J.H., Wang, Z.P., and Zhang, Y.M. Nitrous oxide evolution from agricultural soil: A regression approach, Adv. Atmos. Sci. 1995, 12, 114-120.
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[115]  Wang, S.B., Atmospheric N2O concentration and its emission from soils in China, Science in China, B., 1994, 24, 1276-1282. (in Chinese).
[116]  Wang, S.B., Su, W.H., and Wei D.W. Biologically effective radiation of solar ultraviolet radiation and the depletion of stratospheric ozone. J. Environ. Sci. (China). 1994, 6, 373-378.
[117]  Wang, S.B., Source, sinks, and environmental effects of N2O in atmosphere, Environ. Protection(Beijing), 1994, (4), 23-27. (in Chinese)
[118]  Wang, S.B., Ozone layer depletion, aerosol pollution and solar UV-B radiation at the ground, Chin. J. Environ. Sci., 1994, 15(2), 41-44. (in Chinese)
[119]  Wang, S.B., Song, W.Z., Su, W.H., Zeng, J.H., Wang, Z.P., and Zhang, Y.M., Emissions of N2O from winter-wheat fields, Agro-Environ. Protection, 1994, 13(5), 210-213. (in Chinese)
[120]  Wang, S.B., Song, W.Z., Su, W.H., Zeng, J.H., Wang, Z.P., and Zhang, Y.M. Studies of nitrous oxide emission from farmlands in North China, Adv. Atmos. Sci. 1993, 10, 489-497
[121]  Wang, S.B. and Su, W.H. Effect of atmospheric aerosols on UV-B radiation reaching the ground, J. Environ. Sci. (China), 1993, 5, 224-229.
[122]  Wang, S.B. and Su, W.H. Biologically effective ultraviolet radiation in Beijing area, J. Environ. Sci. (China), 1993, 5, 216-223.
[123]  Su, W.H. and Wang, S.B. The role of atmospheric aerosol composition in climate change, J. Environ. Sci.(China), 1993, 5, 169-175.
[124]  Wang, S.B., Peng, L.X., and Tang, X.Y. Determination of atmospheric concentration of halocarbons in Beijing area. J. Environ. Sci. (China), 1993, 5, 76-82.
[125]  Wang S.B. Assessment of biologically ultraviolet radiation in Beijing and Kunming areas. Science in China, 1993, 23B, 139-144. (in Chinese)
[126]  Wang, S. B. and Su, W.H. Estimation of nitrous oxide emission and its variation in China. J. Chin. Environ. Sci. 1993, 14(3), 42-46. (in Chinese)
[127]  Wang, S.B. and Tang, X.Y., A preliminary study on measurement of atmospheric halocarbons over Beijing, Acta Sci. Circum., 1993, 13(2), 127-134. (in Chinese)
[128]  Wang, S.B., Sources and sinks of methane in China area, Environ. Protection (Beijing), 1993, (9), 42-44. (in Chinese)
[129]  Sun, Q.R., Wang, S.B., Wang, M.R., and Tang, X.Y. Studies on weak acids in rainfall in Mountain Shizi. China Environ. Sci. 1989, 9, 211-217. (in Chinese)

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Ibrahim, S., Fatimah, I., Ang, H. M., Wang, S., Adsorption of anionic dyes in aqueous solution using chemically modified barley straw, Proceeding of IWA, Water and Industry, Nov.30-Dec.02, 2009.
[2]  Ibrahim, S., Ang, H. M., Wang, S., Adsorption of reactive dye in solution using chemically modified barley straw, Chemeca09, Perth, Sept. 23-27, CD-rom.
[3]  Shukla, P., Wang, S., Ang, H.M., Tade, M. O., Oxidation of organic contaminants in water by combined adsorption and oxidation on cobalt supported activated carbon, Chemeca09, Perth, Sept. 23-27, CD-rom.
[4]  Fatimah, I., Narsito, Wijaya, K., Wang, S., Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by TiO2/Aluminium pillared montmorillonite under UV illumination, Proceeding of ISSTEC 2009, Indonesia, pp1349-1353.
[5]  Shariff Ibrahim, H. M. Ang, Shaobin Wang, Kinetics of emulsified oil removal in wastewater using barley straw, Chemeca 2008, CD-rom, Newcastle, 28 Sept-1 Oct, 2008.
[6]  Pradeep Shukla, Shaobin Wang, H.Ming Ang, Moses O. Tade, Synthesis of carbon-natural zeolite composites with controlled amount of carbon and evaluation of their adsorption properties, Chemeca 2008, CD-rom, Newcastle, 28 Sept-1 Oct, 2008.
[7]  Siew Hui Chong, Vishnu Pareek, Shaobin Wang, Moses O. Tade, H.Ming Ang, CFD simulation of a honeycomb monolith photoreactor, 6th International Conference on CFD in Oil & Gas, Metallurgical and Process Industries, SINTEF/NTNU, Trondheim NORWAY, 10-12 June, 2008.
[8]  Syaifullah Muhammad, Shaobin Wang, Moses Tade, Nanocrystalline Zeolites A: Synthesis and Heavy Metal Adsorption, Chemeca 2007, CD-Rom.
[9]  Pradeep Shukla, R Jasra, H Bajaj, Shaobin Wang, H Ming Ang, Separation of Water from Ethanol by Adsorption on 3A Molecular Sieves, Chemeca 2007, CD-Rom
[10]  Wang, S. and Bhatelia, T., Comparison of Cu removal by Australian natural zeolite and fly ash, Proceedings of 15th International Zeolite Conference, August 12-17, 2007, Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 170, 2104-2109.
[11]  Wang, S and Lu, G.Q., Effect of chemical treatment on Ni/fly-ash catalysts in methane reforming with carbon dioxide, 8th Natural gas conversion symposium, May 21-31, 2007, Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal., 2007, 167, 275-280.
[12]  Wang, S. and Tan, L., Reversible and Irreversible Adsorption of Dye on Mesoporous Materials in Aqueous solution, Proceedings of the 5th International Mesostructured Materials Symposium (IMMS), Shanghai, China, 2007, Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal., 165, 227-230.
[13]  Wang, S., Mesoporous Silica Supported Ni catalysts for CO2 Reforming of Methane, Proceedings of the 5th International Mesostructured Materials Symposium (IMMS), Shanghai, China, 2007, Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal., 165, 795-798.
[14]  Terdkiatburana, T., Wang, S. and Tadé, M. O., Adsorption of Heavy Metal Ions by Natural and Synthesised Zeolites for Wastewater Treatment, Chemeca 2006, CD-Rom.
[15]  Wu, H., Ng, E., Zhang, D-K, and Wang, S., Properties of large unburnt char particles in fly ash from pulverised-fuel power stations and implications in beneficial separation and utilization, International Conference on Coal Science and Technology, Oct 9-14, Okinawa, Japan, 2005. CD-Rom.
[16]  Wang, S. and Guin, J. A., Synthesis, Characterisation and Catalytic Activity of Mesoporous Silica Supported Sulfated Zirconia for Etherification, 3rd International FEZA Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, August 23-26, 2005, Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal., 2005,158, 1399-1404.
[17]  Wang, S., Boyjoo, Y.; Choueib, A., Zeolitation of Fly Ash for Sorption of Dyes in Aqueous Solutions, 3rd International FEZA Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, August 23-26, 2005, Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal., 2005, 158, 161-168.
[18]  Wang, S., Silica Supported Sulfated Zirconia Catalysts for Hydrocarbon Conversion, Seven World Congress of Chemical engineering, Glasgow, Scotland, July 11-15, 2005. CD-ROM.
[19]  Wang, S., Boyjoo, Y.; Choueib, A., Removal of Dyes from Aqueous Solution Using Fly Ash-Role of Unburned Carbon, The World of Coal Ash Conference, Lexington, Kentucky, USA April 11-15, 2005
[20]  Wang, S., Boyjoo, Y.; Choueib, A.; and Zhu, Z. H., Utilisation of fly ash as low cost adsorbents for dye removal, Chemeca 2004, Sydney, Sept.26-29, 2004, CD-Rom.
[21]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Cr2O3/ZrO2 catalysts for CO2 dehydrogenation of ethane to ethylene, Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal. 2004, 147, 691-696.
[22]  Wang, S. and Guin, J.A., Synthesis of gasoline additives from methanol and olefins over sulfated silica, Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal. 2004, 147, 439-444.
[23]  Wang, S., Sulfated zirconia based catalysts for hydrocarbon conversion, Symposium of Advanced Materials for Chemical Engineering, Zhangjiajie, 13-16 June, 2004
[24]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane on lithium promoted oxide catalysts. Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal. 2000, 130B (International Congress on Catalysis, 2000, Pt. B), 1829-1834.
[25]  Wang, S. and Lu, G.Q., Reaction kinetics and deactivation of Ni-based catalysts in CO2 reforming of methane, In: Reaction Engineering for Pollution Prevention, (ed. M. Abraham), Elsevier, London, 2000, pp75-84.
[26]  Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T., Hamakawa, S., and Suzuki, K., Catalytic dehydrogenation of ethane over sulfated zirconia supported lithium catalysts, 83rd National Conference on Catalysis, Tokyo, Mar. 27-28, 1999.
[27]  Lu, G.Q. and Wang, S., A kinetic study of carbon deposition over Ni/Al2O3 catalysts in carbon dioxide reforming of methane, AICHE Annual Meeting, Miami, Nov. 15-20, 1998.
[28]  Wang, S. and Lu, G.Q., Catalytic reforming of methane with carbon dioxide over Ni/CeO2-Al2O3 catalysts, ACS Symposium on Chemical Fixation of Carbon Dioxide: Catalytic, Electrocatalytic and Photocatalytic, Dallas, Mar. 29-Apr. 2, 1998.
[29]  Lu, G.Q. and Wang, S., New advances in CO2 reforming of methane over Ni catalysts, ACS Symposium on Chemical Fixation of Carbon Dioxide: Catalytic, Electrocatalytic and Photocatalytic, Dallas, Mar. 29-Apr. 2, 1998
[30]  Lu, G.Q. and Wang, S., Carbon dioxide as a source of carbon for synthesis gas-current research and perspective, (Invited keynote paper), International Workshop on Thermal Energy Engineering and the Environment, Adelaide, Feb.8-10, 1998.
[31]  Wang, S., Lu, G. Q. Activated carbon as support for Ni catalyst for methane reforming with carbon dioxide, 23rd Biennial Conf. Carbon, 1997, vol.1, 248-249.
[32]  Wang, S. and Lu, G.Q., CO2-CH4 reforming into syngas over supported nickel catalysts, Proc. Environmental Engineering Research Event, 1997, 189-194.
[33]  Wang, S., Lu, G.Q., and Tang, H.S. Prospects of carbon dioxide utilisation as a source of carbon, Proc. 23rd Aus. Chem. Eng. Conf. 1995, vol. 2, 42-47.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Wang, Shaobin and Lu, G.Q., Reaction kinetics and deactivation of Ni-based catalysts in CO2 reforming of methane, Reaction Engineering for Pollution Prevention, Editors: Martin A. Abraham and Robert P. Hesketh, Chapter 8, Pages 75-84, 2000, Elsevier.
[2]  Wang, Shaobin, Sulfated Oxide-Based Catalysts for Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Lower Hydrocarbons to Olefins, Catalysis Research at the Cutting Edge, Editor: Lawrence P. Bevy, Chapter 2, pp27-57, 2005, NOVA publishers.
[3]  Wang, Shaobin, Utilisation of Fly Ash Based Adsorbents for Wastewater Treatment; Hazardous Materials and Wastewater: Treatment, Removal and Analysis, Editor: Allison A. Lewinsky, Chapter 6. pp.201-224, 2007, NOVA publishers.
[4]  Thanet Terdkiatburana, Shaobin Wang, Moses O. Tade, Natural and Synthetic Materials for Heavy Metal and Humic Acid Removal, Heavy Metal Pollution, Editors: Samuel E. Brown and William C. Welton, NOVA publishers, 2008, Chapter 9, pp227-264.
[5]  Ewere Odaro, Shaobin Wang, Combined Sonohomogeneous and Heterogeneous Oxidation of Dyes for Wastewater Treatment, Dyes and Pigments: New Research, Editors: Arnold R. Lang, NOVA publishers, 2009, Chapter 5, pp143-173.
[6]  Wang, Shaobin, Novel Microporous and Mesoporous Materials for CO2 Capture from Flue Gases, Flue Gases: Research, Technology and Economics, Editors: Theodore B. Naylor, NOVA publishers, 2009, Chapter 5, pp235-262.
[7]  Wang, Shaobin, Recycling of Industrial and Agricultural Wastes for Water and Soil Remediation, Industrial Waste: Environmental Impact, Disposal and Treatment, Editors: John P. Samuelson, NOVA publishers, 2009, Chapter 12, pp325-348.
[8]  Syaifullah Muhammad, Shaobin Wang, Moses O. Tadé, Australian Clinoptilolite Tuff for Removal of Metal Ions from Wastewater, Handbook of Zeolites: Structure, Properties and Applications, Editor: T. W. Wong, NOVA publishers, 2009, Chapter 14, pp. 393-415.
[9]  Yuelian Peng and Shaobin Wang, Adsorption and Advanced Oxidation Process for Environmental Cleaning of Polluted Water, Buildings and the Environment, Editors: Jonas Nemecek and Patrik Schulz, NOVA publishers, 2009, Chapter 4, pp161-180.
[10]  Wang, Shaobin, Recycling of Solid Waste Fly ash and Residue Carbon as Low Cost Adsorbents, Fly Ash: Reuse, Environmental Problems and Related Issues, Editor: Peter H. Telone, NOVA publishers, 2010, Chapter 7, pp151-172.