Daoud Research Group
Recent Publications
2018
Xiang Y & Daoud WA (2018), Cr2O3-modified graphite felt as a novel positive electrode for vanadium redox flow battery,
Electrochimica Acta, 290, 176-184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2018.09.023
Pakdel E, Daoud WA, Seyedin S, Wang J, Razal JM, Sun L & Wang X (2018), Tunable photocatalytic selectivity of
TiO2/SiO2 nanocomposites: Effect of silica and isolation approach, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 552, 130-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2018.04.070
Yang X & Daoud WA (2018), Design parameters impact on output characteristics of flexible hybrid energy harvesting generator: Experimental and theoretical simulation based on a parallel hybrid model, Nano Energy, 50, 794-806.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2018.05.073
Wang L, Yang X & Daoud WA (2018), Mechanical energy harvester based on cashmere fibers, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6, 11198-11204. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8ta00909k
Yang X, Chan S, Wang L & Daoud WA (2018), Water tank triboelectric nanogenerator for efficient harvesting of water wave energy over a broad frequency range, Nano Energy, 44, 388-398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2017.12.025
2017
Wang L & Daoud WA (2017), UV-Induced Photocatalytic Cashmere Fibers, Materials, 10, 1414.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma10121414
Zhang W, Xiong J, Jiang L, Wang J, Mei T, Wang X, Gu H & 2 others (2017), Thermal Stability-Enhanced and High-Efficiency Planar Perovskite Solar Cells with Interface Passivation, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 9, 38467-38476.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.7b10994
Hu Y, Daoud WA, Fei B, Chen L, Kwan TH & Lin CSK (2017), Efficient ZnO aqueous nanoparticle catalysed lactide synthesis for poly(lactic acid) fibre production from food waste, Journal of Cleaner Production, 165, 157-167.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.07.067
Pakdel E, Daoud WA, Afrin T, Sun L & Wang X (2017), Enhanced antimicrobial coating on cotton and its impact on UV protection and physical characteristics, Cellulose, 24, 4003-4015. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-017-1374-y
Chai G, Luo S, Zhou H. & Daoud WA (2017), CH3NH3PbI3 - xBrx perovskite solar cells via spray assisted two-step deposition: Impact of bromide on stability and cell performance, Materials and Design, 125, 222-229.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2017.04.010
Huen P & Daoud WA (2017), Advances in hybrid solar photovoltaic and thermoelectric generators, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 72, 1295-1302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.10.042
Hu Y, Kwan TH, Daoud WA & Lin CSK (2017), Continuous ultrasonic-mediated solvent extraction of lactic acid from fermentation broths, Journal of Cleaner Production, 145, 142-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.01.055
Xiang Y & Daoud WA (2017), Electrochemical enhancement of carbon paper by indium modification for the positive side of vanadium redox flow battery, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 164, A2256-A2261.
https://doi.org/10.1149/2.0061712jes
2016
Yang X & Daoud WA (2016), Triboelectric and Piezoelectric Effects in a Combined Tribo-Piezoelectric Nanogenerator Based on an Interfacial ZnO Nanostructure, Advanced Functional Materials, 26, 8194-8201.
https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201602529
Gali NK, Ning Z, Daoud WA & Brimblecombe P (2016), Investigation on the mechanism of non-photocatalytically TiO2-induced reactive oxygen species and its significance on cell cycle and morphology, Journal of Applied Toxicology, 36, 1355-1363. https://doi.org/10.1002/jat.3341
Wang Q & Daoud WA (2016), Temperature influence on the reaction kinetics of V(IV)/V(V) in methanesulfonic acid for all-vanadium redox flow battery, Electrochimica Acta, 214, 11-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2016.08.011
Rivero CP, Hu Y, Kwan TH, Webb C, Theodoropoulos C, Daoud W & Lin CSK (2016), 1 - Bioplastics From Solid Waste, Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Solid Waste Management, 1-26.
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-63664-5.00001-0
Li L, Nikiforidis G, Leung MKH & Daoud WA (2016), Vanadium microfluidic fuel cell with novel multi-layer flow-through porous electrodes: Model, simulations and experiments, Applied Energy, 177, 729-739.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.05.072
Luo S, You P, Cai G, Zhou H, Yan F & Daoud WA (2016), The influence of chloride on interdiffusion method for perovskite solar cells, Materials Letters, 169, 236-240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2016.01.114
Hu Y, Daoud WA, Cheuk KKL & Lin CSK (2016), Newly developed techniques on polycondensation, ring-opening polymerization and polymer modification: Focus on poly(lactic acid), Materials, 9, 133.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma9030133
LUO S. & Daoud WA (2016), Crystal Structure Formation of CH3NH3PbI3-xClx Perovskite, Materials, 9, 123.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma9030123
2015
Pakdel E, Daoud WA, Afrin T, Sun L & Wang X (2015), Self-cleaning wool: effect of noble metals and silica on visible-light-induced functionalities of nano TiO2 colloid, Journal of the Textile Institute, 106, 1348-1361.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2014.995461
Pakdel E, Daoud WA & Wang X (2015), Assimilating the photo-induced functions of TiO2-based compounds in textiles: emphasis on the sol-gel process, Textile Research Journal, 85, 1404-1428. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517514551462
Nikiforidis G & Daoud WA (2015), Indium modified graphite electrodes on highly zinc containing methanesulfonate electrolyte for zinc-cerium redox flow battery, Electrochimica Acta, 168, 394-402.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2015.03.118
Luo S & Daoud WA (2015), Recent progress in organic-inorganic halide perovskite solar cells: mechanisms and material design, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3, 8992-9010. https://doi.org/10.1039/c4ta04953e
Nikiforidis G, Xiang Y & Daoud WA (2015), Electrochemical behavior of carbon paper on cerium methanesulfonate electrolytes for zinc-cerium flow battery, Electrochimica Acta, 157,274-281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2014.11.134
Wong A, Daoud WA, Liang H & Szeto YS (2015), Application of rutile and anatase onto cotton fabric and their effect on the NIR reflection/surface temperature of the fabric, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 134, 425-437.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2014.12.011
Pakdel E, Daoud WA, Sun L & Wang X (2015), Photostability of wool fabrics coated with pure and modified TiO2 colloids, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 440, 299-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2014.10.032
Wang L & Daoud WA (2015), BiOI/TiO2-nanorod array heterojunction solar cell: Growth, charge transport kinetics and photoelectrochemical properties, Applied Surface Science, 324, 532-537. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.10.110
Nikiforidis G & Daoud WA (2015), Thermally modified graphite electrodes for the positive side of the zinc-cerium redox flow battery, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 162, A809-A819. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.0041506jes
2014
Pakdel E, Daoud WA, Sun L & Wang X (2014), Visible and UV functionality of TiO2 ternary nanocomposites on cotton, Applied Surface Science, 321, 447-456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.10.018
Afzal S, Daoud WA & Langford SJ (2014), Superhydrophobic and photocatalytic self-cleaning cotton, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2, 18005-18011. https://doi.org/10.1039/c4ta02764g
Nikiforidis G & Daoud WA (2014), Effect of mixed acid media on the positive side of the hybrid zinc-cerium redox flow
battery, Electrochimica Acta, 141, 255-262. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2014.06.142
Pakdel E, Daoud WA, Sun L & Wang X (2014), Reprint of: Photostability of wool fabrics coated with pure and modified
TiO2 colloids, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 447, 191-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2015.01.076
Afzal S, Daoud WA & Langford SJ (2014), Exploring the use of dye-sensitisation by visible-light as new approach to self-cleaning textiles, Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, 61, 757-762. https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.201400050
Bian J, Huang C, Wang L, Hung T, Daoud WA & Zhang R (2014), Carbon dot loading and TiO2 nanorod length dependence of photoelectrochemical properties in carbon dot/TiO2 nanorod array nanocomposites, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 6, 4883-4890. https://doi.org/10.1021/am4059183
Wong A, Daoud WA, Liang H & Szeto YS (2014), The effect of aging and precursor concentration on room-temperature synthesis of nanocrystalline anatase TiO2, Materials Letters, 117, 82-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2013.11.056
2013
Tung WS, Daoud WA & Henrion G (2013), Enhancement of anatase functionalization and photocatalytic self-cleaning properties of keratins by microwave-generated plasma afterglow, Thin Solid Films, 545, 310-319.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2013.07.063
Pakdel E & Daoud WA (2013), Self-cleaning cotton functionalized with TiO2/SiO2: Focus on the role of silicaIn, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 401, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2013.03.016
Pakdel E, Daoud WA & Wang X (2013), Self-cleaning and superhydrophilic wool by TiO2/SiO2 nanocomposite, Applied Surface Science, 275, 397-402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2012.10.141
Afzal S, Daoud WA & Langford SJ (2013), Visible-light self-cleaning cotton by metalloporphyrin-sensitized photocatalysis,
Applied Surface Science, 275, 36-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2013.01.141
Afzal S, Daoud WA & Langford SJ (2013), Photostable self-cleaning cotton by a copper(II) porphyrin/TiO2 visible-light photocatalytic system, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 5, 4753-4759. https://doi.org/10.1021/am400002k
Lazar MA & Daoud WA (2013), Achieving selectivity in TiO2-based photocatalysis, RSC Advances, 3, 4130 - 4140.
https://doi.org/10.1039/c2ra22665k
Lopez L, Daoud WA, Dutta D, Panther BC & Turney TW (2013), Effect of substrate on surface morphology and photocatalysis of large-scale TiO2 films, Applied Surface Science, 265, 162-16.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2012.10.156
Lopez L, Daoud WA, Dutta A, Panther B & Turney T (2013), Effect of Substrate on Surface Morphology and Photocatalysis of Large Scale TiO2 Thin Films, Applied Surface Science, 265,162 - 168.
https://scholars.cityu.edu.hk/en/publications/publication(a069ba3b-a1d6-46b2-9894-09537ba84440).html
Pakdel E, Daoud WA & Wang X(2013), Multifunctional cotton fabric using TiO2/SiO2 nanocomposite, Fiber Society Spring 2013 Technical Conference.
https://scholars.cityu.edu.hk/en/publications/publication(4a86dfc5-9212-46da-907d-44c5bd8eec3a).html
Tung WS & Daoud WA (2013), Self-Cleaning Fibers and Fabrics, Daoud, W. A. (ed.), Self-cleaning materials and surfaces: a nanotechnology approach, 129-14, 5. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118652336.ch5
Daoud WA ed., Self-cleaning materials and surfaces: a nanotechnology approach (Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2013)
2012
Tung WS & Daoud WA (2012), Nanostructured photocatalysts with enhanced visible-light activity by a low-temperature Sol-Gel process, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 95, 2330-2338.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1551-2916.2012.05233.x
Afzal S, Daoud WA & Langford SJ (2012), Self-cleaning cotton by porphyrin-sensitized visible-light photocatalysis, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22, 4083-4088. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2jm15146d
Lazar MA & Daoud WA (2012), Selective adsorption and photocatalysis of low-temperature base-modified anatase nanocrystals, RSC Advances, 2, 447-452. https://doi.org/10.1039/c1ra00539a
2011
Khajehpour J, Daoud WA, Williams T & Bourgeois L (2011), Laser-induced reversible and irreversible changes in silicon nanostructures: One- and multi-phonon Raman scattering study, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 115, 22131-22137.
https://doi.org/10.1021/jp204427j
Tung WS & Daoud WA (2011), Self-cleaning fibers via nanotechnology: A virtual reality, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21,
7858-7869. https://doi.org/10.1039/c0jm03856c
Bingham S & Daoud WA (2011), Recent advances in making nano-sized TiO2 visible-light active through rare-earth metal doping, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21, 2041-2050. https://doi.org/10.1039/c0jm02271c
2010
Tung WS & Daoud WA (2010), Self-cleaning surface functionalisation of keratins: Effect of heat treatment and formulation preparation time on photocatalysis and fibres mechanical properties, Surface Engineering, 26, 525-531.
https://doi.org/10.1179/174329409X438989
Lopez L, Daoud WA & Dutta D (2010), Preparation of large scale photocatalytic TiO2 films by the sol-gel process, Surface and Coatings Technology, 205, 251-257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2010.06.028
Cheng SY, Yuen CWM, Kan CW, Cheuk KKL, Daoud WA, Lam PL & Tsoi WY (2010), Influence of atmospheric pressure plasma treatment on various fibrous materials: Performance properties and surface adhesion analysis, Vacuum, 84,
1466-1470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2010.01.012
Tung WS & Daoud WA (2010), Self-Cleaning Wool: Effect of Formulation Concentration on Low-Stress Mechanical and Surface Properties, Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 14, 83-88. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-14-02-2010-B010
Daoud WA, Ngan M & Cheuk K (2010), Biodegradable poly(l-lactic acid)-lavender nanocapsules: Synthesis, controlled release, and application in remedy of sleep disorder, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 10, 1255-1260.
https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2010.1847
Lazar MA, Tadvani JK, Tung WS, Lopez L & Daoud WA (2010), Nanostructured thin films as functional coatings, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 12, 12017. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/12/1/012017
2009
Tung WS & Daoud WA (2009), New approach toward nanosized ferrous ferric oxide and Fe 3O 4-doped titanium dioxide photocatalysts, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 1, 2453-2461. https://doi.org/10.1021/am900418q
Tung WS, Daoud WA & Leung SK (2009), Understanding photocatalytic behavior on biomaterials: Insights from TiO2 concentration, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 339, 424-433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2009.07.043
Tung WS & Daoud WA (2009), Corrigendum to "Photocatalytic self-cleaning keratins: A feasibility study [Acta Biomaterialia 5 (2009) 50-56]" (DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2008.08.009), Acta Biomaterialia, 5, 4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2009.02.024
Tung WS & Daoud W A (2009), Effect of wettability and silicone surface modification on the self-cleaning functionalization of wool, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 112, 235-243. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.29396
Tung WS & Daoud WA (2009), Photocatalytic self-cleaning keratins: A feasibility study, Acta Biomaterialia, 5, 50-56.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2008.08.009
2008
Tung WS & Daoud WA (2008), Photocatalytic formulations for protein fibers: Experimental analysis of the effect of preparation on compatibility and photocatalytic activities, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 326, 283-288.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2008.07.037
Daoud WA, Leung SK, Tung WS, Xin JH, Cheuk K & Qi K (2008), Self-cleaning keratins, Chemistry of Materials. 20, 1242-
1244. https://doi.org/10.1021/cm702661k
Daoud WA & Tung WS (2008), Self-cleaning fibers via nanotechnology - a virtual reality, 2008 8th IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, IEEE-NANO, 1-24616991. https://doi.org/10.1109/NANO.2008.9
2007
Qi K, Xin JH, Daoud WA & Mak CL (2007), Functionalizing polyester fiber with a self-cleaning property using anatase TiO2 and low-temperature plasma treatment, International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 4, 554-563.
Zhang Y, Li Y, Li G, Huang H, Chan HLW, Daoud WA, Xin JH & 1 others (2007), Polyimide-surface-modified silica tubes: Preparation and cryogenic properties, Chemistry of Materials, 19, 1939-1945.
Qi K, Chen X, Liu Y, Xin JH., Mak CL & Daoud WA (2007), Facile preparation of anatase/SiO2 spherical nanocomposites and their application in self-cleaning textiles, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 17, 3504-3508.
Zhang YH, Xin JH, Daoud, WA & Hao X (2007), UV-blocking properties of silica/titania hybrid nanocomposites, Key Engineering Materials, 334-335, 1065-1068.
2006
Daoud WA & Pang GKH (2006), Direct synthesis of nanowires with anatase and TiO2-B structures at near ambient
conditions, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 110, 25746-25750.
Daoud WA, Xin JH, Zhang YH & Mak, CL (2006), Pulsed laser deposition of superhydrophobic thin Teflon films on cellulosic fibers, Thin Solid Films, 515, 835-837.
Daoud WA, Xin JH & Tao X (2006), Synthesis and characterization of hydrophobic silica nanocomposites, Applied Surface Science, 252, 5368-5371.
Daoud WA & Turner ML (2006), Effect of interfacial properties and film thickness on device performance of bilayer TiO2-poly(1,4-phenylenevinylene) solar cells prepared by spin coating, Reactive and Functional Polymers, 66, 13-20.
Qi K, Daoud WA, Xin JH, Mak CL, Tang W & Cheung WP (2006), Self-cleaning cotton, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 16,
4567-4574.
Qi K, Daoud WA, Xin J & Mak CL (2006), Self-cleaning cotton fabrics, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings,
920, 135-141.
2005
Daoud WA, Xin JH & Zhang Y (2005), Surface functionalization of cellulose fibers with titanium dioxide nanoparticles and their combined bactericidal activities, Surface Science, 599, 69-75.
Daoud WA & Xin JH (2005), Erratum: Synthesis of single-phase anatase nanocrystallites at near room temperatures (Chemical Communication (2005) (2110-2112) (DOI: 10.1039/b418821g)), Chemical Communications, 48.
Zhang Y, Dang Z, Xin JH, Daoud WA, Ji J, Liu Y, Fei B & 4 others (2005), Dielectric properties of polyimide-mica hybrid
films, Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 26, 1473-1477. https://doi.org/10.1002/marc.200500310
Daoud WA, Xin JH & Szeto YS (2005), Polyethylenedioxythiophene coatings for humidity, temperature and strain sensing polyamide fibers, Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical, 109, 329-333.
Zhang Y, Li Y, Fu S, Xin JH, Daoud WA & Li L. (2005), Synthesis and cryogenic properties of polyimide-silica hybrid films by sol-gel process, Polymer, 46, 8373-8378.
Daoud WA, Xin JH, Zhang Y & Qi K (2005), Surface characterization of thin titania films prepared at low temperatures, Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 351, 1486-1490.
Daoud WA & Xin JH (2005), Synthesis of single-phase anatase nanocrystallites at near room temperatures, Chemical Communications, 16, 2110-2112.
Daoud WA & Turner ML (2005), Efficient synthesis of 1,4-dialkoxy and 1,4-dialkyl substituted 2,5-divinylbenzenes via the Stille reaction, Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan, 78, 367-369.
Daoud WA & Xin JH (2005), Formation of nanocrystalline anatase coatings on cotton fabrics at low temperature, Ceramic Transactions, 159, 39-45.
Daoud WA, Xin JH & Pang GKH (2005), Microstructural evolution of titania nanocrystallites by a hydrothermal treatment: A HRTEM study, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 88, 443-446.
Daoud WA & Xin JH (2005), Photocatalytic titania coatings by a low-temparature sol-gel process, Ceramic Transactions,
158, 29-35.
Daoud WA & Xin JH (2005), Surface characterization of low-temperature processed titania coatings produced on cotton fabrics, Ceramic Transactions, 158, 47-52.
2004
Daoud WA & Xin JH (2004), Erratum: Regioregular poly(3-alkylthiophenes): Synthesis, characterization, and application in conductive fabrics (Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2004) 93 (2131)), Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 94, 4.
Wang R, Xin JH, Tao X M & Daoud WA (2004), ZnO nanorods grown on cotton fabrics at low temperature, Chemical Physics Letters, 398, 250-255.
Daoud WA & Xin JH (2004), Regioregular poly(3-alkylthiophenes): Synthesis, characterization, and application in conductive fabrics, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 93, 2131-2135.
Daoud WA, Xin JH & Tao X (2004), Superhydrophobic silica nanocomposite coating by a low-temperature process, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 87, 1782-1784.
Daoud WA & Xin JH (2004), Nucleation and growth of anatase crystallites on cotton fabrics at low temperatures, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 87, 953-955.
Xin JH, Daoud WA & Kong YY (2004), A new approach to UV-blocking treatment for cotton fabrics, Textile Research
Journal, 74, 97-100. https://doi.org/10.1177/004051750407400202
Daoud WA & Xin JH (2004), Low Temperature Sol-Gel Processed Photocatalytic Titania Coating, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 29, 25-29. https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JSST.0000016134.19752.b4