Dr Jun Chen

Qualifications

BSc Hons (Zhejiang University of Technology, China)
Ph.D Chemistry (UoW)

Research History

My doctoral studies dealt with the electrosynthesis of novel conducting polymers and their great potential application in energy conversion areas, such as hydrogen gas generation and photovoltaic devices. A range of novel conducting electroactive polymers had been synthesised and characterised in my PhD studies.

A new electrolytic cell system for hydrogen gas generation and a new solar cell system for photovoltaic applications had been devised. Efficient photovoltaic coatings are being developed in collaboration with Massey University (New Zealand) and Newcastle University. Novel conducting polymers as hydrogen generator are being developed in collaboration with CSIRO (Division of Molecular Science). I have substantial experience in electrochemistry, conducting/multifunctional polymers, and solid-state devices, and have interests in sensors and ionic liquids.

Since 2004, I have undertaken fundamental studies into “Supported Molecular Catalysts for fuel cell applications.” This research has been supported by an ARC discovery project. Recently we have developed our Novel Carbon Nanotube 3D Architectures for Electrochemical Devices and Bionics (Patent filed). My major aim is to explore ‘The Synthesis and Charaterisation of novel Nanoelectromaterials in Catalytic and Bionic Applications’ with a collaboration of both internal and external research groups.

Recent Research Interests

• Synthesis and Characterisation of Carbon Nanotube based 3D Architectures
• Fuel Cell Applications including Cell Design and Catalytic Electrodes
• Preparation of Nanostructured Electromaterials
• Electrocatalysts and their application in electrochemical and bionic devices
• Energy Storage and Energy Conversion

Professional Memberships

Professional Membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).

Professional Membership of the American Electrochemical Society (AES).

Professional Membership of the Materials Research Society (MRS).

Professional Membership of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

5 most significant publications

1. Direct Growth of Flexible Carbon Nanotube Electrodes. J. Chen, A.I. Minett, Y. Liu, C. Lynam, P. Sherrell, C. Wang, G.G. Wallace, Advanced Materials. 2008, 20, 566-570.
2. Flexible, Aligned Carbon Nanotube/Conducting Polymer Electrodes fro a Lithium-ion Battery.J. Chen, Y. Liu, A.I. Minett, C. Lynam, J. Wang, G.G. Wallace, Chemistry of Materials, 2007, 19(15), 3595.
3. An Efficient Bifunctional Electrocatalyst of Methanol Oxidation, J Chen, W. Zhang, Z. Dong, G.F. Swiegers, G.G. Wallace, Organometallics, 2007, 26, 4860.
4. Electrospun Fibers From Poly(styrene-b-isobutylene-b-styrene) (SIBS) Containing Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes.Y. Liu, K. Gilmore, J. Chen, V. Misoska, G.G. Wallace, Chemistry of Materials, 2007, 19, 2721.
5. A Readily-Prepared, Convergent, Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalyst. (Advanced article) J. Chen, W. Zhang, D.O. Officer, G.F. Swiegers, G.G. Wallace, Chemical Communications, 2007, 3353.

Dr Jun Chen

Figure 1: Aligned Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)

Figure 2. Hydrogen Generation

Figure 3. Photovoltaic Device

Figure 4: The flexible carbon nanotube electrodes are featured on the cover of Advanced Materials, 20, 2008.