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Research interests
Mechanical Engineering - Nanofluidics
Mechanical Engineering - Heat and mass transport
Mechanical Engineering - Modeling and design of micro / nano systems
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, PhD, University of Delaware
2005
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Shear-Enhanced Ion Rejection in Seawater Crystallization for Freeze Desalination
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Enhancing Ion Transport in Nanochannels through Separated Transport of Ions
LI, Z. (PI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Shaping Gas Fuel Storage: Understanding the Thermal Properties of Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks
ZHOU, Y. (CoPI), LI, Z. (PI), CHEN, Y. (CoPI) & WANG, Z. (CoPI)
RGC - Collaborative Research Fund
30/06/23 → 29/06/26
Project: Research
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Improving the Ion Rejection Rate through Anisotropic Water Crystallization in NaCl Solutions under Electric Fields for Freeze Desalination
1/01/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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High-performance ionic thermoelectric hydrogels for multifunctional smart skin and body heat harvesting
XU, D. (CoPI), HUANG, B. (PI), LI, Z. (CoPI) & FENG, S. P. (CoPI)
RGC - Collaborative Research Fund
1/04/23 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
Research output
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Active Colloid Phase Transitions and Living Binary Crystal Formation
Chen, J., Zhuo, S., Zeng, B., Li, Z. & Tang, J., 17 Feb 2026, In: ACS Nano. 20, 6, p. 5091-5101 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A discrete unified gas kinetic scheme designed to simulate low-Mach-number and large density-variation flows
Ji, X., Wen, X., Guo, Z., Wang, L. P. & Li, Z., 30 Jun 2026, In: Computers and Fluids. 314, 12 p., 107073.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Apparatus and method for freeze crystallization desalination: [China]
LI, Z. (Key Inventor), WANG, Y. (Inventor) & SHI, D. (Inventor), 10 Feb 2026, IPC No. C02F 1/22, C02F 103/08, F25C 1/12, 2 Jul 2025, Priority date 9 Aug 2024, Priority No. US63/681,153Research output: Patent
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A review on reverse electrodialysis for energy conversion: Operational parameters and multi-parameter coupling effects
Zhou, J., Zhao, C., Sun, Y., Zhao, R., Li, Z., Yang, C., Wang, Q., Ji, D., Sun, G. & Jiao, Y., Apr 2026, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 230, 22 p., 116726.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Effects of anions on the separation of Li+ and Na+ using ZIF-8 membranes
Zhou, L., Sun, Y., Wang, Y., Zhang, Y. & Li, Z., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Membrane Science. 738, 124736.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Enhancing ion rejection rate using high-purity ice layer in vibration-assisted freeze desalination
SUN, Y. (Contributor), ZHUO, S. (Contributor) & LI, Z. (Speaker)
24 Apr 2026 → 26 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
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Simulating Self-Assembly of Metal-Organic Frameworks Using Reactive Force Field
LI, Z. (Invited speaker), ZHUO, S. (Contributor) & WANG, Y. (Contributor)
14 Nov 2025 → 17 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote
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Simulating Self-Assembly of Metal-Organic Frameworks Using Reactive Force Field
ZHUO, S. (Contributor), WANG, Y. (Contributor) & LI, Z. (Invited speaker)
14 Nov 2025 → 17 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
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Enhanced ion transport in counter-charged nanochannels: fabrication and characterization
SHI, D. (Contributor), ZHOU, L. (Contributor), LIN, S. (Contributor), ZHOU, Y. (Contributor) & LI, Z. (Invited speaker)
7 Nov 2025 → 10 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
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On the Thermophoresis of Janus Nanoparticles in Liquids
ZHUO, S. (Contributor), Qi, K. (Contributor), HUANG, B. (Contributor), Wang, J. (Contributor) & LI, Z. (Invited speaker)
7 Nov 2025 → 10 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
Awards
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UM Macao Distinguished Visiting Scholar under the UM Macao Talent Program
LI, Z. (Recipient), Dec 2018
Prize: Others