Qiao Group

Seawater-degradable polymers for reducing marine plastic pollution

Plastic debris have been identified as pollutants in the oceans due to their long lifetime and low degradability, killing more than 1 million seabirds and 10, 000 mammals every year.

3D-printed liquid metal/polymer composites

In recent years, LMs alloys based on Gallium (Ga) have emerged as a new generation of functional materials with unique properties.

Salt water-degradable plastics to help save our oceans

Published on: 14 September 2023

AIBN researchers are hoping to turn the tide on ocean waste with customised seawater-degradable plastics made using 3D-printing techniques.

Improved molecular imaging agents

We will develop novel molecular imaging probes based on the state-of-art nanotechnology for specific diagnosis and theranostic applications.

Development themes include:

Biocompatible Gadolinium-free contrast agents for molecular targeted MR imaging

January 2021–June 2026

Dr Ruirui Qiao Awarded UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award

Published on: 14 September 2021

The UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards (FREA) scheme is a means by which the University recognises demonstrated excellence and promise of future success in research.

Qiao Group Honours Projects

A list of honours projects currently available from the Qiao Group.