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Wei Zhao
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Professor
30 h-index
113 pubs
3,154 cited
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
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Biography and Research Information
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Wei Zhao's research focuses on the development and application of advanced sensing technologies, particularly in the area of biosensing and environmental monitoring. His work involves the design of novel electrochemical and optical detection methods for various analytes. Zhao has investigated the use of nanomaterials, such as gold nanoparticles and carbon-based materials, to enhance the sensitivity and selectivity of sensors.
His publications detail the creation of devices for detecting biomolecules like microRNAs, utilizing techniques such as dual-wavelength electrochemiluminescence ratiometry. Beyond biosensing, Zhao's research extends to environmental applications, including the development of solar-driven atmospheric water generators and efficient solar evaporators for brine treatment. These systems leverage engineered materials with specific structural and chemical properties to optimize water harvesting and purification processes.
Zhao's academic contributions include over 113 publications and a citation count of 3,154, with an h-index of 30. He has collaborated with researchers such as Bijay P. Chhetri at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on shared publications.
Metrics
- h-index: 30
- Publications: 113
- Citations: 3,154
Positions
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Professor 2021–presentShanghai University Chemistry ORCID
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Professor publications 2026University of Arkansas at Little Rock ORCID
Selected Publications
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Reduced Graphene Oxide Forward Osmosis Membranes for Lithium Brine Enrichment with Ultraviolet–Visible Spectroscopy for Monitoring (2026)
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Measurement of a Preresonant Hyper-Raman Hyperpolarizability (2026)
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Oxidation resistance of reduced graphene oxide forward osmosis membranes against hexavalent chromium (2026)
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Tuning Fabrication Factors for Reduced Graphene Oxide Forward Osmosis Membranes (2024)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Pehr E. Pehrsson
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
8 shared publications
- Water-Soluble and Optically pH-Sensitive Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes from Surface Modification
- Double-Stranded DNA Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Hybrids for Optical Hydrogen Peroxide and Glucose Sensing
- Thermal Fluorination and Annealing of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes
- Recoverable Solution Reaction of HiPco Carbon Nanotubes with Hydrogen Peroxide
- Optical enzymatic detection of glucose based on hydrogen peroxide-sensitive HiPco carbon nanotubes
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Fumiya Watanabe
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
6 shared publications
In database
- Reduced Graphene Oxide-NiO/Ni Nanomembranes as Oxygen Evolution Reaction Electrocatalysts
- One-Pot Growth of 3D Reduced Graphene Oxide Foams Embedded with NiFe Oxide Nanocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction
- Tuning Fabrication Factors for Reduced Graphene Oxide Forward Osmosis Membranes
- NiFe Oxide Nanocatalysts Grown on Carbonized Algal Cells for Enhanced Oxygen Evolution Reaction
- Reversible Control of Third-Order Optical Nonlinearity of DNA Decorated Carbon Nanotube Hybrids
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Chulho Song
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
5 shared publications
- Water-Soluble and Optically pH-Sensitive Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes from Surface Modification
- Thermal Fluorination and Annealing of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes
- Thermal Recovery Behavior of Fluorinated Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
- Recoverable Solution Reaction of HiPco Carbon Nanotubes with Hydrogen Peroxide
- Optical enzymatic detection of glucose based on hydrogen peroxide-sensitive HiPco carbon nanotubes
Xiaomin Tu
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
5 shared publications
- Selective Synthesis Combined with Chemical Separation of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Chirality Selection
- Assessment of Chemically Separated Carbon Nanotubes for Nanoelectronics
- Redox Reaction of DNA-Encased HiPco Carbon Nanotubes with Hydrogen Peroxide: A Near Infrared Optical Sensitivity and Kinetics Study
- Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Scaffolds Promote Stem Cell Differentiation into Bone Forming Cells
- Selective Synthesis Combined with Chemical Separation of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Chirality Selection
Azhar Kamel
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
4 shared publications
- Aqueous Redox Reaction of SDS-Encased Carbon Nanotubes with Mercuric Ions for Optical Sensing
- (Invited) Redox Reaction of Carbon Nanotubes in a Biological Matrix
- (Invited) Optical Detection of Heavy Metals Using DNA-Carbon Nanotube Hybrids
- (Invited) Redox Reaction of SDS-Encased Carbon Nanotubes with Mercury Ions for Optical Sensing
Alexandru S. Biris
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
3 shared publications
In database
- Electron transfer chemistry of octadecylamine-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes
- Reversible Control of Third-Order Optical Nonlinearity of DNA Decorated Carbon Nanotube Hybrids
- Corrigendum to “Electron transfer chemistry of octadecylamine-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes” [Electrochim. Acta 50 (2005) 3061–3067]
Liwei Chen
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
3 shared publications
- Double-Stranded DNA Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Hybrids for Optical Hydrogen Peroxide and Glucose Sensing
- A Scanning Probe Microscopy Based Assay for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Metallicity
- Controllable Redox Reaction of Chemically Purified DNA−Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Hybrids with Hydrogen Peroxide
S. Zaric
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
3 shared publications
- Selective Synthesis Combined with Chemical Separation of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Chirality Selection
- Assessment of Chemically Separated Carbon Nanotubes for Nanoelectronics
- Selective Synthesis Combined with Chemical Separation of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Chirality Selection
Hongjie Dai
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
3 shared publications
- Selective Synthesis Combined with Chemical Separation of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Chirality Selection
- Assessment of Chemically Separated Carbon Nanotubes for Nanoelectronics
- Selective Synthesis Combined with Chemical Separation of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Chirality Selection
Eric M. Tee
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
2 shared publications
- Probing Microstructure of Acetonitrile−Water Mixtures by Using Two-Dimensional Infrared Correlation Spectroscopy
- Identification of Overlapped Near-Infrared Bands of Glucose Anomers Using Two-Dimensional Near-Infrared and Middle-Infrared Correlation Spectroscopy
Aminiel Awichi
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
2 shared publications
- Probing Microstructure of Acetonitrile−Water Mixtures by Using Two-Dimensional Infrared Correlation Spectroscopy
- Identification of Overlapped Near-Infrared Bands of Glucose Anomers Using Two-Dimensional Near-Infrared and Middle-Infrared Correlation Spectroscopy
Yiyun Yang
University of California, Santa Cruz (US)
2 shared publications
- Electron transfer chemistry of octadecylamine-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes
- Corrigendum to “Electron transfer chemistry of octadecylamine-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes” [Electrochim. Acta 50 (2005) 3061–3067]
Shaowei Chen
University of California, Santa Cruz (US)
2 shared publications
- Electron transfer chemistry of octadecylamine-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes
- Corrigendum to “Electron transfer chemistry of octadecylamine-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes” [Electrochim. Acta 50 (2005) 3061–3067]
Qinbin Xue
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
2 shared publications
- Electron transfer chemistry of octadecylamine-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes
- Corrigendum to “Electron transfer chemistry of octadecylamine-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes” [Electrochim. Acta 50 (2005) 3061–3067]
Yang Xu
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
2 shared publications
- Double-Stranded DNA Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Hybrids for Optical Hydrogen Peroxide and Glucose Sensing
- Controllable Redox Reaction of Chemically Purified DNA−Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Hybrids with Hydrogen Peroxide
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