Academic staff
Dr Suela Kellici
kellicis@lsbu.ac.uk
Chemical and Energy Engineering
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1387-2345
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I am an Associate Professor in Materials Engineering and the Head for London Centre for Energy Engineering. I originally studied at the Queen Mary University in London where I completed a degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Materials Chemistry. Prior to joining LSBU I worked as a Researcher at University College London. I am Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and Higher Education Academy.
I lead NANO2D Lab and we are currently working on several research projects. We rationally design and synthetically engineer materials using a target-oriented approach in order to deliver world-class materials engineering. The group has developed expertise in material synthesis using a green, continuous hydrothermal flow synthesis process that enables a step change in cost, materials performance and durability.
Functional 2D structures (e.g. graphene, MXene), 0D quantum dots (e.g. graphene, biomass derived carbon quantum dots), metals, and metal oxides (homo/hetero), are all part of our materials portfolio. We apply these materials in energy related areas (supercapacitors/batteries, green hydrogen production), environmental (water treatments, photocatalysis), and biomedical applications (antibacterial, photothermal and bio-tagging).
Click here to see an overview of our research:
1) www.nano2d.co.uk
2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1-0mHDVrDQ
I am recipient of InnovateUK funding, industrial partners, as well as EPSRC Grand Challenges. I have been awarded several prizes for my work including first prize in the Materials Innovation for the 21st Century and the Increased Manufacturing Value poster at the ChemEngdayUK 2014 for my research on the synthesis of graphene. I am recipient of “Early Career Scientific Achievement", 2017 award (School of Engineering, Staff Award). Nano2D lab was selected as finalist in IChemE Global Awards 2020 in the Research Project category where we presented “Using Water for Next Generation 2D-Materials”. To highlight, the paper titled: “Continuous hydrothermal flow synthesis of blue-luminescent, excitation-independent nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots as nanosensors”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 8.6 (2020): 3270-3279 was editorial choice for the themed collection: Editor’s Choice: Hydrothermal Materials Synthesis for Journal Materials Chemistry A and Materials Advances.
I am also passionate about increasing access to Higher Education and the numbers of women working in STEM. I am involved in coordinating/participating in activities for open days and outreach activities for LSBU (e.g. LSBU 100: Centenary of Women in Engineering, Salters Festival, International Woman in Engineering day) as well as externally (STEMNET) and taking on interns and supervising Erasmus students.
Click to see more:
1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b62hjJz_1Ks
2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dW-Jr-O19U
Courses taught
Chemical and Energy Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Chemical and Energy Engineering - MEng (Hons)
Advanced Chemical Engineering - MSc
Postgraduate Research Supervision
Current
| Mr Kiem Giap Nguyen | Continuous hydrothermal flow synthesis of biomass derived carbon quantum dots | PhD |
| Mr Conor Paul Davids | 2D materials for wireless communications | PhD |
| Mr Uthman Kayode Alli | 2D materials for energy storage applications | PhD |
| Mr Guru Prasanna Ganapathi Subramaniam | New hybrid materials for pyroelectric energy harvesting | PhD |
| Mr Remon Ashraf Sabry Mankarious | Investigation of 2D materials for water treatment applications | PhD |
| Miss Falak Naz | Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) based hyperflourescence OLEDs | PhD |
Awarded in the last 5 years
| Mrs Saham Sherhani | Study of enhanced oil recovery using polymer-stabilised CO2-Foam | PhD |
| Mr Sunil Jayantha Hettiarachchi | Enhancing engine oil performance using nanoparticles and bio-lubricants as additives | PhD |
| Mr Bisi Ajayi Olaniyan | Heterogeneous catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide to chloromethyl ethylene carbonate and styrene carbonate using a novel Zr/ZIF-8 catalyst | PhD |
| Mr Zhen Lu | Investigation of nanoparticles in EOR | PhD |
| Mrs Elaheh Hojaji Najafabadi | Solar thermochemical cycles for hydrogen production (STCH) | PhD |
| Miss Ana Antelava | Establishing the role of surface chemistry and topography in determining wettability and the development of a novel assessment methodology for repellent surfaces | PhD |
| Mr Ioan-Alexandru Baragau | New generation of continuous hydrothermal flow synthesis materials for environmental applications | PhD |
Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
| Funder | Year won | Project | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovate UK | 2023 | AKTP- Chika Udeaja | Co-Investigator |
| Vito Vision on Technology for a Better World | 2021 | 4D printing of 2D materials for energy storage and conversion applications | Principal Investigator |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) | 2020 | Directed Assembly Network Awards: Seed Funding and Travel Award | Principal Investigator |
| Innovate UK | 2017 | Suela Kellici_Firestop | Principal Investigator |
| Alsitek | 2016 | SCi031_Eng_Cons_Alsitek_Fire_resistant_material | Principal Investigator |
| Solar Polar Ltd | 2016 | SCi001_Eng_Cons_Solar polar_Nano Particles | Principal Investigator |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) | 2016 | Calixarene Assisted Rapid Synthesis of Graphene Quantum Dots (GQD) for Energy Related Applications and Beyond | Principal Investigator |
| Proposal | Project | Role | Funder | Status | Status last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directed Assembly Network Awards: Seed Funding and Travel Award | Directed Assembly Network Awards: Seed Funding and Travel Award | Principal Investigator | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) | OPEN Approved for submission | Apr 2020 |
| PAK-UK Education Gateway Mobility Partnership for Students | PAK-UK Education Gateway Mobility Partnership for Students | Co-Investigator | British Council Pakistan | OPEN In preparation | Jan 2023 |
Investigating the effect of N-doping on carbon quantum dots structure, optical properties and metal ion screening.
Nguyen, K.G., Baragau, I-A., Gromicova, R., Nicolaev, A., Thomson, S. A J, Rennie, A., Power, N. P, Sajjad, T. and Kellici, S. (2022). Investigating the effect of N-doping on carbon quantum dots structure, optical properties and metal ion screening. Scientific Reports. 12 (1), p. 13806. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-16893-x
In-situ continuous hydrothermal synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles on conductive N-doped MXene nanosheets for binder-free Li-ion battery anodes
Alli, U., McCarthy, K, Baragau, I., Power, N., Morgan, K, Dunn, S., Killian, S, Kennedy, T. and Kellici, S. (2021). In-situ continuous hydrothermal synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles on conductive N-doped MXene nanosheets for binder-free Li-ion battery anodes. Chemical Engineering Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.132976
3D printed catalytic reactors for aerobic selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol into benzaldehyde in continuous multiphase flow
Jacquot, C., Middelkoop, V., Köckritz, A., Pohar, A., Bienert, R., Kellici, S., Bărăgău, I.A., Venezia, B., Gavriilidis, A., Likozar, B. and Beale, A.M. (2021). 3D printed catalytic reactors for aerobic selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol into benzaldehyde in continuous multiphase flow. Sustainable Materials and Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2021.e00329
An Efficient Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Synthesis of Carbon Quantum Dots from a Targeted Biomass Precursor for On-Off Metal Ions Nano-Sensing
Baragau, I., Power, N., Morgan, D, Lobo, R, Roberts, C, Titirici, M., Dunn, S. and Kellici, S. (2021). An Efficient Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Synthesis of Carbon Quantum Dots from a Targeted Biomass Precursor for On-Off Metal Ions Nano-Sensing. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 9 (6), pp. 2559-2569. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c08594
CHFS of MXene Derivatives for Electrochemical Energy Storage
Alli, U. and Kellici, S. (2020). CHFS of MXene Derivatives for Electrochemical Energy Storage. London Doctoral Academy Postgraduate Research Summer School 2020. Online 06 - 09 Jul 2020 London South Bank University.
Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Synthesis of S-Functionalised Carbon Quantum Dots for Enhanced Oil Recovery
Baragau, I., Lu, Z., Power, P.N., Morgan, J.D, Bowen, J., Diaz, P. and Kellici, S. (2020). Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Synthesis of S-Functionalised Carbon Quantum Dots for Enhanced Oil Recovery. Chemical Engineering Journal. 405, p. 126631. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2020.126631
Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Synthesis of Blue-Luminescent Carbon Quantum Dots as Nanosensors for Chromium (VI) Detection
Baragau, I. and Kellici, S. (2020). Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Synthesis of Blue-Luminescent Carbon Quantum Dots as Nanosensors for Chromium (VI) Detection. London Doctoral Academy Postgraduate Research Summer School 2020. Online 06 - 09 Jul 2020 London South Bank University.
Enhancing engine oil performance using nanoparticles and bio-lubricants as additives
Hettiarachchi, S. J., Kellici, S. and Bowen, D.J. (2020). Enhancing engine oil performance using nanoparticles and bio-lubricants as additives. London Doctoral Academy Postgraduate Research Summer School 2020. Online 06 - 09 Jul 2020 London South Bank University.
Continuous flow vortex fluidic-mediated exfoliation and fragmentation of two-dimensional MXene
Mohammed Al-antaki, A, Kellici, S., Power, P .N., Lawrance, W and Raston, C (2020). Continuous flow vortex fluidic-mediated exfoliation and fragmentation of two-dimensional MXene. Royal Society Open Science . 7 (5), p. 192255. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.192255
Chemical functionalisation of 2D materials via batch and continuous hydrothermal flow synthesis
Alli, U., Hettiarachchi, S. and Kellici, S. (2020). Chemical functionalisation of 2D materials via batch and continuous hydrothermal flow synthesis. Chemistry–A European Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202000383
Vortex fluidic mediated synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticle/MXene composites
Al-antaki, A., Alharbi, T, Kellici, S., Power, N., Lawrance, W. and Raston, C. (2020). Vortex fluidic mediated synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticle/MXene composites. ChemNanoMat. https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.201900779
Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Synthesis of Blue-Luminescent, Excitation-Independent Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots as Nanosensors
Baragau, I., Power, N., Morgan, D., Heil, T., Lobo, R., Roberts, C., Titirici, M.M., Dunn, S. and Kellici, S. (2020). Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Synthesis of Blue-Luminescent, Excitation-Independent Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots as Nanosensors. Journal of Materials Chemistry A. (8), pp. 3270-3279. https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA11781D
Hydrothermal flow for 2D materials
Kellici, S. (2019). Hydrothermal flow for 2D materials. Materials World. September (2019), p. 42.
Next frontiers in cleaner synthesis: 3D printed graphene-supported CeZrLa mixed-oxide nanocatalyst for CO2 utilisation and direct propylene carbonate production
Middelkoop, V, Slater, T, Florea, M, Neațu, F, Danaci, S, Onyenkeadi, V, Boonen, K, Saha, B., Baragau, I. and Kellici, S (2019). Next frontiers in cleaner synthesis: 3D printed graphene-supported CeZrLa mixed-oxide nanocatalyst for CO2 utilisation and direct propylene carbonate production. Journal of Cleaner Production. 214, pp. 606-614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.12.274
Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Synthesis of Graphene Quantum Dots
Kellici, S, Acord, J, Power, N, Morgan, D, Heil, T, Coppo, P, Middelkoop, V, Baragau, I., Moore, K and Raston, C (2018). Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Synthesis of Graphene Quantum Dots. Reaction Chemistry and Engineering. 6. https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RE00158H
Greener synthesis of 1,2-butylene carbonate from CO2 using graphene-inorganic nanocomposite catalyst
Onyenkeadi, V, Kellici, S and Saha, B (2018). Greener synthesis of 1,2-butylene carbonate from CO2 using graphene-inorganic nanocomposite catalyst. Energy. 165, pp. 867-876. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.09.135
Greener synthesis of butylene carbonate via CO2 utilisation using graphene-inorganic nanocomposite catalysts
Onyenkeadi, V, Aboelazayem, O, Kellici, S and Saha, B (2018). Greener synthesis of butylene carbonate via CO2 utilisation using graphene-inorganic nanocomposite catalysts. GPE 2018 – 6th International Congress on Green Process Engineering. Toulouse, France 03 - 06 Jun 2018
Greener synthesis of dimethyl carbonate using a novel tin-zirconia/graphene nanocomposite catalyst
Saada, R, Aboelazayem, O, Kellici, S, Heil, T, Morgan, D, Lampronti, G and Saha, B (2018). Greener synthesis of dimethyl carbonate using a novel tin-zirconia/graphene nanocomposite catalyst. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental. 226, pp. 451-462. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2017.12.081
New Pathways in the Synthesis of 2-Dimensional Materials
Kellici, S (2017). New Pathways in the Synthesis of 2-Dimensional Materials. 1st Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Environmental Integration. Sousse, Tunisia 22 - 25 Nov 2017 Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70548-4_1
Greener synthesis of styrene carbonate from CO2 using graphene-inorganic nanocomposite catalysts
Onyenkeadi, V, Kellici, S and Saha, B (2017). Greener synthesis of styrene carbonate from CO2 using graphene-inorganic nanocomposite catalysts. 10th World Congress of Chemical Engineering (WCCE10). Barcelona, Spain 01 - 05 Oct 2017
Greener synthesis of 1, 2 butylene carbonate from CO2 using graphene-inorganic nanocomposite catalysis
Onyenkeadi, V, Kellici, S and Saha, B (2017). Greener synthesis of 1, 2 butylene carbonate from CO2 using graphene-inorganic nanocomposite catalysis. SEEP 2017 –10th International Conference on Sustainable Energy & Environmental Protection. Bled, Slovenia 27 - 30 Jun 2017
Selective Calixarene Directed Synthesis of MXene Plates, Crumpled Sheets, Spheres and Scrolls.
Vaughn, A, Ball, J, Heil, T, Morgan, D, Lampronti, G, Maršalkaitė, G, Raston, CL, Power, N and Kellici, S (2017). Selective Calixarene Directed Synthesis of MXene Plates, Crumpled Sheets, Spheres and Scrolls. Chemistry. 23 (34), pp. 8128-8133. https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201701702
Rapid synthesis of graphene quantum dots using a continuous hydrothermal flow synthesis approach
Kellici, S, Acord, J, Power, N, Morgan, D, Coppo, P, Heil, T and Saha, B (2017). Rapid synthesis of graphene quantum dots using a continuous hydrothermal flow synthesis approach. RSC Advances. 24, pp. 14716-14720. https://doi.org/10.1039/c7ra00127d
Calixarene Assisted Rapid Synthesis of Silver-Graphene Nanocomposites with Enhanced Antibacterial Activity
Kellici, S, Acord, J, Vaughn, A, Power, N, Morgan, D, Heil, T, Facq, S and Lampronti, G (2016). Calixarene Assisted Rapid Synthesis of Silver-Graphene Nanocomposites with Enhanced Antibacterial Activity. ACS applied materials & interfaces. 8 (29), pp. 19038-19046. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.6b06052
Optical and photocatalytic behaviours of nanoparticles in the Ti-Zn-O binary system
Goodall, JBM, Kellici, S, Illsley, D, Lines, R, Knowles, JC and Darr, JA (2014). Optical and photocatalytic behaviours of nanoparticles in the Ti-Zn-O binary system. RSC Advances. 4 (60), pp. 31799 - 31809. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3ra48030e
Green Process Engineering as the Key to Future Processes
Patel, D, Kellici, S and Saha, B (2014). Green Process Engineering as the Key to Future Processes. Processes. 2 (1), pp. 311-332.
Imaging the continuous hydrothermal flow synthesis of nanoparticulate CeO2 at different supercritical water temperatures using in situ angle-dispersive diffraction
Middelkoop, V, Tighe, CJ, Kellici, S, Gruar, RI, Perkins, JM, Jacques, SDM, Barnes, P and Darr, JA (2014). Imaging the continuous hydrothermal flow synthesis of nanoparticulate CeO2 at different supercritical water temperatures using in situ angle-dispersive diffraction. Journal of Supercritical Fluids. 87, pp. 118 - 128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2013.12.022