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Research Highlights
This page demonstrates our research highlights and key findings from our work and publications.
Simulation Studies
Materials Discovery
![Cone Fire Model](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3a606_f4d950e76f7c429cabd3eb4e520468ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_148,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/a3a606_f4d950e76f7c429cabd3eb4e520468ff~mv2.jpg)
We developed a cone calorimeter fire predictive tool to validate pyrolysis kinetics and fire developments of composite materials.
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![Series of works towards enhancement in battery thermal management systems](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3a606_b475d98f070045fb9e00a3d19ee2b999~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_21,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/a3a606_b475d98f070045fb9e00a3d19ee2b999~mv2.png)
Recently, our team including Ao Li, Hengrui Liu and Anthony Chun Yin Yuen has explored innovative approaches to improve the design and reliance of battery thermal management (BTM) systems. The following are the series of publications
![Cone Fire Model](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3a606_f4d950e76f7c429cabd3eb4e520468ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_148,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/a3a606_f4d950e76f7c429cabd3eb4e520468ff~mv2.jpg)
We developed a cone calorimeter fire predictive tool to validate pyrolysis kinetics and fire developments of composite materials.
![Nano architectured halloysite nanotubes enable advanced composite separator for safe lithium metal b](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3a606_a7b6327eb1494ad0a205c048a4d7241e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_115,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/a3a606_a7b6327eb1494ad0a205c048a4d7241e~mv2.jpg)
Our recent work published in Chemical Engineering Journal reveals that in contrast to Monroe-Newman theory.
![Investigating a prospective light-weight fire retardant material with superior properties](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3a606_2262974c5e1c4c4e8b756795dc6d08d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_47,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/a3a606_2262974c5e1c4c4e8b756795dc6d08d1~mv2.jpg)
We reveal the molecular structure of MXene, using neutron scattering and other advanced techniques.
![Nano architectured halloysite nanotubes enable advanced composite separator for safe lithium metal b](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3a606_a7b6327eb1494ad0a205c048a4d7241e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_115,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/a3a606_a7b6327eb1494ad0a205c048a4d7241e~mv2.jpg)
Our recent work published in Chemical Engineering Journal reveals that in contrast to Monroe-Newman theory.
Topical and Applications
Media Coverage
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New ARC Research Hub for Fire Resilience Infrastructure, Assets and Safety Advancements (FRIASA) awarded in 2023.
![New ARC Discovery Project](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3a606_fc66d31ce2b8404b8af8bd2babbe2325~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_16,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/a3a606_fc66d31ce2b8404b8af8bd2babbe2325~mv2.png)
Engineered interlayers of bio-retardant and nano-reinforcement on polymers
![Australia Cladding Fire Review](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3a606_6ea5e104ec004a67b55b96fff1ebd99e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/a3a606_6ea5e104ec004a67b55b96fff1ebd99e~mv2.jpg)
![friasa_wheel-768x774](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3a606_58e274bb733c4b968935d65fcde370f2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_138,h_139,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/a3a606_58e274bb733c4b968935d65fcde370f2~mv2.jpg)
New ARC Research Hub for Fire Resilience Infrastructure, Assets and Safety Advancements (FRIASA) awarded in 2023.
![Interview article on The Syndey Morning Herald](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3a606_76f399a4063440eab69c87fc8bb847aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/a3a606_76f399a4063440eab69c87fc8bb847aa~mv2.jpg)
Title: Nuclear scientists think they’ve cracked the key to fighting fire in Australia
![Interview article on The Guardian](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3a606_b2569327f1c143b783fc6d34dccb7346~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_75,h_42,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/a3a606_b2569327f1c143b783fc6d34dccb7346~mv2.jpg)
Title: "Why are Sydney buses still going up in flames and what can be done about it?"
![Interview article on The Syndey Morning Herald](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3a606_76f399a4063440eab69c87fc8bb847aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/a3a606_76f399a4063440eab69c87fc8bb847aa~mv2.jpg)
Title: Nuclear scientists think they’ve cracked the key to fighting fire in Australia