CURRICULUM VITAE

Quan LI

 

CURRENT RANK

Aug. 2007—Present      Associate Professor

                                    Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong

Mar. 2008—Present      Associate Director

                                    Center of solar cell research, ShenZhen Institute of Advanced Technology, ShenZhen

 

COLLEGE AFFILIATION

                                    Shaw College

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 

Dec. 2001                     Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering

Northwestern University, Evanston , IL , USA . 

 

Jul. 1997                       B.Sc. in Chemistry

Beijing University , Beijing , China

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

1.       Shi L, Xu YM, Li Q “Controlled Fabrication of ZnSe Arrays of Well-Aligned Nanorods, Nanowires, and Nanobelts with a Facile Template-Free Route JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C  113, 1795-1799,  2009                     

                             

2.       Yang FJ, Wang H, Wang BY, Gu HS, Zhou MJ, Li Q, Jiang Y “Thickness dependence of microstructure and magnetic properties in FePt/B4C multilayer thin films” APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING   94, 981-985, 2009   

 

3.       Gao Y, Shao G  Chen RS, Chong YT , Li Q “TEM study of self-assembled FeSi2 nanostructures by ion beam implantation”  SOLID STATE COMMUNICATIONS   149,  97-100, 2009                    

 

4.      Wang HB, Zhou MJ  Yang FJ, Wang J, Jiang Y, Wang Y, Wang H, Li Q “Monolayer Assembly and Fixation of FePt Nanoparticles: Microstructure and Magnetic Properties” CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS     21, 404-409, 2009                                                              

 

5.       Wang J, Li Q, Peng LM, Malac M “The dielectric response of the H2Ti3O7 nanotube investigated by valence electron energy loss spectroscopy” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS     94, 011915,  2009

  

6.       Zhang XT, Lu HQ, Gao H, Wang XJ, Xu HY, Li Q, Hark SK “Crystal Structure of In2O3(ZnO)(m) Superlattice Wires and Their Photoluminescence Properties” CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN     9,  364-367, 2009                                                                      

7.       Wang XF, Li Q, Moreno MS “Effect of Al and Y incorporation on the structure of HfO2” JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS     104,  093529, 2008                       

 

8.       Wang H, Wang Y, Zhang J, Ye C, Wang HB, Feng J, Wang BY, Li Q, Jiang Y “Interface control and leakage current conduction mechanism in HfO2 film prepared by pulsed laser deposition” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS     93, 202904,  2008                                                   

 

9.       Yang FJ, Wang H, Zhang J, Wang Y, Wang HB, Zhu JH, Li Q, Jiang Y “Influence of silicides formation on microstructure and magnetic properties of FePt thin films” JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS    41, 235003 , 2008                                                

 

10.   Chen GH, Hou ZF, Gong XG, Li Q, “Effects of Y doping on the structural stability and defect properties of cubic HfO2”  JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS    104074101,  2008                 

 

11.   Wang H, Wang Y, Feng J, Ye C, Wang BY, Wang HB, Li Q, Jiang Y, Huang AP, Xiao ZS “Structure and electrical properties of HfO2 high-k films prepared by pulsed laser deposition on Si (100)“ APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING  93, 681-684, 2008                      

 

12.   Shi L, Xu YM, Li Q “Controlled growth of lead oxide nanosheets, scrolled nanotubes, and nanorodsCRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN  8, 3521-3525,  2008

 

13.   Hu YF, Liu Y, Xu HL Liang XL, Peng LM, Lam N, Wong KW, Li Q “Quantitative study on the effect of surface treatments on the electric characteristics of ZnO nanowiresJOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C 112, 14225-14228, 2008                                

 

14.   Wang J, Li Q, Ronning C, “Nanomaterial electronic structure investigation by valence electron energy loss spectroscopy - An example of doped ZnO nanowiresMICRON , 39, 703-708, 2008 

 

15.   Yang FJ, Wang H, Wang BY, Wang HB, Yang CP, Zhou MJ, Li Q, Chong YM, Zhang WJ, Jiang YEffect of finite interfacial diffusion on microstructure, magnetic properties and hardness of FePt/B4C multilayer thin films” JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS   41155310 , 2008   

 

16.   Shi L, Xu YM, Li Q “Synthesis of ZnSe nanodonuts via a surfactant-assisted process” SOLID STATE COMMUNICATIONS   146, 384-386, 2008                                                                              

 

17.   Zhang ZH, Yang JJ, He M, Wang XF, Li Q, “Electronic structure of a potential optical crystal YBa3B9O18: Experiment and theory” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 92, 171903, 2008

 

18.   Gao M, Li WL, Liu Y, Li Q, Chen Q, Peng LM, “Microphotoluminescence study of individual suspended ZnO nanowiresAPPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 92, 113112, 2008                   

 

19.   Hou ZF, Gong XG, Li Q, “Al-induced reduction of the oxygen diffusion in HfO2: an ab initio study”, JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER, 20, 135206, 2008                                    

 

20.   Yang FJ, Wang H, Wang HB, Cao X, Li Q, Zhou MJ, “Effect of interfacial diffusion on microstructure and properties of FePt/B4C multifunctional multilayer composite films”, APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 254, 2516-2520, 2008                                                                                       

 

21.   Geburt S, Stichtenoth D, Muller S, Dewald W, Ronning C, Wang J, Jiao Y, Rao YY, Hark SK, Li Q, “Rare earth doped zinc oxide nanowires”, JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY, 8 , 244-251, 2008                                                                                

 

22.   Liu Y, Wang S, Zhang ZW, Peng LM, Shi L, Li Q, “Measuring the electrical characteristics of individual junctions in the SnO2 capped ZnO nanowire arrays on Zn substrate” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 92, 033102, 2008                                                                        

 

23.   Hu JQ, Li Q, Zhang ZH, Jiao Y, Liu ZW, Ringer SP, Bando Y, Golberg D, “Unconventional ribbon-shaped beta-Ga2O3 tubes with mobile Sn nanowire fillings” ACS NANO, 2, 107-112, 2008

 

 

24.   Zhou MJ, Wong SF, Ong CW, Li Q, “Microstructure and mechanical properties of B4C films deposited by ion beam sputtering” THIN SOLID FILMS, 516, 336-339, 2007               

 

25.   Shi L, Xu YM, Hark SK, Liu Y, Wang S, Peng LM, Wong KW, Li Q, “Optical and electrical performance of, SnO2 capped ZnO nanowire Arrays”, NANOLETTERS, 7 (12), 3559-3563, 2007        

 

26.   Yang FJ, Wang H, Wang HB, Cao X, Yang CP, Li Q, Zhou MJ, Chong YM, Zhang WJ,  Microstructure and magnetic properties of (001) oriented FePt/B4C composite films” JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 102, 106101, 2007                                                                       

 

27.   Yang FJ, Wang H, Wang HB, Cao X, Yang CP, Li Q, Zhou MJ, Chong YM, Zhang WJ “Microstructure evolution, magnetic and mechanical properties of FePt/B4C multifunctional multilayer composite films”, JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D: APPLIED PHYSICS, 40, 6735-6739, 2007                                                                                                                          

 

28.   Hu XL, Yu JC, Gong JM, Li Q, “Rapid mass production of hierarchically porous ZnIn2S4 submicrospheres via a microwave-solvothermal process” CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN, 7, 2444-2448, 2007                                                                                                         

 

29.   Zhou MJ, Wong SF, Ong CW, Li Q, “Microstructure and mechanical properties of B4C films deposited by ion beam sputtering” THIN SOLID FILMS, 516, 336-339, 2007   

 

30.   Zhou MJ, Li Q, Yang FJ, Wang HB, Wang H, Tang D, “Structure and magnetic properties of FePt/B4C multilayer thin films: Role of the compositional elements intermixing” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 91 (6): Art. No. 061920 AUG 6 2007                

 

31.   Cooke DG, MacDonald AN, Hryciw A, Meldrum A,  Wang J, Li Q, Hegmann FA, “Ultrafast terahertz conductivity of photoexcited nanocrystalline silicon” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS 18: S447-S452 Suppl. 1, OCT 2007

 

32.   Hu XL, Yu JC, Gong JM, Li Q, Li GS, “alpha-Fe2O3 nanorings prepared by a microwave-assisted hydrothermal process and their sensing properties” ADVANCED MATERIALS 19 (17): 2324-+ SEP 3 2007                                                                                                                            

 

33.   Gao Y, Shao GS, Li Q, Xu YM, Wong SP. Zhou MY, Lourenco MA, Homewood KP, Microstructural and optical properties of semiconducting MnSi1.7 synthesized by ion implantation” JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS PART 1-REGULAR PAPERS BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS & REVIEW PAPERS 46 (9A): 5777-5779 SEP 2007                     

 

34.   Gao Y, Wong SP, Li Q, Cheng KH, Ke N, Cheung WY, Shao GS, “Origin of ferromagnetism in co-ion-implanted anatase TiO2 thin films” JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS PART 1-REGULAR PAPERS BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS & REVIEW PAPERS 46 (9A): 5767-5770 SEP 2007                                                                                                                             

 

35.   Wong SP, Chow CF, Judith RJ, Chong YT, Li Q, Lourenco MA, Homewood KP, “Structures and light emission properties of nanocrystalline FeSi2/Si formed by ion beam synthesis with a metal vapor vacuum arc ion source” THIN SOLID FILMS 515 (22): 8122-8128 AUG 15 2007           

 

36.   Lam NS, Wong KW, Li Q, Zhang Z, Lau WM, “Controllable size reduction of CdSe nanowires through the intermediate formation of Se-coated CdSe nanowires using acid and thermal treatment”, NANOTECHNOLOGY 18 (41): Art. No. 415607 OCT 17 2007                                         

 

37.  Zhang XY, Dai JY, Lam CH, Wang HT, Webley PA, Li Q, Ong HC, “Zinc/ZnO core-shell hexagonal nanodisk dendrites and their photoluminescence” ACTA MATERIALIA 55 (15): 5039-5044 SEP 2007                                                                                                                                             

 

38.   Wang H, Yang FJ, Xue SX, Mo Q, Wang HB, Li Q, Li ZY, “Structure and magnetic properties of CoPtCu : Ag nanocomposite films with (001) texture” APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING, 88 (4): 775-779 SEP 2007                                                                                

 

 

39.   Gao Y, Chong YT, Chow CF, Wong SP, Homewood KP, Li Q, “Post-annealing effect on the microstructure and photoluminescence properties of the ion beam synthesized FeSi2 precipitates in Si”, NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION B-BEAM INTERACTIONS WITH MATERIALS AND ATOMS 259 (2): 871-874 JUN 2007                                                      

 

40.   Shi L, Xu YM, Li Q, Wu ZY., Chen FR, Kai JJ, “Single crystalline ZnS nanotubes and their structural degradation under electron beam irradiation APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 90 (21): Art. No. 211910 MAY 21 2007                                                                                                       

 

41.   Li Q, Wong SF, Lau WM, Ong CW, “Study of the surface layer in cBN growth by PVD techniques”, DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS 16 (3): 421-424 MAR 2007                           

 

42.   Wang J, Li Q, Egerton, RF, “Probing the electronic structure of ZnO nanowires by valence electron energy loss spectroscopy”, MICRON 38 (4): 346-353 2007                                      

 

43.   Song RQ, Xu AW, Deng B, Li Q, Chen GY,  From layered basic zinc acetate nanobelts to hierarchical zinc oxide nanostructures and porous zinc oxide nanobelts”, ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 17 (2): 296-306 JAN 22 2007                                                                                                    

 

44.   Hu XL, Yu JC, Gong JM, Li Q, “A facile surface-etching route to thin films of metal iodidesCRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN 7 (2): 262-267 FEB 2007                                                                    

 

45.   Lu LR, Ai ZH, Li JP, Zheng Z, Li Q, Zhang LZ, “Synthesis and characterization of Fe-Fe2O3 core-shell nanowires and nanonecklacesCRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN 7 (2): 459-464 FEB 2007    

 

46.   Wang H, Chen Y, Wang HB, Zhang C, Yang FJ, Duan JX, Yang CP, Xu YM, Zhou MJ, Li Q, “High resolution transmission electron microscopy and Raman scattering studies of room temperature ferromagnetic Ni-doped ZnO nanocrystalsAPPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 90 (5): Art. No. 052505 JAN 29 2007                                                                                                                 

 

47.   Wang XF, Li Q, Egerton RF, Lee PF, Dai JY, Hou ZF, Gong XG, “Effect of Al addition on the microstructure and electronic structure of HfO2 film”, JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS 101 (1): Art. No. 013514 JAN 1 2007                                                                                      

 

48.   Zhou XY, Miao J, Dai JY, Chan HLW, Choy CL, Wang Y, Li Q, “Epitaxial growth of SrTiO3 thin film on Si by laser molecular beam epitaxy”, APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 90 (1): Art. No. 012902 JAN 1 2007                                                                                                                                      

 

49.   Wang J, Wang XF, Li Q, Hryciw A, Meldrum A, “ The microstructure of SiO thin films: from nanoclusters to nanocrystals”, PHILOSOPHICAL MAGAZINE 87 (1): 11-27 JAN 1 2007       

 

50.   Meldrum A, Hryciw A, MacDonald AN, Blois C, Clement T, DeCorby R, Wang J, Li Q, “Interaction between rare-earth ions and amorphous silicon nanoclusters produced at low processing temperatures” JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE 121 (2): 199-203 Sp. Iss. SI, DEC 2006                          

 

51.   Wang J, Zhou MJ, Hark SK, Li Q, Tang D, Chu MW, Chen CH, “Local electronic structure and luminescence properties of Er doped ZnO nanowires” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 89 (22): Art. No. 221917 NOV 27 2006                                                                                       

 

52.   Wang XF, Xu JB, Zhang B, Yu HG, Wang J, Zhang XX, Yu JG, Li QSignature of intrinsic high-temperature ferromagnetism in cobalt-doped zinc oxide nanocrystalsADVANCED MATERIALS 18 (18): 2476-+ SEP 18 2006                                                                                                           

 

53.   Xue SX, Wang H, Wang HB, Yang F, Wang JA, Cao X, Gao Y, Huang ZB, Li ZY, Li Q, Wong SP(001) textured CoPt-Ag nanocomposite films for high-density perpendicular magnetic recording” JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS 306 (2): 332-336 NOV 11 2006                  

 

54.   Wang H, Wang HB, Yang FJ, Chen Y, Zhang C, Yang CP, Li Q, Wong SP, “Structure and magnetic properties of Zn1-xCoxO single-crystalline nanorods synthesized by a wet chemical method” NANOTECHNOLOGY 17 (17): 4312-4316 SEP 14 2006                        

 

55.   Wang H, Yang FJ, Wang HB, Xue SX, Gao Y, Huang ZB, Yang CP, Chiah MF, Ke N, Cheung WY, Wong SP, Li QMicrostructure and magnetic properties of FePt : C nanocomposite films with low ordering temperature” EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL-APPLIED PHYSICS 34 (3): 205-208 JUN 2006                                                                                                                     

 

56.   Meldrum A, Hryciw A, MacDonald AN, Blois C, Marsh K, Wang J, Li QPhotoluminescence in thesilicon-oxygen system JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A 24 (3): 713-717 MAY-JUN 2006                                                                                                                        

 

57.   Cooke DG, MacDonald AN, Hryciw A, Wang J, Li Q, Meldrum A, Hegmann FA, “Transient terahertz conductivity in photoexcited silicon nanocrystal films” PHYSICAL REVIEW B 73 (19): Art. No. 193311 MAY 2006                                                                                                                              

 

58.   Wang XF, Xu JB, Ke N, Yu JG, Wang J, Li Q, Ong HC, Zhang R, “Imperfect oriented attachment: Direct activation of high-temperature ferromagnetism in diluted magnetic semiconductor nanocrystals APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 88 (22): Art. No. 223108 MAY 29 2006                              

 

59.   Li Q, Koo KM, Lau WM, Lee PF, Dai JY, Hou ZF, Gong XG, “Effects of Al addition on the native defects in hafniaAPPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 88 (18): Art. No. 182903 MAY 1 2006                   

 

60.   Curreem KKS, Lee PF, Wong KS, Dai JY, Zhou MJ, Wang J, Li Q, “Comparison of interfacial and electrical characteristics of HfO2 and HfAlO high-k dielectrics on compressively strained Si1-xGex”, APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 88 (18): Art. No. 182905 MAY 1 2006                                                                                                                                              

61.   MacDonald AN, Hryciw A, Li Q, Meldrum A, “Luminescence of Nd-enriched silicon nanoparticle glassesOPTICAL MATERIALS 28 (6-7): 820-824 MAY 2006                                                      

 

62.   Hryciw A, Blois C, Meldrum A, Clement T, DeCorby R, Li Q, “Photoluminescence from Er-doped silicon oxide microcavitiesOPTICAL MATERIALS 28 (6-7): 873-878 MAY 2006                           

 

63.   Wang H, Xue SX, Yang FJ, Wang HB, Cao X, Wang JA, Gao Y, Huang ZB, Yang CP, Cheung WY, Wong SP, Li Q, Li ZY, “CoPt/Ag(Cu) nanocomposite films for ultra-high density perpendicular magnetic recording mediaTHIN SOLID FILMS 505 (1-2): 77-80 MAY 18 2006                                     

 

64.   Hu XL, Yu JC, Li Q, “Synthesis of surface-functionalized t-Se microspheres via a green wet-chemical routeJOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY 16 (8): 748-751 2006                               

 

65.   Shi L, Xu YM, Li Q, “One-step preparation of MgO hollow spheres and hexagonal cylinders via Zn templateJOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY 6 (1): 185-189 JAN 2006  

 

66.   Yu JC, Hu XL, Li Q, Zheng Z, Xu YM, “Synthesis and characterization of core-shell selenium/carbon colloids and hollow carbon capsulesCHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL 12 (2): 548-552 DEC 23 2005                                                                                                                                           

 

67.   Chow CF, Wong SP, Gao Y, Ke N, Li Q, Cheung WY, Lourenco MA, Homewood KP, “Electroluminescence properties of Si MOS structures with incorporation of FeSi2 precipitates formed by iron implantationMATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-SOLID STATE MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 124: 440-443 Sp. Iss. SI DEC 5 2005                         

 

68.   Chong YT, Li Q, Chow CF, Ke N, Cheung WY, Wong SP, Homewood KP, “The effect of ion implantation energy and dosage on the microstructure of the ion beam synthesized FeSi2 in SiMATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-SOLID STATE MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 124: 444-448 Sp. Iss. SI DEC 5 2005                                                                             

 

69.   Li Q, Jiao Y, One-dimensional Au/Si heterojunction-microstructure and phase evolution under electron beam irradiation” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 87 (26): Art. No. 261905 DEC 26 2005                  

 

70.   Chen J, Xue K, An J, Tsang SW, Ke N, Xu JB, Li Q, Wang CR, “Photoelectric effect and transport properties of a single CdS nanoribbon”, ULTRAMICROSCOPY 105 (1-4): 275-280, 2005       

 

71.   Li Q, Hark SK, Wang J, Xu YM, Wang CR, Lau WM, “Local electronic structures of ZnSe/Si nanotapes and their luminescence properties” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 87 (21): Art. No. 211917, 2005                     

 

72.   Zhang XT, Liu Z, Li Q, Hark SK , “Growth and luminescence of ternary semiconductor ZnCdSe nanowires by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition”, JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B 109 (38): 17913-17916, 2005                                                                                                                       

 

73.   Shi L, Xu YM, Li Q, “ Fabrication of nanopeas with ZnSe-filled SiO2 nanotube/nanowire configuration” NANOTECHNOLOGY, 16, 2100-2103, 2005                                                   

 

74.   Wang CR, Wang J, Li Q, “ZnSe-Si bi-coaxial nanowire heterostructures”, ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 15 (9): 1471-1477, 2005                                                             

 

75.   Lai CW, Dai JY, Zhang XY, Chan HLW, Xu YM, Li Q, Ong HC, “In situ synthesis and phase transformation of In2O3/Sb core-shell nanostructures  JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH, 282 (3-4): 383-388, 2005  

 

76.   Wong SF, Ong CW, Pang GKH, Li Q, Lau WM, “Complexity of the microstructure evolution for optimization cBN growth in a four-step ion-assisted deposition process” THIN SOLID FILMS, 489, 63-67, 2005                                                                                                                                        

 

77.   Kwong KW, Li Q, “Self-assembly of periodic ZnO/C multilayers on Zn nanowires” JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 98, 024301, 2005                                                                 

 

78.   Wang J, Lau WM, Li Q, “Effects of particle size and spacing on the optical properties of gold nanocrystals in alumina”, JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS 97, 114303, 2005                        

 

79.   Yu JC, Hu XL, Li Q, Zhang LZ, "Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and in-situ Self-Assembly of Coaxial Ag/C Nanocables," CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, 2704-2706, 2005                             

 

80.   Zhang XT, Liu Z, Li Q, Leung YP, Ip KM, Hark SK, “ Routes to grow well aligned arrays of ZnSe nanowires and nanorods” ADVANCED MATERIALS, 17, 1405-1410, 2005                             

 

81.   Wang J, An XP, Li Q, “ Size dependent electronic structures of ZnO nanowires” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 86, 201911, 2005                                                                            

 

82.   Zhang XT, Ip KM, Li Q, Hark SK, “Photoluminescence of Ag-doped ZnSe nanowires synthesized by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 86, 203114, 2005   

 

83.   Wang CR, Ip KM, Hark SK, Li Q, “Structure control of CdS nanobelts and their luminescence properties”, JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS 97, 054303, 2005                                           

 

84.   Wang CR, Hou JM, Hou JQ, Li, Q, “Structure and luminescence properties of CdS nanobeltsJAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS PART 1-REGULAR PAPERS SHORT NOTES & REVIEW PAPERS 43 (11A): 7798-7801, 2004                                                                                   

 

85.   Yu JC, Zhang LZ, Mo MS, Wu L, Kwong KW, Li Q, “A General In-situ Hydrothermal Rolling Formation of One-Dimensional Single Crystalline Lead Telluride Nanostructures” SMALL, 1, 349-354, 2005     

 

86.   Dai JY, Lam HK, Li Q, Wang J, Chan HLW, Choy CL, “Structural characterization and electron-energy-loss spectroscopic study of pulsed laser deposited LiNbO3 films on a-sapphire” JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 96, 6319-6322, 2004                                                                                                           

 

87.   Li Q, Gong XG, Wang CR, Wang J, Ip KM, Hark SK, “Size-dependent periodically twinned ZnSe nanowires”, ADVANCED MATERIALS, 16, 1436-1440, 2004         

 

88.   Wong SF, Ong CW, Pang GKH, Li Q, Lau WM, “Removal of sp2-boron nitride transition layer in the growth of cubic boron nitride films”, DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS, 13 (9): 1632-1637, 2004                                                                                                                                 

 

89.   Zhang LZ, Yu JC, Mo MS, Wu L, Li Q, Kwong KW, “A general solution-phase approach to oriented nanostructured films of metal chalcogenides on metal foils: The case of nickel sulfide”, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 126 (26): 8116-8117 JUL 7 2004                   

 

90.   Zhang XT, Liu Z, Ip KM, Leung YP, Li Q, Hark SK, “Luminescence of ZnSe nanowires grown by metalorganic vapor phase deposition under different pressures” JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 95, 5752-5755, 2004                                                                                                  

 

91.   Zhang LZ, Yu JC, Xu AW, Li Q, Kwong KW, Yu SH, “Peanut-shaped nanoribbon bundle superstructures of malachite and copper oxide”, JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH, 266 (4): 545-551, 2004         

 

92.   Li Q, Kwong KW, Ozkaya D, Cockayne DJH. “Self-assembled periodical polycrystalline-ZnO/amorphous-C nanolayers on Zn nanowire” PHYSCIAL REVIEW LETTERS, 92, 186102, 2004

 

93.   Wong YH, and Li QStudy of the crystallinity of ZnO in the Zn/ZnO nanocable heterostructures” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, 14, 1413 – 1418, 2004.    

 

94.   Zhang XT, Ip KM, Liu Z, Leung YP, Li Q, and Hark SK, “Structure and photoluminescence of ZnSe nanoribbons grown by metal organic chemical vapor deposition” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 84, 2641, 2004     

 

95.   Ip KM, Wang CR, Li Q, and Hark SK ,Excitons and surface luminescence of CdS nanoribbons”, APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 84, 795-797, 2004                                                   

 

96.   Zhang XT, Liu Z, Leung YP, Li Q, and Hark SK , “Growth and luminescence of zinc-blende-structured ZnSe nanowires by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 83, 5533-5535, 2003                                                                                                                    

 

97.   Fang YP, Xu AW, You LP, Song RQ, Yu JC, Zhang HX, Li Q, Liu HQ, “Hydrothermal synthesis of rare earth (Tb, Y) hydroxide and oxide nanotubes”, ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 13, 955-960, 2003                                                                                                                                   

 

98.   Zhang LZ, Y, JC, Yip HY, Li Q, Kwong KW, Xu AW, Wong PK, “Ambient light reduction strategy to synthesize silver nanoparticles and silver-coated TiO2 with enhanced photocatalytic and bactericidal activities” LANGMUIR, NOV 25, Vol. 19, 10372-10380,2003                                            

 

99.   Zhang LZ, Yu JC, Xu AW, Li Q, Kwong KW, Wu L, “A self-seeded, surfactant-directed hydrothermal growth of single crystalline lithium manganese oxide nanobelts from the commercial bulky particles” CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, 23, 2910-2911,2003                                          

 

100.                        Yu JC, Zhang LZ, Li Q, Kwong KW, Xu AW, Lin J, “Sonochemical preparation of nanoporous composites of titanium oxide and size-tunable strontium titanate crystals”, LANGMUIR, Vol. 19, 7673-7675, 2003                                                                                                                      

 

101.                        Li Q, Wang CR “One-step fabrication of uniform Si-core/CdSe-sheath nanocables”, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, Vol. 125, 9892-9893, 2003         

 

102.                        Li Q, Wang CR “Cu nanostructures formed via redox reaction of Zn nanowire and Cu2+ containing solutions”, CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS, Vol. 375, 525-531, 2003     

 

103.                        Li Q, Wang CR “Fabrication of wurtzite ZnS nanobelts via simple thermal evaporation”, APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, Vol. 83, 359-361, 2003        

 

104.                        Yu JC, Wu L, Lin J, Li PS, Li Q, “Microemulsion-mediated solvothermal synthesis of nanosized CdS-sensitized TiO2 crystalline photocatalyst  CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, 13, 1552-1553, 2003

 

105.                        Li Q, Wang CR, “Fabrication of Zn/ZnS nanocable heterostructures by thermal reduction/sulfidation”, APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, Vol. 82, 1398-1400, 2003       

 

106.                        Li Q, Kim IW, Barnett SA, Marks LD, “Structures of AlN/VN superlattices with different AlN layer thicknesses” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, Vol. 17, 1224-1231, 2002       

 

107.                        Hu JQ, Li Q, Meng XM. Lee CS, Lee ST, “Thermal reduction route to the fabrication of coaxial Zn/ZnO nanocables and ZnO nanotubes”, CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, Vol 15, 305-308, 2003          

 

108.                        Hu JQ, Li Q, Meng XM, Lee CS, Lee ST, “Synthesis and nanostructuring of patterned wires of alpha-GeO2 by thermal oxidation”, ADVANCED MATERIALS, Vol. 14, 1396-1399, 2002          

 

109.                        Gerhards I, Ronning C, Vetter U, Hofsass H, Gibhardt H, Eckold G, Li Q, Lee ST, Huang YL, Seibt M, “Ion beam synthesis of amorphous carbon thin films containing metallic nanoclusters”, SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 158, 114-119, 2002                     

 

110.                         Shang NG, Meng FY, Au FCK, Li Q, Lee CS, Bello I, Lee ST, “Fabrication and field emission of high-density silicon cone arrays”, ADVANCED MATERIALS, SEP 16, Vol. 14, 1308, 2002   

 

111.                        Hu JQ, Li Q, Meng XM, Lee CS, Lee ST, “Synthesis of beta-Ga2O3 nanowires by laser ablation” JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, Vol. 106, 9536-9539, 2002    

 

112.                        Hormann F, Peng HY, Bauer T, Li Q, Schreck M, Lifshitz Y, Lee ST, Stritzker B, “Flat epitaxial diamond/Ir(001) interface visualized by high resolution transmission electron microscopy” SURFACE SCIENCE, Vol. 513, 525-529, 2002           

 

113.                        Meng FY, Wong WK, Shang NG, Li Q, Bello I, “Multi-tip cones induced by ion-bombardment” VACUUM, Vol. 66, 71-76, 2002             

 

114.                        Li Q, Zhang RQ, Marks LD, Zhang WJ, Bello I, “Reactivity of different tBN environments serving as reaction sites in cBN film deposition” DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS, Vol. 11, 1416-1421, 2002

 

115.                        Shang NG, Meng FY, Chan CY, Li Q, Lee CS, Lee ST, Bello I, “Diamond grown on steel via in-situ formed interlayers”, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS B, Vol. 16, 881-886, 2002         

 

116.                        Zhou XT, Li Q, Meng FY, Bello I, Lee CS, Lee ST, Lifshitz Y, “Manipulation of the equilibrium between diamond growth and renucleation to form a nanodiamond/amorphous carbon composite”, APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, Vol. 80, 3307-3309, 2002      

 

117.                        Zhang WJ, Matsumoto S, Li Q, Bello I, Lee ST, “Growth behavior of cubic boron nitride films in a two-step process: Changing bias voltage, gas composition, and substrate temperature”, ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS,  Vol. 12, 250-254, 2002              

 

118.                        Hu JQ, Li Q, Wong NB, Lee CS, Lee ST, “Synthesis of uniform hexagonal prismatic ZnO whiskers” CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, Vol. 14, 1216- 1219, 2002      

 

119.                        He JZ, Xu JB, Xu MS, Xie Z, Wilson IH, Ma XL, Li Q, Wang N, Hung LS, Lee CS, Lee ST, “Dispersion, refinement, and manipulation of single silicon nanowires”, APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, MAR 11, Vol. 80, 1812-1814, 2002           

 

120.                        Li Q, Marks LD, Lifshitz Y, Lee ST, Bello I, “Controlling the nucleation environment of c-BN films and their related properties”, PHYSICAL REVIEW B, JAN 15, Vol. 65, 045415, 2002      

 

121.                        Wong WK, Meng FY, Li Q, Au FCK, Bello I, Lee ST, “Field-emission properties of multihead silicon cone arrays coated with cesium”, APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, FEB 4, Vol. 80, 877-879, 2002   

 

122.                        Ma XL, Shang, NG, Li Q, Lee CS, Bello I, Lee ST, “Microstructural characterization of Si cones fabricated by Ar+-sputtering Si/Mo targets”, JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH, Vol. 234, 654-659, 2002  

 

123.                        Li Q, Bello I, Marks LD, Lifshitz Y, Lee ST, “Orientation effects in tBN/cBN interfaces: A transmission electron microscopic study”, APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, JAN 7, Vol. 80, 46-48, 2002         

 

124.                        Jin S, Li Q, Lee CS, “Direct growth of amorphous silicon oxide nanowires and crystalline silicon nanowires from silicon wafer”, PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI A-APPLIED RESEARCH, NOV 23, Vol. 188, R1-R2, 2001 

 

125.                        Ronning C, Buttner M, Vetter U,  Feldermann H, Wondratschek O, Hofsass H, Brunner W, Au FCK, Li Q, Lee ST, “Ion beam deposition of fluorinated amorphous carbon”, JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, OCT 15, Vol. 90, 4237-4245, 2001           

 

126.                        Li Q, Zhou ZF, Lee CS, Lee ST , Bello I, “Synthesis and characterization of cubic boron nitride films: substrate bias and ion flux effects”, DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS, SEP-OCT, Vol. 10, 1886-1891, 2001

 

127.                        Lifshitz Y, Duan XF, Shang NG, Li, Q, Wan L, Bello I, Lee ST, “Nanostructure - Epitaxial diamond polytypes on silicon”, NATURE, JUL 26, Vol. 412, 6845, 404-404, 2001          

 

128.                        Lei MK, Li Q, Zhou ZF, Bello I, Lee CS, Lee ST, “Characterization and optical investigation of BCN film deposited by RF magnetron sputtering”, THIN SOLID FILMS, JUN 15, Vol. 389, 194-199, 2001

 

129.                        Kim IW, Li Q, Marks LD, Barnett SA, “Critical thickness for transformation of epitaxially stabilized cubic AlN in superlattices”, APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, FEB 12, 78 , 892-894, 2001       

 

130.                        Li Q, Yu YH, Bhatia CS, Marks LD, Lee SC, Chung YW, “Low-temperature magnetron sputter-deposition, hardness, and electrical resistivity of amorphous and crystalline alumina thin films”, JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A-VACUUM SURFACES AND FILMS, 18, 2333-2338, 2000  

 

131.                        Zhou XT, Meng XM, Meng FY, Li Q, Bello I, Zhang WJ, Lee CS, Lee ST, Lifshitz Y, “Formation and structure of a-C/nanodiamond composite films by prolonged bias enhanced nucleation” DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS, 12, 1640-1646, 2003

 

 

GRANTS (PI)

 

1.       Earmarked Grant (CERG 08/09): “Quantum dot sensitized ZnO nanowire arrays grown on conducting substrates for applications in solar energy conversion”

 

2.       Focus Investment Scheme C (CUHK 08): “Nanostructured Materials for Solar Energy Applications”

 

3.       One-off Special Equipment Grant (UGC 08): “Physical property measurement of nanostructures with different dimensionality”

 

4.       Advanced Study institute (Croucher Foundation 08): “Advanced Microscopies: Opportunities and Challenges in Nanomaterial and Surface Research”

 

5.       Earmarked Grant (CERG 07/08): “Tackle the defect origin of ferromagnetism in Co-doped ZnO nanowires —local electronic structure and single wire transport property study”

 

6.       German/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme (RGC 06/07): “Doping of one-dimensional nanostructure and their luminescence properties study”

 

7.       Earmarked Grant (CERG 06/07): “Surface engineering of one-dimensional nanostructured light emitting units for nanodevices”

 

8.       German/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme (RGC 05/06): “Doping of one-dimensional nanostructure and their luminescence properties study”

 

9.       Earmarked Grant (CERG 05/06): “Local electronic structure study of Hf-based high-K gate dielectric materials”

 

  1. Innovation and Technology Fund (ITS/05): “Develop technologies and facilities to design and build mechanical watch movements” 

 

11.   Earmarked Grant (CERG 04/05): “Multifunctional nanocomposite coatings based on isotropic metal (nanocrystalline)/ceramic (matrix) configuration” 

 

  1. Innovation and Technology Fund (03/04): “Development of the low-temperature ion plating technology and the metallic nano-cluster inclusion technique to enhance coating adhesion for direct plating”