Qi Zhou
From Glycoscience
Principal Investigator (PI): Assoc. Prof. Qi Zhou
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Curriculum vitae :: Research interests :: Current personnel :: Key publications :: All publications :: Alumni & theses :: Collaborators :: Teaching
Research interests
The research program of the cellulose-based nanomaterials group is centered on the construction of self-assembled composite materials with multi-functionalities and well-defined architectures using cellulose nanofibers, native and modified carbohydrate polymers. The strategy is based on the integrated use of polymer synthesis and processing, chemo-enzymatic modification, and supramolecular self-assembly.
At present, the main research activities are:
- Development of novel technology based on plant polysaccharides for covalent immobilization and subsequent innovative modification of cellulose and cellulose derivatives on solid substrates.
- Synthesis and application of graft and block copolymers based on plant polysaccharides. Self-assembly of cellulose nanocrystallites coated with polysaccharide-based copolymers. Understanding the interaction between cellulose nanocrystallites and macromolecules.
- Biosynthesis of cellulose nanofibers and biogenesis of high performance biocomposites using the Acetobacter xylinum model system.
- Design of bioinspired composites based on cellulose nanofibers and understanding for relationships between preparation, nanostructure and physical properties.
We are currently working together with Prof. Lars Berglund at Wallenberg Wood Science Center and KTH Fibre and Polymer Technology. Our work has been funded by the Swedish Research Council, the Swedish Center for Biomimetic Fiber Engineering (Biomime), the Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC), and the KTH Center for Advanced Carbohydrate Materials (CarboMat).
Current personnel
 Núria Butchosa Robles, Post-graduate student |
 Clinton Ramstadius, Post-doctoral scientist |
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Personnel co-supervised with Prof. Lars Berglund
- Jose Joby Kochumalayil (Post-graduate student)
- Michaela Salajkova (Post-graduate student)
Key publications
- Zhou, Q.,* Malm, E., Nilsson, H., Larsson, P.T., Iversen, T., Berglund, L.A., and Bulone, V. (2009). Nanostructured biocomposites based on bacterial cellulosic nanofibers compartmentalized by a soft hydroxyethylcellulose matrix coating. Soft Matter, 5, 4124-4130. DOI:10.1039/b907838j Inside front cover
- Zhou, Q.,* Brumer, H., and Teeri, T.T. (2009). Self-Organization of Cellulose Nanocrystals Adsorbed with Xyloglucan Oligosaccharide-Poly(ethylene glycol)-Polystyrene Triblock Copolymer. Macromolecules, 42, 5430-5432. DOI:10.1021/ma901175j
- Zhou, Q., Baumann, M.J., Piispanen, P.S., Teeri, T.T., and Brumer, H.* (2006). Xyloglucan and xyloglucan endo-transglycosylases (XET): Tools for ex vivo cellulose surface modification. Biocatal. Biotransform., 24, 107-120. DOI:10.1080/10242420500538217
- Zhou, Q., Baumann, M.J., Brumer, H.,* and Teeri, T.T. (2006). The influence of surface chemical composition on the adsorption of xyloglucan to chemical and mechanical pulps. Carbohydr. Polym., 63, 449-458. DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2005.09.015
- Zhou, Q., Greffe, L., Baumann, M.J., Malmström, E., Teeri, T.T.,* and Brumer, H.* (2005). The use of xyloglucan as a molecular anchor for the elaboration of polymers from cellulose surfaces: a general route for the design of biocomposites. Macromolecules, 38, 3547-3549. DOI:10.1021/ma047712k
- Brumer, H., Zhou, Q., Baumann, M. J., Carlsson, K., and Teeri, T. T.* (2004). Activation of crystalline cellulose surfaces through the chemoenzymatic modification of xyloglucan. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 126, 5715-5721. DOI:10.1021/ja0316770
Alumni and these
- Aihua Pei, post-doctoral scientist, September 2007 - August 2011
- Xiaofeng Li, post-doctoral scientist, July 2010 - June 2011
- Houssine Sehaqui, post-graduate student, 2007 - 2011 (Ph.D. 2011)
- Annika Fritsch, German exchange student, 2010-2011
- Marie Valérie Walter, Master student, 2008
- Luminita Balau, post-doctoral scientist, 2008
Collaborators
In additional to those within the Glycoscience group, the Biomime center, and the Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC), we currently have active collaborations with the following scientists and their groups:
- Asst. Prof. Magnus Johnson, KTH Surface and Corrosion Science, Stockholm, Sweden
Teaching
Coordinator, Biomimetic Bio- and Nano-composites, Graduate School for Biomimetic Fiber Engineering, 2010-
Lecture, Biocomposite Materials, KF2490, 2011-
Lecture, Functional and Nanostructured Polymers, KF2430, 2008-
