Surfactants, Polymers and Colloidal Systems

• Lipids and Surfactants: Synthesis and Self-Assembly (e.g., Cubosomes and LNPs)
• Hydrogels: Synthesis and Applications in Drug Formulation and Energy Conversion
• Polymer-Surfactant Interactions, Chain Dynamics, and Fine Chemical Engineering
• Polymer Compositions for Water-Oil Separation and Photocatalysis
• Inorganic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Hydrogen Production, Water Splitting, and Supercapacitors

KJEM210 Chemical Thermodynamics

FARM211 Physical Chemistry for Pharmacy 

FARM295 Pharmaceutical technology, Formulation

KJEM319 Experimental Techniques in Physical Chemistry

Academic article

• Raddum, Aase Merethe; Le, Quynh Bao Truong; Herfindal, Lars et al. (2025). Fostering student agency and confidence through problem-based learning and cognitive reflection in the pharmaceutics laboratory. (external link)
• Schmidt, Julia; Haave, Marte; Wang, Wei (2025). Applicability of NMR spectroscopy to quantify microplastics across varying concentrations in polymer mixtures. (external link)
• Zhang, Zheng; Liu, Gang; Lang, Daning et al. (2025). Direct conversion of resin button waste into adsorbent for efficient removal of dyes and heavy metals from aqueous solution. (external link)
• Zhang, Zheng; Zhang, Chengbo; Liu, Gang et al. (2025). Adsorption behavior of amine-modified cotton stalk extract on Congo red in aqueous solution. (external link)
• Wang, Kangkang; Kou, Yuli; Wang, Kefu et al. (2025). Comparative study on the adsorption and desorption behaviors of quinolone pollutants on polystyrene microplastics of different particle sizes. (external link)
• Lang, Daning; Liu, Gang; Wu, Ronglan et al. (2025). Anisotropic waste PVC/Cotton stalk cellulose composite sponges with under-oil superhydrophobicity for efficient oil-water separation. (external link)
• Chen, Xiaobao; Liu, Li; Yuan, Yuan et al. (2025). Nanoformulation of Polymyxin E Through Complex Coacervation: A Pharmacokinetic Analysis. (external link)
• Chen, Xiaobao; Wu, Yan; Liu, Li et al. (2025). Enhancing RNA Delivery: Practical insights into NeoLNP^TM transfection reagent. (external link)
• Liu, Zhangmeng; Li, Yayao; Yao, Shuaiqi et al. (2024). Rich electron delocalization structure in carbon nitride inducing radical transfer for high-performance photocatalytic uranyl reduction. (external link)
• Zhang, Chengbo; Chen, GuoHao; Lang, DaNing et al. (2024). Superhydrophobic cellulose-nanofiber aerogels from waste cotton stalks for superior oil–water and emulsion separation. (external link)
• Wang, Kangkang; Kou, Yuli; Guo, Changyan et al. (2024). Comparison of rhodamine B adsorption and desorption on the aged non-degradable and degradable microplastics: Effects of charge-assisted hydrogen bond and underline mechanism. (external link)
• Liang, Xiaorui; Ye, Jing; Xue, Yu et al. (2024). Microplastics and their interaction with microorganisms in Bosten Lake sediment. (external link)
• Schmidt, Julia; Haave, Marte; Underhaug, Jarl et al. (2024). Unlocking the potential of NMR spectroscopy for precise and efficient quantification of microplastics. (external link)
• Liang, Xiaorui; Ye, Jing; Cao, Rui et al. (2024). Microplastics and their interaction with microorganisms in Bosten Lake water. (external link)
• Lang, Daning; Liu, Gang; Wu, Ronglan et al. (2024). Efficient preparation of anisotropic cellulose sponge from cotton stalks: An excellent material for separation applications. (external link)
• Wang, Kefu; Wang, Kangkang; Liang, Siqi et al. (2023). Accelerated aging of polyvinyl chloride microplastics by UV irradiation: Aging characteristics, filtrate analysis, and adsorption behavior. (external link)
• Wang, Kefu; Wang, Kangkang; Chen, Yaoyao et al. (2023). Desorption of sulfamethoxazole from polyamide 6 microplastics: Environmental factors, simulated gastrointestinal fluids, and desorption mechanisms. (external link)
• Guo, Chengxin; Wang, Lingling; Lang, Daning et al. (2023). UV and chemical aging alter the adsorption behavior of microplastics for tetracycline. (external link)
• Cao, Jingjing; Lin, Yuheng; Zhou, Tianpeng et al. (2023). Molecular oxygen-assisted in defect-rich ZnO for catalytic depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate. (external link)
• Wang, Lingling; Guo, Chengxin; Qian, Qianqian et al. (2023). Adsorption behavior of UV aged microplastics on the heavy metals Pb(II) and Cu(II) in aqueous solutions. (external link)
• Xu, Ming; Gu, Jianmin; Fang, Zixun et al. (2023). Colorless to black switching with high contrast ratio via the electrochemical process of a hybrid organic–inorganic perovskite. (external link)
• Lang, Daning; Zhang, Chengbo; Qian, Qianqian et al. (2023). Oil absorption stability of modified cellulose porous materials with super compressive strength in the complex environment. (external link)
• Lang, Daning; Liu, Gang; Wu, Ronglan et al. (2023). One-step preparation of robust elastic plastic polyvinyl chloride sponges with a layered structure for highly efficient separation of water-in-oil emulsions. (external link)
• Lu, Yu; Zhu, Di; Chan, Liujia et al. (2023). The ruthenium complex assists in nuclear targeting and selective killing of tumor cells. (external link)
• Cao, Jingjing; Feng, Zimou; Liang, Huaxing et al. (2023). Oriented self-assembly of anisotropic layered double hydroxides (LDHs) with 2D-on-3D hierarchical structure. (external link)
• Shi, Ming; Liu, Gang; Lang, Daning et al. (2023). Partially carbonized wastepaper with excellent mechanical strength for oil-water and emulsion separation. (external link)
• Wang, Kefu; Wang, Kangkang; Chen, Yaoyao et al. (2023). Adsorption–desorption behavior of malachite green by potassium permanganate pre-oxidation polyvinyl chloride microplastics. (external link)
• Gu, Shangyan; Lu, Yu; Wang, Yuji et al. (2023). Low Molecular Weight Hydrogel for Wound Healing. (external link)
• Liang, Siqi; Wang, Kangkang; Wang, Kefu et al. (2023). Adsorption of Diclofenac Sodium by Aged Degradable and Non-Degradable Microplastics: Environmental Effects, Adsorption Mechanisms. (external link)
• Wang, Kangkang; Kou, Yuli; Wang, Kefu et al. (2023). Comparing the adsorption of methyl orange and malachite green on similar yet distinct polyamide microplastics: Uncovering hydrogen bond interactions. (external link)
• Liang, Siqi; Wang, Kangkang; Wang, Kefu et al. (2023). Adsorption Behavior of Diclofenac on Polystyrene and Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) Microplastics: Influencing Factors and Adsorption Mechanism. (external link)
• Jia, Ke; Liu, Gang; Lang, Daning et al. (2022). Fast photodegradation of antibiotics and dyes by an anionic surfactant-aided CdS/ZnO nanodispersion. (external link)
• Jia, Ke; Liu, Gang; Lang, Daning et al. (2022). Degradation of tetracycline by visible light over ZnO nanophotocatalyst. (external link)
• Wu, Carina Yeeka; Wang, Wei (2022). Application of Antisolvent Precipitation Method for Formulating Excipient-Free Nanoparticles of Psychotropic Drugs. (external link)
• Wang, Shuo; Bai, Yueping; Wang, Dayuan et al. (2022). Reversing tumor to “Hot”: A NIR light-triggered carrier-free nanoplatform for enhanced tumor penetration and photo-induced immunotherapy. (external link)
• Lu, Yu; Zhu, Di; Le, Quynh Bao Truong et al. (2022). An NMR study on hydration and molecular interaction of phytantriol‐based liquid crystals. (external link)
• Qiao, Shanshan; Feng, Chao; Chen, Tianxiang et al. (2022). Spherical shell CdS@NiO Z-scheme composites for solar-driven overall water splitting and carbon dioxide reduction. (external link)
• Zhong, Yiping; Wang, Kangkang; Guo, Changyan et al. (2022). Competition adsorption of malachite green and rhodamine B on polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride microplastics in aqueous environment. (external link)
• Lu, Yu; Zhu, Di; Le, Quynh Bao Truong et al. (2022). Ruthenium-based antitumor drugs and delivery systems from monotherapy to combination therapy. (external link)
• Wang, Kangkang; Wang, Meng; Kou, Yuli et al. (2022). Determination of nitrofuran metabolites in meat products by UHPLC-fluorescence with ultrasonic-assisted derivatization. (external link)
• Cao, Jingjing; Lin, Yuheng; Jiang, Wei et al. (2022). Mechanism of the Significant Acceleration of Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycolysis by Defective Ultrathin ZnO Nanosheets with Heteroatom Doping. (external link)
• Lang, Daning; Xu, Xia; Wu, Ronglan et al. (2022). Cellulose‐g‐tetraethylenepentamine dual‐function imprinted polymers selectively and effectively adsorb and remove 4‐nitrophenol and Cr(VI). (external link)
• Mohamedi, Juma; Maganda, Betty; Shemdoe, Silas et al. (2021). Formulation Development and Evaluation of Hydroxyurea Dry Syrup for the Management of Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease in Tanzania. (external link)
• Bui, Tri Quang; Cao, Vinh Duy; Wang, Wei et al. (2021). Energy Lost in a Hydrogel Osmotic Engine Due to a Pressure Drop. (external link)
• Bui, Tri Quang; Cao, Vinh Duy; Wang, Wei et al. (2021). Recovered Energy from Salinity Gradients Utilizing Various Poly(Acrylic Acid)-Based Hydrogels. (external link)
• Cao, Jingjing; Zhou, Tianpeng; Xu, Yunlong et al. (2021). Oriented Assembly of Anisotropic Nanosheets into Ultrathin Flowerlike Superstructures for Energy Storage. (external link)
• Xu, Xia; Jia, Ke; Chen, Shifei et al. (2021). Ultra-fast degradation of phenolics and dyes by Cu2O/Cu catalysts: Synthesis and degradation kinetics. (external link)
• Feng, Chao; Xie, Yuehong; Qiao, Shanshan et al. (2021). Porous MoWN/MoWC@NAC Nano-octahedrons synthesized via confined carburization and vapor deposition in MOFs as efficient trifunctional electrocatalysts for oxygen reversible catalysis and hydrogen production in the same electrolyte. (external link)
• Bui, Tri Quang; Magnussen, Ole Morten; Cao, Vinh Duy et al. (2021). Osmotic engine converting energy from salinity difference to a hydraulic accumulator by utilizing polyelectrolyte hydrogels. (external link)
• Lang, Daning; Shi, Ming; Xu, Xia et al. (2021). DMAEMA-grafted cellulose as an imprinted adsorbent for the selective adsorption of 4-nitrophenol. (external link)
• Zhao, Xiujie; Zhao, Hongjie; Wang, Shuo et al. (2021). A Tumor-Targeting Near-Infrared Heptamethine Cyanine Photosensitizer with Twisted Molecular Structure for Enhanced Imaging-Guided Cancer Phototherapy. (external link)
• Cao, Xianglei; Zhang, Liugen; Guo, Changyan et al. (2021). Ni-doped CdS porous cubes prepared from prussian blue nanoarchitectonics with enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance. (external link)
• Jiang, Bo; Yuan, Yifei; Wang, Wei et al. (2021). Surface lattice engineering for fine-tuned spatial configuration of nanocrystals. (external link)
• Feng, Chao; Guo, Yuan; Yuehong, Xie et al. (2020). Bamboo-like nitrogen-doped porous carbon nanofibers encapsulated nickel–cobalt alloy nanoparticles composite material derived from the electrospun fiber of a bimetal–organic framework as efficient bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts. (external link)
• Cao, Xianglei; Zhang, Liugen; Chen, Tianxiang et al. (2020). MOF based sheet-assembled flowers CdS-MoS2 composite for enhanced visible-light hydrogen production. (external link)
• Wang, Ning; Zhang, Feiyan; Mei, Qiufeng et al. (2020). Photocatalytic TiO2/rGO/CuO Composite for Wastewater Treatment of Cr(VI) Under Visible Light. (external link)
• Niu, Guangliang; Liu, Fangyan; Yang, Yun et al. (2020). Synthesis of Penta-fold Twinned Pd-Au-Pd Segmental Nanorods for in situ Monitoring Catalytic Reaction. (external link)
• Hao, Hui; Yang, Yinliang; Zou, Chao et al. (2020). Effects of Strain and Kinetics on the H2O2‑Assisted Reconstruction of Ag−Au−Ag Nanorods. (external link)
• Qiao, Shanshan; Feng, Chao; Guo, Yuan et al. (2020). CdS nanoparticles modified Ni@NiO spheres as photocatalyst for oxygen production in water oxidation system and hydrogen production in water reduction system. (external link)
• Song, Songlin; Gui, Lin; Feng, Qiqi et al. (2020). TAT-modified gold nanoparticles enhance the antitumor activity of PAD4 inhibitors. (external link)
• Feng, Chao; Guo, Yuan; Qiao, Shanshan et al. (2020). 2-Methylimidazole as a nitrogen source assisted synthesis of a nanorod shaped Fe/FeN@N-C catalyst with plentiful FeN active sites and enhanced ORR activity. (external link)
• Liu, Haichao; Xie, Yahong; Wei, Peng et al. (2020). Interface optimization of hole-conductor free perovskite solar cells using porous carbon materials derived from biomass soybean dregs as a cathode. (external link)
• Xie, Hongtao; Wang, Huanbo; Geng, Qin et al. (2019). Oxygen Vacancies of Cr-Doped CeO2 Nanorods That Efficiently Enhance the Performance of Electrocatalytic N2 Fixation to NH3 under Ambient Conditions. (external link)
• Wu, Huiqiong; Lei, Yulai; Song, Xianwen et al. (2019). Real time rheological study of first network effects on the in situ polymerized semi-interpenetrating hydrogels. (external link)
• Qian, Xiaosu; Li, Ning; Imerhasan, Mukhtar et al. (2019). Conversion of low molecular weight hydrogel to nitrogen-doped carbon materials and its application as supercapacitor. (external link)
• Wu, Huiqiong; Zheng, Jun; Kjøniksen, Anna-Lena et al. (2019). Metallogels: Availability, applicability, and advanceability. (external link)
• Li, Ning; Asad Ayoubi, Mehran; Chen, Huamei et al. (2019). Co-Hydrogelation of Dendritic Surfactant and Amino Acids in Their Common Naturally-Occurring Forms: A Study of Morphology and Mechanisms. (external link)
• Mei, Qiufeng; Zhang, Feiyan; Wang, Ning et al. (2019). TiO2/Fe2O3 heterostructures with enhanced photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) under visible light irradiation. (external link)
• Cao, Jingjing; Mei, Qiufeng; Wu, Ronglan et al. (2019). Flower-like nickel-cobalt layered hydroxide nanostructures for super long-life asymmetrical supercapacitors. (external link)
• Yang, Xianhou; Lang, Daning; Wang, Ziyuan et al. (2018). Underwater superoleophobic polyurethane-coated mesh with excellent stability for oil/water separation. (external link)
• Zou, Da; Bai, Xiang; Li, Xian et al. (2018). Composition and structure evolution characteristics of product from segmenting pyrolysis of Xinjiang Hefeng coal. (external link)
• Wang, Ziyuan; Li, Weiwei; Yang, Xianhou et al. (2018). Highly stretchable and compressible shape memory hydrogels based on polyurethane network and supramolecular interaction. (external link)
• Wisniewska, Malgorzata; Seland, John Georg; Wang, Wei (2018). Determining the scaling of gel mesh size with changing crosslinker concentration using dynamic swelling, rheometry, and PGSE NMR spectroscopy. (external link)
• Ma, Wenlan; Li, Hui; Xu, Qian et al. (2018). Au nanoparticle-doped Co3O4–CoFe2O4@SiO2 as a catalyst for visible-light-driven water oxidation. (external link)
• Cao, Jingjing; Wang, Ziyuan; Yang, Xianhou et al. (2018). Green synthesis of amphipathic graphene aerogel constructed by using the framework of polymer-surfactant complex for water remediation. (external link)
• Xing, Liuzhuang; Hui, YongHai; Yang, Jinghui et al. (2018). MCM-41-Accelerated PWA Catalysis of Friedel-Crafts Reaction of Indoles and Isatins. (external link)
• Bui, Tri Quang; Cao, Vinh Duy; Do, Nu Bich Duyen et al. (2018). Salinity gradient energy from expansion and contraction of poly(allylamine hydrochloride) hydrogels. (external link)
• Xie, Hongtal; Mehran, AsadAyoubi; Lu, Wensheng et al. (2017). A unique thermo-induced gel-to-gel transition in a pH-sensitive small-molecule hydrogel. (external link)
• Xie, Hongtao; Wang, Jide; Wei, Wang (2017). Constructing porous carbon nanomaterials using redox-induced low molecular weight hydrogels and their application as supercapacitors. (external link)
• Zhang, Yufeng; Li, Weiwei; Wu, Ronglan et al. (2017). PU/PMMA composites synthesized by reaction-induced phase separation: a general approach to achieve a shape memory effect. (external link)
• Liu, Fangyan; Ni, Jia; Hao, Hui et al. (2017). Rational selection of halide ions for synthesizing highly active Au@Pd nanobipyramids. (external link)
• Li, Weiwei; Jiang, Xue; Wu, Ronglan et al. (2017). Fast shape recovery by changing the grafting ratio in polyurethane/montmorillonite-poly(methyl methacrylate) composites. (external link)
• Zhang, Yufen; Jiang, Xue; Wu, Ronglan et al. (2016). Multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymers synthesized by using reaction-induced phase separation. (external link)
• Wang, Wei; Johnson, Eric S.; Nylander, Tommy et al. (2016). Selective co-deposition of anionic silica particles at hydrophobic surfaces from formulations of oppositely charged polymers and surfactants. (external link)
• Wu, Ronglan; Tian, Linyuan; Wang, Wei (2015). Synthesis of a nanocomposite of organo-montmorillonite/cellulose-g-poly(methyl methacrylate) by atom-transfer radical polymerization and its application in removal of 2,4-dichlorophenol. (external link)
• Wang, Wei; Lu, Wensheng; Wang, Haifei et al. (2015). Moderate the adsorption of cationic surfactant on gold surface by mixing with sparingly soluble anionic surfactant. (external link)
• Wu, Ronglan; Tian, Linyuan; Wang, Wei et al. (2015). Bifunctional cellulose derivatives for the removal of heavy-metal ions and phenols: Synthesis and adsorption studies. (external link)
• Wang, Wei; Sande, Sverre Arne (2015). A dynamic light scattering study of hydrogels with the addition of surfactant: a discussion of mesh size and correlation length. (external link)
• Man, Xiaolin; Wu, Ronglan; Lv, Henghua et al. (2015). Synthesis of a montmorillonite-supported titania nanocomposite with grafted cellulose as a template and its application in photocatalytic degradation. (external link)
• Man, Xiaolin; Wu, Ronglan; Jiang, Xue et al. (2015). Organo-montmorillonite supported titania nanocomposite synthesized by using poly(methyl methacrylate) grafted cellulose as template and its application in photodegradation. (external link)
• Wang, Wei; Sande, Sverre Arne (2014). Monitoring of macromolecular dynamics during a chemical cross-linking process of hydroxyethylcellulose derivatives by dynamic light scattering. (external link)
• Wang, Wei; Sande, Sverre Arne (2013). Kinetics of Re-equilibrium of Oppositely Charged Hydrogel–Surfactant System and Its Application in Controlled Release. (external link)
• Wang, Wei; Lu, Wensheng (2013). A Multi-headed Surfactant as an Efficient Tool in Solubilization of Dimyristoylphosphatidycholine (DMPC) Vesicles. (external link)
• Volden, Sondre; Eilertsen, Jan Lasse; Singh, Gurvinder et al. (2012). Effect of Charge Density Matching on the Temperature Response of PNIPAAM Block Copolymer-Gold Nanoparticles. (external link)
• Wang, Wei; Mauroy, Henrik; Zhu, Kaizheng et al. (2012). Complex coacervate micelles formed by a C18-capped cationic triblock thermoresponsive copolymer interacting with SDS. (external link)
• Wang, Wei; Lu, Wensheng; Long, Jiang (2009). AgCl and Ag/AgCl holospheres based on self-assemblies of a multi-amine head surfactant. (external link)
• Wang, Wei; Lu, Wensheng; Long, Jiang (2008). Influence of pH on the aggregation morphology of a novel surfactant with single hydrocarbon chain and multi-amine headgroups. (external link)
• Lu, Wensheng; Wang, Wei; Long, Jiang (2008). One-step synthesis of gold nanowire netword capped by diacetylene molecules under ultrasonic irradiation. (external link)
• Yun, Yang; Ya, Yan; Wang, Wei et al. (2008). Precise size control of hydrophobic gold nanoparticles using cooperative effect of refluxing ripening and seeding growth. (external link)
• Yun, Yang; Wang, Wei; Li, Jinru et al. (2006). Manipulating the Solubility of Gold Nanoparticles Reversibly and Preparation of Water-Soluble Sphere Nanostructure through Micellar-like Solubilization. (external link)
• Wang, Wei; Zhenpeng, Guo; Chen, Yi et al. (2006). Influence of Generation 2–5 of PAMAM Dendrimer on the Inhibition of Tat Peptide/TAR RNA Binding in HIV-1 Transcription. (external link)
• Lu, Wensheng; Wang, Wei; Su, Yanlei et al. (2005). Formation of polydiacetylene–NH2–gold hollow spheres and their ability in DNA immobilization. (external link)
• Jianping, Chao; Wang, Wei; Wu, Wenqiong et al. (2004). A Convenient and Practical Prepapation of Acetylphenyl Boronic Acids. (external link)

Academic literature review

• Shi, Jianan; Zhang, Huan; Cui, Yaxin et al. (2024). Extracellular vesicles for breast cancer diagnosis and therapy. (external link)
• Lang, DaNing; Wu, RongLan; Wang, Wei (2024). Cotton Stalk-Based Biomass. (external link)
• Wang, Kefu; Guo, Changyan; Li, Jiang et al. (2024). A critical review of the adsorption-desorption characteristics of antibiotics on microplastics and their combined toxic effects. (external link)

Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

• Wang, Shuo; Chen, Xiaobao; Meng, Meng et al. (2024). Hydrogels for Drug Delivery. (external link)
• Cao, Jingjing; Ayoubi, Mehran Asad; Wang, Wei (2022). Carbon Aerogels for Supercapacitor Applications . (external link)
• Wu, Ronglan; Wang, Wei (2022). Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Smart Waterborne Polyurethanes. (external link)
• Cao, Jingjing; Wang, Wei (2022). Pseudocapacitive Materials. (external link)

Academic lecture

• Raddum, Aase Merethe; Le, Quynh Bao Truong; Wang, Wei et al. (2023). Improving student confidence in lab learning through problem-based learning. (external link)
• Raddum, Aase Merethe; Alfarah, Mirey; Le, Quynh Bao Truong et al. (2023). Lab som Læringsarena. (external link)
• Wang, Wei (2015). Multi-head surfactant and its application in nano-fabrication. (external link)
• Wang, Wei (2012). Sustainable drug delivery formulation based on oppositely charged hydroxylethyl cellulose (HEC) hydrogel and SDS. (external link)
• Wang, Wei (2011). A Sustained Drug Delivery Formulation Based on Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Hydrogels. (external link)
• Wang, Wei (2011). Complex coacervate micelles formed by interaction between SDS and oppositely charged tri-block thermo-responsive copolymer. (external link)

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