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Research interests
Dr David Fengwei Xie possesses a wealth of research experience at the crossroads of engineering, chemistry, and physics, with a particular focus on biopolymers (polysaccharides and proteins) for ‘green’ materials and food applications. He has honed his expertise extensively in various biopolymers, including starch, chitosan, cellulose, alginate, and gelatin. His research endeavours have been dedicated to exploring the following aspects of biopolymers:
- Multilevel structures
- Molecular interactions (e.g. hydrogen bonding, ionic interaction)
- Dissolution, plasticisation and gelation
- Chemical and physical modifications
- Polymer processing and materials engineering (e.g. reactive processes, sustainable engineering)
- Structural evolution during processing, modification, ageing and usage
- Blends and (nano)composites
- Processing-structure-property relationships
Current research
- Polymer (nano)composites
- Green processes for biopolymers
- (Bio)polymer films and coatings
- (Bio)polymer hydrogels
- 3D printing of (bio)polymer materials
- Stimuli-responsive and functional (bio)polymer materials
- (Bio)polymer materials for biomedical, electronics, sensing, energy and environmental applications
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- TP Chemical technology
- Materials
- Food Science
- Polymers
- Composites
- biopolymers
- polymers
- polysaccharides
- polymer composites
- food
- biodegradable polymer
- compostable polymers
- chitosan
- starch
- polymer processing
- polymer engineering
- rheology
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Horizon Euope Postdoc Guarantee Fellowship - Zwitterionic/nano modification of natural polymer-based bioinks for 3D bioprinting of advanced functional biomaterials
Xie, D. F. (PI)
1/10/24 → 30/09/26
Project: EU Commission
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Breaking FROntiers for advanced engineering of bespoke, functional Biopolymer COmposite materials
Xie, D. F. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/12/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research council
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Tough, strong natural biopolymer-based hydrogels for artificial muscles
Xie, D. F. (PI)
1/12/23 → 31/08/24
Project: Research council
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For efficient treatment of starch using aqueous ionic liquid at room temperature
Zhang, B., Guo, Y., Lin, L., Qiao, D. & Xie, F., 1 Jul 2023, In: Sustainable Materials and Technologies. 36, e00592.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (SciVal) -
All-Starch-Based Hydrogel for Flexible Electronics: Strain-Sensitive Batteries and Self-Powered Sensors
Ma, C., Xie, F., Wei, L., Zheng, C., Liu, X., Wang, L. & Liu, P., 23 May 2022, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 10, 20, p. 6724-6735Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access36 Citations (SciVal) -
Thermomechanically processed chitosan:gelatin films being transparent, mechanically robust and less hygroscopic
Chen, Y., Duan, Q., Yu, L. & Xie, F., 15 Nov 2021, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 272, 118522.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access36 Citations (SciVal) -
Structural disorganization of cereal, tuber and bean starches in aqueous ionic liquid at room temperature: Role of starch granule surface structure
Zan, K., Wang, J., Ren, F., Yu, J., Wang, S., Xie, F. & Wang, S., 15 Apr 2021, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 258, 117677.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access16 Citations (SciVal) -
Facile Preparation of Eco-Friendly, Flexible Starch-Based Materials with Ionic Conductivity and Strain-Responsiveness
Liu, P., Ma, C., Li, Y., Wang, L., Wei, L., Yan, Y. & Xie, F., 28 Dec 2020, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 8, 51, p. 19117-19128 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
37 Citations (SciVal)
Datasets
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Dataset for "High-amylose starch-based gel as green adhesive for plywood: Adhesive property, water-resistance, and flame-retardancy"
Chen, Y. (Creator), Rao, Y. (Creator), Liu, P. (Creator), Wu, L. (Creator), Zhang, G. (Creator), Zhang, J. (Creator) & Xie, F. (Creator), University of Bath, 4 Sept 2024
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01436
Dataset
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Dataset for "Augmenting corn starch gel printability for architectural 3D modeling for customized food"
Xian, D. (Creator), Wu, L. (Creator), Lin, K. (Creator), Liu, P. (Creator), Wu, S. (Creator), Yuan, Y. (Creator) & Xie, F. (Creator), University of Bath, 4 Sept 2024
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01435
Dataset