🔍 Research Focus:
Dr. Wei’s research centers on the synthesis, processing, and characterization of carbon nanostructures, including carbon nanotubes and their composites. His work explores the physical, chemical, electrochemical, and mechanical properties of these materials and their applications in energy storage systems such as supercapacitors and fuel cells. His innovative research contributes to advancements in sustainable energy technologies and high-performance materials.
🏆 Honors & Awards:
Throughout his career, Dr. Wei has received numerous accolades for his research achievements. Notable awards include the National New Product Certification (1991), Remarkable Research Achievement Awards from Tsinghua University (1993, 1996), and multiple Scientific and Technology Achievements Awards from various Chinese institutions. These honors highlight his exceptional contributions to the field of nanotechnology and materials science.
💼 Professional Experience:
Dr. Wei has held prominent positions in various esteemed institutions. He is currently a Professor at the University of Delaware and has previously served as an Associate Professor at the same institution, and as an Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University. His past roles include Senior Scientist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and faculty member at Tsinghua University. His international experience includes a visiting scientist role at Max-Planck-Institut für Metallforschung in Germany.
📚 Top Noted Publications :
Reliability and Current Carrying Capacity of Carbon Nanotubes”
Authors: B.Q. Wei, R. Vajtai, P.M. Ajayan
Journal: Applied Physics Letters
Volume: 79
Issue: 8
Pages: 1172-1174
Citations: 1,734
Year: 2001
“Direct Laser Writing of Micro-Supercapacitors on Hydrated Graphite Oxide Films”
Authors: W. Gao, N. Singh, L. Song, Z. Liu, A.L.M. Reddy, L. Ci, R. Vajtai, Q. Zhang, …
Journal: Nature Nanotechnology
Volume: 6
Issue: 8
Pages: 496-500
Citations: 1,619
Year: 2011
“Direct Synthesis of Long Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Strands”
Authors: H.W. Zhu, C.L. Xu, D.H. Wu, B.Q. Wei, R. Vajtai, P.M. Ajayan
Journal: Science
Volume: 296
Issue: 5569
Pages: 884-886
Citations: 1,284
Year: 2002
“Miniaturized Gas Ionization Sensors Using Carbon Nanotubes”
Authors: A. Modi, N. Koratkar, E. Lass, B. Wei, P.M. Ajayan
Journal: Nature
Volume: 424
Issue: 6945
Pages: 171-174
Citations: 1,281
Year: 2003
“Competitive Adsorption of Pb²⁺, Cu²⁺, and Cd²⁺ Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes”
Authors: Y.H. Li, J. Ding, Z. Luan, Z. Di, Y. Zhu, C. Xu, D. Wu, B. Wei
Journal: Carbon
Volume: 41
Issue: 14
Pages: 2787-2792
Citations: 1,204
Year: 2003
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