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Biqiong Chen is a Professor of Polymer Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast. Her current research interests mainly focusses on (1) smart sustainable polymers and (2) multifunctional polymer nanocomposites. For the former, her research aims to create novel biobased polymers with targeted properties and/or with self-healing or stimuli-responsive behaviour for healthcare, energy, packaging, coating, textiles and other applications. For the latter, her research aims are to develop advanced polymer nanocomposites with controllable morphologies and attractive functionality for applications such as transport, energy storage, sensing, actuation, wearable medical devices, tissue engineering and drug delivery, whilst also gaining a sound scientific understanding of their formation mechanisms and process-structure-property relationships.
To achieve these aims, Biqiong's research takes a holistic approach, encompassing the design, synthesis, functionalisation, processing, characterisation and application of polymers, nanoparticles (e.g., clay, cellulose, graphene, gold) and polymer nanocomposites (e.g., bulk materials, foams/scaffolds, hydrogels, fibres, particles). Her current research activities include:
- Sustainable Manufacturing of Self-healing Circular Economy Polymer Products
- Biomimetic Polymers and Nanocomposites for Soft Tissue Engineering
- Biobased Elastomers and Nanocomposites for Stretchable Electronics
- Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage
- Stimuli-responsive Polymers and Nanocomposites for Transportation Vehicles
- Novel Sustainable Polymers for Packaging and Medical Devices
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):
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R1797CCE: Carbon-neutral pathways of recycling marine plastic waste (CUPOLA)
12/01/2023 → …
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A fully flame-retardant electrolyte with laminated SEI for exceptionally safe, long-life, and high-voltage lithium metal batteries
Gao, Z., Tan, Q., Zhu, L., Dan, J., Tang, L., Li, J., Hussain, N., Gao, X., Lou, X., Zhang, X., Luo, S., Zhou, L., Zhong, L., Chen, B. & Liu, T., 08 Apr 2025, (Early online date) In: Small. e2500971.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Biomimetic elastomer-clay nanocomposite hydrogels with control of biological chemicals for soft tissue engineering and wound healing
Yoon, S. & Chen, B., 17 Mar 2025, In: ACS Applied Bio Materials. 8, 3, p. 2492-2505 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Compatibility induced gamma radiation of Agar/PBAT blends: impact on material properties
Nissa, R. C., Hanifah, A., Mardawati, E., Nugroho, P., Gozan, M., Kasbawati, K., Chen, B. & Nurhamiyah, Y., Apr 2025, In: Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 229, 112487.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Highly conductive and self-healing polymer-silver nanocomposite hydrogel-based all-in-one stretchable supercapacitor
Li, B., Yoon, S., Bailey, J., Nockemann, P., Liu, T. & Chen, B., 28 Apr 2025, (Early online date) In: Advanced Engineering Materials. 2500411.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preparation and characterization of biobased polyamide 36,10 elastomer and its foam
Harley, L., Rahmatpanah, Z. & Chen, B., 15 Jun 2025, (Early online date) In: Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 8 p., e00129.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dataset for "Biomimetic elastomer-clay nanocomposite hydrogels with control of biological chemicals for soft tissue engineering and wound healing"
Yoon, S. (Creator) & Chen, B. (Data Manager), Queen's University Belfast, 18 Mar 2025
DOI: 10.17034/f771a0f6-7aa9-43d9-89e0-15856a22ee05
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Dataset for "A bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane with triple self-healing action for wearable technology and smart textiles"
Griggs, T. (Creator), Ahmed, J. (Contributor), Majdb, H. (Contributor), Edirisinghe, M. (Contributor) & Chen, B. (Data Manager), Queen's University Belfast, 01 Jul 2024
DOI: 10.17034/83fdb865-0ead-4c8b-81d2-59265a8810f3
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