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Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Tan Lling-Lling (Carynn) received her BEng (Hons.) and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Monash University in 2012 and 2015, respectively. She then worked as an assistant professor in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University. Currently, she is a senior lecturer in the School of Engineering (Chemical) at Monash University.
Dr. Tan’s research focuses on the rational design and development of advanced photocatalytic materials for environmental remediation and energy generation. Examples of these applications include CO2 photoreduction into solar fuels, water splitting, pollutant/dye degradation and N2 fixation. Apart from materials design, her research also aims to elucidate the fundamental aspects underlying high efficiency for solar energy utilization, with the ultimate goal of realizing the commercialization of sunlight-driven photocatalysis. To date, Dr. Tan has published over 60 scientific papers in high impact journals such as Applied Catalysis B: Environmental and Chemical Reviews. She currently holds an h-index of 30 with more than 10,000 citations. From 2015 – 2017, she was part of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) Working Group on Emerging Science, Engineering and Technology (ESET) to develop an integrated Foresight report for the area of Nanotechnology. In 2017, she received the Young Researcher Award from IChemE Malaysia, in recognition of her work in the field of photocatalysis.
Research interests
With the growing awareness of environmental protection, researchers are driven to search for sustainable alternative sources of energy, particularly solar energy, to replace exhaustible fossil fuels. In recent years, heterogeneous photocatalysis has garnered tremendous research interest due to its powerful potential applications in tackling many important energy and environmental challenges at a global level. This state-of-the-art technology can not only be used in reactions involving small molecules such as CO2 (reduction to solar fuels) and H2O (water splitting), but also in the synthesis of valuable fine chemicals. With the end goal of industrializing photocatalytic systems, my research focuses on the smart engineering and rational design of advanced nanomaterials with tunable structural, electronic and optical properties. The research also targets at elucidating the fundamentals mechanisms underlying high efficiency for the utilisation of solar energy. Apart from these, I am currently interested in exploring the development of novel photo(electro)catalytic systems for solar-driven nitrogen fixation.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Chemical Engineering, PhD, Study, design and development of graphene-based TiO2 photocatalyst and its application in the conversion of carbon dioxide, Monash University Malaysia
Award Date: 28 Nov 2015
Chemical Engineering, BEng (Hons), Monash University Malaysia
Award Date: 13 Mar 2012
Research area keywords
- Advanced materials (carbon rich nanomaterials, fluorescent dyes)
- Photocatalysis
- CO2 Utilization and Conversion
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Development of highly efficient Z-schematic photocatalysis system with enhanced electron transfer for overall water splitting under visible light irradiation
Siang Piao, C., Mohamed, A. R., Chang, W. S. & Lling Lling, T.
1/08/16 → 31/07/19
Project: Research
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All-in-one ultrathin nanoporous ZnIn2S4 with ameliorated photoredox capability: harvesting electron-hole pairs in cooperative hydrogen and benzaldehyde production
Sheng Ling, G. Z., Wan Kok, S. H., Zhang, P., Siang, T. J., Haw, C. Y., Tan, L. L., Chen, B. & Ong, W. J., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
A review of methanol photoreforming: elucidating the mechanisms, photocatalysts and recent advancement strategies
Chang, L., Yong, S-T., Chai, S-P., Putri, L. K., Tan, L-L. & Mohamed, A. R., Jan 2023, In: Materials Today Chemistry. 27, 42 p., 101334.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
Bismuth-rich Bi12O17Cl2 nanorods engineered with oxygen vacancy defects for enhanced photocatalytic nitrogen fixation
Kok, S. H. W., Lee, J., Chong, W. K., Ng, B. J., Kong, X. Y., Ong, W. J., Chai, S. P. & Tan, L. L., 15 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 952, 10 p., 170015.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Blue TiO2 with tunable oxygen-vacancy defects for enhanced photocatalytic diesel oil degradation
Lee, Y. J., Putri, L. K., Ng, B. J., Tan, L. L., Wu, T. Y. & Chai, S-P., 15 Feb 2023, In: Applied Surface Science. 611, Part B, 10 p., 155716.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
Complementary conjugated piezo-phototronic polarized blue TiO2 - KNN for piezophotocatalytic degradation of tetracycline enhanced under gentle oscillatory hydrodynamic disturbances
Lee, Y. J., Chong, W. K., Putri, L. K., Ng, B. J., Tan, L. L., Wu, T. Y. & Chai, S. P., 5 Oct 2023, In: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental. 334, 12 p., 122836.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2023 Dean's Award for Excellence in Research by an ECR
Lling Lling, Tan (Recipient), 2023
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2023 PVC's Award for Excellence in Research by an ECR
Lling Lling, Tan (Recipient), 2023
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2023 School of Engineering Award for Excellence in Research by an ECR
Lling Lling, Tan (Recipient), 2023
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2023 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Excellence by an ECR (STEM)
Lling Lling, Tan (Recipient), 2023
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Member of the Young Scientist Network - Academy of Sciences Malaysia
Lling Lling, Tan (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Election to learned society