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Alex Duan is a researcher affiliated with The University of Melbourne's CHEM department. His title or rank is listed as Trace Analysis, Anayltical Chemistry Parkville. No additional details regarding his research, achievements, or affiliations are provided. His profile page is currently inaccessible due to technical issues, preventing further information retrieval.
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Duan, Xiaofei (Alex) is a researcher at The University of Melbourne with a focus on chemistry. His work explores advanced materials and their applications in energy, environmental science, and catalysis. Key areas include the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, such as copper–cobalt oxide thin films, palladium nanocrystals, and carbon nanodots. He also investigates functional coatings, water harvesting materials, and sustainable chemical processes. His research integrates spectroscopic techniques, such as synchrotron radiation XPS and soft X-ray spectroscopy, to understand surface properties and electronic structures. Additionally, he examines the environmental impact of consumer products, such as volatile chemical emissions from fragranced baby products.