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Research interests
My general research interests are in the field of molecular simulation, the study of gas-solid interactions and porous solids.
Molecular simulation is currently a robust technique that allows the understanding of processes at the molecular scale. I use Monte Carlo simulation methods combined with experimental work to understand the interaction of solids and fluids as well as to develop new methods for the simulation of carbon porous materials. Porous solids and their interaction with fluids is relevant to chemical engineers because of the large number of industrial applications such as catalysis, adsorption and gas/energy storage.
I am interested in:
- fundamental study of adsorption process in porous solids.
- characterization of porous materials by using adsorption means and molecular simulation techniques
- development of novel methods to simulate porous carbon materials
- development of new Monte Carlo methods to study the solid-fluid interaction
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, A new method of characterization of porous solids using Monte Carlo simulation, University of Queensland
Award Date: 20 Nov 2011
Master, Approach to the mixing of fluid through the dynamical systems and chaos theory, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Award Date: 30 Oct 2010
Bachelor, Normalization of the production of laminated polymethyl methacrylate, Fundacion Universidad de America
Award Date: 30 Nov 1995
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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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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2022 IAS Rainmaker Start -up: Viability of carbon capture in the NT
Herrera Diaz, L. F. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Thennadil, S. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Ompong, D. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Elumalai, N. K. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B) & Khanam, T. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
23/05/22 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Addressing performance and environmental challenges with using Crumb Rubber Asphalt for NT roads
Rajabipour, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Dlugogorski, B. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B) & Herrera Diaz, L. F. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
20/04/25 → 19/04/26
Project: Research
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Geotechnical Consultancy Agreement
Bazli, M. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Rajabipour, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Herrera Diaz, L. F. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
1/08/25 → 1/11/25
Project: Research
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Harnessing Wastewater Resources to Supply Water for Export-scale Green Hydrogen Industry in the NT: Circular Economy Principles-based Techno-socio-economic Study
Thennadil, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Mehdizadeh Rad, H. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Herrera Diaz, L. F. (Chief Investigator C) & Ramsey, R. (Project Manager)
1/12/25 → 30/11/27
Project: Research
Research output
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Rubber and plastic waste-modified asphalt binders and mixtures: Performance against environmentally induced distresses
Shahbazi, R., Rajabipour, A., Yaghoubi, E., Bazli, M., Herrera Diaz, L. F. & Dlugogorski, B. Z., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English Edition). 12, 4, p. 876-906 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Adsorption Mechanism and Characteristic Temperatures of the Monolayer Adsorption of CO2 on Graphite: The Role of Graphene Dimensions
Castaño Plaza, O., Loi, Q. K., Herrera Diaz, L. F. & Do, D. D., 16 Jul 2024, In: Langmuir. 40, 28, p. 14570-14582 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Experimental and molecular simulation study of CO2 adsorption in ZIF-8: Atomic heat contributions and mechanism
Klomkliang, N., Threerattanakulpron, N., Wongsombat, W., Phadungbut, P., Chaemchuen, S., Supasitmongkol, S., Serafin, J. & Herrera Diaz, L. F., Nov 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. p. 1-11 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Foam concentrate rheology and foam system design
Meyer, D. J., Diaz, L. H. & Dlugogorski, B. Z., 2024, In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2885, 1, p. 1-7 7 p., 012083.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Creep Analysis of Bamboo Composite for Structural Applications
Zanker, H., Rajabipour, A., Huang, D., Bazli, M., Tang, S., Cui, Z., Zhu, J., Kennaway, J. R. & Herrera Diaz, L., Feb 2023, In: Polymers. 15, 3, p. 1-12 12 p., 711.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of a Free Adsorbate Boundary on the Description of an Argon Adsorbed Film on Graphite below the Bulk Triple Point
Castaño Plaza, O., Loi, Q. K., Herrera Diaz, L. F., Do, D. D. & Nicholson, D., 30 May 2023, In: Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids. 39, 21, p. 7456-7468 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rheological properties of solutions of fluorine-free foams
Meyer, D. J., Herrera Diaz, L. & Dlugogorski, B. Z., Dec 2023, In: Fire Safety Journal. 141, p. 1-14 14 p., 103910.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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New course to introduce First Nations students to engineering
5/12/22 → 6/12/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Data on Chemicals and Chemistry Reported by Quang K. Loi and Colleagues (Effects of a Free Adsorbate Boundary on the Description of an Argon Adsorbed Film on Graphite below the Bulk Triple Point)
29/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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University of Queensland Reports Findings in Technology (Adsorption Mechanism and Characteristic Temperatures of the Monolayer Adsorption of CO2 on Graphite: The Role of Graphene Dimensions)
17/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Charles Darwin University: New Course To Introduce First Nations Students To Engineering
5/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Charles Darwin University offers First Nations engineering course
5/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research