Staff Profile

Biography

Dr David Fengwei Xie holds a BE degree in Biological Engineering (2004) and a PhD in Polysaccharide Engineering (2009) from the South China University of Technology. He started his research career initially at the University of Guelph (Canada). He then spent a productive period of eight years at the University of Queensland (Australia), where he led several research projects and studied for a Graduate Certificate degree in Higher Education (2014). In 2017, he moved to the University of Warwick (UK) by accepting a Marie Curie fellowship (actually, it turned out to be two). In 2020, he was awarded a five-year EPSRC Fellowship, enabling him to continue pursuing his ambitious research endeavours. While his early studies were primarily centred around starch processing, Dr. Xie has since developed a profound expertise in polymers, composites, and food. His fervour lies in harnessing renewable and bio-polymers, with a particular emphasis on addressing urgent sustainability, health, and food-related challenges.

Qualifications

• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (GCHEd), 2014, The University of Queensland, Australia
• PhD in Polysaccharide Engineering, 2009, South China University of Technology, China
• BE in Biological Engineering, 2004, South China University of Technology, China

Research experience

• Newcastle University, UK: EPSRC Fellow, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer (equiv. Associate Professor), 12/2021–Present
• University of Warwick, UK: Marie Skłodowska-Curie WIRL-COFUND Fellow, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellow, EPSRC Fellow, 10/2017–11/2021
• The University of Queensland, Australia: UQ Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, 02/2009–08/2017; Honorary Research Fellow, 09/2017–08/2020
• University of Guelph, Canada: Post Doctoral Fellow, 08/2008–11/2008

Visiting

• University of Wollongong, Australia: 06/2023–09/2023
• California Institute of Technology, USA: 04/2018–06/2018
• Université de Strasbourg, France: 09/2010 & 09/2011–10/2011

Journal editorial and review work

• Peer review of many journal submissions (Publons); Recipient of Publons Peer Review Awards 2017, 2018 and 2019, indicating Top 1% in my fields; As a 2017 top reviewer (#8) for Australia and top reviewer (#2) for The University of Queensland, interviewed by Publons on 13/11/2017 and reported by Campus Morning Mail
• Editorial work for journals:
• Topical Advisory Panel Member, Polymers, 03/2022–Present
• Editorial Board Member, Coatings, 06/2020–Present
• Editorial Board Member, Carbohydrate Polymers, 02/2020–Present
• Editorial Board Member, PLOS ONE, 07/2018–Present
• Guest Editors:
• Guest Editor, Polymers, Special Issue “Properties and Applications of Polysaccharides”, 01/2023–01/2024
• Guest Editor, Polymers, Special Issue “Heterophase Polymer Materials”, 12/2022–12/2023
• Topic Editor, Frontier in Nutrition, Research Topic “Soft Matter and Colloids: Applications in Hydrophobic Nutrient Delivery System”, 09/2022–01/2023
• Topic Editor, Frontier in Nutrition, Research Topic “Food Digestibility and the Regulation of Glucose and Lipid Metabolism”, 04/2022–09/2022
• Guest Editor, Coatings, Special Issue “Green Polymer Coatings and Films for Food and Health Applications”, 06/2020–12/2021
• Guest Editor, Functional Composites Materials, Special Collection “Sustainable Polymer Composites: Functionality and Applications”, 12/2019–09/2020
• Handling Editor, PLOS ONE, Call “Plastics in the Environment”, 06/2019–12/2019
• Guest Editor, Polymers, Special Issue “Food Polymers: Chemistry, Structure, Function and Application”, 09/2018–06/2019
• Guest Editor, Polymers, Special Issue “Biopolymers and Biobased Polymers: Chemistry and Engineering”, 07/2018–07/2019
• Guest Editor, International Journal of Polymer Science, Special Issue “Food Polymers: Functionality and Applications”, 2015

Other highlights

• Member, EPSRC Peer Review College (ranked in the top 4% of College members for participating in peer review activities in the 2020/21 academic year, and ranked in the top 6% in the 2019/20 academic year)
• Professional member of RSC and IOM3

Dr David Fengwei Xie possesses a wealth of research experience at the crossroads of engineering, chemistry, and physics, with a particular focus on biopolymers (polysaccharides and proteins) for ‘green’ materials and food applications. He has honed his expertise extensively in various biopolymers, including starch, chitosan, cellulose, alginate, and gelatin. His research endeavours have been dedicated to exploring the following aspects of biopolymers:

• Multilevel structures
• Molecular interactions (e.g. hydrogen bonding, ionic interaction)
• Dissolution, plasticisation and gelation
• Chemical and physical modifications
• Polymer processing and materials engineering (e.g. reactive processes, sustainable engineering)
• Structural evolution during processing, modification, ageing and usage
• Blends and (nano)composites
• Processing-structure-property relationships

Current research

• Polymer (nano)composites
• Green processes for biopolymers
• (Bio)polymer films and coatings
• (Bio)polymer hydrogels
• 3D printing of (bio)polymer materials
• Stimuli-responsive and functional (bio)polymer materials
• (Bio)polymer materials for biomedical, electronics, sensing, energy and environmental applications

Research projects (selected)

• “Biopolymer-based functional aerogel materials for tissue engineering applications”, Royal Society, Research Grants 2022 Round 2 (RGS\R2\222071), GB£19,957.54, 10/2022–09/2023
• “Tough, strong natural biopolymer-based hydrogels for artificial muscles”, Royal Society, International Exchanges 2022 Round 1 (IES\R1\221039), GB£11,930, 08/2022–08/2024
• “FROBCO”, EPSRC Fellowship (EP/V002236/1), 2021–2025, GB£1,629,558 (fEC)
• “ROBBINS”, Horizon 2020, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (798225), 2019–2020, €195,455
• “Biopolymer-based nanocomposites”, Horizon 2020, Marie Skłodowska-Curie WIRL-COFUND Fellowship, 10/2017–10/2019, GB£68,700
• “Highly functional green materials platform: Starch-ionic liquid-carbon nanotube polymer melt nanocomposites”, Australian Research Council (ARC), Discovery Project (DP120100344), 01/2012–12/2014, AU$300k

Publications

See the list of publications and Google Scholar profile. Some of Dr Xie’s findings are highlighted here.

Selected research papers

• Zhang, B., Guo, Y., Lin, L., Qiao, D.*, & Xie, F.* (2023). For efficient treatment of starch using aqueous ionic liquid at room temperature. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 36, e00592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2023.e00592 [OA]
• Ma, C., Xie, F.*, Wei, L., Zheng, C., Liu, X., Wang, L., & Liu, P.* (2022). All-starch-based hydrogel for flexible electronics: strain-sensitive batteries and self-powered sensors. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 10(20), 6724-6735. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c00872 [OA]
• Chen, Y., Duan, Q., Yu, L., & Xie, F.* (2021). Thermomechanically processed chitosan:gelatin films being transparent, mechanically robust and less hygroscopic. Carbohydrate Polymers, 272, 118522. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118522
• Zan, K., Wang, J., Ren, F., Yu, J., Wang, S., Xie, F.*, & Wang, S.* (2021). Structural disorganization of cereal, tuber and bean starches in aqueous ionic liquid at room temperature: Role of starch granule surface structure. Carbohydrate Polymers, 258, 117677. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117677
• Liu, P., Ma, C., Li, Y., Wang, L.*, Wei, L., Yan, Y., & Xie, F.* (2020). Facile preparation of eco-friendly, flexible starch-based materials with ionic conductivity and strain-responsiveness. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 8(51), 19117-19128. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c07473 [Full text: ACS Articles on Request] [Journal Supplementary Cover]
• Liu, Z., Chen, H., Zheng, B., Xie, F.*, & Chen, L.* (2020). Understanding the structure and rheological properties of potato starch induced by hot-extrusion 3D printing. Food Hydrocolloids, 105, 105812. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105812
• Li, Y., Liu, P.*, Ma, C., Zhang, N., Shang, X., Wang, L., & Xie, F.* (2020). Structural disorganization and chain aggregation of high-amylose starch in different chloride salt solutions. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 8(12), 4838-4847. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b07726 [Full text: ACS Articles on Request] [Journal Supplementary Cover]
• Chen, P., Xie, F.*, Tang, F., & McNally, T.* (2020). Thermomechanical-induced polyelectrolyte complexation between chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose enabling unexpected hydrolytic stability. Composites Science and Technology, 189, 108031. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2020.108031 [OA]
• Meng, L., Xie, F.*, Zhang, B., Wang, D. K., & Yu, L. (2019). Natural biopolymer alloys with superior mechanical properties. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 7(2), 2792-2802. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b06009 [Full text: ACS Articles on Request]
• Zhang, B., Xie, F.*, Shamshina, J. L., Rogers, R. D., McNally, T., Wang, D. K., Halley, P. J., Truss, R. W., Zhao, S., & Chen, L.* (2017). Facile preparation of starch-based electroconductive films with ionic liquid. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5(6), 5457-5467. http://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b00788 [Full text: ACS Articles on Request]
• Zhang, B., Xie, F.*, Shamshina, J. L., Rogers, R. D., McNally, T., Halley, P. J., Truss, R. W., Chen, L, & Zhao, S. (2017). Dissolution of starch with aqueous ionic liquid under ambient conditions. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5(5), 3737-3741. http://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b00784 [Full text: ACS Articles on Request]
• Xiao, X., Yu, L.*, Xie, F.*, Bao, X., Liu, H., Ji, Z., & Chen, L. (2017). One-step method to prepare starch-based superabsorbent polymer for slow release of fertilizer. Chemical Engineering Journal, 309, 607-616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2016.10.101
• Wang, Y., Yu, L.*, Xie, F.*, Zhang, L., Liao, L., Liu, H., & Chen, L. (2016). Morphology and properties of thermal/cooling-gel bi-phasic systems based on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl starch. Composites Part B: Engineering, 101, 46-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.06.081
• Mateyawa, S., Xie, D. F.*, Truss, R. W., Nicholson, T. M., Halley, P. J., Rogers, R. D., Boehm, M. W., & McNally, T. (2013). Effect of the ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate on the phase transition of starch: dissolution or gelatinization? Carbohydrate Polymers, 94(1), 520-530. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.01.024
• Bie, P., Liu, P.*, Yu, L., Li, X., Chen, L.*, & Xie, F. (2013). The properties of antimicrobial films derived from poly(lactic acid)/starch/chitosan blended matrix. Carbohydrate Polymers, 98(1), 959-966. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.07.004

Selected review articles and book chapters

• Xie, F. (2023). Chapter 4 - 3D printing of biopolymer-based hydrogels. In M. Mehrpouya & H. Vahabi (Eds.), Additive Manufacturing of Biopolymers: Materials, Printing Techniques, and Applications (pp. 65-100). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95151-7.00004-1
• Xie, F.*, Zhang, T., Bryant, P., Kurusingal, V., Colwell, J. M., & Laycock, B.* (2019). Degradation and stabilization of polyurethane elastomers. Progress in Polymer Science, 90, 211-268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2018.12.003 [Review article]
• Xie, F., Zhang, B., & Wang, D. K. (2017). Chapter 7 – Starch thermal processing: Technologies at laboratory and semi-industrial scales. In M. A. Villar, S. H. Barbosa, M. A. García, L. Castillo, & O. V. López (Eds.), Starch-Based Materials in Food Packaging: Processing, Characterization and Applications (pp. 187-227). London, UK: Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809439-6.00007-8
• Xie, F.*, Pollet, E., Halley, P. J., & Avérous, L.* (2013). Starch-based nano-biocomposites. Progress in Polymer Science, 38(10-11), 1590-1628. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2013.05.002 [Review article]

• Articles

  • Wang J, Ma Q, Cai P, Sun X, Sun Q, Li M, Wang Y, Zhong L, Xie F. On the investigation of composite cooling/heating set gel systems based on rice starch and curdlan. Food Chemistry 2024, 438, 137960.
  • Zhan,L,Lan,G,Wang,Y,Xie,S,Cai,S,Liu,Q,Chen,P,Xie,F. Mastering textural control in multi-polysaccharide gels: Effect of κ-carrageenan, konjac glucomannan, locust bean gum, low-acyl gellan gum, and sodium alginate. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2024, 254, Part 3, 127885.
  • Huang X, Teng Z, Xie F, Wang G, Li Y, Liu X, Li S. Loading of cinnamon essential oil into electrospun octenylsuccinylated starch-pullulan nanofiber mats: Electrospinnability evaluation, structural characterization, and antibacterial potential. Food Hydrocolloids 2024, 148(Part A), 109426.
  • Qiao D, Hu W, Wang Z, Xie F, Zhang B, Jiang F. Food structuring using microfluidics: Updated progress in fundamental principles and structure types. Journal of Food Engineering 2024, 360, 111703.
  • Qiao D, Luo M, Li Y, Jiang F, Zhang B, Xie F. Evolutions of synergistic binding between konjac glucomannan and xanthan with high pyruvate group content induced by monovalent and divalent cation concentration. Food Chemistry 2024, 432, 137237.
  • Zhang M, Jia R, Ma M, Sun Q, Li M, Xie F. Effect of sheeting stress and heating on the molecular chain structure, size, and conformation of gluten proteins during noodle processing. Food Hydrocolloids 2024, 146(Part A), 109266.
  • Mao T, Feng H, Wu J, Li M, Luo S, Chen J, Wei X, Liu P, Xie F. Waterborne organic silicone polyurethane with excellent self-healing performance for oil/water-separation and oil-recovery applications. Sustainable Materials and Technologies 2023, 36, e00631.
  • Shen Y, Luo H, Hou J, Xie F. Transparent and iridescent photonic films with intelligent responsive ability based on electrospun core–shell nanofibrous membranes. Soft Matter 2023, 19(25), 4737-4745.
  • Liu S, Qiao D, Cheng Z, Xie F, Zhao S, Zhang B. Towards designing dysphagia foods: Recent advances in influencing factors and computer modeling for the swallowing of thickened fluids. Trends in Food Science & Technology 2023, 137, 17-30.
  • Zhang L, Gao C, Wang Z, Xie F, Chen Y, Meng L, Tang X. Structure and Properties of Thermomechanically Processed Chitosan-Based Biomimetic Composite Materials: Effect of Chitosan Molecular Weight. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2023, 11(2), 708-717.
  • Huang R, Zhong L, Xie F, Wei L, Gan L, Wang X, Liao A. Purification, Characterization and Degradation Performance of a Novel Dextranase from Penicillium cyclopium CICC-4022. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2023, 20(6), 1360.
  • Liu,Y,Wei,T,Xie,W,Yuan,Y,Wang,Y,Qin,Y,Ma,M,Sun,Q,Li,M,Xie,F. Preparation of Green and Degradable Seaweed-Based Straws by Directional Diffusion Assembly as a Plastic Substitute. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2023, 11(45), 16310–16321.
  • Xi W, Liu P, Ling J, Xian D, Wu L, Yuan Y, Zhang J, Xie F. Pre-gelatinized high-amylose starch enables easy preparation of flexible and antimicrobial composite films for fresh fruit preservation. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2023, 254(Part 2), 127938.
  • Tang S, Wu Z, Li X, Xie F, Ye D, Ruiz-Hitzky E, Wei L, Wang X. Nacre-inspired biodegradable nanocellulose/MXene/AgNPs films with high strength and superior gas barrier properties. Carbohydrate Polymers 2023, 299, 120204.
  • Goksen G, Demir D, Dhama K, Kumar M, Shao P, Xie F, Echegaray N, Lorenzo JM. Mucilage polysaccharide as a plant secretion: Potential trends in food and biomedical applications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2023, 230, 123146.
  • Li M, Hou X, Lin L, Jiang F, Qiao D, Xie F. Legume protein/polysaccharide food hydrogels: preparation methods, improvement strategies and applications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2023, 243, 125217.
  • Zhang B, Guo Y, Lin L, Qiao D, Xie F. For efficient treatment of starch using aqueous ionic liquid at room temperature. Sustainable Materials and Technologies 2023, 36, e00592.
  • Mao T, Xiao R, Liu P, Chen J, Luo J, Luo S, Xie F, Zheng C. Facile fabrication of durable superhydrophobic fabrics by silicon polyurethane membrane for oil/water separation. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering 2023, 55, 73-83.
  • Cao P, Amiralian N, Wang J, Sun B, Popat A, Xie F, Xu ZP, Li Y, Li L. Engineering nano-cellulose bio-composites to improve protein delivery for oral vaccination. Biomaterials Advances 2023, 149, 213400.
  • Zhang Z, Shang M, Chen X, Dai L, Ji N, Qin Y, Wang Y, Xiong L, Sun Q, Xie F. Different Characteristics of Annealed Rice Kernels and Flour and Their Effects on the Quality of Rice Noodles. Foods 2023, 12(9), 1914.
  • Xie F. Biopolymer-Based Multilayer Films and Coatings for Food Preservation: an Update of the Recent Development. Current Food Science and Technology Reports 2023, 1, 1-12.
  • Umair M, Sultana T, Xun S, Jabbar S, Rajoka MSR, Albahi A, Abid M, Ranjha MMAN, El-Seedi HR, Xie F, Khan KuR, Liqing Z, Zhendan H. Advances in the application of functional nanomaterial and cold plasma for the fresh-keeping active packaging of meat. Food Science & Nutrition 2023, 11(10), 5753-5772.
  • Liu P, Ling J, Mao T, Liu F, Zhou W, Zhang G, Xie F. Adhesive and Flame-Retardant Properties of Starch/Ca²⁺ Gels with Different Amylose Contents. Molecules 2023, 28(11), 4543.
  • Wang J, Sun X, Xu X, Sun Q, Li M, Wang Y, Xie F. Wheat Flour-Based Edible Films: Effect of Gluten on the Rheological Properties, Structure, and Film Characteristics. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2022, 23(19), 11668.
  • Ahmad MM, Chatha SAS, Iqbal Y, Hussain AI, Khan I, Xie F. Recent trends in extraction, purification, and antioxidant activity evaluation of plant leaf-extracted polysaccharides. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining 2022, 16(6), 1820-1848.
  • Wu Z, Qiao D, Zhao S, Lin Q, Zhang B, Xie F. Nonthermal physical modification of starch: An overview of recent research into structure and property alterations. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2022, 203, 153-175.
  • Qiao D, Shi W, Luo M, Hu W, Huang Y, Jiang F, Xie F, Zhang B. Increasing xanthan gum content could enhance the performance of agar/konjac glucomannan-based system. Food Hydrocolloids 2022, 132, 107845.
  • Huang Y, Xie F, Cai S, Huang Y, Du B, Li P, Chen P. Inca Peanut Seed Albumin Promotes the Retrogradation of Corn Starch. ACS Food Science & Technology 2022, 2(11), 1766-1772.
  • Wang Y, Wang J, Sun Q, Xu X, Li M, Xie F. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose hydrocolloid systems: Effect of hydroxypropy group content on the phase structure, rheological properties and film characteristics. Food Chemistry 2022, 379, 132075.
  • Ren F, Wang J, Yu J, Zhong C, Xie F, Wang S. Green synthesis of acetylated maize starch in different imidazolium carboxylate and choline carboxylate ionic liquids. Carbohydrate Polymers 2022, 288, 119353.
  • Xiao Y, Xie F, Luo H, Tang R, Hou J. Electrospinning SA@PVDF-HFP Core–Shell Nanofibers Based on a Visual Light Transmission Response to Alcohol for Intelligent Packaging. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2022, 14(6), 8437-8447.
  • Zheng B, Tang Y, Xie F, Chen L. Effect of pre-printing gelatinization degree on the structure and digestibility of hot-extrusion 3D-printed starch. Food Hydrocolloids 2022, 124, Part A, 107210.
  • Li N, Zhou Z, Wu F, Lu Y, Jiang D, Zhong L, Xie F. Development of pH-Indicative and Antimicrobial Films Based on Polyvinyl Alcohol/Starch Incorporated with Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate and Mulberry Anthocyanin for Active Packaging. Coatings 2022, 12(10), 1392.
  • Duan Q, Chen Y, Yu L, Xie F. Chitosan–Gelatin Films: Plasticizers/Nanofillers Affect Chain Interactions and Material Properties in Different Ways. Polymers 2022, 14(18), 3797.
  • Ma C, Xie F, Wei L, Zheng C, Liu X, Wang L, Liu P. All-Starch-Based Hydrogel for Flexible Electronics: Strain-Sensitive Batteries and Self-Powered Sensors. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2022, 10(20), 6724-6735.
  • Zhang B, Yuan Z, Qiao D, Zhao S, Lin Q, Xie F. Wet Ball Milling of Indica Rice Starch Effectively Modifies Its Multilevel Structures and Pasting Behavior. ACS Food Science & Technology 2021, 1(4), 636-643.
  • Chen P, Xie F, McNally T. Understanding the effects of montmorillonite and sepiolite on the properties of solution-cast chitosan and chitosan/silk peptide composite films. Polymer International 2021, 70(5), 527-535.
  • Wu F, Zhou Z, Liang M, Zhong L, Xie F. Ultrasonication Improves the Structures and Physicochemical Properties of Cassava Starch Films Containing Acetic Acid. Starch 2021, 73(1-2), 2000094.
  • Chen Y, Duan Q, Yu L, Xie F. Thermomechanically processed chitosan:gelatin films being transparent, mechanically robust and less hygroscopic. Carbohydrate Polymers 2021, 272, 118522.
  • Zan K, Wang J, Ren F, Yu J, Wang S, Xie F, Wang S. Structural disorganization of cereal, tuber and bean starches in aqueous ionic liquid at room temperature: Role of starch granule surface structure. Carbohydrate Polymers 2021, 258, 117677.
  • Guo Y, Qiao D, Zhao S, Zhang B, Xie F. Starch-based materials encapsulating food ingredients: Recent advances in fabrication methods and applications. Carbohydrate Polymers 2021, 270, 118358.
  • Zhang B, Qiao D, Zhao S, Lin Q, Wang J, Xie F. Starch-based food matrices containing protein: Recent understanding of morphology, structure, and properties. Trends in Food Science & Technology 2021, 114, 212-231.
  • Tan X, Wang G, Zhong L, Xie F, Lan P, Chi B. Regeneration behavior of chitosan from ionic liquid using water and alcohols as anti-solvents. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2021, 166, 940-947.
  • Long S, Zhong L, Lin X, Chang X, Wu F, Wu R, Xie F. Preparation of formyl cellulose and its enhancement effect on the mechanical and barrier properties of polylactic acid films. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2021, 172, 82-92.
  • Guo Y, Zhang B, Zhao S, Qiao D, Xie F. Plasticized Starch/Agar Composite Films: Processing, Morphology, Structure, Mechanical Properties and Surface Hydrophilicity. Coatings 2021, 11(3), 311.
  • Li N, Zhao S, Qiao D, Lin Q, Zhang B, Xie F. Multiscale Structural Disorganization of Indica Rice Starch under Microwave Treatment with High Water Contents. ACS Food Science & Technology 2021, 1(1), 45-53.
  • Liu T, Zhang B, Wang L, Zhao S, Qiao D, Zhang L, Xie F. Microwave reheating increases the resistant starch content in cooked rice with high water contents. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2021, 184, 804-811.
  • Chen P, Xie F, Tang F, McNally T. Ionic liquid-plasticised composites of chitosan and hybrid 1D and 2D nanofillers. Functional Composite Materials 2021, 2, 14.
  • Chen P, Xie F, Tang F, McNally T. Influence of plasticiser type and nanoclay on the properties of chitosan-based materials. European Polymer Journal 2021, 144, 110225.
  • Wang Y, Yu L, Sun Q, Xie F. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl starch: Rheological and gelation effects on the phase structure of their mixed hydrocolloid system. Food Hydrocolloids 2021, 115, 106598.
  • Chen P, Xie F, Tang F, McNally T. Graphene oxide enhanced ionic liquid plasticisation of chitosan/alginate bionanocomposites. Carbohydrate Polymers 2021, 253, 117231.
  • Ren F, Wang J, Yu J, Zhong C, Xie F, Wang S. Dissolution of Cellulose in Ionic Liquid–DMSO Mixtures: Roles of DMSO/IL Ratio and the Cation Alkyl Chain Length. ACS Omega 2021, 6(41), 27225–27232.
  • Chen P, Xie F, Tang F, McNally T. Cooperative Effects of Cellulose Nanocrystals and Sepiolite When Combined on Ionic Liquid Plasticised Chitosan Materials. Polymers 2021, 13(4), 571.
  • Chen P, Zhang Y, Qiao Q, Tao X, Liu P, Xie F. Comparison of the structure and properties of hydroxypropylated acid-hydrolysed maize starches with different amylose/amylopectin contents. Food Hydrocolloids 2021, 110, 106134.
  • Li N, Qiao D, Zhao S, Lin Q, Zhang B, Xie F. 3D printing to innovate biopolymer materials for demanding applications: A review. Materials Today Chemistry 2021, 20, 100459.
  • Zhou W, Wu Z, Xie F, Tang S, Fang J, Wang X. 3D printed nanocellulose-based label for fruit freshness keeping and visual monitoring. Carbohydrate Polymers 2021, 273, 118545.
  • Chen P, Xie F, Tang F, McNally T. Unexpected Plasticization Effects on the Structure and Properties of Polyelectrolyte Complexed Chitosan/Alginate Materials. ACS Applied Polymer Materials 2020, 2(7), 2957-2966.
  • Liu Z, Chen H, Zheng B, Xie F, Chen L. Understanding the structure and rheological properties of potato starch induced by hot-extrusion 3D printing. Food Hydrocolloids 2020, 105, 105812.
  • Chen P, Xie F, Tang F, McNally T. Thermomechanical-induced polyelectrolyte complexation between chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose enabling unexpected hydrolytic stability. Composites Science and Technology 2020, 189, 108031.
  • Chen P, Xie F, Tang F, McNally T. Structure and properties of thermomechanically processed silk peptide and nanoclay filled chitosan. Nanocomposites 2020, 6(3), 125-136.
  • Chen P, Xie F, Tang F, McNally T. Structure and properties of thermomechanically processed chitosan/carboxymethyl cellulose/graphene oxide polyelectrolyte complexed bionanocomposites. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2020, 158, 420-429.
  • Li Y, Liu P, Ma C, Zhang N, Shang X, Wang L, Xie F. Structural disorganization and chain aggregation of high-amylose starch in different chloride salt solutions. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2020, 8(12), 4838-4847.
  • Ren F, Xie F, Luan H, Wang S, Wang S. Phase transition of maize starch in aqueous ionic liquids: Effects of water:ionic liquid ratio and cation alkyl chain length. Industrial Crops and Products 2020, 144, 112043.
  • Chen P, Xie F, Tang F, McNally T. Ionic Liquid (1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium Acetate) Plasticization of Chitosan-Based Bionanocomposites. ACS Omega 2020, 5(30), 19070-19081.
  • Chen P, Xie F, Tang F, McNally T. Glycerol plasticisation of chitosan/carboxymethyl cellulose composites: Role of interactions in determining structure and properties. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2020, 163, 683-693.
  • Liu P, Ma C, Li Y, Wang L, Wei L, Yan Y, Xie F. Facile Preparation of Eco-Friendly, Flexible Starch-Based Materials with Ionic Conductivity and Strain-Responsiveness. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2020, 8(51), 19117-19128.
  • Liu L, Ding J, Sarrigani GV, Fitzgerald P, Merican ZMA, Lim JW, Tseng HH, Xie F, Zhang B, Wang DK. Enhanced catalyst dispersion and structural control of Co3O4-silica nanocomposites by rapid thermal processing. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 2020, 262, 118246.
  • Ren F, Wang J, Xie F, Zan K, Wang S, Wang S. Applications of ionic liquids in starch chemistry: a review. Green Chemistry 2020, 22(7), 2162-2183.
  • Chen F, Xie F, Liu P, Chen P. Structure, thermal stability and suspension rheological properties of alcohol–alkali-treated waxy rice starch. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2019, 134, 397-404.
  • Liu P, Li Y, Shang X, Xie F. Starch–zinc complex and its reinforcement effect on starch-based materials. Carbohydrate Polymers 2019, 206, 528-538.
  • Meng L, Xie F, Zhang B, Wang DK, Yu L. Natural Biopolymer Alloys with Superior Mechanical Properties. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2019, 7(2), 2792-2802.
  • Chen H, Xie F, Chen L, Zheng B. Effect of rheological properties of potato, rice and corn starches on their hot-extrusion 3D printing behaviors. Journal of Food Engineering 2019, 244, 150-158.
  • Tan X, Chen L, Li X, Xie F. Effect of anti-solvents on the characteristics of regenerated cellulose from 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ionic liquid. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2019, 124, 314-320.
  • Xie F, Zhang T, Bryant P, Kurusingal V, Colwell JM, Laycock B. Degradation and stabilization of polyurethane elastomers. Progress in Polymer Science 2019, 90, 211-268.
  • Zhang B, Zhou W, Qiao D, Zhang P, Zhao S, Zhang L, Xie F. Changes in Nanoscale Chain Assembly in Sweet Potato Starch Lamellae by Downregulation of Biosynthesis Enzymes. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2019, 67(22), 6302-6312.
  • Shang X, Jiang H, Wang Q, Liu P, Xie F. Cellulose-starch Hybrid Films Plasticized by Aqueous ZnCl₂ Solution. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2019, 20(3), 474.
  • Zhang B, Gilbert EP, Qiao D, Xie F, Wang DK, Zhao S, Jiang F. A further study on supramolecular structure changes of waxy maize starch subjected to alkaline treatment by extended-q small-angle neutron scattering. Food Hydrocolloids 2019, 95, 133-142.
  • Chen J, Li X, Chen L, Xie F. Starch film-coated microparticles for oral colon-specific drug delivery. Carbohydrate Polymers 2018, 191, 242-254.
  • Bao X, Yu L, Simon GP, Shen S, Xie F, Liu H, Chen L, Zhong L. Rheokinetics of graft copolymerization of acrylamide in concentrated starch and rheological behaviors and microstructures of reaction products. Carbohydrate Polymers 2018, 192, 1-9.
  • Zhang T, Elma M, Xie F, Motuzas J, Zhang X, Wang DK. Rapid thermally processed hierarchical titania-based hollow fibres with tunable physicochemical and photocatalytic properties. Separation and Purification Technology 2018, 206, 99-106.
  • Ali A, Xie F, Yu L, Liu H, Meng L, Khalid S, Chen L. Preparation and characterization of starch-based composite films reinfoced by polysaccharide-based crystals. Composites Part B: Engineering 2018, 133, 122-128.
  • Wang Y, Yu L, Xie F, Li S, Sun Q, Liu H, Chen L. On the investigation of thermal/cooling-gel biphasic systems based on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl starch. Industrial Crops and Products 2018, 124, 418-428.
  • Wang X, Shang X, Liu P, Xie F, Xiao T, Song S, Gong Z. Kinetic Modeling of Palmitamidopropyl Betaine Synthesis. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents 2018, 21(5), 647-655.
  • Chen J, Xie F, Li X, Chen L. Ionic liquids for the preparation of biopolymer materials for drug/gene delivery: a review. Green Chemistry 2018, 20(18), 4169-4200.
  • Wang H, Liu Y, Chen L, Li X, Wang J, Xie F. Insights into the multi-scale structure and digestibility of heat-moisture treated rice starch. Food Chemistry 2018, 242, 323-329.
  • Zhang T, Xie F, Motuzas J, Bryant P, Kurusingal V, Colwell JM, Laycock B. Early-stage photodegradation of aromatic poly(urethane-urea) elastomers. Polymer Degradation and Stability 2018, 157, 181-198.
  • Liu K, Tan X, Li X, Chen L, Xie F. Characterization of regenerated starch from 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ionic liquid with different anti-solvents. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics 2018, 56(18), 1231-1238.
  • Xia L, Huang Z, Zhong L, Xie F, Tang CY, Tsui CP. Bagasse Cellulose Grafted with an Amino-Terminated Hyperbranched Polymer for the Removal of Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solution. Polymers 2018, 10(8), 931.
  • Liu X, Xiao X, Liu P, Yu L, Li M, Zhou S, Xie F. Shear degradation of corn starches with different amylose contents. Food Hydrocolloids 2017, 66, 199-205.
  • Wang DK, Elma M, Motuzas J, Hou WC, Xie F, Zhang X. Rational design and synthesis of molecular-sieving, photocatalytic, hollow fiber membranes for advanced water treatment applications. Journal of Membrane Science 2017, 524, 163-173.
  • Xiao X, Yu L, Xie F, Bao X, Liu H, Ji Z, Chen L. One-step method to prepare starch-based superabsorbent polymer for slow release of fertilizer. Chemical Engineering Journal 2017, 309, 607-616.
  • Kuang Q, Xu J, Liang Y, Xie F, Tian F, Zhou S, Liu X. Lamellar structure change of waxy corn starch during gelatinization by time-resolved synchrotron SAXS. Food Hydrocolloids 2017, 62, 43-48.
  • Chen X, Liu P, Shang X, Xie F, Jiang H, Wang J. Investigation of rheological properties and conformation of cassava starch in zinc chloride solution. Starch 2017, 69(9-10), 1600384.
  • Qiao D, Zhang B, Huang J, Xie F, Wang DK, Jiang F, Zhao S, Zhu J. Hydration-induced crystalline transformation of starch polymer under ambient conditions. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2017, 103, 152-157.
  • Zhang B, Xie F, Shamshina JL, Rogers RD, McNally T, Wang DK, Halley PJ, Truss RW, Zhao S, Chen L. Facile Preparation of Starch-Based Electroconductive Films with Ionic Liquid. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2017, 5(6), 5457-5467.
  • Li N, Niu M, Zhang B, Zhao S, Xiong S, Xie F. Effects of concurrent ball milling and octenyl succinylation on structure and physicochemical properties of starch. Carbohydrate Polymers 2017, 155, 109-116.
  • Tan X, Li X, Chen L, Xie F, Li L, Huang J. Effect of heat-moisture treatment on multi-scale structures and physicochemical properties of breadfruit starch. Carbohydrate Polymers 2017, 161, 286-294.
  • Chen P, Xie F, Zhao L, Qiao Q, Liu X. Effect of acid hydrolysis on the multi-scale structure change of starch with different amylose content. Food Hydrocolloids 2017, 69, 359-368.
  • Zhang B, Xie F, Shamshina JL, Rogers RD, McNally T, Halley PJ, Truss RW, Chen L, Zhao S. Dissolution of Starch with Aqueous Ionic Liquid under Ambient Conditions. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2017, 5(5), 3737-3741.
  • Zhang B, Xie F, Wang DK, Qiao D, Zhao S, Niu M, Xiong S, Jiang F, Zhu J, Yu L. An improved approach for evaluating the semicrystalline lamellae of starch granules by synchrotron SAXS. Carbohydrate Polymers 2017, 158, 29-36.
  • Qiao D, Xie F, Zhang B, Zou W, Zhao S, Niu M, Lv R, Cheng Q, Jiang F, Zhu J. A further understanding of the multi-scale supramolecular structure and digestion rate of waxy starch. Food Hydrocolloids 2017, 65, 24-34.
  • Lin M, Shang X, Liu P, Xie F, Chen X, Sun Y, Wan J. Zinc chloride aqueous solution as a solvent for starch. Carbohydrate Polymers 2016, 136, 266-273.
  • Yang J, Xie F, Wen W, Chen L, Shang X, Liu P. Understanding the structural features of high-amylose maize starch through hydrothermal treatment. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2016, 84, 268-274.
  • Wang Y, Yu L, Xie F, Zhang L, Liao L, Liu H, Chen L. Morphology and properties of thermal/cooling-gel bi-phasic systems based on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl starch. Composites Part B: Engineering 2016, 101, 46-52.
  • Qiao D, Yu L, Liu H, Zou W, Xie F, Simon G, Petinakis E, Shen Z, Chen L. Insights into the hierarchical structure and digestion rate of alkali-modulated starches with different amylose contents. Carbohydrate Polymers 2016, 144, 271-281.
  • Zhang B, Xie F, Zhang T, Chen L, Li X, Truss RW, Halley PJ, Shamshina JL, McNally T, Rogers RD. Different characteristic effects of ageing on starch-based films plasticised by 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate and by glycerol. Carbohydrate Polymers 2016, 146, 67-79.
  • Zhang B, Chen L, Xie F, Li X, Truss RW, Halley PJ, Shamshina JL, Rogers RD, McNally T. Understanding the structural disorganization of starch in water–ionic liquid solutions. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2015, 17(21), 13860-13871.
  • Yakubov GE, Zhong L, Li M, Boehm MW, Xie F, Halley PJ, Stokes JR. Lubrication of starch in ionic liquid–water mixtures: Soluble carbohydrate polymers form a boundary film on hydrophobic surfaces. Carbohydrate Polymers 2015, 133, 507-516.
  • Li M, Xie F, Hasjim J, Witt T, Halley PJ, Gilbert RG. Establishing whether the structural feature controlling the mechanical properties of starch films is molecular or crystalline. Carbohydrate Polymers 2015, 117, 262-270.
  • Xie F, Flanagan BM, Li M, Truss RW, Halley PJ, Gidley MJ, McNally T, Shamshina JL, Rogers RD. Characteristics of starch-based films with different amylose contents plasticised by 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate. Carbohydrate Polymers 2015, 122, 160-168.
  • Li M, Witt T, Xie F, Warren FJ, Halley PJ, Gilbert RG. Biodegradation of starch films: The roles of molecular and crystalline structure. Carbohydrate Polymers 2015, 122, 115-122.
  • Xie F, Luckman P, Milne J, McDonald L, Young C, Tu CY, Pasquale TD, Faveere R, Halley PJ. Thermoplastic starch: current development and future trends. Journal of Renewable Materials 2014, 2(2), 95-106.
  • Xie F, Flanagan BM, Li M, Sangwan P, Truss RW, Halley PJ, Strounina EV, Whittaker AK, Gidley MJ, Dean KM, Shamshina JL, Rogers RD, McNally T. Characteristics of starch-based films plasticised by glycerol and by the ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate: A comparative study. Carbohydrate Polymers 2014, 111, 841-848.
  • Bie P, Liu P, Yu L, Li X, Chen L, Xie F. The properties of antimicrobial films derived from poly(lactic acid)/starch/chitosan blended matrix. Carbohydrate Polymers 2013, 98(1), 959-966.
  • Xie F, Pollet E, Halley PJ, Avérous L. Starch-based nano-biocomposites. Progress in Polymer Science 2013, 38(10-11), 1590-1628.
  • Dean K, Sangwan P, Way C, Zhang X, Martino VP, Xie F, Halley PJ, Pollet E, Avérous L. Glycerol plasticised chitosan: A study of biodegradation via carbon dioxide evolution and nuclear magnetic resonance. Polymer Degradation and Stability 2013, 98(6), 1236-1246.
  • Xie DF, Martino VP, Sangwan P, Way C, Pollet E, Dean KM, Halley PJ, Avérous L. Elaboration and properties of plasticised chitosan-based exfoliated nano-biocomposites. Polymer 2013, 54(14), 3654-3662.
  • Mateyawa S, Xie DF, Truss RW, Nicholson TM, Halley PJ, Rogers RD, Boehm MW, McNally T. Effect of the ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate on the phase transition of starch: Dissolution or gelatinization?. Carbohydrate Polymers 2013, 94(1), 520-530.
  • Xie F, Halley PJ, Avérous L. Rheology to understand and optimize processibility, structures and properties of starch polymeric materials. Progress in Polymer Science 2012, 37(4), 595-623.

• Book Chapters

  • Xie F. Chapter 4 - 3D printing of biopolymer-based hydrogels. In: Mehrshad Mehrpouya and Henri Vahabi, ed. Additive Manufacturing of Biopolymers: Materials, Printing Techniques, and Applications. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier, 2023, pp.65-100.
  • Xie F, Zhang B, Wang DK. Chapter 7 - Starch Thermal Processing: Technologies at Laboratory and Semi-Industrial Scales. In: M. A. Villar; S. H. Barbosa; M. A. García; L. Castillo; O. V. López, ed. Starch-Based Materials in Food Packaging: Processing, Characterization and Applications. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier, 2017, pp.187-227.

• Editorial

  • Xie F. Sustainable polymer composites: functionality and applications. Functional Composite Materials 2021, 2, 15.