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Chinese Name
Research Interests
Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemistry, Biomaterials
Biography
In his postgraduate studies at Imperial College London, Matthew Lui conducted research under the supervision of Tom Welton, focusing on the physical properties of ionic liquids. Subsequently, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow with Thomas Maschmeyer at the University of Sydney and the late Istvan Horvath at City University of Hong Kong, concentrating on sustainable chemical processes. He joined Hong Kong Baptist University in 2019 and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry. His current research interests include developing an arthropods-based circular economy, lignin chemistry, and green solvents.
Keywords
- QD Chemistry
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 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Environment and Conservation Fund - Selective Biodegradation of Plastics with Low Recycling Value by Insects
LUI, M.Y.-Y. (PI) & Leong, C. M. (CoI)
Project: Research project
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Liquefaction of Organic Construction Waste
LUI, M.Y.-Y. (PI)
2/01/22 → 1/04/23
Project: Research project
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Understanding The Chemistry of Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Different Lignins
LUI, M.Y.-Y. (PI)
1/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research project
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Supporting Undergraduate Students’ Learning in Practical Chemistry Courses through AI-Supported Experimental Design
Yim, K.-H. & Lui, M. Y., 4 May 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Chemical Education. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Targeted plastic biodegradation of cellulose acetate by insect larvae: Enabling circular recycling of blended textiles and filter materials
Wang, X., Nunes Henríquez, F., Tao, Q., Leong, C. M. & Lui, M. Y., 10 Jun 2026, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 232, 9 p., 108982.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Enhancing Plastic Decomposition in Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor): The Role of Nutritional Amino Acids and Water
Wang, X., Du, R., Henriquez, F. N., Liu, H., Chan, S. Y., Leong, C. M. & Lui, M. Y., Jun 2025, In: Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research. 6, 6, 9 p., 2400378.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Hydrothermal depolymerization of different lignins: Insights into structures and reactivities
Lui, Y. W., Tao, Q., Akien, G. R., Yuen, A. K. L., Montoya, A., Chan, B. & Lui, M. Y., Jun 2025, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 314, 13 p., 144293.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Selective Aerobic Peroxidation of Styrene Catalyzed by a Cobalt tert-Butylperoxo Complex
Chen, Y., Song, H., Hao, Y., Lui, M. Y., Wong, W. L., Lam, W. W. Y., Chan, B., Shi, H. & Man, W. L., 24 Mar 2025, In: JACS Au. 5, 3, p. 1090–1095 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus)