Yvonne CHOO Shuen Lann
Assistant Professor ChM. Dr.
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About Me
Dr. Yvonne is an organic chemist with experience in synthesizing photoactive organic molecules and polymers. Her research interests revolve around the design and development of new smart materials (stimuli responsive/ shape-memory polymers) for use in, but not limited to, 4D-Printing and energy applications. Besides research, she is passionate about teaching/science outreach and have garnered several awards over the years. She is driven to inspire the next generation through teaching and be engaged in exciting research contributing to the world’s needs. She looks forward to work hand-in-hand with other researchers in the field.
- Ph.D. (Chemistry), Newcastle University, UK, 2018
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Pure Chemistry), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, 2014
- Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM): Council Member, Registered Chemist (ChM) and Member (MMIC)
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC): Member (MRSC)
- American Chemical Society (ACS): Member
Research Interests
Design and Development of Smart Materials
- Stimuli Responsive (Light, Temperature, etc.)
- Shape Memory
- Self-Healing Polymers
Fluorescent Molecules and Materials
Research Projects
- Development of Shape Memory Polymers for 4D Printing Application
- Fabrication of Stretchable Polymeric Gels for Energy Applications
Current Courses Taught
- BSC202/FSC202 – Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CME112 – Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
- CME319 – Biochemistry
- EGE201 – Corrosion and Protection of Materials
- EGE404 – Thesis I
- EGE405 – Thesis II
- G0167 – #mysocialmediapresence
Local Grant(s)
- The Fabrication of Stimuli-Responsive Smart Polymers and Their Formulations for DLP 4D-Printing Applications, 2021 – 2025, Xiamen University Malaysia Research Fund (XMUMRF)
Journal
W.T. Gao, X.L. Gao, Y.S.L. Choo, J.J. Wang, Z.H. Cai, Q.G. Zhang, A.M. Zhu, Q.L. Liu*, Durable dual-methylpiperidinium crosslinked poly(binaphthyl-co-terphenyl piperidinium) anion exchange membranes with high ion transport and electrochemical performance, Chem. Eng. J., 2023, 466, 143107. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2023.143107.
J.H. Chen, Y.S.L. Choo, X.H. Wang, Y.J. Liu, X.B. Yue, X.L. Gao, W.T. Gao, Q.G. Zhang, A.M. Zhu, Q.L. Liu*, Effects of the crown ether cavity on the performance of anion exchange membranes, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2023, 643, 62-72. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.011.
J.H. Chen, X.B. Yue, Y.S.L. Choo, Z. Yu, X.H. Wang, X.L. Gao, W.T. Gao, Q.G. Zhang, A.M. Zhu, Q.L. Liu*, Tailoring the microphase separation structure of poly(crown ether) anion exchange membranes by introducing aliphatic chains, J. Power Sources, 2023, 570, 233014. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2023.233014.
J.H. Chen, W.T. Gao, Y.S.L. Choo, X.L. Gao, Y.J. Liu, X.B. Yue, X.H. Wang, A.M. Zhu, Q.G. Zhang, Q.L. Liu*, Semi-interpenetrating anion exchange membranes using hydrophobic microporous linear poly(ether ketone), J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2023, 634, 110-120. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.032.
J.J. Wang, W.T. Gao, Y.S.L. Choo, Z.H. Cai, Q.G. Zhang, A.M. Zhu, Q.L. Liu*, Highly Conductive Branched Poly(aryl piperidinium) Anion Exchange Membranes with Robust Chemical Stability, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2023, 629, Part A, 377-387. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.08.183.
L.X. Sun, Y.S.L. Choo, W.T. Gao, X.L. Gao, J.H. Chen, Z.H. Cai, J.J. Wang, Q.G. Zhang, A.M. Zhu, Q.L. Liu*, Self-Assembly of Porphyrin to Realize the High Ionic Conductivity of Anion-Exchange Membranes, ACS Appl. Energy Mater., 2022, 5, 12, 15809–15818. doi: 10.1021/acsaem.2c03348.
J.H. Chen, Y.S.L. Choo, W.T. Gao, X.L. Gao, Z.H. Cai, J.J. Wang, Q.G. Zhang, A.M. Zhu, Q.L. Liu*, Tröger’s Base Microporous Anion Exchange Membranes with Hyperbranched Structure for Fuel Cells, ACS Appl. Energy Mater., 2022, 5, 9, 11797-11806. doi: 10.1021/acsaem.2c01908.
Z.H. Cai, X.L. Gao, W.T. Gao, Y.S.L. Choo, J.J. Wang, Q.G. Zhang, A.M. Zhu, Q.L. Liu*, The Effect of Hydrophobic Side Chain Length on Poly(carbazolyl terphenyl piperidinium) Anion Exchange Membranes, ACS Appl. Energy Mater., 2022, 5, 8, 10165-10176. doi: 10.1021/acsaem.2c01908.
Y.S.L. Choo*, IUPAC from A Young Chemist’s Perspective, Chemistry International, 44 (2), 2-5. doi: 10.1515/ci-2022-0201.
Y.S.L. Choo, M. Giamberini, J.A. Reina, P.G. Waddell, A.C. Benniston*, Functionalized fluorescent terephthalate monomers and their attempted polyester formation, Org. Biomol. Chem., 2020, 18, 8735-8745. doi: 10.1039/d0ob01533d.
Q. Yang, Y.Y. Cai, Z.Y. Zhu, L.X. Sun, Y.S.L. Choo, Q.G. Zhang, A.M. Zhu, Q.L. Liu*, Multiple Enhancement Effects of Crown Ether in Tröger’s Base Polymers on the Performance of Anion Exchange Membranes, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces., 2020, 12, 22, 24806-24816. doi: 10.1021/acsami.0c05411.
Y.S.L. Choo, P.G. Waddell, A.C. Benniston*, Synchronized “Click” and Templated Synthesis of a Fluorescent Pyrene Crown Ether, Eur. J. Org. Chem., 2019, 14, 2560-2565. doi:10.1002/ejoc.201900125.
W.L. Lim, C.W Oo*, Y.S.L. Choo, S.T. Looi, New generation of photosensitive poly(azomethine)esters: Thermal behaviours, photo-crosslinking and photoluminescence studies, Polymer, 2015, 71, 15-22. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2015.06.041.
Current Supervision (Postgraduate only)
NEOH Yi Xiang
Masters in New Energy Science and Engineering
July 2023 – Present
Xiamen University Malaysia
- #RSC PosterPitch Prize, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2022
Patent(s)
- International PCT, Application No.: PCT/MY2023/050023, 6 April 2023
- Malaysia Patent, Application No.: PI2022002313, 29 Apr 2022