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Julius Motuzas
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# Julius Motuzas

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2782
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/346

Dr

# Julius Motuzas

Email:
:   [j.motuzas@uq.edu.au](mailto:j.motuzas@uq.edu.au)

Phone:
:   [+61 7 336 58835](tel:+61 7 336 58835)

## Positions

Senior Research Fellow
:   School of Chemical Engineering
:   Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

## Overview

### Availability

Dr Julius Motuzas is:
:   Available for supervision

### Qualifications

- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, Kaunas University of Technology
- Masters (Research) of Chemical Engineering, Kaunas University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy of Materials Science, Montpellier 2 University
- Doctoral Diploma of Science (Advanced), Montpellier 2 University
- Member, Engineers Australia, Engineers Australia
- Member, Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

## Works

[Search Professor Julius Motuzas’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/91679)

[All
(101)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/2782/all)
[Journal Article
(89)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/2782/4748)
[Other Outputs
(1)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/2782/4749)
[Conference Publication
(5)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/2782/4751)
[Book Chapter
(6)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/2782/4752)

2025

Journal Article

##### Relationship between maltose-based carbon membrane porosity, solution flux and the ability to perform continuous percrystallisation process

Abd Jalil, Siti Nurehan, Motuzas, Julius and Vaughan, James (2025). Relationship between maltose-based carbon membrane porosity, solution flux and the ability to perform continuous percrystallisation process. Separation and Purification Technology, 378 (Part 2) 134641, 134641-378. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2025.134641

[Relationship between maltose-based carbon membrane porosity, solution flux and the ability to perform continuous percrystallisation process](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:adcd63e)

2025

Journal Article

##### Oxidative degradation kinetics of recalcitrant macro and micropollutants using CaMFeO3 (M = Cu, Mo, Co) perovskite catalyst

Alrozi, L., Zubir, N.A., Bakar, N.F.A., Motuzas, J., Bakar, N.H.H.A. and Wang, D.K. (2025). Oxidative degradation kinetics of recalcitrant macro and micropollutants using CaMFeO3 (M = Cu, Mo, Co) perovskite catalyst. Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, 70 (1), 219-226. doi: 10.24425/amm.2025.152536

[Oxidative degradation kinetics of recalcitrant macro and micropollutants using CaMFeO3 (M = Cu, Mo, Co) perovskite catalyst](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c69418e)

2025

Other Outputs

##### Lithium salt preparation and crystallisation process

Motuzas, Julius, Deng, Yiquan and Vaughan, James (2025). Lithium salt preparation and crystallisation process. PAT-02527-AU-01.

[Lithium salt preparation and crystallisation process](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:dcebb49)

2024

Journal Article

##### Incorporation of composite metal-PVP derived carbon membranes for the percrystallisation of salt water

Abd Jalil, Siti Nurehan, Chen, Yongqi, McConnachie, Mark, Vaughan, James and Motuzas, Julius (2024). Incorporation of composite metal-PVP derived carbon membranes for the percrystallisation of salt water. Desalination, 591 117878, 117878. doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2024.117878

[Incorporation of composite metal-PVP derived carbon membranes for the percrystallisation of salt water](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:68431ec)

2024

Journal Article

##### Predicted kinetic behaviour of the oxidative degradation of organic pollutant using substituted MeCuFeO3 (Me = Ca, Sr, CaSr) perovskite catalysts

Alrozi, Rasyidah, Zubir, Nor Aida, Abu Bakar, Noor Fitrah, Motuzas, Julius, Hanif Abu Bakar, Noor Hana and Wang, David (2024). Predicted kinetic behaviour of the oxidative degradation of organic pollutant using substituted MeCuFeO3 (Me = Ca, Sr, CaSr) perovskite catalysts. ESTEEM Academic Journal, 20 (September), 14-24. doi: 10.24191/esteem.v20iseptember.615.g1546

[Predicted kinetic behaviour of the oxidative degradation of organic pollutant using substituted MeCuFeO3 (Me = Ca, Sr, CaSr) perovskite catalysts](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:57a3aaa)

2024

Journal Article

##### Fine-tuning zeolite pore structures with carbon coating for enhanced gas separation in polyimide-based mixed matrix membrane

Gunawan, Triyanda, Widiastuti, Nurul, Widyanto, Alvin Rahmad, Fansuri, Hamzah, Akhlus, Syafsir, Salleh, Wan Norharyati Wan, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Sazali, Norazlianie, Lin, Rijia, Motuzas, Julius and Smart, Simon (2024). Fine-tuning zeolite pore structures with carbon coating for enhanced gas separation in polyimide-based mixed matrix membrane. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 204, 556-571. doi: 10.1016/j.cherd.2024.02.042

[Fine-tuning zeolite pore structures with carbon coating for enhanced gas separation in polyimide-based mixed matrix membrane](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:0545b99)

2023

Journal Article

##### Production of pure water and dry salt from NaCl solutions via percrystallisation by supported carbon membranes

Abd Jalil, Siti Nurehan, Vaughan, James and Motuzas, Julius (2023). Production of pure water and dry salt from NaCl solutions via percrystallisation by supported carbon membranes. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 54 103968, 103968. doi: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.103968

[Production of pure water and dry salt from NaCl solutions via percrystallisation by supported carbon membranes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:08bc6be)

2023

Journal Article

##### High oxygen production membranes by Ag catalytic surface modified BSCC perovskite

Yacou, Christelle, Leo, Adrian, Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon, Zhang, Shude, Liu, Shaomin and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2023). High oxygen production membranes by Ag catalytic surface modified BSCC perovskite. Separation and Purification Technology, 317 123829, 123829. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123829

[High oxygen production membranes by Ag catalytic surface modified BSCC perovskite](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b25717d)

2023

Conference Publication

##### Novel extraction route for lithium from alpha spodumene by chlorination roasting and inorganic membrane percrystalisation

Fosu, A.Y., Kanari, N., Deng, Y., Motuzas, J., Howes, T., Vaughan, J. and Chagnes, A. (2023). Novel extraction route for lithium from alpha spodumene by chlorination roasting and inorganic membrane percrystalisation. 26th World Mining Congress, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 26-29 June 2023. Brisbane, QLD Australia: World Mining Congress.

[Novel extraction route for lithium from alpha spodumene by chlorination roasting and inorganic membrane percrystalisation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d3000cc)

2023

Journal Article

##### Functional role of B-site substitution on the reactivity of CaMFeO3 (M = Cu, Mo, Co) perovskite catalysts in heterogeneous Fenton-like degradation of organic pollutant

Alrozi, Rasyidah, Zubir, Nor Aida, Bakar, Noor Fitrah Abu, Ladewig, Bradley P., Motuzas, Julius, Bakar, Noor Hana Hanif Abu, Wang, David K. and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2023). Functional role of B-site substitution on the reactivity of CaMFeO3 (M = Cu, Mo, Co) perovskite catalysts in heterogeneous Fenton-like degradation of organic pollutant. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 143 104675, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jtice.2023.104675

[Functional role of B-site substitution on the reactivity of CaMFeO3 (M = Cu, Mo, Co) perovskite catalysts in heterogeneous Fenton-like degradation of organic pollutant](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9e143d2)

2023

Book Chapter

##### Perovskite membranes for oxygen separation

Athayde, Daniel Dornellas, Motuzas, Julius and Vasconcelos, Wander (2023). Perovskite membranes for oxygen separation. Perovskite ceramics: recent advances and emerging applications. (pp. 263-294) edited by José Luis Clabel Huamán and Victor Anthony Garcia Rivera. Amsterdam, Switzerland: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-90586-2.00010-3

[Perovskite membranes for oxygen separation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:73e80a9)

2023

Book Chapter

##### Introducing membrane percrystallisation technology for hydrometallurgical applications

Jalil, Siti Nurehan Abd, Motuzas, Julius and Vaughan, James (2023). Introducing membrane percrystallisation technology for hydrometallurgical applications. New directions in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, recycling and waste minimization: an EPD Symposium in honor of Patrick R. Taylor. (pp. 343-354) edited by Ramana G. Reddy, Alexandra Anderson, Corby G. Anderson, Camille Fleuriault, Erik D. Spiller, Mark Strauss, Edgar E. Vidal and Mingming Zhang. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-22765-3\_31

[Introducing membrane percrystallisation technology for hydrometallurgical applications](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:75e4af0)

2022

Journal Article

##### Surfactant functionalised cobalt silica membranes – Gas permeation and thin film positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy characterisation

Olguin, Gianni, Yacou, Christelle, Motuzas, Julius, Butterling, Maik, Meulenberg, Wilhelm A., Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2022). Surfactant functionalised cobalt silica membranes – Gas permeation and thin film positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy characterisation. Journal of Membrane Science, 664 121040, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121040

[Surfactant functionalised cobalt silica membranes – Gas permeation and thin film positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy characterisation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:10acfe7)

2022

Journal Article

##### Thermal swing reduction-oxidation of Me(Ba, Ca, or Mg)SrCoCu perovskites for oxygen separation from air

Motuzas, Julius, Liu, Shaomin and da Costa, João C. Diniz (2022). Thermal swing reduction-oxidation of Me(Ba, Ca, or Mg)SrCoCu perovskites for oxygen separation from air. Processes, 10 (11) 2239, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/pr10112239

[Thermal swing reduction-oxidation of Me(Ba, Ca, or Mg)SrCoCu perovskites for oxygen separation from air](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1abb746)

2022

Journal Article

##### Salt storage and induced crystallisation in porous asymmetric inorganic membranes

Fu, Weng, Motuzas, Julius, Wang, David, Yacou, Christelle, Julbe, Anne, Vaughan, James and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2022). Salt storage and induced crystallisation in porous asymmetric inorganic membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 641 119872, 119872. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119872

[Salt storage and induced crystallisation in porous asymmetric inorganic membranes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:42ad722)

2021

Journal Article

##### Structural investigation of cobalt oxide seeded silica xerogels under harsh hydrothermal condition

Martens, Dana L., Motuzas, Julius, Smart, Simon and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2021). Structural investigation of cobalt oxide seeded silica xerogels under harsh hydrothermal condition. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 98 (3), 470-477. doi: 10.1007/s10971-021-05527-9

[Structural investigation of cobalt oxide seeded silica xerogels under harsh hydrothermal condition](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:689ecd7)

2021

Journal Article

##### Novel two-step phase inversion and dry surface coated carbon membranes on alumina freeze-cast substrates for desalination

Athayde, Daniel D., Motuzas, Julius, Diniz da Costa, João C. and Vasconcelos, Wander L. (2021). Novel two-step phase inversion and dry surface coated carbon membranes on alumina freeze-cast substrates for desalination. Desalination, 500 114862, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2020.114862

[Novel two-step phase inversion and dry surface coated carbon membranes on alumina freeze-cast substrates for desalination](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c353091)

2021

Journal Article

##### Hydrogen production by methane steam reforming using metallic nickel hollow fiber membranes

Wang, Mingming, Tan, Xiaoyao, Motuzas, Julius, Li, Jiaquan and Liu, Shaomin (2021). Hydrogen production by methane steam reforming using metallic nickel hollow fiber membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 620 118909, 118909. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118909

[Hydrogen production by methane steam reforming using metallic nickel hollow fiber membranes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4cd5fd5)

2021

Journal Article

##### The utilization of micro-mesoporous carbon-based filler in the P84 hollow fibre membrane for gas separation

Gunawan, Triyanda, Widiastuti, Nurul, Fansuri, Hamzah, Wan Salleh, Wan Norharyati, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Lin, Rijia, Motuzas, Juliuz and Smart, Simon (2021). The utilization of micro-mesoporous carbon-based filler in the P84 hollow fibre membrane for gas separation. Royal Society Open Science, 8 (2) 201150, 1-18. doi: 10.1098/rsos.201150

[The utilization of micro-mesoporous carbon-based filler in the P84 hollow fibre membrane for gas separation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b240b1d)

2020

Journal Article

##### Improved dark ambient degradation of organic pollutants by cerium strontium cobalt perovskite

Chen, Huihuang, Motuzas, Julius, Martens, Wayde and Diniz da Costa, João C. (2020). Improved dark ambient degradation of organic pollutants by cerium strontium cobalt perovskite. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 90, 110-118. doi: 10.1016/j.jes.2019.11.013

[Improved dark ambient degradation of organic pollutants by cerium strontium cobalt perovskite](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5cb05b1)

## Funding

### Current funding

- 2025 - 2026

  Scaling up percrystallisation technology for advanced manufacturing of metal compounds and zero-liquid discharge applications

  Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite Grants

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/68491)

### Past funding

- 2019 - 2021

  Dehydrating Coal Seam Gas using Membranes (CRC-P administered by Ezi Fab & Insulation Pty Ltd)

  Ezi Fab & Insulation Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/42647)
- 2019 - 2023

  Inorganic membrane percrystallisation in hydrometallurgy

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/37068)
- 2014 - 2017

  Engineered Inorganic Membranes for Novel Mineral Brine Processing

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/21007)

## Supervision

### Availability

Dr Julius Motuzas is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Supervision history

#### Completed supervision

- 2018

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Novel Percrystallisation Process by Inorganic Carbon Membranes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7371b7c)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor James Vaughan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2189)
- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Percrystallisation for Producing Cathode Active Material](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f3252b3)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Tony Howes](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/346), [Professor James Vaughan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2189)
- 2023

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Development of Carbon-based Membranes for the Percrystallisation of Aqueous Salt Solutions](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:92d1151)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor James Vaughan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2189)
- 2022

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Starch-derived Carbon Membranes for Saline Pervaporation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:cb5f62d)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Simon Smart](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1201), [Associate Professor Greg Birkett](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/929)
- 2021

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### 2D/3D Reduced Graphene/Carbon Mixed Matrix Membranes

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Simon Smart](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1201)
- 2019

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Novel Freeze-dried Amine Functionalised 2D/3D Assemblies of Graphene and Mesoporous Silica for CO2 capture](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:197b742)

  Associate Advisor
- 2018

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Perovskite Catalysts for Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) in Wastewater Treatment](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d4bf768)

  Associate Advisor
- 2015

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Silica-metal and metal-metal interactions within metal doped microporous silica xerogels and membranes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:362695)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Simon Smart](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1201)

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