胶体与界面科学、分子间与表面力、资源加工、环境水处理、粘附与润滑、超浸润涂层等：
* 矿物石油加工的表面分子力调控
* 环境污染处理与金银等资源回收
* 超疏水、超滑等多功能涂层设计
* 极端环境防除冰、减阻、除污等
* 生物医用合金的材料设计与研发
近期代表性论文（中南）：
17. Molecular interaction mechanism for humic acids fouling resistance on charged, zwitterion-like and zwitterionic surfaces, Q Lu, Z Wang, S Zhang, J Wang, X Mao, L Xie*, Q Liu, H Zeng*, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (IF=9.9), 2024, in press.
16. Understanding the role of infusing lubricant composition in the interfacial interactions and properties of slippery surface, J Wang*, Y Wang, K Zhang, X Liu, S Zhang, D Wang*, L Xie*, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (IF=9.9), 2024, 659, 289-298.
15. Nanoscale Insights into the Interaction Mechanism Underlying the Adsorption and Retention of Heavy Metal Ions by Humic Acid, Z Wang, Q Lu, C Liu, H Tian, J Wang, L Xie*, Q Liu, H Zeng*, Environmental Science & Technology (IF=11.4, NATURE INDEX JOURNAL, 封面), 2024, 58 (7), 3412–3422.
中文报道：中南大学谢磊&Alberta大学曾宏波教授EST封面论文｜纳米尺度量化腐殖酸与重金属间的相互作用力
14. Facet-dependent adsorption of heavy metal ions on Janus clay nanosheets, Z Wang, H Tian, J Liu, J Wang, Q Lu, L Xie*, Journal of Hazardous Materials (IF=13.6), 2024, 461, 132548.
中文报道：中南大学谢磊教授（胡岳华-孙伟教授团队）JHM｜重金属离子在Janus黏土纳米片上的晶面依赖性吸附
13. Facet-Dependent Charge Density of Serpentine: Nanoscopic Implications for Aggregation and Entrainment of Fine Particles, Z Wang, Y Xiang, D Wang, L Xu*, Y Xing, Z Gao, W Sun, L Xie*, Langmuir (IF=3.9), 2023, 39 (51), 19027–19036.
12. Deciphering the specific interaction of humic acid with divalent cations at the nanoscale, Q Lu, Z Wang, J Wang, L Xie*, Q Liu, H Zeng*, Chemical Engineering Journal (IF=16.744), 2023, 470, 144097.
11. Cd(II) adsorption on earth-abundant serpentine in aqueous environment: Role of interfacial ion specificity, Z Wang, H Tian, J Liu, J Wang, Q Lu, L Xie*, Environmental Pollution (IF=9.988), 2023, 331, 121845.
10. Molecular Insights into the Interaction Mechanism Underlying the Aggregation of Humic Acid and Its Adsorption on Clay Minerals, Q Lu, J Wang, Z Wang, L Xie*, Q Liu, H Zeng*, Environmental Science & Technology (IF=11.4, NATURE INDEX JOURNAL, 封面), 2023, 57 (24), 9032-9042.
中文报道：Environ. Sci. Technol. | 腐殖酸凝聚及其在粘土矿物上吸附的相互作用机制的分子见解
EST封面论文｜腐植酸在水环境中聚集和吸附作用机制的分子见解
9. Nanomechanical insights into hydrophobic interactions of mineral surfaces in interfacial adsorption, aggregation and flotation processes, Z Wang, Q Lu, J Wang, J Liu, G Liu, W Sun, L Xie*, Q Liu, H Zeng*, Chemical Engineering Journal (IF=16.744), 2023, 455, 140642.
8. Surface interaction mechanisms in mineral flotation: Fundamentals, measurements, and perspectives, L Xie, J Wang, Q Lu, W Hu, D Yang, C Qiao, X Peng, Q Peng, T Wang, W Sun, Q Liu, H Zhang, H Zeng*, Advances in Colloid and Interface Science (IF=15.19), 2021, 295, 102491.
7. Recent advances in bubble-based technologies: Underlying interaction mechanisms and applications, C Qiao, D Yang, X Mao, L Xie, L Gong, X Peng, Q Peng, T Wang, H Zhang, H Zeng*, Applied Physics Reviews (IF=18.66, FEATURED ARTICLE), 2021, 8, 011315.
6. Nanomechanical Insights into Versatile Polydopamine Wet Adhesive Interacting with Liquid-Infused and Solid Slippery Surfaces, L Xie, X Cui, J Liu, Q Lu, J Huang, X Mao, D Yang, J Tan, H Zhang, H Zeng*, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (IF=9.421), 2021, 13 (5), 6941-6950.
中文报道：加拿大阿尔伯塔大学曾宏波教授课题组在超滑表面的聚多巴胺沉积方面取得新进展
5. A Nanomechanical Study on Deciphering the Stickiness of SARS-CoV-2 on Inanimate Surfaces, L Xie, F Liu, J Liu*, H Zeng*, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (IF=9.421), 2020, 12 (52), 58360-58368.
中文报道：ACS AMI┃原子力显微镜解密新冠病毒刺突蛋白与固体表面相互作用的纳米力学研究
4. Electrochemical investigation of the interactions of organic and inorganic depressants on basal and edge planes of molybdenite, J Wang, L Xie*, Q Lu, X Wang, J Wang, H Zeng*, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (IF=9.965), 2020, 570, 350-361.
3. Probing the intermolecular interaction mechanisms between humic acid and different substrates with implications for its adsorption and removal in water treatment, L Xie, Q Lu, X Mao, J Wang, L Han, J Hu, Q Lu, Y Wang*, H Zeng*, Water Research (IF=13.4, NATURE INDEX JOURNAL), 2020, 176, 115766.
2. Role of molecular architecture in the modulation of hydrophobic interactions, L Xie, D Yang, Q Lu, H Zhang, H Zeng*, Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science (IF=8.209, INVITED REVIEW), 2020, 47, 58-69.
1. Recent Advances in the Quantification and Modulation of Hydrophobic Interactions for Interfacial Applications, L Xie, X Cui, L Gong, J Chen, H Zeng*, Langmuir (IF=4.331, INVITED FEATURE ARTICLE), 2020, 36 (12), 2985-3003.
