Huichao Bi

Huichao (Teresa) Bi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Hempel Foundation Coatings Science and Technology Centre (CoaST). Her research focuses on advanced coatings for corrosion protection and sustainability.

Her research interests span corrosion protection, epoxy and waterborne coatings, biochar nanoparticles, dielectric spectroscopy, and non-destructive testing. She investigates sustainable and eco-friendly materials for use in marine and industrial environments, with an emphasis on green inhibitors and bio-based composites.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in sustainable anticorrosive coatings, utilizing biochar, tannins, and biowaste extracts. There is also significant focus on nanomaterials such as ZIF-L and biochar nanoparticles, and their integration into zinc-rich and epoxy systems. Applications include marine structures, structural steel, and fouling release coatings, often evaluated under realistic conditions like underwater cleaning and scratched surfaces.

Scientific Awards:
No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text.

Advising and Grants:
Dr. Bi is actively supervising multiple PhD projects, including:

• Understanding the Galvanic Mechanisms in Zn-rich Coatings
• Tackling biofouling through coatings coupled with underwater cleaning
• Mechanism investigation of corrosion protection and coating degradation
• Understanding the film formation of waterborne coating systems
• Novel inhibitive pigments for anti-corrosive coatings

She is either the main supervisor or co-supervisor, indicating strong leadership in funded research projects.

Labs and Teams:
She is a key member of the Hempel Foundation Coatings Science and Technology Centre (CoaST) at DTU, a collaborative research center focused on advancing coatings technology. Her work is highly collaborative, often involving Prof. Kim Dam-Johansen and other researchers in chemical engineering and materials science.