Fun Man Fung

Dr. Fun Man Fung

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Academic Career Length

12Years (2015-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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25 January 2019 in Journal of Chemical Education
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FFFun Man Fung
Fun Man Fung
WCWen Yi Choo
Wen Yi Choo
AAAlvita Ardisara
Alvita Ardisara
CZChristoph Dominik Zimmermann
Christoph Dominik Zimmermann
SWSimon Watts
Simon Watts
RDRainer Dumke
Rainer Dumke

21 July 2020 in Journal of Chemical Education
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HTHui Ru Tan
Hui Ru Tan
WCWei Heng Chng
Wei Heng Chng
CCChristian Chonardo
Christian Chonardo
MNMagdeline Tao Tao Ng
Magdeline Tao Tao Ng
FFFun Man Fung
Fun Man Fung

11 August 2020 in Journal of Chemical Education
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JAJonah Kailer Aw
Jonah Kailer Aw
KBKevin Christopher Boellaard
Kevin Christopher Boellaard
TTTeck Kiang Tan
Teck Kiang Tan
JYJohn Yap
John Yap
YLYi Ping Loh
Yi Ping Loh
FFFun Man Fung
Fun Man Fung

22 August 2018 in Journal of Chemical Education
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AAAlvita Ardisara
Alvita Ardisara
FFFun Man Fung
Fun Man Fung

31 July 2024 in ACS Sensors
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EHEslam Hamed
Eslam Hamed
FFFun Man Fung
Fun Man Fung
Sam Fong Yau LiSam Fong Yau Li
Sam Fong Yau Li

20 July 2025 in Small
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EHEslam Hamed
Eslam Hamed
FFFun Man Fung
Fun Man Fung
Sam Fong Yau LiSam Fong Yau Li
Sam Fong Yau Li
The superoxide ion (O 2•− ), a radical species, is significant in chemical and biological systems. Nanozymes, enzyme‐mimicking nanomaterials, have been developed to replicate superoxide dismutase (SOD), which counters O 2•− . Traditionally, nano ceria (CeO 2 ) is used for SOD mimicry due to its Ce 3+ /Ce 4+ cycling ability, but issues like toxicity, biodistribution, aggregation, and specificity hinder practical use. Single‐atom nanozymes (SANs) offer a solution, with metal centers mimicking natural metal‐based enzymes. A Cu/Zn bimetallic SAN is synthesized, structurally resembling natural SOD and exhibiting comparable activity. Its performance is assessed by capturing superoxide radicals and inhibiting Nitro‐blue tetrazolium (NBT) photoreduction to blue Formazan. The Cu/Zn‐SAN shows a half‐maxima inhibitory concentration (IC 50 ) of 0.115 µg mL −1 and a catalytic activity of 7820 U mg −1 , compared to 4264 U mg −1 for the natural SOD enzyme. Unlike many dual‐metal nanozymes with multiple ROS activities, Cu/Zn‐SAN selectively mimics SOD activity with no detectable oxidase or peroxidase‐like behavior. Additionally, its performance in cigarette smoke extract demonstrates its practical relevance and biological safety. These findings highlight its potential for reducing oxidative stress in cardiovascular, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as applications in cosmetic anti‐aging products and skin protection, offering a promising alternative to traditional nanozymes.