Xiangwu Zhang
Associate Dean for Research
Samuel S. Walker Distinguished Professor
Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor
Inaugural University Faculty Scholar
Administration
Research Office
Textile Engineering
Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science
- Office: College of Textiles 3425
- Phone: 919-515-6547
- Email: xzhang13@ncsu.edu
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- Website: sites.textiles.ncsu.edu/zhang-research-group
About Xiangwu Zhang
Xiangwu Zhang is the Samuel S. Walker Distinguished Professor in Textile Innovation and the Associate Dean for Research in the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University. He is also an Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor and an Inaugural University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University.
Research
Zhang has published two books, ten book chapters, and more than 200 peer-reviewed journal articles. Zhang has also delivered over 200 presentations in international and national conferences. Zhang’s research interests focus on nanostructured and multifunctional polymer, composite, fiber, and textile materials with an emphasis on practical applications: i) energy storage and conversion, ii) chemical and biological protection, iii) composites, and iv) nanofinishing. His research encompasses both fundamental materials studies such as synthesis and physical characterization, as well as system design and fabrication. Zhang has received over seven million dollars of research funding from the US government, foundation, and industry. Following are examples of recent research projects:
- Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Lithium-Air Batteries
- Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
- Sodium-Ion Batteries
- Supercapacitors
- Fuel Cells
- Chemical and Biological Protection Fabrics
- Nano-Finishing of Textile Fabrics
- Functional Textile Materials
- Advanced Electrospinning Systems
- Advanced Centrifugal Spinning Systems
Academic Degrees
- Postdoctoral Associate Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, 2006
- Postdoctoral Associate Center for Electrochemical Systems and Hydrogen Research, Texas A&M University, 2002
- Ph.D Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, 2001
- Dissertation Preparation and Properties of Polymeric Composites Filled with Low-Melting-Point Alloy, ,
- B.S. Polymer Materials and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang University, 1997
- Minor Computer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, 1997
Publications
- A sustainable platform of lignin: From bioresources to materials and their applications in rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors
- Zhu, J., Yan, C., Zhang, X., Yang, C., Jiang, M., & Zhang, X. (2020). [Review of , ]. PROGRESS IN ENERGY AND COMBUSTION SCIENCE, 76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecs.2019.100788
- Advanced ZnSnS3@rGO Anode Material for Superior Sodium-Ion and Lithium-Ion Storage with Ultralong Cycle Life
- Jia, H., Dirican, M., Sun, N., Chen, C., Yan, C., Zhu, P., … Zhang, X. (2019), CHEMELECTROCHEM, 6(4), 1183–1191. https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.201801333
- AgNP/crystalline PANI/EBP-composite-based supercapacitor electrode with internal chemical interactions
- Kim, H., Ramalingam, M., Balakumar, V., Zhang, X., Gao, W., Son, Y.-A., & Bradford, P. D. (2019), JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 136(44). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.48164
- BODIPY-embedded electrospun materials in antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation
- Stoll, K. R., Scholle, F., Zhu, J., Zhang, X., & Ghiladi, R. A. (2019), PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 18(8), 1923–1932. https://doi.org/10.1039/c9pp00103d
- Binding Conductive Ink Initiatively and Strongly: Transparent and Thermally Stable Cellulose Nanopaper as a Promising Substrate for Flexible Electronics
- , (2019). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. https://doi.org/10.1021/ACSAMI.9B04596
- CENTRIFUGAL SPINNING-HIGH RATE PRODUCTION OF NANOFIBERS
- Chen, C., Dirican, M., & Zhang, X. (2019), ELECTROSPINNING: NANOFABRICATION AND APPLICATIONS, pp. 321–338. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-51270-1.00010-8
- Carbon-enhanced centrifugally-spun SnSb/carbon microfiber composite as advanced anode material for sodium-ion battery
- Jia, H., Dirican, M., Aksu, C., Sun, N., Chen, C., Zhu, J., … Zhang, X. (2019), JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, 536, 655–663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2018.10.101
- Composite solid electrolytes for all-solid-state lithium batteries
- Dirican, M., Yan, C., Zhu, P., & Zhang, X. (2019), Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports, 136, 27–46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2018.10.004
- Flexible electrolyte-cathode bilayer framework with stabilized interface for room-temperature all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries
- Zhu, P., Yan, C., Zhu, J., Zang, J., Jia, H., Dong, X., … Li, Y. (2019), ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS, 17, 220–225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2018.11.009
- Flexible polyaniline-carbon nanofiber supercapacitor electrodes
- Yanilmaz, M., Dirican, M., Asiri, A. M., & Zhang, X. (2019), JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE, 24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2019.100766
Organizations
- Journal of Energy Storage and Conversion - Editor-in-Chief
- Journal of textile Science and Engineering - Editorial Board Member
- Intenational Journal of Nano Science, Nano Engineering and Nanotechnology - Editorial Board Member
- Journal of Membrane Science & Technology - Editorial Board Member
- Global Journal of Physical Chemistry - Editorial Board Member
- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society - Full Member
- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - Affiliate Member and Textile and Composites Engineering Technical Committee Member
- The Electrochemical Society (ECS) - Active Member
- The American Chemical Society (ACS) - Full Member
- Materials Research Society (MRS) - Full Member
- The Fiber Society - Full Member
- American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) - Member
Additional Information
Research Group Members
https://sites.textiles.ncsu.edu/zhang-research-group/