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

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

CENTRIFUGAL SPINNING-HIGH RATE PRODUCTION OF NANOFIBERS

Chen, C., Dirican, M., & Zhang, X. (2019), ELECTROSPINNING: NANOFABRICATION AND APPLICATIONS. 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

Hybrid Carbon Nanotube Fabrics with Sacrificial Nanofibers for Flexible High Performance Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes

Yildiz, O., Dirican, M., Fang, X., Fu, K., Jia, H., Stano, K., … Bradford, P. D. (2019), JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY, 166(4), A473–479. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.0821902jes

Hydrothermally synthesised NiCoP nanostructures and electrospun N-doped carbon nanofiber as multifunctional potential electrode for hybrid water electrolyser and supercapatteries

Surendran, S., Shanmugapriya, S., Zhu, P., Yan, C., Vignesh, R. H., Lee, Y. S., … Selvan, R. K. (2019), ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA, 296, 1083–1094. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2018.11.078

Recent progress in polymer materials for advanced lithium-sulfur batteries

Zhu, J., Zhu, P., Yan, C., Dong, X., & Zhang, X. (2019), Progress in Polymer Science, 90, 118–163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2018.12.002

SnS hollow nanofibers as anode materials for sodium-ion batteries with high capacity and ultra-long cycling stability

Jia, H., Dirican, M., Sun, N., Chen, C., Zhu, P., Yan, C., … Zhang, X. (2019), CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, 55(4), 505–508. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8cc07332e

A Novel Bi-Functional Double-Layer rGO–PVDF/PVDF Composite Nanofiber Membrane Separator with Enhanced Thermal Stability and Effective Polysulfide Inhibition for High Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Zhang, X. (2018), In 13th Annual NC State University Graduate Student Research Symposium.

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Organizations

• Qingdao University - Guest Professor
• Wuhan Textile University - Yangguang Chair Professor
• Zhejiang Sci-Tech University - Guest Professor
• 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/