Dr Zongtao Zhang
About
Zongtao Zhang is an associate professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He started his research work as a visiting researcher at the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) in Decemeber 2023.
ResearchResearch interests
His research interests mainly focus on energy conversion and management materials, especially optical/thermal modulation materials (e.g., smart windows, nanophotonics, emissivity modulation materials), energy storage materials, solar cells, and their applications.
Research interests
His research interests mainly focus on energy conversion and management materials, especially optical/thermal modulation materials (e.g., smart windows, nanophotonics, emissivity modulation materials), energy storage materials, solar cells, and their applications.
Publications
Additional publications
1. Lv, K., X. Liang, L. Zhang, Z. Zhang*, and Y. Gao*, A black pigment that shows strong near-infrared reflectivity for solar heat control. Ceramics International, 2024.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.02.164.
2. Cao, Z., J. Li, C. Zhang, K. Jiao, Y. Chen, Y*. Liu, X. Hou, H. Ji, L. Zhang, S. Yi, Y. Wang, Z. Chen, Y. Gao*, and Z. Zhang*, Air atmosphere available fast one-pot synthesis of VO2 nanoparticles with excellent thermochromic properties by a novel liquid-shielding method. Journal of Materiomics, 2024. 10(1): p. 17-26.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmat.2023.03.011.
3. Zhang, Z., L. Zhang, Y. Zhou, Y. Cui, Z. Chen, Y. Liu, J. Li, Y. Long*, and Y. Gao*, Thermochromic Energy Efficient Windows: Fundamentals, Recent Advances, and Perspectives. Chemical Reviews, 2023. 123(11): p. 7025-7080.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00762.
4. Xu, R., J. Shao, K. Gao, Y. Chen*, J. Li, Y. Liu, X. Hou, H. Ji, S. Yi, L. Zhang, C. Liu, X. Liang, Y. Gao, and Z. Zhang*, Highly stable lithium sulfur batteries enhanced by flocculation and solidification of soluble polysulfides in routine ether electrolyte. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2023. 649: p. 223-233.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.065.
5. Wang, L., Z. Chen, X. Wang, L. Zhang*, Z. Zhang*, Q. Zhao, and Y. Gao*, Fe3O4@C 3D foam for strong low-frequency microwave absorption. Journal of Materiomics, 2023. 9(1): p. 148-156.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmat.2022.08.006.
6. Gao, K., R. Xu, Y. Chen, Z. Zhang*, J. Shao, H. Ji, L. Zhang, S. Yi, D. Chen, J. Hu, and Y. Gao, TiO2-carbon porous nanostructures for immobilization and conversion of polysulfides. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2023. 34(1): p. 107229.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cclet.2022.02.034.
7. Ai, X., Q. Zhao, Y. Duan, Z. Chen, Z. Zhang*, Y. Liu, and Y. Gao*, Zinc polyacrylamide hydrogel electrolyte for quasi-solid-state electrochromic devices with low-temperature tolerance. Cell Reports Physical Science, 2022. 3(11): p. 101148.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2022.101148.
8. Zhu, Y., Y. Yao, Z. Chen*, Z. Zhang*, P. Zhang, Z. Cheng, and Y. Gao*, WO3 quantum dot photochromical film. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2022. 239: p. 111664.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2022.111664.
9. Wang, Z., J. Ban, K. Su, H. Cheng, Q. Geng, H. Wang, J. Shen, Q. Jia, Z. Zhang*, and X. Liu*, Synthesis of photoluminescent polycrystalline SiC nanostructures via a modified molten salt shielded method. Ceramics International, 2022. 48(9): p. 12342-12349.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.01.097.
10. Wang, Z., K. Su, J. Gao, Q. Jia, Z. Zhang*, and X. Liu*, Preparation, microstructure and properties of Al2O3–ZrO2–C slide plate material in presence of nanoscale oxides. Ceramics International, 2022. 48(7): p. 10126-10135.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.12.223.
11. Gao, K., D. Xia, H. Ji, Y. Chen, L. Zhang, Y. Wang, S. Yi, Y. Zhou, Z. Zhang*, D. Chen, and Y. Gao, Linear-PEI-Derived Hierarchical Porous Carbon Nanonet Flakes Decorated with MoS2 as Efficient Polysulfides Stabilization Interlayers for Lithium–Sulfur Battery. Energy & Fuels, 2021. 35(12): p. 10303-10314.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.1c01242.
12. You, M., S. Yi, D. Xia, H. Jing, H. Ji, L. Zhang, Y. Wang, Z. Zhang*, and D. Chen*, Bio-inspired SiO2-hard-template reconstructed g-C3N4 nanosheets for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Catalysis Science & Technology, 2020. 10(14): p. 4655-4662.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CY00321B.
13. Zhang, Z.*, G. Wu, H. Ji, D. Chen, D. Xia, K. Gao, J. Xu, B. Mao, S. Yi, L. Zhang, Y. Wang, Y. Zhou, L. Kang*, and Y. Gao*, 2D/1D V2O5 Nanoplates Anchored Carbon Nanofibers as Efficient Separator Interlayer for Highly Stable Lithium–Sulfur Battery. Nanomaterials, 2020. 10(4): p. 705.
14. Yao, Y., Q. Zhao, W. Wei, Z. Chen, Y. Zhu, P. Zhang, Z. Zhang*, and Y. Gao*, WO3 quantum-dots electrochromism. Nano Energy, 2020. 68: p. 104350.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2019.104350.
15. Liu, X., Z. Chen, G. Yang, Z. Zhang*, and Y. Gao*, Colorful Wall-Bricks with Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Enhanced Smart Indoor Humidity Control. ACS Omega, 2019. 4(9): p. 13896-13901.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.9b01588.
16. Xia, D., J. Quan, G. Wu, X. Liu, Z. Zhang*, H. Ji, D. Chen, L. Zhang, Y. Wang, S. Yi, Y. Zhou, Y. Gao*, and R.-h. Jin*, Linear-Polyethyleneimine-Templated Synthesis of N-Doped Carbon Nanonet Flakes for High-performance Supercapacitor Electrodes. Nanomaterials, 2019. 9(9): p. 1225.
17.LinLin LUO, Zongtao ZHANG*, Zhang CHEN, YanFeng GAO,* GongDong YU, Investigation on preparation and properties of quasicontinous AgNWs micromesh regulated thermochromic and low emissivity VO2 energy-efficient windows. SCIENTIA SINICA Technologica, 2017. 47(2): p. 163-169.
18. Zhou, J., Y. Gao*, Z. Zhang, H. Luo, C. Cao, Z. Chen, L. Dai, and X. Liu, VO2 thermochromic smart window for energy savings and generation. Scientific Reports, 2013. 3(1): p. 3029.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/srep03029.
19. Gao, Y.*, H. Luo, Z. Zhang, L. Kang, Z. Chen, J. Du, M. Kanehira, and C. Cao, Nanoceramic VO2 thermochromic smart glass: A review on progress in solution processing. Nano Energy, 2012. 1(2): p. 221-246.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2011.12.002.
20. Zhang, Z., Y. Gao*, H. Luo, L. Kang, Z. Chen, J. Du, M. Kanehira, Y. Zhang, and Z.L. Wang, Solution-based fabrication of vanadium dioxide on F:SnO2 substrates with largely enhanced thermochromism and low-emissivity for energy-saving applications. Energy & Environmental Science, 2011. 4(10): p. 4290-4297.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C1EE02092G.
21. Zhang, Z., Y. Gao*, L. Kang, J. Du, and H. Luo, Effects of a TiO2 Buffer Layer on Solution-Deposited VO2 Films: Enhanced Oxidization Durability. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2010. 114(50): p. 22214-22220.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/jp108449m.
22. Zhang, Z., Y. Gao*, Z. Chen, J. Du, C. Cao, L. Kang, and H. Luo, Thermochromic VO2 Thin Films: Solution-Based Processing, Improved Optical Properties, and Lowered Phase Transformation Temperature. Langmuir, 2010. 26(13): p. 10738-10744.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/la100515k.