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Dr. Xiangwu Zhang

Associate Professor

Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science

Phone: 919-515-6547
Email: xiangwu_zhang@ncsu.edu
Address: 2401 Research Drive
Room: 3118 | Map Location

Research Areas

  • Nanosciences, Surface Modification, Fibers and Polymers
  • Energy, Environment and Sustainability
  • Health and Safety

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, and ii) chemical and biological protection. His research encompasses both fundamental materials studies such as synthesis and physical characterization, as well as system design and fabrication. Following are examples of current research topics:

  • Lithium-Ion Batteries
  • Lithium-Air Batteries
  • Fuel Cells
  • Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
  • Chemical and Biological Protection Fabrics
  • Nano-Finishing of Textile Fabrics
  • Advanced Electrospinning Systems

Most Recent Publications

1. Padbury, R., & Zhang, X. (2011). Lithium-Oxygen Batteries - Limiting Factors That Affect Performance . Journal of Power Sources , 196 (10) , 4436-4444.

2. Jung, K., Pourdeyhimi, B., & Zhang, X. (2011). Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer-Filled Nonwoven Membranes . Journal of Applied Polymer Science , 119 (5) , 2568-2575.

3. Shi, Q., Vitchuli, N., Nowak, J., Caldwell, J.M., Breidt, F., Bourham, M., Zhang, X., McCord, M. (2011). Durable Antibacterial Ag/Polyacrylonitrile (Ag/PAN) Hybrid Nanofibers Prepared by Atmospheric Plasma Treatment and Electrospinning . European Polymer Journal , 47 (7) , 1402-1409.

4. Shi, Q., Vitchuli, N., Nowak, J., Lin, Z., Guo, B., McCord, M., Bourham, M., & Zhang, X. (2011). Atmospheric Plasma Treatment of Pre-Electrospinning Polymer Solution: A Feasible Method to Improve Electrospinnability . Journal of Polymer Science. Part B. Polymer Physics , 49 (2) , 115-122.

5. Liang, Y., Ji, L., Guo, B., Lin, Z., Yao, Y., Li, Y., Alcoutlabi, M., Qiu, Y., & Zhang, X. (2011). Preparation and Electrochemical Characterization of Ionic-Conducting Lithium Lanthanum Titanate Oxide/Polyacrylonitrile Submicron Composite Fiber-Based Lithium-Ion Battery Separators . Journal of Power Sources , 196 (1) , 436-441.

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Xiangwu Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science at North Carolina State University. He received his B.S. in Polymer Materials and Engineering in 1997 and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering in 2001, both from Zhejiang University, China. He joined the Center for Electrochemical Systems and Hydrogen Research at Texas A&M University as a Postdoctoral Associate in 2001. During 2002 - 2006, he was a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University. He joined the faculty in the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science at North Carolina State University in 2006.

 

Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, 2002 - 2006

Postdoctoral Associate, Center for Electrochemical Systems and Hydrogen Research, Texas A&M University, 2001 - 2002

Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, China, 2001
Dissertation: Preparation and Properties of Polymeric Composites Filled with Low-Melting-Point Alloy

B.S., Polymer Materials and Engineering, Zhejiang University, China, 1997

Minor, Computer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, China, 1997

  • Guest Professor, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
  • Co-Founder, Tec-Cel, Inc.
  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Energy Storage and Conversion
  • Editorial Board Member, 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
  • Full Member and Departmental Liaison Officer, Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society
  • Affiliate Member and Textile and Composites Engineering Technical Committee Member, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • Active Member, The Electrochemical Society (ECS)
  • Full Member, The American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • Full Member, Materials Research Society (MRS)
  • Full Member, The Fiber Society
  • Member, American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)