Qiang Zhang

ORCID: 0000-0001-5842-3223
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  • Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
  • Conducting polymers and applications
  • Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
  • Tactile and Sensory Interactions
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Muscle activation and electromyography studies
  • Graphene research and applications
  • ZnO doping and properties
  • 2D Materials and Applications
  • Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
  • Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
  • Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
  • Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices
  • Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications
  • Biosensors and Analytical Detection
  • Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films
  • Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
  • Flame retardant materials and properties
  • MXene and MAX Phase Materials
  • Electrochemical Analysis and Applications

Hubei University of Arts and Science
2025

Taiyuan University of Technology
2016-2024

Inner Mongolia University
2024

Huawei Technologies (China)
2024

Xi'an Jiaotong University
2017-2024

China University of Petroleum, East China
2024

Hokkaido University
2021

First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University
2021

Shanxi Medical University
2021

State Council of the People's Republic of China
2020

Realization of advanced bio-interactive electronic devices requires mechanically compliant sensors with the ability to detect extremely large strain. Here, we design a new multifunctional carbon nanotube (CNT) based capacitive strain which can strains up 300% excellent durability even after thousands cycles. The CNT-based gauge exhibit deterministic and linear response throughout whole range factor very close predicted value (strictly 1), representing highest sensitivity value. tests reveal...

10.1038/srep03048 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Scientific Reports 2013-10-25

The existing methods of synthesis thermoelectric (TE) materials remain constrained to multi-step processes that are time and energy intensive. Here we demonstrate essentially all compound thermoelectrics can be synthesized in a single-phase form at minimal cost on the timescale seconds using combustion process called self-propagating high-temperature synthesis. We illustrate this method Cu2Se summarize key reaction parameters for other materials. propose new empirically based criterion...

10.1038/ncomms5908 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Nature Communications 2014-09-16

Strain sensors combining high sensitivity with good transparency and flexibility would be of great usefulness in smart wearable/flexible electronics. However, the fabrication such strain is still challenging. In this study, new embedded multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) meshes polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) films were designed tested. The showed elevated optical up to 87% a gauge factor 1140 at small 8.75%. factors also found relatively stable since they did not obviously change after 2000...

10.1021/acsami.7b12987 article EN ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2017-11-03

Single-crystalline Bi2Fe4O9 nanocrystals (NCs) of various sizes (from 78 to 14 nm), synthesized using the sol–gel method, exhibit size-dependent magnetic properties, which can be attributed uncompensated spins on surface antiferromagnetic NCs. These tunable properties have a profound significance and widely applied in spintronics. As crystal size decreases, energy gap semiconductor NCs increases from 1.91 2.04 eV, results quantum confinement effect. The excellent photocatalytic oxidation...

10.1021/jp208750n article EN The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2011-11-11

Here, we propose a highly sensitive and stretchable strain sensor based on silver nanoparticles nanowires (Ag NPs NWs), advancing the rapid development of electronic skin. To improve sensitivity sensors Ag NWs were added to polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as an aid filler. Silver NPs) increase conductive paths for electrons, leading low resistance resulting (14.9 Ω). The showed strong piezoresistivity with tunable gauge factor (GF) at 3766, change in linearly increased from 0% 28.1%. high GF...

10.1088/1361-6528/aabbba article EN Nanotechnology 2018-04-05

Spin-forbidden excitons in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides are optically inactive at room temperature. Probing and manipulating these dark essential for understanding exciton spin relaxation valley coherence of 2D materials. Here, we show that the coupling to a nanoparticle-on-mirror cavity leads plasmon-induced resonant emission with intensity comparable spin-allowed bright excitons. A three-state quantum model combined full-wave electrodynamic calculations reveals radiative...

10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c04360 article EN Nano Letters 2022-02-28

Defect passivation is crucial for improving the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, this process influences surface work function (SWF) perovskite, potentially causing an energy-level mismatch. Previous studies that relied solely on electrostatic potential (ESP) analysis passivator dipole moments may not adequately describe changes in SWF at passivator-perovskite interface. Our results reveal interaction between defects would lead to different trends when...

10.1021/acsenergylett.4c00839 article EN cc-by ACS Energy Letters 2024-05-28

Silver nanoparticles grown on reduced graphene oxide (AgNPs/RGO) were successfully synthesized <italic>via</italic> a facile <italic>in situ</italic> method.

10.1039/c7ra02267k article EN cc-by-nc RSC Advances 2017-01-01

The core‐shell structured Co 3 O 4 ‐PANI nanocomposites have been successfully prepared using an in situ polymerization method, while the core nanoparticles were synthesized by carbon‐assisted method degreasing cotton as a template. obtained samples characterized XRD, TEM, FTIR, and XPS. results indicated that amorphous PANI was well covered on surface of spinel with structure formed particle size about 100 nm. interfacial interaction nanocomposite greatly enhances microwave absorption...

10.1155/2015/845983 article EN cc-by Journal of Nanomaterials 2015-01-01

A multifunctional hybrid hydrogel with dual thermo- and near-infrared light responsiveness for controlled drug release real-time monitoring.

10.1039/d0nr01736a article EN Nanoscale 2020-01-01

Recently, highly stretchable strain sensors have attracted considerable attention. Identifying alternatives to sensitive unit materials and flexible substrates is critical in the fabrication of sensors.

10.1039/d0ra00327a article EN cc-by-nc RSC Advances 2020-01-01

Flexible electronics devices with tactile perception can sense the mechanical property data of environment and human body, they present a huge potential in health system. In particular, introduction ultra-flexible self-powered characteristics to sensors effectively reduce problems caused by rigid batteries. Herein, we report triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), mainly consisting an polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) film micro-pyramid-structure sputtered aluminum electrodes, which achieves highly...

10.3390/nano9091304 article EN cc-by Nanomaterials 2019-09-12

In the research of flexible pressure sensors supported by three-dimensional skeleton structure, combination nanomaterials and structure is a difficult problem to be further solved. Herein, piezoresistive sensor based on graphene-PDMS @ sponge prepared fixing graphene using PDMS. The as-prepared exhibits high elasticity (strain up 85%), sensitivity (0.075 K Pa−1), wide responding range (0–50 KPa) stability (2000 cycles test). used detect blood pressure, heartbeat human movements including...

10.1088/1361-6439/ab948f article EN Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering 2020-05-19

Materials with tunable and high strain sensitivities have a great potential to be used in next generation flexible electronic devices. Conventional methods, which focus on tailoring the material composition obtain controllable sensitivities, face issues of complicated fabrication process instability, restricting their use real applications. In this work, we propose idea tuning through precisely controlled micro-structures. Based 3D printing technique, successfully fabricate...

10.1088/1361-6528/ab1287 article EN Nanotechnology 2019-03-22

Abstract The wide application prospects of flexible strain sensors and pressure in robotic perception have led to an urgent demand for the high‐precision customized manufacturing integration such devices. Herein, a 3D‐printed wearable tactile sensing array is developed by integrating sensor with porous structures. has linear measurement range 67.5% sensitivity 2.64. Meanwhile, continuous pressure‐monitoring ability 0–1 N, it particularly sensitive small pressures within 0.2 N. Both provide...

10.1002/admt.202100038 article EN Advanced Materials Technologies 2021-05-28

MXene is widely used for electrode materials. However, the interfacial resistance between metal and semiconductor affects device performance. The strain has become an effective strategy to improve properties. With aim of revealing interface mechanism improving performance, we use first-principles calculation investigate electronic properties Ti3C2T2/MoS2 (T = F, O, OH) junctions effect on interfaces. calculations show weak forces Ti3C2T2 MoS2 monolayer, interaction decreases in order...

10.1021/acs.jpcc.1c03286 article EN The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2021-07-19

We investigate the role of etching in formation Ag nanoplates with different morphologies. By examining reduction AgNO 3 poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) an aqueous solution under a hydrothermal condition, we confirm that plays essential promoting growth triangular straight edges at expense multiple twinned particles via Ostwald ripening. Once all are gone, will continue corners nanoplates, leading to enneahedral curved edges. When transferred into ethanol and subjected solvothermal treatment, obtain...

10.1002/smll.201302877 article EN Small 2013-12-13

In order to meet the growing need for smart bionic devices and epidermal electronic systems, biaxial stretchability is essential energy storage units. Based on porous single-walled carbon nanotube/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (SWCNT/PEDOT) hybrid fiber, we designed fabricated a biaxially stretchable supercapacitor, which possesses unique configuration of parallel buckled fiber array. Owing reticulate SWCNT film improved fabrication technique, retained its architecture both outwardly...

10.1039/c5nr03027g article EN Nanoscale 2015-01-01

Due to the rapid development and superb performance of electronic skin, we propose a highly sensitive stretchable temperature strain sensor. Silver nanoparticles coated carbon nanowires (Ag@CNT) nanomaterials with different Ag concentrations were synthesized. After morphology components demonstrated, sensors composed Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) CNTs or Ag@CNTs prepared via simple template method. Then, properties piezoresistive effects tested. Characterization results present excellent for...

10.3390/nano7120424 article EN cc-by Nanomaterials 2017-12-04

A series of Sb-doped Mg2Si1–xSbx compounds with the Sb content x within 0 ≤ 0.025 were prepared by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) combined plasma activated sintering (PAS) method in less than 20 min. Thermodynamic parameters SHS process, such as adiabatic temperature, ignition combustion and propagation speed wave, determined for first time. Nanoprecipitates observed samples doped Sb. Thermoelectric properties characterized temperature range 300–875 K. With increasing Sb,...

10.1021/acsami.5b11063 article EN ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2016-01-19

At present, more and flexible pressure sensors are used in wearable devices. The improvement of the adsorbability nanomaterials on sponge is an urgent problem to be solved. Here, using conductive carbon black with good dispersibility small particle size as filler filled middle can improve absorbability sponge. A simple method soaking a different thicknesses dispersion obtain based black/sponge. We compare analyze differences initial resistance sensitivity select sensor higher (0.194 kPa <sup...

10.1109/ted.2021.3103487 article EN IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices 2021-08-16
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