☛ Academic & Professional Qualifications

   ▪  B.Sc. in Chemistry, Henan University, Kaifeng, China, 6.1998

   ▪  M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Henan University, Kaifeng, China, 6. 2001

   ▪  Ph.D. in Physical chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, China, 5. 2005

   ▪  PostDoc, School of Engineer, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 12. 2007-12.2009

☛ Positions and Honors

   ▪  Director of the lubricating nanomaterials research laboratory in Engineering Research Center for Nanomaterials, Henan University

   ▪  Professor, 2011-present, Associate Professor, 2005-2011

   ▪  “Outstanding youth of scientific and technological innovation in Henan”, 2015

   ▪  “The young cadre teachers of colleges and universities in Henan”, 2008

☛ Research Interests

   ▪  Large-scale preparation of one dimensional metal nanomaterials

   ▪  Design of flexible and wear-resistant transparent conductive film materials

   ▪  Nano lubricating materials

☛ Key Publications

    [1]. N. Zeng, J. Ma, Y. Zhang, G. Yang, S. Zhang*, P. Zhang. Silver nanosheet-coated copper nanowire/epoxy resin nanocomposites with enhanced electrical conductivity and wear resistance. J Nanopart Res, 2017, 19, 91.

    [2]. Z. Jiang, Y. Zhang, G. Yang, J. Ma, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, P. Zhang. Tribological properties of tungsten disulfide nanoparticles surfacecapped by oleylamine and maleic anhydride dodecyl ester as additive in diisooctylsebacate. Ind Eng Chem Res, 2017, 56, 1365–1375.

    [3]. C. Miao, Y. Zhang, G. Yang, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, P. Zhang. Enzymatic oligomerization of p‑methoxyphenol and phenylamine providing poly(p‑methoxyphenol-phenylamine) with improved antioxidant performance in ester oils. Ind Eng Chem Res, 2016, 55, 12703-12709.

    [4]. L. Wu, Y. Zhang, G. Yang, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, P. Zhang. Tribological properties of oleic acid-modified zinc oxide nanoparticles as the lubricant additive in poly-alpha olefin and diisooctyl sebacate base oils. RSC Advances, 2016, 6, 69836–69844.

    [5]. Y. Zhang, Y. Yang, H. Ding, Y. Peng, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, P. Zhang. Combining magnetic filtered cathodic arc deposition with ion beam sputtering to afford superhard TiSiN multilayer composite films with tunable microstructure and mechanical properties. Vacuum, 2016, 125, 6-12.

    [6]. C. Miao, D. Yu, L. Huang, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, P. Zhang*. Synthesis of 1, 3, 5-tris (phenylamino) benzene derivatives and experimental and theoretical investigations of their antioxidation mechanism. Ind Eng Chem Res, 2016, 55, 1819-1826.

    [7]. Z. Jiang, Y. Zhang, G. Yang, K. Yang, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, P. Zhang. Tribological properties of oleylamine-modified ultrathin WS₂ nanosheets as the additive in polyalpha olefin over a wide temperature range. Tribol Lett, 2016, 61, 1-14.

    [8]. H. Ding, Y. Zhang, G. Yang, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, P. Zhang. Large scale preparation of silver nanowires with different diameters by a one-pot method and their application in transparent conducting films. RSC Advances, 2016, 38, 97-128.

    [9]. C. Miao, L. Zhang, K. Zheng, Y. Cui, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, P. Zhang. Synthesis of ploy(p-methoxyphenol) and evaluation of its antioxidation behavior as an antioxidant in several ester oils. Tribol Int, 2015, 88, 95-99.

    [10]. M. Kuang, Y. Zhang, T. Li, K. Li, S. Zhang*, G. Li, W. Zhang. Tunable synthesis of hierarchical NiCo₂O₄ nanosheets-decorated Cu/CuOx nanowires architectures for asymmetric electrochemical capacitors. J Power Sources, 2015, 283, 270-278.

    [11]. C. Zhang, S. Zhang*, S. Song, G. Yang, L. Yu, Z. Wu, X. Li, P. Zhang*. Preparation and tribological properties of surface-capped copper nanoparticle as a water-based lubricant additive. Tribol Lett, 2014, 54, 25-33.

    [12]. J. Zhang, Y. Zhang, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, P. Zhang, Z. Zhang. Preparation of water-soluble lanthanum fluoride nanoparticles and evaluation of their tribological properties. Tribol Lett, 2013, 52, 305-314.

    [13]. Y. Chen, Y. Zhang, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, P. Zhang, Z. Zhang. Preparation of nickel-based nanolubricants via a facile in situ one-step route and investigation of their tribological properties. Tribol Lett, 2013, 51, 73-83.

    [14]. Y. Zhang, Y. Zhai, F. Li, S. Zhang, P. Zhang, S. Zhang. Effect of microstructure and mechanical properties difference between sub-layers on the performance of alternate hard and soft diamond-like carbon multilayer films. Surf Coat Tech, 2013, 232, 575-581.

    [15]. C. Zhang, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, P. Zhang, Z. Zhang, Z. Wu. Tribological behavior of 1-methyl-3-hexadecylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ionic liquid crystal as a neat lubricant and as an additive of liquid paraffin. Tribol Lett, 2012, 46, 49-54.

    [16]. C. Zhang, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, Z. Zhang, Z. Wu, P. Zhang. Preparation and tribological properties of water-soluble copper/silica nanocomposite as a water-based lubricant additive. Appl Surf Sci, 2012, 259, 824-830.

    [17]. C. Zhang, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, Z. Zhang, P. Zhang*, Z. Wu. Size-controlled synthesis of monodisperse Ag2S nanoparticles by a solventlessthermolytic method. Mater Lett, 2012, 85, 77-80.

    [18]. C. Zhang, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, P. Zhang, Z. Zhang, Z. Wu. Tribological behavior of 1-methyl-3-hexadecylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ionic liquid crystal as a neat lubricant and as an additive of liquid paraffin. Tribol Lett, 2012, 46, 49-54.

    [19]. C. Zhang, S. Zhang*, L. Yu, Z. Zhang, Z. Wu, P. Zhang. Preparation and tribological properties of water-soluble copper/silica nanocomposite as a water-based lubricant additive. Appl Surf Sci, 2012, 259, 824–830.

    [20]. S. Zhang, H. Zeng. Solution-based epitaxial growth of magnetically responsive Cu@Ni nanowires. Chem Mate, 2010, 22, 1282-1284.

    [21]. X. Meng, S. Zhang*, H. Xu, K. Liu, Z. Wu, Z. Zhang. Ionic liquid-assisted solvothermal synthesis of Ni particles and study of their electrocatalytic effect for calcium dobesilate oxidation. Z Naturforsch B, 2009, 64b, 929-934.

    [22]. S. Zhang, H. Zeng. Self-assembled hollow spheres of beta-Ni(OH)2 and their derived nanomaterials. Chem Mate, 2009, 21, 871-883.

    [23]. L. Zhang, S. Zhang*, B. He, Z. Wu, Z. Zhang. TiO2 nanoparticles functionalized by a temperature-sensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM): synthesis and characterization. Z Naturforsch B, 2008, 63b, 973-976.

    [24]. S. Zhang*, L. Zhang, B. He, Z. Wu. Preparation and characterization of thermosensitive PNIPAA coated iron oxide nanoparticles. Nanotechnology, 2008, 19, 325608.

    [25]. F. Shi, M.K. Tse, M.M. Pohl, J. Radnik, A. Brucknerc, S. Zhang, M. Beller. Nano-iron oxide-catalyzed selective oxidations of alcohols and olefins with hydrogen peroxide.  Mol Catal A-Chem, 2008, 292, 28-35.

    [26]. F. Shi, M.K. Tse, M.M. Pohl, A. Brckner, S. Zhang, M. Beller. Tuning catalytic activity between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis: Improved activity and selectivity of free Nano-Fe2O3 in selective oxidations，Angew Chem Int Edit, 2007, 46, 8866-8868.

    [27]. B. He, S. Zhang*, L. Zhang, Z. Wu, Z. Zhang. Preparation of reactive surface-modified Ag nanoparticles and their assembly on a Si surface via covalent，Nanotechnology, 2007, 18, 365602.

☛ Patents

    [1]. International patents. Metal Nanowires, Nanomesh and a Method of Fabrication. Publication number WO2012/060776

    [2]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of organic dispersible LaF3 nanoparticles. ZL 200610107264.2

    [3]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of NiS nanorods. ZL 200510107214.x

    [4]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of monodisperse, oil soluble surface modified Fe2O3. ZL 200610107323.6

    [5]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of metal nanoparticles using Hydroxyl-Founcionalized Ionic Liquids. ZL 200510048415.7

    [6]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of surface modified copper and copper alloy nanoparticles. ZL 200810049446.8

    [7]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of Bi nanoparticles. ZL 200910065043.7

    [8]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of oil soluble copper nanoparticles. ZL 200910065056.4

    [9]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of CaCO3 nanoparticles using microemulsion. ZL 200910065055.x

    [10]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of hollow CuS micro sphere or tube. ZL 200910065132.1

    [11]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of organic dispersible Cu/Fe304 composite nanoparticles. ZL 201210041657.3

    [12]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of high temperature antioxidant for ester oil. ZL 201410651195.6

    [13]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of copper nanowires. ZL 201310005955.1

    [14]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of water soluble lanthanum fluoride nanoparticles. ZL 201310160651.2

    [15]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation and purification of a nanowire. ZL 201410829625.9

    [16]. Chinese patents. A method of Preparation method of oil soluble two tungsten sulfide nanoparticles. ZL 201510747855.5

    [17]. Chinese patents. A method of preparation of high temperature antioxidant for lubricating oil. ZL 201510415002.1