Liang Zhang

 

 

Biography:

Liang Zhang received his BEng and PhD degree in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics from Chongqing University in 2008 and 2014, respectively. He was a visiting PhD student at Pennsylvania State University under the supervision of Prof. John M Regan from 2013 to 2014. His PhD research focused on the enhancement of proton transfer in microbial fuel cells. After graduation, Dr. Zhang made a Postdoctoral research at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pennsylvania State University from 2014 to 2015, where he focused on electrochemical energy conversation. He started his faculty career at Chongqing University as an Assistant Professor in 2015 and promoted as a Professor in 2023. His current research interests are thermally regenerative battery (TRB) for low-grade waste heat recovery, proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE), transport phenomenon in fuel cells, microbial fuel cells (MFCs), resource recovery from waste by using electrochemical systems.

Education Background:

Apr, 2013 – Jun, 2014 The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)

Visiting Ph.D. student

Sep, 2008 – Jul, 2014 Chongqing University

Ph.D. Degree, Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics

Sep, 2004 – Jun, 2008 Chongqing University

Bachelor Degree, Thermal and Power Engineering

Research Interests:

² Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE)

² Thermally regenerative battery (TRB) for low-grade waste heat recovery

² Transport phenomenon in fuel cells

² Resource recovery from waste by using electrochemical systems

Research Grants：

1. Regulation of independent path for gas-liquid flow and performance improvement in a proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer with double-ordered transport structure

Role: Project Leader

Financial source: National Natural Science Foundation of China

Duration: January 2024 – December 2027

Amount: RMB 500,000

2. Regulation of heat and mass transfer and performance improvement of a closed-loop thermally regenerative battery system using gradient porous composite electrodes

Role: Project Leader

Financial source: National Natural Science Foundation of China

Duration: January 2020 – December 2023

Amount: RMB 650,000

3. Transport characteristic and performance improvement of a flat plate thermally regenerative ammonia-based battery using foam metal electrodes

Role: Project Leader

Financial source: National Natural Science Foundation of China

Duration: January 2017 – December 2019

Amount: RMB 240,000

4. System optimization and process control of proton exchange membrane water electrolysis adapted to fluctuating inputs

Role: Leader of subproject

Financial source: Ministry of Science and Technology, China

Duration: December 2021 – November 2025

Amount: RMB 600,000

5. Multi-component transport and performance enhancement of ammonia-breathing thermally regenerative flow battery with 3D printed porous composite electrodes

Role: Project leader

Financial source: Natural Science Foundation of Chonqqing, China

Duration: August 2022 – July 2025

Amount: RMB 100,000

6. Characteristics of multi-component transport phenomena in a floating air-cathode microbial fuel cell

Role: Project leader

Financial source: Natural Science Foundation of Chonqqing, China

Duration: July 2017 – June 2020

Amount: RMB 50,000

Selected Journal Publications：（IF>8.0）

1. Yu Shi, Liang Zhang*, Yongsheng Zhang, Jun Li, Qian Fu, Xun Zhu, Qiang Liao. A Self-stratified Thermally Regenerative Battery Using Nano-prism Cu Covering Ni Electrodes for Low-grade Waste Heat Recovery, The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 2023, 14:16631673. (Nature Index, SCI一区, IF=5.7)

2. Y Shi, L Zhang*, YS Zhang, Jun Li, Qian Fu, X Zhu, Q Liao, Construction of a hierarchical porous surface composite electrode by dynamic hydrogen bubble template electrodeposition for ultrahigh-performance thermally regenerative ammonia-based batteries, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021, 423: 130339. (SCI一区, IF=15.1)

3. Liang Zhang, Jun Li*, Xun Zhu, Dingding Ye, Qiang Liao, Anodic current distribution in a liter-scale microbial fuel cell with electrode arrays. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2013, 223:623-631. (SCI一区, IF=15.1)

4. Yu Shi, Yanxiang Li, Liang Zhang*, Jun Li, Qian Fu, Xun Zhu*, Qiang Liao, Development of a membrane-less microfluidic thermally regenerative ammonia-based battery towards small-scale low-grade thermal energy recovery, Applied Energy, 2022, 326:119976. (SCI一区，IF=11.2)

5. Yu Shi, Yichao An, Zhiqiang, Tang, Liang Zhang*, Jun Li, Qian Fu, Xun Zhu, Qiang Liao, Electrical power production of thermally regenerative ammonia-based batteries using reduced graphene oxide modified Ni foam composite electrodes, Applied Energy, 2022, 326: 119966. (SCI一区，IF=11.2)

6. Yu Shi, Dong Li, Yichao An, Liang Zhang*, Jun Li, Qian Fu, Xun Zhu, Qiang Liao, Power generation enhancement of a membrane-free thermally regenerative battery induced by the density difference of electrolytes, Applied Energy, 2023, 344:121302. (SCI一区，IF=11.2)

7. Yichao An, Yongsheng Zhang, Yu Shi, Liang Zhang*, Jun Li, Qian Fu, Xun Zhu, Qiang Liao, Alleviated ammonia crossover in thermally regenerative ammonia-based batteries by optimizing the introduced intermediate-chamber, Applied Energy，2023,349: 121657. (SCI一区，IF=11.2),

8. L Zhang, X Zhu*, J Li, Q Fu, Q Liao, Y Li, YX Li, A self-recirculation electrolyte system for unbuffered microbial fuel cells with an aerated cathode, Bioresource Technology. 2017, 241:1173-1177. (SCI一区, IF = 11.4)

9. J Li, L Hu, L Zhang*, D, X Zhu, Q Liao. Uneven biofilm and current distribution in three-dimensional macroporous anodes of bio-electrochemical systems composed of graphite electrode arrays. Bioresource Technology. 2017, 228:25-30. (SCI一区, IF =11.4)

10. J Li, H Li, J Zheng, L Zhang*, Q Fu, X Zhu, Q Liao. Response of anodic biofilm and the performance of microbial fuel cells to different discharging current densities. Bioresource Technology. 2017, 233: 1-6.  (SCI一区, IF = 11.4)

11. L Zhang, X Zhu*, H Kashima, J Li, Q Liao, D Ye, J M Regan, Anolyte recirculation effects in buffered and unbuffered single-chamber air-cathode microbial fuel cells. Bioresource Technology. 2015, 179:26-34.  (SCI一区, IF = 11.4)

12. L Zhang*, P Chen, D Li, J Li, Q Fu, X Zhu, Z Lu, Q Liao. The coupled removal of heavy metals from electroplating wastewater induced stable electricity generation during long-time discharging in a three-chamber thermally regenerative battery. Journal of Power Sources, 2023, 557:232524(SCI一区, IF = 9.2)

13. P Chen, L Zhang*, Y Shi, J Li, Q Fu, X Zhu, Z Lu, Q Liao. Biomass waste-derived hierarchical porous composite electrodes for high-performance thermally regenerative ammonia-based batteries. Journal of Power Sources, 2022, 517:230719. (SCI一区, IF = 9.2)

14. Zhiqiang Lu, Yu Shi, Liang Zhang, Yan Li, Jun Li, Qian Fu, Xun Zhu, Qiang Liao, Ammonia crossover in thermally regenerative ammonia-based batteries for low-grade waste heat recovery, Journal of Power Sources, 2022, Volume 548, 232085(SCI一区, IF = 9.2)

15. Y Shi, L Zhang*, J Li, Q Fu, X Zhu, Q Liao, YS Zhang, 3-D printed gradient porous composite electrodes improve anodic current distribution and performance in thermally regenerative flow battery for low-grade waste heat recovery, Journal of Power Sources, 2020, 473: 228525. (SCI一区, IF=9.2)

16. Y Zhang, Y Shi, L Zhang*, J Li, Q Fu, X Zhu, Q Liao, A fluidized-bed reactor for enhanced mass transfer and increased performance in thermally regenerative batteries for low-grade waste heat recovery, Journal of Power Sources, 2021, 495: 229815. (SCI一区, IF =9.2)

17. L Zhang, X Zhu*, J Li, Q Liao, D Ye, Biofilm formation and electricity generation of a microbial fuel cell started up under different external resistances. Journal of Power Sources. 2011, 196:6029-6053. (SCI一区, IF =9.2)

18. Yongsheng Zhang, Yu Shi, Liang Zhang*, Jun Li, Qian Fu, Xun Zhu, Qiang Liao, Graphene oxide modified membrane for alleviated ammonia crossover and improved electricity generation in thermally regenerative batteries, Chinese Chemical Letters, 2023, 34(2):107704. (SCI一区, IF=9.1)

19. Y Shi, L Zhang*, J Li, Q Fu, X Zhu, Q Liao, YS Zhang, Cu/Ni composite electrodes for increased anodic coulombic efficiency and electrode operation time in a thermally regenerative ammonia-based battery for converting low-grade waste heat into electricity, Renewable Energy, 2020, 159: 162-171. (SCI一区, IF = 8.7)

20. Liang Zhang, Zhiqiang Lu, Pengyu Chen, Jun Li, Qian Fu, Xun Zhu, Qiang Liao*, An environmentally friendly gradient treatment system of copper-containing wastewater by coupling thermally regenerative battery and electrodeposition cell [J], Separation and Purification Technology, 2022, 295: 121243. (SCI一区, IF=8.6)