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Wei Zhang

Professor
Supervisor of Doctorate Candidates
Supervisor of Master's Candidates


Gender:Male
Alma Mater:University of Leeds
Degree:Doctoral Degree
School/Department:Department of Engineering Mechanics
Discipline:Engineering Mechanics. Biomechanics and Nanomechanics. Materials Physics and Chemistry
Business Address:Bldg.of Engineering Mechanics, Rm407
Contact Information:wei.zhang@dlut.edu.cn
E-Mail:wei.zhang@dlut.edu.cn
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Prof. Wei Zhang obtained his Ph.D degree in University of Leeds, U.K. in 2008 and then he worked at the Institute of Advanced Technology in University of Surrey, U.K. He joined Dalian University of Technology, China, as an Associate Professor in 2011. In  2017, he was promoted to professorship. Prof. Zhang's current research interests include hyperthermia therapy of cancer,  hydrogel for drug delivery and tissue engineering, mechanics of tissue and cell, Chinese massage technique and facility.

 

He has published over 100 SCI journal papers as the first/corresponding author in Nano Energy, Small, Composites B, Carbon, Carbohydrate Polymers, Acta Biomaterialia, etc. which have received about 2500 citations with a H-index 25. He has been granted 30 Chinese invention patents, 2 US Patents and 10 software copyrights.

 

He is the Associate Editor of Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Editor of Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics, Modern Chemical Research.

 

He is the principal investigator (PI) of one project and one sub-project of National Key Research and Development Project of China. He is the PI of two projects and co-PI of one project of National Natural Science Foundation of China. He is also the PI of 14 projects of Ministry of Science and Technology of China, Department of Education of China and Liaoning Provincial Department of Education. As PI, he has been in charge of research funding of over 12 million RMB.

 

He has been awarded Natural Science Award of Liaoning Province (2021, 2013), Excellent Postgraduate Tutor of Liaoning Province (2016, 2017, 2021), Science and Technology Award of Dalian City (2019), Qian Lingxi Mechanics Award (2013), Excellent Paper Award in National Youth Symposium on Tribology and the Sixth Symposium on Biological Tribology and Internal Plant Engineering (2012), Excellent Paper Award in the Ninth National Conference on Surface Engineering (2012), Outstanding Student Abroad Awards by China government (2008), Overseas Research Students Award by U.K. government (2004-2007), Tetley and Lupton Scholarship by University of Leeds (2004-2007), Reducing the Impact of Textiles on the Environment Award by the Society of Dyers and Colourists (2006), Green Chemistry Award by Gordon Research Conference and Crystal Faraday (2006).

 

 Currently the main research topics of my group include:

 1) Magnetic induction hyperthermia

Ø Develop magnetic nanomaterials for magnetic induction hyperthermia

Ø Adjust the mechanical properties of cell for intra hyperthermia

Ø Interaction of nanomaterials with cell

Ø Numerical simulation of thermal field in tumor

 

2) Hydrogel for bio-application

Ø Develop hydrogel for controlled drug release

Ø Develop hydrogel for replacement of articular cartilage

Ø Investigate the mechanical properties of biological tissue

Ø Develop hydrogel with high strength and self-healing properties

Ø Numerical simulation of the drug release behavior of hydrogel

Ø Develop wearable eletronics

 

3) Chinese massage therapy

Ø Develop wearable electronics for massge

Ø Investigate the relationship between massge pressure and therapeutic effects

 

4) Cell mechanics

Ø Effect of substrate stiffness on the biological behavior of cells

Ø Effect of microgravity on the biological behavior of cells

 

 Students with background of materials, bioscience, chemistry, and mechanics are welcome to join for master and PhD degree study, and postdoctor position.


Representative papers (* Corresponding author):

101

Min Chen, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Hydrogel sensors in an IoT system for self-monitoring and remote monitoring of massage pressure, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c09265.

100

Chao Wang, Guanlin Zhou, Xu Guo, Wei Zhang*, Chengwei Wu, Electrical stimulation promotes endocytosis of magnetic nanoparticles by cancer cells, Small, 2024, 20, 2403381

 

99

Xin Jin, Chengxiong Wei,  Kai Li, Peinan Yin, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Polyphenol-mediated injectable hydrogel with short gelation time and high adhesion strength for wound healing, Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024, 342, 122372

 

98

Sadegh Ghorbanzadeh, Wei Zhang*, Advances in MXene-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators, Nano Energy,  2024, 125, 109558

 

97

X Yu, M D Rahman, R P Yang, C Wu, A Bouyahya, Wei Zhang*. Effect of Al3+ doping on magnetic properties of Zn-Mn ferrite nanoparticles for magnetic induction hyperthermia, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2024, 591, 171724

 

96

Vanja Tadić, Wei Zhang, Anamaria Brozovic*The High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Metastasis and Chemoresistance in 3D ModelsBBA - Reviews on Cancer, 2024,1879, 189052

 

95

Gopal Niraula, Chengwei Wu, Xiaogang Yu, Sonia Malik, Dalip Singh Verma, Rengpeng Yang, Boxiong Zhao, Shuaiwen Ding, Wei Zhang*, Surender Kumar Sharma*, The Curie Temperature: A Key Playmaker in Self-Regulated Temperature Hyperthermia, Journal of Materials Chemistry B,  2024, 12, 286–331. Inside front cover

 

94

Margareta Pernar Kovac, Vanja Tadixc, Juran Kralj, Marija Milkovic Peris, Slavko Oresskovic, Ivan Babic, Vladimir Banovic, Wei Zhang, Zoran Culig, Anamaria Brozovic, MiRNA-mRNA integrative analysis reveals epigenetically regulated and prognostic miR-103a with a role in migration and invasion of carboplatin-resistant ovarian cancer cells that acquired mesenchymal-like phenotype, Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 2023, 166, 115349.

 

93

Yifan Zheng, Renpeng Yang, Xiaogang Yu, Wei Zhang, Yue Shao*Effect of manganese ion doping on magnetic properties and magnetic induction heating of Zn-Al ferrite nanoparticlesJournal of Alloys and Compounds, 2023, 966, 171597.

 

92

Xiaogang Yu, Renpeng Yang, Chengwei Wu, Bo Liu, Wei Zhang*, Effect of Cr3+ doping on magnetic properties of Zn-Mg ferrite nanoparticlesMagnetochemistry, 2023, 9, 181.

 

91

Ala R. Al-Areqi, Xiaogang Yu, Renpeng Yang, Chao Wang, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*Synthesis of zinc ferrite nanoparticles with high saturation magnetization for magnetic induction hyperthermia, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2023, 579, 170839.

 

90

Guanlin Zhou, Chao Wang, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Active learning model for extracting elasticmodulus of cell on substrate, Biophysical Journal, 2023, 122(12), 2489-2499.

 

89

Najmeh Alsadat Abtahi, Saba Salehi, Seyed Morteza Naghib*, Fatemeh Haghiralsadat,Mohammadmahdi Akbari Edgahi, Sadegh Ghorbanzadeh, Wei Zhang*, Multi-sensitive functionalized niosomal nanocarriers for controllable gene delivery in vitro and in vivo, Cancer Nanotechnology, 2023, 14: 22.

 

88

Heng Li, Chengwei Wu, Xiaogang Yu, Wei Zhang*, Recent advances of PVA-based hydrogels in cartilage repair application, Journal of Materials Research and Technology,2023, 24, 2279-2298.

 

87

Saba Salehi,Seyed Morteza Naghib*, Hamid Reza Garshasbi, Sadegh Ghorbanzadeh,Wei Zhang*, Smart stimuli-responsive injectable gels and hydrogels for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications: A review,  Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 20231104126

 

86

Elnaz Khakpour, Saba Salehi, Seyed Morteza Naghib*, Sadegh Ghorbanzadeh, Wei Zhang*, Graphene-based nanomaterials for stimuli-sensitive controlled delivery of therapeutic molecules,  Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,2023.1129768.

 

85

Hamidreza Garshasbi, Saba Salehi, Seyed Morteza Naghib*, Sadegh Ghorbanzadeh

, Wei Zhang*, Stimuli-responsive injectable chitosan-based hydrogels for controlled drug delivery systems, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023,1126774.

 

84

Sadegh Ghorbanzadeh, Seyed Morteza Naghib*, Ali Sadr, Fatemeh Molaabasi*, Wei Zhang*, A customizable cost-effective design for printed circuit board-based nanolayered gold screen-printed electrode: From fabrication to biosensing applications, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022,1036224.

 

83

Chengxiong Wei, Chengwei Wu, Xin Jin, Peinan Yin, Xiaogang Yu, Chao Wang, WeiZhang*CT/MR detectable magnetic microspheres for temperature-controllable hyperthermia and transcatheter arterial chemoembolization, Acta Biomaterialia, 2022, 153, 453-464.

 

82

Xiaogang Yu, Renpeng Yang, Chengwei Wu, Bo Liu, Wei Zhang*, The heating efficiency of magnetic nanoparticles under an alternating magnetic field, Scientific Reports, 2022,12, 16055.

 

81

Suchanat Suttisonab, Kamonpan Pengpat, Uraiwan Intathad, Jinchen Fan, Wei Zhang, Sukum Eitssayeam*, Preparation of LFP-based cathodematerials for lithium-ion battery applications, Materials Today: Proceeding, 2022, 65, 2347-2350.

 

80

Guanlin Zhou, Min Chen, Chao Wang, Xiao Han, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Machine learning method for extracting elastic modulus of cells, Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 2022, 21:1603-1612.

 

79

Shuai-Wen Ding, Cheng-Wei Wu, Xiao-Gang Yu, Chao Dai, Wei Zhang* Jian-Po Gong,

Simulating evaluation method on heating performances of magnetic nanoparticles with temperature-dependent heating efficiencies in tumor hyperthermia, Magnetochemistry, 2022, 8, 63.

 

78

Heng Li, Jinming Li, Tong Li, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Macroporous polyvinyl alcohol-tannic acid hydrogel with high strength and toughness for cartilage replacement, Journal of Materials Science, 2022, 57, 8262-8275.

 

77

Chengxiong Wei, Xin Jin, Chengwei Wu, Anamaria Brozovic, Wei Zhang*, Carbon spheres with high photothermal conversion efficiency for photothermal therapy of tumor, Diamond and Related Materials, 2022, 126, 109048.

 

76

Jinming Li, Heng Li, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*PVA-AAm-AG multi-network hydrogel with high mechanical strength and cell adhesion, Polymer, 2022, 247, 124786.

 

75

Xin Jin, Chengxiong Wei, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Gastroretentive core-shell hydrogel assembly for sustained release of metformin hydrochloride, European Polymer Journal2022, 170, 111155.

 

74

Peinan Yin, Chengxiong Wei, Xin Jin, Xiaogang Yu, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Magnetic polyvinyl alcohol microspheres with self-regulating temperature and CT/MR imaging guide for arterial embolization, Polymer Bulletin, 2023, 80:2697–2711. 

 

73

Xin Jin, Chengxiong Wei, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Customized hydrogel for sustained release of high water-soluble drugs, ACS Omega, 2022, 7 (10), 8493–8497, Impact Factor: 4.132, Front Cover .

 

72

Xin Jin, Chengxiong Wei, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Gastric fluid-induced double network hydrogel with high swelling ratio and long-term mechanical stability, Composites Part B, 2022, 236,109816.

 

71

Chengcheng Yan, Jianli Ma, Yuxiang Zhang, Chengwei Wu,  P. Yang, Peng Wang, Wei Zhang, Xiao. Han, The fracture performance of adhesively bonded orthodontic brackets: an experimental-FE modelling study, Journal of Adhesion,  2022, 98(2),180-206.

 

70

Chengxiong Wei, Xin Jin, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, The injectable composite hydrogel for photothermal therapy of bone tumor and bone regeneration,  Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 2022, 118, 64-72. 

 

69

Weihao Sun, Peinan Yin, Chao Wang, Yifei Ren, Xiao Han, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Determination of the elastic modulus of adherent cells using spherical atomic force microscope probe, Journal of Materials Science, 2021, 56(32), 18210-18218.

 

68

Chao Wang, Guanlin Zhou, Xiaosong Wang, Jinguo Liu, Dong Li, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Composite hydrogel membrane with high mechanical strength  for treatment of dye pollutant, Separation and Purification Technology, 2021, 275, 119154.

 

67

Jinxin Huang, Chengwei Wu, Xiaogang Yu, Heng Li, Shuaiwen Ding, Wei Zhang*, Biocompatible autonomic self-healing PVA-TA hydrogel with high mechanical strength, Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 2021, 202100061. Impact Factor: 2.996Front Cover.

 

66

Heng Li, Jinming Li, Shenbo Yu, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, The mechanical properties of tibiofemoral and patellofemoral articular cartilage in compression depend on anatomical regions, Scientific Reports, 2021,11, 6128.

 

65

Yuxiang Zhang ,Jianli Ma,Chengwei Wu,, Xiao Han, Wei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Effects of moisture ingress on the mesoscale mechanical properties of epoxy adhesives under elevated temperature, Polymer Testing, 2021,94, 107049. 

 

64

Weihao Sun, Jianli Ma, Heng Li, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Precise determination of elastic modulus of cell using conical AFM probe, Journal of Biomechanics, 2021,118, 110277.

 

63

Shuai-Wen Ding, Cheng-Wei Wu, Heng Li, Xiao-Gang Yu, Li Yu, Yu-Xiang Zhang, Ren-Peng Yang, Wei Zhang*, Magnetic hydrogel with long in situ retention time for self-regulating temperature hyperthermia, International Journal of Hyperthermia, 2021, 38(1), 13-21.

 

62

Renpeng Yang, Xiaogang Yu, Heng Li, Chao Wang, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Weihong Guo*, Effect of Mg doping on magnetic induction heating of Zn-Co ferrite nanoparticles, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021, 851, 156907. 

 

61

Dili Dong, Wei Zhang*, Wenzheng Gong, Xiaogang Yu, Xudong Zuo, Chengwei Wu*, Interconnected porous N-doped carbon coated cobalt/iron oxides core shell nanocomposites for superior lithium storage anode, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021,862,158044. 

 

60

Xiaogang Yu, Chengwei Wu, Shuaiwen Ding, Renpeng Yang, Wei Zhang*, Research progress on magnetic nanoparticles for magnetic induction hyperthermia of malignant tumor, Ceramics International, 2021, 47, 5909-5917.  

 

59

Jinxin Huang, Wei Zhang*, Heng Li, Xiaogang Yu, Shuaiwen Ding, Chengwei Wu*, An autonomous self-healing  hydrogel with high polydopamine content for improving tensile strength, Journal of Materials Science, 2020, 55(36), 17255-17265. 

 

58

Chengwei Wu*, Wei Zhang, Xiao Han, Yuxiang Zhang, Guojun Ma, A systematic review for structure optimization and clamping load design of large proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack, Journal of Power Sources, 2020,476, 228724. 

 

57

Xiaogang Yu, Renpeng Yang, Chengwei Wu*, Wei Zhang*, Influence of annealing on magnetic induction heating efficiency of Zn-Co-Cr ferrite nanoparticles, Journal of Applied Physics A, 2020,126, 677. 

 

56

Yang Li, Wei Zhang, Yuanchao Lu, Chengwei Wu, Hyper-viscoelastic   

mechanical behavior of cranial pia mater in tension, Clinical Biomechanics,   2020,80, 105108. 

 

55

Yang Li, Wei Zhang, Qingling Meng, Gang Jiang, Chengwei Wu, How woodpecker protect its brain from concussion during pecking compared with chicken and pigeon, AIP Advances,2020,10, 065001. 

 

54

Xiaogang Yu, Renpeng Yang, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Effect of chromium ion substitution of ZnCo ferrites on magnetic induction heating, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2020, 830, 154724.

 

53

Chengwei Wu, Dili Dong, Xiaogang Yu, Ping He, Wei Zhang*, Mesoporous carbon/cobalt ferrite nanocomposite: A charge and pH independent magnetic adsorbent for dye pollutant treatment, Diamond and Related Materials, 2020,105, 107796. 

 

52

Heng Li, Cheng-wei Wu, Sen Wang, Wei Zhang*, Mechanically strong poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogel with macropores and high porosity, Materials Letter, 2020,  266,127504.

 

51

Nicholas Lanigan, Abdeljalil Assoud, Wei Zhang, Xiao-song Wang*,  Aromatic embrace motifs for bulk supramolecular polymers, Chemistry-A European Journal , 2019, 25, 12221-12227. 

 

 

50

Xiao Han, Yuexing Chao, Peng Yang, Xiaoyang Li, Wei Zhang, Yong Jin & Chengwei Wu, Strength prediction of adhesively bonded ferrite pillar–tin bronze plate under axial shear loading, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 2019, https:// doi.org/10.1080/01694243.2019.1679522.

 

49

Xiao Han, Yuexing Chao, Wei Zhang, Yuezhen Chao, Chengwei Wu, Study on the effect of post curing on the Mode II fracture energy of structural adhesive using a parameter identification approach,International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 2019, 95, 102398. Impact Factor: 3.848

 

48

Wei Zhang, Xiaogang Yu, Heng Li, Dili Dong, Xudong Zuo, Chengwei Wu, Magnetic nanoparticles with low Curie temperature and high heating efficiency for self-regulating temperature hyperthermia, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2019, 489,165382.  .

 

47

Wei Zhang, Weihao Sun, Wenling Xiao, Xuyan Zhong, Chengwei Wu, Weihong Guo, Numerical simulation analysis of microstructure of dielectric layers in capacitive pressure sensors, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2019, 19(9): 3260-3266.  .

 

46

Wei Zhang, Xin Jin, Heng Li, Chengxiong Wei, Chengwei Wu,Onion-structure bionic hydrogel capsules based on chitosan for regulating doxorubicin release,  Carbohydrate Polymers, 2019,209,152-160. .

 

45

Chengwei Wu, Chengxiong Wei, Xin Jin, Riaz Akhta, Wei Zhang*, Carbon spheres as lubricant additives for improving tribological performance of polyetheretherketone, Journal of Materials Science, 2018, 54, 5127-5135. .

 

44

Wei Zhang, Xin Jin, Heng Li, Runrun Zhang, Chengwei Wu, Injectable and body temperature sensitive hydrogels based on chitosan and hyaluronic acid for pH sensitive drug release, Carbohydrate Polymers, 2018, 186, 82-90. .

 

43

Wei Zhang, Xin Jin, Heng Li, Runrun Zhang, Chengwei Wu, Data on the experiments of temperature-sensitive hydrogels for pH-sensitive drug release and the characterizations of materials, Data in Brief, 2018,17,419-423.

 

42

Wei Zhang, Lifu Liu, Yuejiao Xiong,Yifan Liu,  Shengbo Yu, Chengwei Wu, weihong Guo, Effect of in vitro storage duration on measured mechanical properties of brain tissue, Scientific Reports, 2018,8,1247. .

 

41

Xudong Zuo, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*,Wei Gao, Magnetic carbon nanotubes for self-regulating temperature hyperthermia, RSC Advances, 2018, 8, 11997-12003. .

 

40

Shikai Han, Wei Zhang, Guojun Ma, Chengwei Wu, Zhen Chen, Ultrathin reflective acoustic metasurface based on the synergetic coupling of resonant cavity and labyrinthine beams, Modern Physics Letters B, 2018, 32, 1850144. .

 

39

Wei Zhang, Chengwei Wu, S. Ravi P. Silva, Proposed use of self-regulating temperature nanoparticles for cancer therapy, Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy, 2018,18(8): 723-725.

 

38

Lu Jiang, Wei Zhang, Chengwei  Wu, Shape optimization of energy storage flywheel rotor, Struct Multidisc Optim,  2017, 55(2),739-750. 

 

37

Wei Zhang, Runrun Zhang, Chenggang Jiang, Chengwei Wu, Effect of pillar height on the wettability of micro-textured surfaceVolume-of-Fluid simulations, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 2017, 74 , 64-69. 

 

36

Wei Zhang, Xudong Zuo, Ying Niu, Chengwei Wu, Shuping Wang, Shui Guan, S. Ravi P. Silva, Novel nanoparticles with Cr3+ substituted ferrite for self-regulating temperature hyperthermia, Nanoscale, 2017, 9(37): 13929-13937.Front Cover

 

35

Bo Liu, Mingying Wei, Wei Zhang, Chengwei Wu, Effect of impact acceleration on clamping force design of fuel cell stack, Journal of Power Sources, 2016, 303, 118-125. 

 

34

Bo Liu, Mingying Wei, Guojun Ma, Wei Zhang, Chengwei Wu, Stepwise optimization of endplate of fuel cell stack assembled by steel belts, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2016, 41 (4), 2911-2918. 

 

 

38

Jungang Zheng, Xudong Zuo, ChengWei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Temperature effect on crack density and crystalline phase of electrodeposited chromium, Optoelectronics And Advanced Materials – Rapid Communications, 2016,10 (1- 2):123-126. 

 

33

Wei Zhang, Xudong Zuo, Dongmei Zhang, Chengwei Wu, S. Ravi P. Silva. Cr3+ substituted spinel ferrite nanoparticles with high coercivity, Nanotechnology, 2016, 27(24), 245707.  

 

32

Wei Zhang, Runrun ZhangLiangliang Feng, Yang Li, Fan Wu, Chengwei Wu, Mechanical response of brain stem in compression and the differential scanning calorimetry and FTIR analyses, ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, 2016,  83(9): 091005.

 

31

Wei Zhang, Liangliang Feng, Fan Wu, Runrun Zhang Chengwei Wu, Micro/nano-particle decorated metal wire for cutting soft matter, Nanotechnology, 2016, 27(35), 355708. 

 

30

Wei Zhang, Runrun Zhang, Fan Wu, Liangliang Feng, Shengbo Yu, Cheng-wei Wu. Differences in the viscoelastic features of white and grey matter in tension. Journal of Biomechanics, 2016, 49 (16): 3990-3995. 

 

29

Liam McCafferty, Vlad Stolojan, Simon G. King, Wei Zhang, Sajad Haq, S.Ravi P. SilvaDecoration of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes with Protected Iron Nanoparticles, Carbon, 2015, 84,47-55.

 

28

Wei Zhang, Xudong Zuo, Chengwei Wu, Synthesis and magnetic properties of carbon nanotube-iron oxide nanoparticle composites for hyperthermia: A review, Reviews on Advanced Materials Science, 2015, 40(2):165-176. 

 

27

Cheng-wei Wu, Bo Liu, Mingying Wei, Wei Zhang*Mechanical response of a large fuel cell stack to impact: A numerical analysis, Fuel Cells, 2015,15(2):344-351. 

 

26

Wei Zhang, Chengwei Wu, Dyeing of multiple types of fabrics with a single reactive azo disperse dye, Chemical Papers, 2014, 68(3)330-335. 

 

25

W. Zhang, C. W. WuEffect of clamping load on the performance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell stack and its optimization design: A review of modeling and experimental research. Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage., 2014, 11(2): 021012.  

24

Wei Zhang, Vlad Stolojan, S. Ravi P. Silva, Cheng Wei Wu, Raman, EELS and XPS studies of maghemite decorated multi-walled carbon nanotubes, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2014,121(3):715-718. 

 

23

W. Zhang, G. J. Ma, C. W. WuAnti-friction, wear-proof and self-lubrication application of carbon nanotubes, Reviews on Advanced Materials Science, 2014, 36(1):75-88. 

 

22

Zhaodan Zhu, Chengwei Wu, Wei Zhang*, Frequency analysis and anti-shock mechanism of woodpecker’s head structure, Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2014,11(2):282-287.

 

21

Z. D. Zhu, W. Zhang, C. W. Wu, Energy conversion in woodpecker on successive peckings and its role on anti-shock protection of brain, Science China Technological Sciences, 2014,57(7):1269-1275. 

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20

Wei Zhang, One-step synthesis of 6-acetamido-3-(N-(2-(dimethylamino) ethyl) sulfamoyl) naphthalene-1-yl 7-acetamido-4-hydroxynaphthalene-2-sulfonate and its characterization with 1D and 2D NMR techniques, Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry, 2013, 51(7): 431-434.  

 

19

Wei Zhang, Xudong Zuo, Chengwei Wu, Wetting of carbon nanotube functionalised nylon and its usage as flexible electrode in electrowetting on dielectric, Micro & Nano Letters, 2013, 10(8): 722-725. 

 

18

Wei Zhang, Chengwei Wu, Chenzhao Zhang, Zhen Chen, Microstructure and mechanical property of turtle shell, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters, 2012, 2, 014009.

 

17

Wei Zhang, Hidetsugu Shiozawa,  Chengwei Wu, Ian Hamerton, David C Cox, S. Ravi P. Silva, The effect of pH on the functionalization of nylon fabric with carbon nanotubes, Journal of Nanoscience Nanotechnology, 2012, 12(1), 84-90.

 

16

Wei Zhang, Chengwei Wu, YeeYuan Tan, S. Ravi P. Silva, Functionalization of nylon with carbon nanotubes to make thermally stable fabric and wearable capacitor, Micro & Nano Letters, 2012, 7(3): 193–195.

 

15

Wei Zhang, Yee Yuan Tan, Chengwei Wu, S. Ravi P. Silva, Self-assembly of single walled carbon nanotubes onto cotton yarn, Particuology, 2012, 10(4):517-521. 

 

14

Wei Zhang, Les Johnson, S. Ravi P. Silva, M. K. Lei, The effect of plasma modification on the sheet resistance of nylon fabrics coated with carbon nanotubes, Applied Surface Science, 2012, 258 (20): 8209-8213.

 

13

Wei Zhang, S. Ravi P. Silva, Alter the sheet resistance of carbon nanotubes coated cellulose fabrics with argon plasma pretreatment, Micro and Nano Letters, 2012, 7(8):850-853. Impact Factor: 0.98

 

12

Wei Zhang, Chengwei Wu, Chenzhao Zhang, Zhen Chen, Numerical study of the mechanical response of turtle shell, Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2012, 9(3): 330-335.

 

11

M. M. Ramli, W. Zhang, S. R. P. Silva, and S. J. Henley, Dye-assisted dispersion of single-walled carbon nanotubes for solution fabrication of NO2 sensors, AIP Advances, 2012, 2(3), 032165. 

 

10

Wei Zhang, S. Ravi P. Silva, Application of carbon nanotubes in polymer electrolyte based fuel cells, Reviews on Advanced Materials Science, 2011, 29(1), 1-14. 

 

9

Wei Zhang, Ravi Silva, Reversible functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes with organic dyes, Scripta   Materialia, 2010, 63(6), 645-648.

 

8

Wei Zhang, Ravi Silva, Raman and FT-IR studies on dye-assisted dispersion and flocculation of single walled carbon nanotubes, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2010, 77(1), 175-178. 

 

7

Wei Zhang, Ravi Silva. The effects of phenolic hydrogens and methyl substitute groups in organic dyes on their dispersion of multiple-walled carbon nanotubes, Carbon, 2010, 48(7): 2063-2071. 

 

6

Wei Zhang, Abbas A. Dehghani-Sani, Richard S. Blackburn, Carbon Black Reinforced Epoxy Resin Nanocomposites as Bending Sensors, Journal of Composite Materials, 2009,43(4), 367-376. 

 

5

Wei Zhang, Abbas Dehghani-Sanij, Richard S. Blackburn, IR study on hydrogen bonding in epoxy resin-silica nanocomposites, Progress in Natural Science-Materials International, 2008, 18 (7), 801-805. 

 

4

Wei Zhang, Richard S. Blackburn, Abbas A. Dehghani-Sanij, Effect of silica concentration on electrical conductivity of epoxy resin-carbon black-silica nanocomposites, Scripta Materialia, 2007, 56(7), 581-584.  

 

3

Wei Zhang, Abbas Dehghani-Sanij, Richard S. Blackburn, Carbon based conductive polymer composites, Journal of Materials Science, 2007, 42(10), 3408-3418. 

 

2

Wei Zhang, Richard S. Blackburn, Abbas A. Dehghani-Sanij, Effect of carbon black concentration on electrical conductivity of epoxy resin-carbon black-silica nanocomposites, Journal of Materials Science, 2007, 42 (18): 7861-7865.

 

1

Wei Zhang, Richard S. Blackburn, Abbas A. Dehghani-Sanij , Electrical conductivity of epoxy resin-carbon black-silica nanocomposites: Effect of silica concentration and analysis of polymer curing reaction by FTIR,  Scripta Materialia, 2007, 57(10): 949-952.