Prof. ZHANG, Kaili
Professor
- Ph.D., National University of Singapore, 2006
Research Interests
- Lithium-ion Battery
- Supercapacitor
- Energy
Professional Experience
2020 - present | Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
2015 - 2020 | Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
2009 - 2015 | Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
2008 - 2009 | Postdoctoral Fellow, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich), Switzerland |
2006 - 2008 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Laboratory for the Analysis and Architecture of Systems, French National Center for Scientific Research (LAAS-CNRS), France |
2001 - 2006 | PhD, National University of Singapore, Singapore |
Publications
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- I. Hussain, S. Sahoo, M. Javed, J. Lu*, K. Zhang*, “Flexible 2D MXenes for wearable next-generation energy storage applications”, Materials Science & Engineering R, 2024. (in press)
- S. Gu, J. Chen, I. Hussain, Z. Wang, X. Chen, M. Ahmad, S. Feng*, Z. Lu*, K. Zhang*, “Modulation of radical intermediates in rechargeable organic batteries”, Advanced Materials, pp. 2306491, 2024.
- Y. Li, K. Meng, M. Tian, L. Zhang, X. Ma*, K. Zhang*, “Preparation and reactive performances of Al/Co3O4/CoF2 metastable intermolecular composites”, Combustion and Flame, vol. 265, pp. 113447, 2024.
- I. Hussain, C. Lamiel, M. Javed, M. Ahmad, S. Sahoo, X. Chen, N. Qin, S. Iqbal, S. Gu, Y. Li, C. Chatzichristodoulou, K. Zhang*, “MXene-based heterostructures: Current trend and development in electrochemical energy storage devices”, Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, vol. 97, pp. 101097, 2023.
- I. Hussain, M. Ansari, M. Ahmad, A. Ali, T. Nawaz, T. Hussain, C. Lamiel, M. Javed, X. Chen, M. Sajjad, T. Kaewmaraya, K. Khan, K. Zhang*, “Understanding the diffusion-dominated properties of MOF-derived Ni-Co-Se/C on CuO scaffold electrode using experimental and First-principle study”, Advanced Functional Materials, pp. 2302888, 2023.
- Y. Li, X. Chen, L. Zhang, R. Han, I. Hussain, X. Ma*, K. Zhang*, “Synthesis of Co(OH)F@Al nanobelt array on various substrates for Pyro-MEMS”, Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 466, pp. 143192, 2023.
- I. Hussain, M. Ansari, C. Lamiel, T. Hussain, M. Javed, T Kaewmaraya, M. Ahmad, N. Qin, K. Zhang*, “In-situ grown heterostructure based on MOF-derived carbon containing n-type Zn-In-S and dry-oxidative p-type CuO as pseudocapacitive electrode materials”, ACS Energy Letters, vol. 8, pp. 1887-1895, 2023.
- C. Lamiel*, I. Hussain, H. Rabiee, O. Ogunsakin, K. Zhang*, “Metal-organic framework-derived transition metal chalcogenides (S, Se, and Te): Challenges, recent progress, and future directions in electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems”, Coordination Chemistry Reviews, vol. 480, pp. 215030, 2023.
- I. Hussain, S. Sahoo, T. Hussain, M. Ahmad, M. Javed, C. Lamiel, S. Gu, T. Kaewmaraya, M. Sayed, K. Zhang*, “Theoretical and experimental investigation of in situ grown MOF-derived oriented Zr-Mn-oxide and solution-free CuO as hybrid electrode for supercapacitors”, Advanced Functional Materials, pp. 2210002, 2023.
- I. Hussain, C. Lamiel, M. Javed, M. Ahmad, X. Chen, S. Sahoo, X. Ma, M. Bajaber, M. Ansari*, K. Zhang*, “Earth- and marine-life-resembling nanostructures for electrochemical energy storage”, Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 454, pp. 140313, 2023.
- Y. Li, K. Zhang*, “Fabrication and reaction mechanism study of Co(OH)F@Al nanowire arrays: A functional fluorine-containing metastable intermolecular composite”, Combustion and Flame, vol. 255, pp. 112872, 2023.
- I. Hussain, C. Lamiel, S. Sahoo, M. Javed, M. Ahmad, X. Chen, S. Gu, N. Qin, M. Assiri, K. Zhang*, “Animal- and human-inspired nanostructures as supercapacitor electrode materials: A review”, Nano-Micro Letters, vol. 14, pp.199, 2022.
- Y. Chen, S. Gu, S. Wu, X. Ma, I. Hussain, Z. Sun, Z. Lu, K. Zhang*, “Copper activated near-full two-electron Mn4+/Mn2+ redox for mild aqueous Zn/MnO2 battery”, Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 450, pp. 137923, 2022.
- N. Qin, Q. Gan, Z. Zhuang, Y. Wang, Y. Li, Z. Li, H. Iftikhar, C. Zeng, G. Liu, Y. Bai, K. Zhang*, Z. Lu*, “Hierarchical doping engineering with active/inert dual elements stabilizes LiCoO2 to 4.6V”, Advanced Energy Materials, 2201549, 2022.
- M. Ahmad, I. Hussain, T. Nawaz, Y. Li, X. Chen, S. Ali, M. Imran, X. Ma, K. Zhang*, “Comparative study of ternary metal chalcogenides (MX; M= Zn-Co-Ni; X= S, Se, Te): Formation process, charge storage mechanism and hybrid supercapacitor”, Journal of Power Sources, vol. 534, pp. 231414, 2022.
- I. Hussain, S. Sahoo, M. Sayed, M. Ahmad, M. Javed, C. Lamiel, Y. Li, J. Shim, X. Ma*, K. Zhang*, “Hollow nano-and microstructures: Mechanism, composition, applications, and factors affecting morphology and performance”, Coordination Chemistry Reviews, vol. 458, pp. 214429, 2022.
- I. Hussain, S. Iqbal, T. Hussain, W. Cheung, S. Khan, J. Zhou, M. Ahmad, S. Khan, C. Lamiel, M. Imran, A. AlFantazi, K. Zhang*, “Zn–Co-MOF on solution-free CuO nanowires for flexible hybrid energy storage devices”, Materials Today Physics, vol. 23, pp. 100655, 2022.
- S. Gu, X. Ma, J. Chen, R. Hao, Z. Wang, N. Qin, W. Zheng, Q. Gan, W. Luo, M. Li, Z. Li, K. Liao, H. Guo, G. Liu, K. Zhang*, Z. Lu*, “Regulating the radical intermediates by conjugated units in covalent organic frameworks for optimized lithium ion storage”, Journal of Energy Chemistry, vol. 69, pp. 428-433, 2022.
- I. Hussain, S. Sahoo, C. Lamiel, T. Nguyen, M. Ahmed, C. Xi, S. Iqbal, A. Ali, N. Abbas, M. Javed, K. Zhang*, “Research progress and future aspects: Metal selenides as effective electrodes”, Energy Storage Materials, vol. 47, pp. 13-43, 2022.
- I. Hussain, T. Hussain, M. Ahmad, X. Ma, M. Javed, C. Lamiel, Y. Chen, R. Ahuja, K. Zhang*, “Modified KBBF-like material for energy storage applications: ZnNiBO3(OH) with enhanced cycle life”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, vol. 14, pp. 8025-8035, 2022.
- I. Hussain, S. Iqbal, C. Lamiel, A. Alfantazi, K. Zhang*, “Recent advances in oriented metal-organic frameworks for supercapacitive energy storage”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 10, pp. 4475-4488, 2022.
- I. Hussain, T. Hussain, S. Ahmad, T. Kaewmaraya, M. Ahmad, X. Chen, M. Javed, C. Lamiel, K. Zhang*, “Binder-free trimetallic phosphate nanosheets as an electrode: Theoretical and experimental investigation”, Journal of Power Sources, vol. 513, pp. 230556, 2021.
- I. Hussain, S. Iqbal, T. Hussain, Y. Chen, M. Ahmad, M. Javed, A. AlFantazi, K. Zhang*, “Oriented Ni-Co-MOF anchored on solution-free 1D CuO: a p-n heterojunction for supercapacitive energy storage”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 9, pp. 17790-17800, 2021.
- X. Ma, Y. Li, J. Lu, G. Yang, K. Zhang*, “Additive-free energetic film based on graphene oxide and nanoscale energetic coordination polymer for transience microchip”, Advanced Functional Materials, 2103199, 2021.
- I. Hussain, S. Iqbal, T. Hussain, Y. Chen, M. Ahmad, M. Javed, A. AlFantazi, K. Zhang*, “Oriented Ni-Co-MOF anchored on solution-free 1D CuO: a p-n heterojunction for supercapacitive energy storage”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 9, pp. 17790-17800, 2021.
- I. Hussain, T. Hussain, S. Ahmad, T. Kaewmaraya, M. Ahmad, X. Chen, M. Javed, C. Lamiel, K. Zhang*, “Binder-free trimetallic phosphate nanosheets as an electrode: Theoretical and experimental investigation”, Journal of Power Sources, vol. 513, pp. 230556, 2021.
- I. Hussain, T. Hussain, S. Yang, Y. Chen, J. Zhou, X. Ma, N. Abbas, C. Lamiel, K. Zhang*, “Integration of CuO nanosheets to Zn-Ni-Co oxide nanowire arrays for energy storage applications”, Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 413, pp. 127570, 2021.
- I. Hussain, T. Hussain, C. Lamiel, K. Zhang*, “Turning indium oxide into high-performing electrode materials via cation substitution strategy: Preserving single crystalline cubic structure of 2D nanoflakes towards energy storage devices”, Journal of Power Sources, vol. 480, pp. 228873, 2020.
- X. Ma, Y. Li, I. Hussain, R. Shen*, G. Yang*, K. Zhang*, “Core-shell structured nanoenergetic materials: preparation and fundamental properties”, Advanced Materials, 2001291, 2020.
- X. Ma, K. Cao, X. Huang, S. Yang, Y. Ye, R. Shen, G. Yang, K. Zhang*, “In situ synthesized MEMS compatible energetic arrays based on energetic coordination polymer and nano-Al with tunable properties”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, vol. 12, pp. 30740-30749, 2020.
- X. Ma, Y. Zhu, S. Cheng, H. Zheng, Y. Liu, Z. Qiao, G. Yang*, K. Zhang*, “Energetic composites based on nano-Al and energetic coordination polymers (ECPs): the "father-son" effect of ECPs”, Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 392, pp. 123719, 2020.
- S. Wu, Y. Chen, T. Jiao, J. Zhou, J. Cheng, B. Liu, S. Yang, K. Zhang*, W. Zhang*, “An aqueous Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitor with high energy density and ultra-stability up to 80,000 cycles”, Advanced Energy Materials, 1902915, 2019. (Front cover)
- C. Wu, Y. Zhu, C. Guan, C. Jia*, W. Qin, X. Wang*, K. Zhang*, “Mesoporous aluminium manganese cobalt oxide with pentahedron structures for energy storage devices”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 7, pp. 18417-18427, 2019.
- S. Wu, T. Jiao, S. Yang, B. Liu, W. Zhang*, K. Zhang*, “Lithiophilicity conversion of Cu surface through facile thermal oxidation: boosting stable Li-Cu composite anode through melting infusion”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 7, pp. 5726-5732, 2019.
- J. Cai*, Z. Zhang, S. Yang, Y. Min, G. Yang, K. Zhang*, “Self-conversion templated fabrication of sulfur encapsulated inside the N-doped hollow carbon sphere and 3D graphene frameworks for high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries”, Electrochimica Acta, vol. 295, pp. 900-909, 2019.
- S. Wu, Z. Zhang, M. Lan, S. Yang, J. Cheng, J. Cai, J. Shen, Y. Zhu, K. Zhang*, W. Zhang*, “Lithiophilic Cu-CuO-Ni hybrid structure: advanced current collectors towards stable lithium metal anodes”, Advanced Materials, 1705830, 2018. (Highly cited paper)
- Y. Zhu, X. Zhou, J. Xu, X. Ma, Y. Ye, G. Yang*, K. Zhang*, “In situ preparation of explosive embedded CuO/Al/CL20 nanoenergetic composite with enhanced reactivity”, Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 354, pp. 885-895, 2018.
- J. Cai, C. Wu, S. Yang, Y. Zhu, P.K. Sheng*, K. Zhang*, “Templated and catalytic fabrication of N-doped hierarchical porous carbon-carbon nanotubes hybrids as host for lithium–sulfur batteries”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, vol. 9, pp. 33876-33886, 2017.
- S. Yang, C. Wu, J. Cai, Y. Zhu, H. Zhang, Y. Lu, K. Zhang*, “Seed-assisted smart construction of high mass loading Ni–Co–Mn hydroxide nanoflakes for supercapacitor applications”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 5, pp. 16776-16785, 2017.
- J. Cai, C. Wu, Y. Zhu, K. Zhang*, P.K. Sheng*, “Sulfur impregnated N, P co-doped hierarchical porous carbon as cathode for high performance Li-S batteries”, Journal of Power Sources, vol. 341, pp. 165-174, 2017.
- Q. Zhang, B. Zhao, J. Wang, C. Qu, H. Sun, K. Zhang*, M. Liu*, “High-performance hybrid supercapacitors based on self-supported 3D ultrathin porous quaternary Zn-Ni-Al-Co oxide nanosheets”, Nano Energy, vol. 28, pp. 475-485, 2016.
- M. Torabi*, K. Zhang, N. Karimi, G.P. Peterson, “Entropy generation in thermal systems with solid structures - A concise review”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 97, pp. 917-931, 2016.
- Q. Zhang, H. Chen, X. Han, J. Cai, Y. Yang*, M. Liu*, K. Zhang*, “Graphene-encapsulated 3D hierarchical ternary zinc-nickel-cobalt oxide microspheres constructed from highly porous ultrathin nanosheets for enhanced lithium storage”, ChemSusChem, vol. 9, pp. 186-196, 2016. (Front cover)
- Q. Zhang, J. Wang, J. Dong, F. Ding, X. Li, B. Zhang*, S. Yang, K. Zhang*, “Facile general strategy toward hierarchical mesoporous metal oxides arrays on three-dimensional macroporous foam with superior lithium storage properties”, Nano Energy, vol. 13, pp. 77-91, 2015.
- J. Wang, Q. Zhang, X. Li, B. Zhang*, L. Mai*, K. Zhang*, “Smart construction of three-dimensional hierarchical tubular transition metal oxide core/shell heterostructures with high-capacity and long-cycle-life lithium storage”, Nano Energy, vol. 12, pp. 437-446, 2015.
- H. Chen, Q. Zhang, X. Han, M. Liu, Y. Yang*, K. Zhang*, “3D hierarchically porous zinc–nickel–cobalt oxide nanosheets grown on Ni foam as binder-free electrodes for electrochemical energy storage”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 3, pp. 24022-24032, 2015.
- C. Wu, J. Cai, Q. Zhang, X. Zhou, Y. Zhu, P.K. Sheng*, K. Zhang*, “Hierarchical mesoporous zinc-nickel-cobalt ternary oxide nanowire arrays on nickel foam as high performance electrodes for supercapacitors”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, vol. 7, pp. 26512-26521, 2015.
- M. Torabi*, N. Karimi, K. Zhang, “Heat transfer and second law analyses of forced convection in a channel partially filled by porous media and featuring internal heat sources”, Energy, vol. 93, pp. 106-127, 2015.
- M. Torabi*, K. Zhang, “First and second thermodynamic laws analyses between and inside two rotating solid cylindrical geometries with magnetohydrodynamic flow”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 89, pp. 760-769, 2015.
- M. Torabi*, K. Zhang, “Temperature distribution, local and total entropy generation analyses in MHD porous channels with thick walls”, Energy, vol. 87, pp. 540-554, 2015.
- X. Zhou, D. Xu, J. Lu, K. Zhang*, “CuO/Mg/fluorocarbon sandwich-structure superhydrophobic nanoenergetic composite with anti-humidity property”, Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 266, pp. 163-170, 2015.
- M. Torabi*, K. Zhang, “Heat transfer and thermodynamic performance of convective-radiative cooling double layer walls with temperature-dependent thermal conductivity and internal heat generation”, Energy Conversion and Management, vol. 89, pp. 12-23, 2015.
- M. Torabi*, K. Zhang, G. Yang, J. Wang, P. Wu, “Heat transfer and entropy generation analyses in a channel partially filled with porous media using local thermal non-equilibrium model”, Energy, vol. 82, pp. 922-938, 2015.
- L. Li, Z. Chen*, Q. Zhang, M. Xu, X. Zhou, H. Zhu, K. Zhang*, “A Hydrolysis-Hydrothermal route to synthesis of ultrathin LiAlO2-inlayed LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 as high performance cathode material for lithium ion batteries”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 3, pp. 894-904, 2015. (Highly cited paper)
- Q. Zhang, K. Zhang*, D. Xu, G. Yang, H. Huang, F. Nie, C. Liu, S. Yang, “CuO nanostructures: synthesis, characterization, growth mechanisms, fundamental properties, and applications”, Progress in Materials Science, vol. 60, pp. 208-337, 2014. (Highly cited paper)
- H. Chen, Q. Zhang, J. Wang, Q. Wang, X. Zhou, X. Li, Y. Yang*, K. Zhang*, “Mesoporous ZnCo2O4 microspheres composed of ultrathin nanosheets cross-linked with metallic NiSix nanowires on Ni foam as anodes for lithium ion batteries”, Nano Energy, vol. 10, pp. 245-258, 2014.
- J. Wang, Q. Zhang, X. Li*, D. Xu, Z. Wang, H. Guo, K. Zhang*, “Three-dimensional hierarchical Co3O4/CuO nanowire heterostructure arrays on nickel foam for high-performance lithium ion batteries”, Nano Energy, vol. 6, pp. 19-26, 2014.
- Q. Zhang, D. Xu, X. Zhou, X. Wu, K. Zhang*, “In situ synthesis of CuO and Cu nanostructures with promising electrochemical and wettability properties”, Small, vol. 10, pp. 935-943, 2014.
- H. Chen, Q. Zhang, J. Wang, D. Xu, X. Li, Y. Yang*, K. Zhang*, “Improved lithium ion battery performance by mesoporous Co3O4 nanosheets grown on self-standing NiSix nanowires on nickel foam”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 2, pp. 8483-8490, 2014.
- Q. Zhang, J. Wang, D. Xu, Z. Wang*, X. Li, K. Zhang*, “Facile large-scale synthesis of vertically aligned CuO nanowires on nickel foam: growth mechanism and remarkable electrochemical performance”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, vol. 2, pp. 3865-3874, 2014.
Achievements of Students
- Iftikhar Hussain (PhD student):
- Hong Kong PhD Fellowship 2019.
- HKPFS Academic Excellence and QE Award, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
- Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Entrance Scholarship, 2019.
- Belt & Road Scholarship (Research Postgraduate) 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
- Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, 2020/2021.
- Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, 2021/2022.
- YANG Shaoran (PhD student):
- Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, 2016/17.
- Research Tuition Scholarship for 1 Sep 2016 to 31 Aug 2017.
- Best Paper Award, Annual Conference of Chinese Society of Micro-nano Technology, 2017.
- Mustard Seed Foundation Leadership Award, City University of Hong Kong, CityU-Youth Empowerment Project 2016-17.
- Second Place Award, the National Final of “Challenge Cup” National College Students Curricular Academic Science and Technology Works Competition 2019.
- Silver Award, the National Final of the 5th China College Students’ “Internet +” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2019.
- Second Prize of Entrepreneurship Proposal (Technology), 5th HK University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2019.
- Silver Prize, the 8th "Winning in Guangzhou" and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurship Competition for College Students 2019.
- ZHANG Qiaobao (PhD student):
- Institutional Research Tuition Scholarship for 01 Apr 2014 to 31 Mar 2015.
- College of Science and Engineering Student Research Excellence Awards 2013/14.
- Institutional Research Tuition Scholarship for 1 Sep 2014 to 31 Aug 2015.
- Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, 2013/14.
- Institutional Research Tuition Scholarship for 1 Sep 2015 to 31 Aug 2016.
- Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, 2015/16.
- Outstanding Research Thesis Award 2016.
- Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Doctoral Research Award 2016.
- DONG Jichen (PhD student):
- Hong Kong PhD Fellowship 2013.
- Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Entrance Scholarship 2013.
- Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, 2015/16.
- Research Tuition Scholarship for 1 Sep 2015 to 31 Aug 2016.
- ZHOU Xiang (PhD student):
- Institutional Research Tuition Scholarship for 01 Oct 2013 to 30 Sep 2014.
- Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, 2013/14.
- Institutional Research Tuition Scholarship for 1 Sep 2014 to 31 Aug 2015.
- Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, 2015/16.
- TORABI Mohsen (PhD student):
- Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Entrance Scholarship 2012.
- Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, 2012/13.
- Research Tuition Scholarship for 01 Oct 2013 to 30 Sep 2014.
- Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Scholarship 2013/14.
- Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, 2013/14.
- Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Scholarship 2014/15.
- College of Science and Engineering Student Research Excellence Awards 2014/15.
- Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, 2015/16.