Prof. ZHANG, Kaili

Chair of Research Education Committee and Professor

  • Ph.D., National University of Singapore, 2006
Office
YEUNG-P6418
Phone
(+852) 3442-7845
Email
kaizhang@cityu.edu.hk
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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  1. 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)
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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)
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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)
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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)
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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)
  55. 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)
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.