| Dr. Chuan-Jian Zhong | | | Department of Chemistry | | | SUNY-Binghamton |
Zhong Group's Research |
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| Chemical Catalysis and Electrocatalysis | We have been investigating the fundamental surface and interfacial chemistry of metal, alloy and core-shell nanoparticles and nanowires with low-PGM levels for designing active, durable, and low-cost catalysts in sustainable energy and environmental applications. Some of the catalysts have demonstrated promising applications for proton exchange membrane fuel cells, direct alcohol fuel cells, rechargeable lithium-air batteries, and other energy storage devices in terms of activity and durability enhancement at low cost. Part of our on-going work involves industrial partnerships to integrate the catalysts and high-performance hydrogen fuel cell technology into the total renewable energy microgrids.
  
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| Chemical and Biological Sensing | We have been developing the fundamental understanding of molecular interaction, recognition and transduction mechanisms (electrical, magnetic, optical/spectroscopic, etc.) for detecting various chemical species in the environment and specific biological species relevant to life sciences. Examples include nanostructured breath sensors and sweat sensors for detecting small molecules and volatile organic compounds in air, molecularly-tailored nanoprobes for detecting or intervening biomolecular (proteins, DNAs, amino acids, peptides) reactivities, and portable and flexible medical devices for biocompatible or noninvasive point-of-care diagnostics and treatment of diseases (e.g., lung cancer, diabetes).
  
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| Nanoscale Chemistry and Materials | We have been exploring fundamental bottom-up chemistry for synthesizing nanostructures in terms of size, shape, composition, phase, surface, and functional properties. Examples include metal/alloy nanoparticles or nanowires and core-shell structured nanoparticles, and molecularly-mediated assemblies and thin films. The synthesis, processing, and construction of these nanostructures focus on the creation of atomic, molecular and nanoscale building blocks towards advanced materials and interfaces with new and controlled functional properties (e.g., electrical, electrochemical, optical, spectroscopic, magnetic, catalytic, biomimetic, thermal, self-healing, etc.).
  
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Advanced Catalysis for Energy Sustainability (ACES, Center Planning) |
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