Overview

Facing the frontiers and trends of future materials science, our group conduct research in state-of-the-art First-principles COMPUTATIONAL MATEIRALS DESIGN, interdisciplinary High-throughput computing, Materials Genome exploration, ATOMIC-SCALE mechanism & physical deep understanding as well as advanced structural characterization of LIGHT-METAL BASED MATERIALS. The graduated students can acquire capabilities not only in materials science but also in other interdisciplinary knowledge such as computational science, energy, environment, bio-medicine, etc., which would greatly increase their own competence in career.

Work/Research Experiences

Education:

2009-2013 Ph.D in Materials Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, SWEDEN

2008 Overseas study, Korea University, SOUTH KOREA

2006-2009 M.Sc in Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, CHINA

2002-2006 B.Sc in Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, CHINA

Work and Research Experiences:

2010 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) für Materialien und Energie, Berlin, GERMANY, Visiting Scholar.

2011 Department of Physics, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA, Visiting Scholar.

2013-2014 Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, SWEDEN, Postdoctoral Fellow.

2014-now Associate Professor, Shandong University.

Research Interests

1.State-of-the-art First-Principles Computational Materials Design

2.Light-Metal based structural and functional materials (micro/nano composites, light metal hydrides and nitrides, etc.)

3.Heat-resistant, high-conductive & high-strength light alloys and composites; Nano inoculating-seed materials

4.Low-dimensional materials for green energy, environment protection and bio-medicine applications

Research Projects

“First-principles study on atomic, electronic structures and conversion-reaction type sodium-storage properties of light-metal based complex hydrides”.

“Light Metal Hydrides as Hydrogen Storage Materials for Nature-friendly Applications”.

“Hydrogen Storage Materials for Environmentally-friendly Applications”.

Awards

2019 Young Scholar Program of Shandong University.

2013 Swedish Olle Eriksson foundation for materials technology Ph.D Award.

2012 Uppsala University Ångström Laboratory Liljevalchs Scholarship.

2011 Uppsala University Advanced Materials Graduate School Research Grant.

2010 KTH (Royal Institute of Technology) Research Travel Grant.

2008 Korea University Excellent Study Scholarship.

2006 Excellent Graduate of Shandong University and Shandong Province.

2002-2006 Excellent Student Scholarship of Shandong University, every year.

Selected Publications

1.    Z. Qian, M. Sterlin Leo Hudson, H. Raghubanshi, R. H. Scheicher, B. Pathak, C. Moyses Araújo, A. Blomqvist, B. Johansson, O. N. Srivastava, R. Ahuja, Excellent catalytic effects of graphene nanofibers on hydrogen release of sodium alanate, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 116, 10861-10866, 2012.

2.    Z. Qian, A. De Sarkar, T. Adit Maark, X. Jiang, M. D. Deshpande, M. Bououdina, R. Ahuja, Pure and Li-doped NiTiH: potential anode materials for Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Applied Physics Letters,103,033902,2013.

3.    W.Tian1, H.Zhang1, Z.Qian1, T.Ouyang, H. Sun, J. Qin, M. O. Tade, S. Wang, Bread making synthesis of hierarchically Co/C nanoarchitecture in heteroatom doped porous carbons for oxidative degradation of emerging contaminants, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 228, 76-83, 2018.

4.    Y.Zhao, Z.Qian*, X. Ma, H. Chen, T. Gao, Y. Wu, X. Liu*, Unveiling the semicoherent interface with definite orientation relationships between reinforcements and matrix in novel Al3BC/Al composites, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 8, 28194, 2016.

5.    Z. Qian＊, B. Pathak, R. Ahuja, Energetic and structural analysis of N2H4BH3 inorganic solid and its modified material for hydrogen storage, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 38, 6718-6725, 2013.

6.    Z. Qian＊, S. Li, B. Pathak, C. Moyses Araújo, R. Ahuja＊, P. Jena＊, C60-mediated hydrogen desorption in Li–N–H systems, Nanotechnology, 23, 485406, 2012.

7.    T. Ouyang, Z. Qian*, R. Ahuja, X. Liu. First-principles investigation of CO adsorption on pristine, C-doped and N-vacancy defected hexagonal AlN nanosheets. Applied Surface Science,439, 196-201, 2018.

8.    Z. Qian＊, X. Jiang＊, A. De Sarkar, T. Adit Maark, M. D. Deshpande, M. Bououdina, Börje Johansson, Rajeev Ahuja, Screening study of light-metal and transition-metal-doped NiTiH hydrides as Li-ion battery anode materials, Solid State Ionics, 258, 88-91, 2014.

9.    Z. Qian, X. Liu＊, D. Zhao, and G. Zhang. Effects of trace Mn addition on the elevated temperature tensile strength and microstructure of a low-iron Al–Si piston alloy. Materials Letters 62, 2146-2149, 2008.

10.    Z. Qian＊, B. Pathak, J. Nisar, R. Ahuja, Oxygen- and nitrogen-chemisorbed carbon nanostructures for Z-scheme photocatalysis applications, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 14, 895, 2012.

11.    Z. Qian＊, H. Raghubanshi, M. Sterlin Leo Hudson, O. N. Srivastava, X. Liu, R. Ahuja. Ab initio insight into graphene nanofibers to destabilize hydrazine borane for hydrogen release. Chemical Physics Letters, 669, 110, 2017.

12.    Z. Qian＊, W. Guo, G. Jiang, S. Xu, R. Ahuja, X. Liu, Revisiting Mg–Mg2Ni System from Electronic Perspective, Metals, 7, 489, 2017.

13.    Z. Qian, X. Liu＊, Z. Feng, D. Zhao, Xiufang Bian. High-Temperature Strengthening Effect of Trace RE on Industrial AI-Si Piston Alloy and Its Microstructural Analysis. Foundry, 56, 141, 2007.

14.    Z. Qian, X. Liu＊, Z. Wei, Y. Li, L. Wang. Microstructure and mechanical properties of BH22 piston alloy in squeezing casting. Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys, 28, 40, 2008.

15.    Z. Qian＊, R. Ahuja, C. M. Araújo, A. Blomqvist, B. Pathak, and R. H. Scheicher. Catalytic effect of carbon-nanomaterials on light metal hydride systems. American Physical Society (APS) March Meeting 2011, March 21-25, 2011, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

16.    Z. Qian＊, R. H. Scheicher, C. M. Araújo, A. Blomqvist, B. Pathak, Börje Johansson, and Rajeev Ahuja. Effects of carbon nanostructures on metal hydrides for renewable energy applications. International Symposium on Clusters and Nanostructures, November 7-10, 2011, Richmond, VA, U.S.A.

17.    Q. Zhao, Z. Qian*, X. Cui,Y. Wu, X. Liu＊, Influences of Fe, Si and Homogenization on Electrical Conductivity and Mechanical Properties of Dilute Al-Mg-Si Alloy, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 666, 50-57, 2016.

18.    Y. Zhao, Z. Qian, X. Liu＊, Identification of Novel Dual-scale Al3BC Particles in Al based Composites, Materials & Design, 93, 283-290, 2016. 

19.    H.Yang, Z. Qian, G. Zhang, J. Nie, X. Liu*, The grain refinement performance of B-doped TiC on Zr-containing Al alloys, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 731, 774-783, 2018.

20.    Q. Zhao, Z. Qian, X. Cui, Y. Wu, X. Liu＊, Optimizing Microstructures of Dilute Al-Fe-Si Alloys Designed with Enhanced Electrical Conductivity and Tensile Strength, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 650, 768-776, 2015.

21.    Q. Zhao, X. Cui, Z. Qian, X. Liu＊, The Synergistic Effect of Al–B–C Master Alloy to Improve Conductivity and Strength of 1070 Alloy, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 639, 478-482, 2015.

22.    Y. Li, Y. Wu, Z. Qian, X. Liu＊. Effect of co-addition of RE, Fe and Mn on the microstructure and performance of A390 alloy. Materials Science and Engineering: A 527, 146, 2009.

23.    X. Ma, Y. Zhao, W. Tian, Z. Qian, H. Chen, Y.Wu, X. Liu＊. A novel Al matrix composite reinforced by nano-AlNp network, Scientific Reports, 6, 34919, 2016.

24.    Y. Li, B. Pathak, J. Nisar, Z. Qian, R. Ahuja, Metal-decorated graphene oxide for ammonia adsorption, Europhysics Letters, 103, 28007, 2013.

25.    M. Bououdina,Y. Oumellal,L. Dupont, L. Aymard,H.Al-Gharni,A.Al-Hajry, T. Adit Maark, A. De Sarkar,R. Ahuja, M. D. Deshpande, Z. Qian, and A. B. Rahane. Lithium storage in amorphous TiNi hydride: electrode for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Materials Chemistry and Physics,141, 348, 2013.

26.    H. Qiao, T. Gao, X. Zhu, Y.Wu, Z. Qian, X. Liu＊, Generation and evolution of nanoscale AlP and Al13Fe4 particles in Al–Fe–P system, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 622, 662, 2015.

27. H.Zhang,W.Tian,Z.Qian,T.Ouyang,M.Saunders,J.Qin,S.Wang,M.Tade,H.Sun. Co@C/CoOx coupled with N-doped layer-structured carbons for excellent CO2 capture and oxygen reduction reaction. Carbon, 133 (2018) 306e315.

28. X.Bai,B.Zhang,G.Jiang,J.Han,N.Lun,Y.Qi,J.Qiu,G.Lu,Z.Qian*,Y.Bai*.Effective enhancement in rate capability and cyclability of Li4Ti5O12 enabled by coating lithium magnesium silicate. Electrochimica Acta, 295,2019, 891-899.

29. G.Jiang, Z. Qian*,M.Bououdina,R.Ahuja,X.Liu. Exploring pristine and Li-doped Mg2NiH4 compounds with potential lithium-storage properties: Ab initio insight.Journal of Alloys and Compounds,746,140-146,2018.

30. T. Ouyang, Z. Qian*, X. Hao, R. Ahuja, X. Liu. Effect of defects on adsorption characteristics of AlN monolayer towards SO2 and NO2: Ab initio exposure. Applied Surface Science,462, 615-622, 2018.

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