Dr Jane Zhang

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Research Fellow, Composites

Faculty

Instit for Frontier Materials

Department

Instit for Frontier Materials

Campus

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Contact

jane.zhang@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 524 79722

Publications

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2022

Multiple Hydrogen Bond Channel Structural Electrolyte for an Enhanced Carbon Fiber Composite Battery

J Choi, O Zabihi, R Varley, J Zhang, B Fox, M Naebe

(2022), Vol. 5, pp. 2054-2066, ACS Applied Energy Materials, C1

journal article

Enhanced Piezoelectric Properties Enabled by Engineered Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

Yichao Wang, Xiangyang Guo, Lu Li, Juan Zhang, Gang Li, Ali Zavabeti, Yongxiang Li

(2022), pp. 1-17, ACS Applied Nano Materials, Washington, D.C., C1

journal article
2021

The role of β relaxations in determining the compressive properties of an epoxy amine network modified with POSS and mono-functional epoxy resins

L Reyes, S Swan, H Gan, S Seraji, J Zhang, R Varley

(2021), Vol. 93, Polymer Testing, C1

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The role of β relaxations in controlling compressive properties in hyperbranched polymer-modified epoxy networks

L Reyes, S Swan, H Gan, S Seraji, J Zhang, R Varley

(2021), Vol. 53, pp. 393-401, Polymer Journal, C1

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A healable polyethylene adhesive using poly(ethylene methacrylic acid) (EMAA) for three-layer pipe coatings

Mel Dell'Olio, Juan Zhang, K Leong, Shamsul Samsudin, Russell Varley

(2021), Vol. 4, pp. 1-15, Multifunctional materials, Bristol, Eng., C1

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Substrate-independent, regenerable anti-biofouling coating for polymeric membranes

J Zhang, G Wang, J Zhang, Z Xu, Y Zhao, Y Wang, F She, S Gray, L Kong

(2021), Vol. 11, Membranes, Switzerland, C1

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Boronic Ester-Polyurethane as a Self-Healing Coating Material for Offshore Top Side Structures Application

M Samsudin, N Aba, M Zakaria, A Nor, R Varley, J Zhang

(2021), ADIP 2021 : Proceedings of the Society of Petroleum Engineers - Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, E1

conference
2020

Evolution of structural dimensions in mesoporous template precursor from hexagonal lyotropic liquid crystals

G Wang, C Garvey, J Zhang, L O'Dell, A Krause-Heuer, M Forsyth, T Darwish, S Miloš, L Kong

(2020), Vol. 32, Journal of Physics Condensed Matter, England, C1

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Water activated healing of thiolene boronic ester coatings

M de Souza, C Dubois, J Zhang, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 139, Progress in Organic Coatings, C1

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Synthesis of Tri-Aryl Methane Epoxy Resin Isomers and Their Cure with Aromatic Amines

L Reyes, S Issazadeh, J Zhang, B Dao, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 305, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, C1

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Subtle variations in the structure of crosslinked epoxy networks and the impact upon mechanical and thermal properties

L Reyes, J Zhang, B Dao, D Nguyen, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 137, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, C1

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New approaches to bonding thermoplastic and thermoset polymer composites

J Zhang, M de Souza, C Creighton, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 133, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, C1

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Synthesis of tri-aryl ether epoxy resin isomers and their cure with diamino diphenyl sulphone

Larry Reyes, Jane Zhang, Buu Dao, Russell Varley

(2020), Vol. 58, pp. 1410-1425, Journal of Polymer Science, Hoboken, N.J., C1

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1D/2D Nanomaterials Synergistic, Compressible, and Response Rapidly 3D Graphene Aerogel for Piezoresistive Sensor

X Cao, J Zhang, S Chen, R Varley, K Pan

(2020), Vol. 30, Advanced Functional Materials, C1

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Synthesis of a phosphorus‑silicone modifier imparting excellent flame retardancy and improved mechanical properties to a rapid cure epoxy

H Gan, S Seraji, J Zhang, S Swan, S Issazadeh, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 157, Reactive and Functional Polymers, C1

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2019

Discrete silver nanoparticle infusion across silica aerogels towards versatile catalytic coatings for 4-nitrophenol reduction

Z Yi, S Zhao, J Zhang, M She, L Kong, L Dumée

(2019), Vol. 223, pp. 404-409, Materials Chemistry and Physics, C1

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Electrospun Fe2C-loaded carbon nanofibers as efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction

Y Liu, T Li, X Cao, J Liu, J Zhang, J Jia, F Wang, K Pan

(2019), Vol. 30, Nanotechnology, England, C1

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2018

Effects of a volatile solvent with low surface tension combining with the silica network reinforcement on retention of LLC structure in polymer matrix

J Zhang, Z Xie, A Hill, W Cong, F She, W Gao, M Hoang, L Kong

(2018), Vol. 75, pp. 581-595, Polymer Bulletin, C1

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Dopamine incorporating forward osmosis membranes with enhanced selectivity and antifouling properties

Y Wang, Z Fang, S Zhao, D Ng, J Zhang, Z Xie

(2018), Vol. 8, pp. 22469-22481, RSC Advances, England, C1

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In situ SAXS measurement and molecular dynamics simulation of magnetic alignment of hexagonal LLC nanostructures

W Cong, W Gao, C Garvey, L Dumée, J Zhang, B Kent, G Wang, F She, L Kong

(2018), Vol. 8, Membranes, Switzerland, C1

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2016

Manufacturing techniques and surface engineering of polymer based nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery to cancer

Y Wang, P Li, T Tran, J Zhang, L Kong

(2016), Vol. 6, Nanomaterials, Switzerland, C1

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Molecular dynamics approach to the structural characterization and transport properties of poly(acrylonitrile)/N,N-dimethylformamide solutions

W Gao, F She, J Zhang, L Dumee, K Tung, P Hodgson, L Kong

(2016), Vol. 219, pp. 45-53, Journal of molecular liquids, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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2015

Understanding water and ion transport behaviour and permeability through poly(amide) thin film composite membrane

W Gao, F She, J Zhang, L Dumée, L He, P Hodgson, L Kong

(2015), Vol. 487, pp. 32-39, Journal of Membrane Science, C1

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2014

Retention of the original LLC structure in a cross-linked poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate hydrogel with reinforcement from a silica network

J Zhang, Z Xie, M Hoang, A Hill, W Cong, F She, W Gao, L Kong

(2014), Vol. 10, pp. 5192-5200, Soft matter, Cambridge, England, C1

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Fabrication of poly(ether sulfone)/poly(zinc acrylate) ultrafiltration membrane with anti-biofouling properties

Juan Zhang, Manying Zhang, Kaisong Zhang

(2014), Vol. 460, pp. 18-24, Journal of membrane science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

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Controlled polymerization of methylmethacrylate from fumed SiO 2 nanoparticles through atom transfer radical polymerization

Juan Zhang, Long Jiang, Kai Pan, Zheng Yi, Yi Dan

(2014), Vol. 63, pp. 413-419, Polymer international, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article
2012

Structure retention in cross-linked poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate hydrogel templated from a hexagonal lyotropic liquid crystal by controlling the surface tension

J Zhang, Z Xie, A Hill, F She, A Thornton, M Hoang, L Kong

(2012), Vol. 8, pp. 2087-2094, Soft matter, Cambridge, England, C1

journal article
2011

Nanostructures generated from photopolymerization of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate templated from hexagonal lyotropic liquid crystals

J Zhang, Z Xie, F She, M Hoang, A Hill, W Gao, L Kong

(2011), Vol. 120, pp. 1817-1821, Journal of applied polymer science, Hoboken, N. J., C1

journal article
2009

Preparation of cross-linked nanoporous poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate membrane in hexagonal lyotropic liquid crystal phases

J Zhang, F She, W Gao, L Kong

(2009), pp. 1-6, IWA 2009 : Specialised Membrane Technology Conferences for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Bejing, China, E1

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Funded Projects at Deakin

Other Public Sector Funding

Fabrication and characterisation of novel nanostructured lyotropic liquid crystalline membranes.

Prof Lingxue Kong, Ms Jane Zhang

CSIRO Scholarship - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

  • 2011: $3,500
  • 2010: $7,000
  • 2009: $5,000

Next Generation Prepregs for Advanced Composite Materials.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jerry Gan, Dr Jane Zhang

Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

  • 2019: $34,000

Development and industralisation of flame retardant epoxy resin for aerospace carbon fiber composites.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jerry Gan, Dr Jane Zhang

Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transports and Resources

  • 2021: $60,000
  • 2020: $60,000
  • 2019: $80,000

Transforming contaminated paint containers into value added products.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jane Zhang

Sustainability Victoria

  • 2023: $30,000

Industry and Other Funding

Self-Healing Materials for Enhanced Integrity and Reliability of Structures and Pipelines.

Prof Russell Varley, Prof Luke Henderson, Dr Jane Zhang, Dr Claudia Creighton

Petronas Research SDN BHD

  • 2020: $202,000
  • 2019: $45,000
  • 2018: $55,000

Next Generation Prepregs for Advanced Composite Materials.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jerry Gan, Dr Jane Zhang

GMS Composites Pty Ltd

  • 2019: $17,000
  • 2018: $17,000

Self-Healing Materials for Enhanced Integrity and Reliability of Structures and Pipelines II.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jane Zhang, Dr Jerry Gan

Petronas Research SDN BHD

  • 2023: $150,000
  • 2022: $125,000
  • 2021: $15,000

Enhancing the performance of polymers and rubbers in wear liner applications for the mining industry.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jane Zhang

Bradken Resources Pty Ltd

  • 2023: $12,573
  • 2022: $12,503

Transforming contaminated paint containers into value added products.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jane Zhang

Paintback

  • 2023: $10,000

Other Funding Sources

Fabrication and characterisation of novel nanostructured lyotropic liquid crystalline membranes.

Prof Lingxue Kong, Ms Jane Zhang

CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2010: $4,000
  • 2009: $6,000

Supervisions

Associate Supervisor
2022

Larry Reyes

Thesis entitled: Network Formation of Tri-Aryl Ether Epoxies

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials