Gan-Ji Zhong,Professor - Professors/Staff - Processing and Equipmen for Advanced Plastics Group
 
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 Gan-Ji Zhong,Professor

Ganji Zhong is a full professor in the college of polymer and engineering at Sichuan University currently. He received his PhD from college of Polymer Science and Engineering at Sichuan University in June 2011. His research interests focus on the formation mechanism and potential properties of tailored hierarchical structures in polymer systems under polymer processing, and interested polymers involve polyolefins, biodegradable polyesters, fluoroplastics and cellulose. He published 82 peer-reviewed papers as corresponding (or first) author in SCI journals such as Macromolecules, Biomacromolecules, and Materials Horizons. The citations reach up to 3000 times. He received various funds from National Science Foundation of China as well as also from companies such as ExxonMobil and Corbion. 


000/09-2004/06, Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, B.E

2004/09-2007/06, Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Master

2008/11-2010/11, Case Western Reserve University, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Joint doctoral candidate

2007/09-2011/06, Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, PhD


2017/09-present Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Professor

2014/10-present State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering (Sichuan University), Permanent staff

2013/07-2017/08 Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Associate Professor

2011/07-2013/06 Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Lecturer


Sustainable polymer processing and high performance: In view of the sustainable development of polymers, we are based on the core basic scientific problem of studying the specific microstructure generation mechanism and the relationship between structure and performance in the processing of bio-based polymers and polyolefins. The theoretical understanding obtained, the development of new processing equipment, the provision of a controllable processing field, the preparation of a large number of oriented crystals, special crystal forms, in-situ nanofibers, and oriented porous composite specific microstructures in polymer processing, etc., and used them in the value-added cycle of polyolefins Utilization, high-performance functionalization of biodegradable polyester and cellulose, so as to provide new ideas for the sustainable development of polymers.


Address: College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, No. 24 South Section 1, Yihuan Road, Chengdu, 610065, China
Email
ganji.zhong@scu.edu.cn


57. Xie, X.-L., Li, Y., Xu, J.-Z., Yan, Z., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Largely enhanced mechanical performance of poly(butylene succinate) multiple system via shear stress-induced orientation of the hierarchical structure. J Mater Chem A 2018, 6(27), 13373-13385.
56. Teng, J., Yang, B., Zhang, L.-Q., Lin, S.-Q., Xu, L., Zhong, G.-J., Tang, J.-H., Li, Z.-M., Ultra-high mechanical properties of porous composites based on regenerated cellulose and cross-linked poly(ethylene glycol). Carbohydrate Polymers 2018, 179, 244-251.
55. Sang, Z.-H., Chen, Y., Li, Y., Xu, L., Lei, J., Yan, Z., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Simultaneously improving stiffness, toughness, and heat deflection resistance of polylactide using the strategy of orientation crystallization amplified by interfacial interactions. Polymer Crystallization 2018, e10004.
54. Huang, Y.-F., Zhang, Z.-C., Li, Y., Xu, J.-Z., Xu, L., Yan, Z., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., The Role of Melt Memory and Template Effect in Complete Stereocomplex Crystallization and Phase Morphology of Polylactides. Crystal Growth & Design 2018.
53. Chen, Y., Pan, M., Li, Y., Xu, J.-Z., Zhong, G.-J., Ji, X., Yan, Z., Li, Z.-M., Core-shell nanoparticles toughened polylactide with excellent transparency and stiffness-toughness balance. Composites Science and Technology 2018, 164, 168-177.
52. Zhou, S.-Y., Yang, B., Li, Y., Gao, X.-R., Ji, X., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Realization of ultra-high barrier to water vapor by 3D-interconnection of super-hydrophobic graphene layers in polylactide films. J. Mater. Chem. A 2017, 5(27), 14377-14386.
51. Zhou, S.Y., Niu, B., Xie, X.L., Ji, X., Zhong, G.J., Hsiao, B.S., Li, Z.M., Interfacial Shish-Kebabs Lengthened by Coupling Effect of In Situ Flexible Nanofibrils and Intense Shear Flow: Achieving Hierarchy To Conquer the Conflicts between Strength and Toughness of Polylactide. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2017, 9(11), 10148-10159.
50. Zhang, Z.-C., Sang, Z.-H., Huang, Y.-F., Ru, J.-F., Zhong, G.-J., Ji, X., Wang, R., Li, Z.-M., Enhanced Heat Deflection Resistance via Shear Flow-Induced Stereocomplex Crystallization of Polylactide Systems. Acs Sustain Chem Eng 2017, 5(2), 1692-1703.
49. Zhang, L.-Q., Yang, B., Teng, J., Lei, J., Yan, D.-X., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Tunable electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness via multilayer assembly of regenerated cellulose as a supporting substrate and carbon nanotubes/polymer as a functional layer. J. Mater. Chem. C 2017, 5(12), 3130-3138.
48. Xie, X.-L., Sun, Q.-S., Lei, J., Tian, F., Xu, L., Yan, Z., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., A nacre-mimetic superstructure of poly(butylene succinate) structured by using an intense shear flow and ramie fiber as a promising strategy for simultaneous reinforcement and toughening. J. Mater. Chem. A 2017, 5(43), 22697-22707.
47. Xie, X.-L., Sang, Z.-H., Xu, J.-Z., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Ji, X., Wang, R., Xu, L., Layer structure by shear-induced crystallization and thermal mechanical properties of injection-molded poly(l-lactide) with nucleating agents. Polymer 2017, 110, 196-210.
46. Sang, Z.-H., Xie, X.-L., Zhou, S.-Y., Li, Y., Yan, Z., Xu, L., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Gradient Structure of Crystalline Morphology in Injection-Molded Polylactide Parts Tuned by Oscillation Shear Flow and Its Influence on Thermomechanical Performance. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2017, 56(21), 6295-6306.
45. Li, Y., Zhang, G., Song, S., Xu, H., Pan, M., Zhong, G.-J., How Chain Intermixing Dictates the Polymorphism of PVDF in Poly(vinylidene fluoride)/Polymethylmethacrylate Binary System during Recrystallization: A Comparative Study on Core–Shell Particles and Latex Blend. Polymers 2017, 9(9), 448.
44. Li, Y., Soulestin, T., Ladmiral, V., Ameduri, B., Lannuzel, T., Domingues Dos Santos, F., Li, Z.-M., Zhong, G.-J., Zhu, L., Stretching-Induced Relaxor Ferroelectric Behavior in a Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene-co-hexafluoropropylene) Random Terpolymer. Macromolecules 2017, 50(19), 7646-7656.
43. Zhou, S.-Y., Huang, H.-D., Xu, L., Yan, Z., Zhong, G.-J., Hsiao, B.S., Li, Z.-M., In Situ Nanofibrillar Networks Composed of Densely Oriented Polylactide Crystals as Efficient Reinforcement and Promising Barrier Wall for Fully Biodegradable Poly(butylene succinate) Composite Films. Acs Sustain Chem Eng 2016, 4(5), 2887-2897.
42. Zhou, S.-Y., Huang, H.-D., Ji, X., Yan, D.-X., Zhong, G.-J., Hsiao, B.S., Li, Z.-M., Super-Robust Polylactide Barrier Films by Building Densely Oriented Lamellae Incorporated with Ductile in Situ Nanofibrils of Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate). ACS applied materials & interfaces 2016, 8(12), 8096-109.
41. Zhou, S.Y., Chen, J.B., Li, X.J., Ji, X., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Innovative enhancement of gas barrier properties of biodegradable poly(butylene succinate) nanocomposite films by introducing confined crystals. Rsc Adv 2016, 6(4), 2530-2536.
40. Zhang, Z.-C., Gao, X.-R., Hu, Z.-J., Yan, Z., Xu, J.-Z., Xu, L., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Inducing Stereocomplex Crystals by Template Effect of Residual Stereocomplex Crystals during Thermal Annealing of Injection-Molded Polylactide. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2016, 55(41), 10896-10905.
39. Zhang, Q., Huang, W.-X., Zhong, G.-J., Towards transparent PMMA/SiO2 anocomposites with promising scratch-resistance by manipulation of SiO2 aggregation followed by in-situ polymerization. J Appl Polym Sci 2016.
38. Zhang, L.-Q., Niu, B., Yang, S.-G., Huang, H.-D., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Simultaneous Preparation and Dispersion of Regenerated Cellulose Nanoparticles Using a Facile Protocol of Dissolution–Gelation–Isolation–Melt Extrusion. Acs Sustain Chem Eng 2016, 4(5), 2470-2478.
37. Xie, L., Xu, H., Li, L.B., Hsiao, B.S., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Biomimetic Nanofibrillation in Two-Component Biopolymer Blends with Structural Analogs to Spider Silk. Sci Rep 2016, 6, 34572.
36. Teng, J., Niu, B., Zhang, L.-Q., Ji, X., Xu, L., Yan, Z., Tang, J.-H., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Confined crystallization of poly(butylene succinate) intercalated into organoclays: role of surfactant polarity. RSC Adv. 2016, 6(72), 68072-68080.
35. Niu, B., Chen, J.B., Chen, J., Ji, X., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Crystallization of linear low density polyethylene on an in situ oriented isotactic polypropylene substrate manipulated by an extensional flow field. Crystengcomm 2016, 18(1), 77-91.
34. Li, X.J., Chen, J.B., Xu, H., Xie, L., Zhong, G.J., Ran, R., Ji, X., Li, Z.M., Strong and ductile poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) biocomposites fabricated by oscillation shear injection molding. J Appl Polym Sci 2016, 133(16).
33. Xie, L., Xu, H., Chen, J.B., Zhang, Z.J., Hsiao, B.S., Zhong, G.J., Chen, J., Li, Z.M., From Nanofibrillar to Nanolaminar Poly(butylene succinate): Paving the Way to Robust Barrier and Mechanical Properties for Full-Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Films. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2015, 7(15), 8023-32.
32. Wang, Z.P., Huang, Y.F., Xu, J.Z., Niu, B., Zhang, X.L., Zhong, G.J., Xu, L., Li, Z.M., Injection-molded hydroxyapatite/polyethylene bone-analogue biocomposites via structure manipulation. J Mater Chem B 2015, 3(38), 7585-7593.
31. Ren, T.T., Wang, J., Yuan, J.F., Pan, M.W., Liu, G., Zhang, G.L., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Raspberry-like morphology of polyvinyl chloride/zinc oxide nanoparticles induced by surface interaction and formation of nanoporous foam. Rsc Adv 2015, 5(46), 36845-36857.
30. Niu, B., Miao, X.R., Chen, J., Ji, X., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Industrially Scalable Approach to Nanohybrid Shish Kebabs by In Situ Nanofibrillation of Isotactic Poly(propylene). Macromol Chem Phys 2015, 216(23), 2241-2248.
29. Li, Y., Tang, S.D., Pan, M.W., Zhu, L., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Polymorphic Extended-Chain and Folded-Chain Crystals in Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Achieved by Combination of High Pressure and Ion-Dipole Interaction. Macromolecules 2015, 48(23), 8565-8573.
28. Huang, H.D., Liu, C.Y., Zhou, D., Jiang, X., Zhong, G.J., Yan, D.X., Li, Z.M., Cellulose composite aerogel for highly efficient electromagnetic interference shielding. J Mater Chem A 2015, 3(9), 4983-4991.
27. Huang, H.D., Liu, C.Y., Zhang, L.Q., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Simultaneous Reinforcement and Toughening of Carbon Nanotube/Cellulose Conductive Nanocomposite Films by Interfacial Hydrogen Bonding. Acs Sustain Chem Eng 2015, 3(2), 317-324.
26. Chen, J.B., Xu, J.Z., Xu, H., Li, Z.M., Zhong, G.J., Lei, J., The crystallization behavior of biodegradable poly(butylene succinate) in the presence of organically modified clay with a wide range of loadings. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science 2015, 33(4), 576-586.
25. Chang, Y.N., Pan, M.W., Yuan, J.F., Liu, Y., Wang, X.M., Jiang, P.Z., Wang, Y.L., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Morphology and film performance of phthalate-free plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) composite particles via the graft copolymerization of acrylate swelling flower-like latex particles. Rsc Adv 2015, 5(50), 40076-40087.
24. Xu, H., Xie, L., Jiang, X., Li, X.J., Li, Y., Zhang, Z.J., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Toward Stronger Transcrystalline Layers in Poly(L-lactic acid)/Natural Fiber Biocomposites with the Aid of an Accelerator of Chain Mobility. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2014, 118(3), 812-823.
23. Xu, H., Xie, L., Jiang, X., Hakkarainen, M., Chen, J.B., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Structural Basis for Unique Hierarchical Cylindrites Induced by Ultrahigh Shear Gradient in Single Natural Fiber Reinforced Poly(lactic acid) Green Composites. Biomacromolecules 2014, 15(5), 1676-1686.
22. Xu, H., Xie, L., Chen, J.B., Jiang, X., Hsiao, B.S., Zhong, G.J., Fu, Q., Li, Z.M., Strong and tough micro/nanostructured poly(lactic acid) by mimicking the multifunctional hierarchy of shell. Mater Horizons 2014, 1(5), 546-552.
21. Xie, L., Xu, H., Wang, Z.P., Li, X.J., Chen, J.B., Zhang, Z.J., Yin, H.M., Zhong, G.J., Lei, J., Li, Z.M., Toward faster degradation for natural fiber reinforced poly(lactic acid) biocomposites by enhancing the hydrolysis-induced surface erosion. Journal of Polymer Research 2014, 21(3).
20. Xie, L., Xu, H., Niu, B., Ji, X., Chen, J., Li, Z.M., Hsiao, B.S., Zhong, G.J., Unprecedented Access to Strong and Ductile Poly(lactic acid) by Introducing In Situ Nanofibrillar Poly(butylene succinate) for Green Packaging. Biomacromolecules 2014, 15(11), 4054-4064.
19. Liu, C.Y., Zhong, G.J., Huang, H.D., Li, Z.M., Phase assembly-induced transition of three dimensional nanofibril- to sheet-networks in porous cellulose with tunable properties. Cellulose 2014, 21(1), 383-394.
18. Liang, Y.Y., Tang, H., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Formation of Poly(L-lactide) mesophase and its chain mobility dependent kinetics. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science 2014, 32(9), 1176-1187.
17. Li, Y., Xu, J.Z., Zhu, L., Xu, H., Pan, M.W., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Multiple stage crystallization of gamma phase poly(vinylidene fluoride) induced by ion-dipole interaction as revealed by time-resolved FTIR and two-dimensional correlation analysis. Polymer 2014, 55(18), 4765-4775.
16. Huang, H.D., Liu, C.Y., Li, D., Chen, Y.H., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Ultra-low gas permeability and efficient reinforcement of cellulose nanocomposite films by well-aligned graphene oxide nanosheets. J Mater Chem A 2014, 2(38), 15853-15863.
15. Chen, J.B., Xu, J.Z., Pang, H., Zhong, G.J., Xu, L., Tang, H., Tang, J.H., Li, Z.M., Crystallization of Isotactic Polypropylene inside Dense Networks of Carbon Nanofillers. J Appl Polym Sci 2014, 131(6).
14. Xu, H., Xie, L., Chen, Y.H., Huang, H.D., Xu, J.Z., Zhong, G.J., Hsiao, B.S., Li, Z.M., Strong Shear Flow-Driven Simultaneous Formation of Classic Shish-Kebab, Hybrid Shish-Kebab, and Transcrystallinity in Poly(lactic acid)/Natural Fiber Biocomposites. Acs Sustain Chem Eng 2013, 1(12), 1619-1629
13. Liang, Y.Y., Xu, J.Z., Liu, X.Y., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Role of surface chemical groups on carbon nanotubes in nucleation for polymer crystallization: Interfacial interaction and steric effect. Polymer 2013, 54(23), 6479-6488.
12. Zhong, G., Su, R., Zhang, L., Wang, K., Li, Z., Fong, H., Zhu, L., Evolution of nanodroplets and fractionated crystallization in thermally annealed electrospun blend fibers of poly(vinylidene fluoride) and polysulfone. Polymer 2012, 53(20), 4472-4480.
11. Xu, H., Zhong, G.-J., Fu, Q., Lei, J., Jiang, W., Hsiao, B.S., Li, Z.-M., Formation of Shish-Kebabs in Injection-Molded Poly(l-lactic acid) by Application of an Intense Flow Field. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2012, 4(12), 6774-6784.
10. Xu, H., Liu, C.Y., Chen, C., Hsiao, B.S., Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Easy alignment and effective nucleation activity of ramie fibers in injection-molded poly(lactic acid) biocomposites. Biopolymers 2012, 97(10), 825-839.
9. Tang, H., Chen, J.-B., Wang, Y., Xu, J.-Z., Hsiao, B.S., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Shear Flow and Carbon Nanotubes Synergistically Induced Nonisothermal Crystallization of Poly(lactic acid) and Its Application in Injection Molding. Biomacromolecules 2012, 13(11), 3858-3867.
8. Li, Y., Xu, J.-Z., Zhu, L., Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Role of Ion-dipole Interactions in Nucleation of Gamma Poly(vinylidene fluoride) in the Presence of Graphene Oxide during Melt Crystallization. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2012, 116(51), 14951-14960.
7. Zhong, G.-J., Chen, Z.-C., Li, Z.-M., Shen, K.-Z., Li, L., Hsiao, B.S., Shear Enhanced Crystallization and Tensile Behaviors of Oscillation Shear Injection Molded Poly(ethylene terephthalate). J. Macromol. Sci., Part B: Phys. 2011, 50(2), 383-397.
6. Zhong, G.J., Zhang, L.F., Su, R., Wang, K., Fong, H., Zhu, L., Understanding polymorphism formation in electrospun fibers of immiscible Poly(vinylidene fluoride) blends. Polymer 2011, 52(10), 2228-2237.
5. Zhong, G., Wang, K., Zhang, L., Li, Z.-M., Hao, F., Zhu, L., Nanodroplet formation and exclusive homogeneously nucleated crystallization in confined electrospun immiscible polymer blend fibers of polystyrene and poly(ethylene oxide). Polymer 2011, 52(24), 5397-5402.
4. Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Li, L., Shen, K., Crystallization of oriented isotactic polypropylene (iPP) in the presence of in situ poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) microfibrils. Polymer 2008, 49(19), 4271-4278.
3. Zhong, G.-J., Li, Z.-M., Li, L.-B., Mendes, E., Crystalline morphology of isotactic polypropylene (iPP) in injection molded poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)/iPP microfibrillar blends. Polymer 2007, 48(6), 1729-1740.
2. Zhong, G.-J., Li, L., Mendes, E., Byelov, D., Fu, Q., Li, Z.-M., Suppression of skin-core structure in injection-molded polymer parts by in situ incorporation of a microfibrillar network. Macromolecules 2006, 39(19), 6771-6775.
1. Zhong, G.J., Li, Z.M., Injection molding-induced morphology of thermoplastic polymer blends. Polymer Engineering and Science 2005, 45(12), 1655-1665.

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