Emeritus Professor Jin Zou
Emeritus Professor

Jin Zou

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Background

Jin Zou is an Emeritus Professor in the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering (Materials Engineering) and an affiliated Professor in the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis at the University of Queensland, Australia. Professor Zou earned his Master’s degree from the University of Science and Technology, Beijing in 1985 and PhD from the University of Sydney in 1994. Through his postgraduate studies, Professor Zou was trained as a transmission electron microscopist. After his PhD, he worked in the Australian Key Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis at the University of Sydney for 10 years with several Australian fellowships, including an Australian Postdoctoral fellowship and a Queen Elizabeth II fellowship. Professor Zou moved to UQ to take up a teaching-and-research position from July 2003. In 2009, Professor Zou won an inaugural ARC Future Fellowship (FT3 - Professor level). In 2021, Professor Zou became an Emeritus Professor.

Over the years, Professor Zou's research interest has been focused on the understanding of the evolution of advanced, smart and nano-scaled materials and the understanding of fundamental properties of these materials through detailed correlating their fabrication and demonstrated properties with their morphological, structural and chemical characteristics (determined by electron microscopy); and on the formation of high-performance functional nanomaterials and their advanced applications, particular in the fields of energy and environmental protection. So far, Professor Zou published over 750 SCI articles with most of them published in leading international journals, which have attracted over 41,000 citations and led to an H-index of 101.

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Fields of research

Materials engineering

Search Professor Jin Zou’s works on UQ eSpace

878 works between 1986 and 2025
All (878) Journal Article (707) Book Chapter (16) Conference Publication (151) Other Outputs (1) Edited Outputs (3)

81 - 100 of 878 works

2020

Journal Article

Outstanding thermoelectric properties in solvothermal-synthesized Sn1-3xInxAg2xTe micro-crystals through defect engineering and band tuning

Moshwan, Raza, Liu, Weidi, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Sun, Qiang, Gao, Han, Wang, Yun-Peng, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang (2020). Outstanding thermoelectric properties in solvothermal-synthesized Sn1-3xInxAg2xTe micro-crystals through defect engineering and band tuning. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 8 (7), 3978-3987. doi: 10.1039/c9ta11614a

Outstanding thermoelectric properties in solvothermal-synthesized Sn1-3xInxAg2xTe micro-crystals through defect engineering and band tuning

2020

Journal Article

Computation-guided design of high-performance flexible thermoelectric modules for sunlight-to-electricity conversion

Xu, Shengduo, Hong, Min, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Li, Meng, Sun, Qiang, Chen, Qixiang, Dargusch, Matthew, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang (2020). Computation-guided design of high-performance flexible thermoelectric modules for sunlight-to-electricity conversion. Energy and Environmental Science, 13 (10), 3480-3488. doi: 10.1039/d0ee01895c

Computation-guided design of high-performance flexible thermoelectric modules for sunlight-to-electricity conversion

2020

Journal Article

In situ TEM observation of the vapor–solid–solid growth of <001̄> InAs nanowires

Sun, Qiang, Pan, Dong, Li, Meng, Zhao, Jianhua, Chen, Pingping, Lu, Wei and Zou, Jin (2020). In situ TEM observation of the vapor–solid–solid growth of InAs nanowires. Nanoscale, 12 (21), 11711-11717. doi: 10.1039/d0nr02892d

In situ TEM observation of the vapor–solid–solid growth of <001̄> InAs nanowires

2020

Journal Article

Enhanced damping capacity in graphene-Al nanolaminated composite pillars under compression cyclic loading

Lu, Anliang, Zhao, Lei, Liu, Yu, Li, Zhiqiang, Xiong, Ding-Bang, Zou, Jin and Guo, Qiang (2020). Enhanced damping capacity in graphene-Al nanolaminated composite pillars under compression cyclic loading. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science, 51 (4), 1463-1468. doi: 10.1007/s11661-020-05632-4

Enhanced damping capacity in graphene-Al nanolaminated composite pillars under compression cyclic loading

2020

Book Chapter

Thermo-responsive nanomaterials for thermoelectric generation

Liu, Wei-Di, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang (2020). Thermo-responsive nanomaterials for thermoelectric generation. Responsive nanomaterials for sustainable applications. (pp. 269-293) edited by Ziqi Sun and Ting Liao . Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-39994-8_9

Thermo-responsive nanomaterials for thermoelectric generation

2019

Journal Article

In situ observation of dynamic galvanic replacement reactions in twinned metallic nanowires by liquid cell transmission electron microscopy

Zhuang, Chunqiang, Qi, Heyang, Cheng, Xing, Chen, Ge, Gao, Chunlang, Wang, Lihua, Sun, Shaorui, Zou, Jin and Han, Xiaodong (2019). In situ observation of dynamic galvanic replacement reactions in twinned metallic nanowires by liquid cell transmission electron microscopy. Advanced Materials, 58 (51), 18800-18806. doi: 10.1002/ANGE.201910379

In situ observation of dynamic galvanic replacement reactions in twinned metallic nanowires by liquid cell transmission electron microscopy

2019

Journal Article

Optimization of sodium hydroxide for securing high thermoelectric performance in polycrystalline Sn 1 − x Se via anisotropy and vacancy synergy

Shi, Xiao‐Lei, Liu, Wei‐Di, Wu, Ang‐Yin, Nguyen, Van T., Gao, Han, Sun, Qiang, Moshwan, Raza, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi‐Gang (2019). Optimization of sodium hydroxide for securing high thermoelectric performance in polycrystalline Sn 1 − x Se via anisotropy and vacancy synergy. InfoMat, 2 (6) inf2.12057, 1201-1215. doi: 10.1002/inf2.12057

Optimization of sodium hydroxide for securing high thermoelectric performance in polycrystalline Sn 1 − x Se via anisotropy and vacancy synergy

2019

Journal Article

Correlation between microstructural architecture and mechanical behavior of single-walled carbon nanotube-aluminum composites

Shi, Yan, Lu, Yang, Ni, Zihong, Zhao, Lei, Li, Zhiqiang, Xiong, Ding-Bang, Zou, Jin and Guo, Qiang (2019). Correlation between microstructural architecture and mechanical behavior of single-walled carbon nanotube-aluminum composites. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A-Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science, 51 (2), 545-551. doi: 10.1007/s11661-019-05554-w

Correlation between microstructural architecture and mechanical behavior of single-walled carbon nanotube-aluminum composites

2019

Journal Article

Enhanced thermoelectric properties of nanostructured n-type Bi2Te3 by suppressing Te vacancy through non-equilibrium fast reaction

Wang, Yuan, Liu, Wei-Di, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Hong, Min, Wang, Li-Jun, Li, Meng, Wang, Hao, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang (2019). Enhanced thermoelectric properties of nanostructured n-type Bi2Te3 by suppressing Te vacancy through non-equilibrium fast reaction. Chemical Engineering Journal, 391 123513, 123513. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2019.123513

Enhanced thermoelectric properties of nanostructured n-type Bi2Te3 by suppressing Te vacancy through non-equilibrium fast reaction

2019

Journal Article

Free-standing InAs nanobelts driven by polarity in MBE

Sun, Qiang, Gao, Han, Zhang, Xutao, Yao, Xiaomei, Zheng, Kun, Chen, Pingping, Lu, Wei and Zou, Jin (2019). Free-standing InAs nanobelts driven by polarity in MBE. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 11 (47) acsami.9b15575, 44609-44616. doi: 10.1021/acsami.9b15575

Free-standing InAs nanobelts driven by polarity in MBE

2019

Journal Article

Understanding the effect of catalyst size on the epitaxial growth of hierarchical structured InGaP nanowires

Gao, Han, Sun, Qiang, Sun, Wen, Tan, Hark Hoe, Jagadish, Chennupati and Zou, Jin (2019). Understanding the effect of catalyst size on the epitaxial growth of hierarchical structured InGaP nanowires. Nano Letters, 19 (11) acs.nanolett.9b03835, 8262-8269. doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.9b03835

Understanding the effect of catalyst size on the epitaxial growth of hierarchical structured InGaP nanowires

2019

Journal Article

Au-catalysed free-standing wurtzite structured InAs nanosheets grown by molecular beam epitaxy

Sun, Qiang, Gao, Han, Yao, Xiaomei, Zheng, Kun, Chen, Pingping, Lu, Wei and Zou, Jin (2019). Au-catalysed free-standing wurtzite structured InAs nanosheets grown by molecular beam epitaxy. Nano Research, 12 (11), 2718-2722. doi: 10.1007/s12274-019-2504-7

Au-catalysed free-standing wurtzite structured InAs nanosheets grown by molecular beam epitaxy

2019

Journal Article

In situ observation of dynamic galvanic replacement reactions in twinned metallic nanowires by liquid cell transmission electron microscopy

Zhuang, Chunqiang, Qi, Heyang, Cheng, Xing, Chen, Ge, Gao, Chunlang, Wang, Lihua, Sun, Shaorui, Zou, Jin and Han, Xiaodong (2019). In situ observation of dynamic galvanic replacement reactions in twinned metallic nanowires by liquid cell transmission electron microscopy. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 131 (51) ange.201910379, 18800-18806. doi: 10.1002/anie.201910379

In situ observation of dynamic galvanic replacement reactions in twinned metallic nanowires by liquid cell transmission electron microscopy

2019

Journal Article

Correction to “Strong phonon–phonon interactions securing extraordinary thermoelectric Ge1–xSbxTe with Zn-alloying-induced band alignment”

Hong, Min, Wang, Yuan, Feng, Tianli, Sun, Qiang, Xu, Shengduo, Matsumura, Syo, Pantelides, Sokrates T., Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang (2019). Correction to “Strong phonon–phonon interactions securing extraordinary thermoelectric Ge1–xSbxTe with Zn-alloying-induced band alignment”. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 141 (41), 16512-16512. doi: 10.1021/jacs.9b10240

Correction to “Strong phonon–phonon interactions securing extraordinary thermoelectric Ge1–xSbxTe with Zn-alloying-induced band alignment”

2019

Journal Article

Formation mechanism of Al2O3-containing inclusions in Al-deoxidized spring steel

Lyu, Sha, Ma, Xiaodong, Huang, Zongze, Yao, Zan, Lee, Hae-Geon, Jiang, Zhouhua, Wang, Geoff, Zou, Jin and Zhao, Baojun (2019). Formation mechanism of Al2O3-containing inclusions in Al-deoxidized spring steel. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 50 (5), 2205-2220. doi: 10.1007/s11663-019-01644-7

Formation mechanism of Al2O3-containing inclusions in Al-deoxidized spring steel

2019

Journal Article

Electron tomography: a unique tool solving intricate hollow nanostructures

Song, Hao, Yang, Yannan, Geng, Jing, Gu, Zhengying, Zou, Jin and Yu, Chengzhong (2019). Electron tomography: a unique tool solving intricate hollow nanostructures. Advanced Materials, 31 (38) 1801564, 1801564. doi: 10.1002/adma.201801564

Electron tomography: a unique tool solving intricate hollow nanostructures

2019

Journal Article

Realizing high thermoelectric properties of SnTe via synergistic band engineering and structure engineering

Moshwan, Raza, Liu, Wei-Di, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Wang, Yun-Peng, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang (2019). Realizing high thermoelectric properties of SnTe via synergistic band engineering and structure engineering. Nano Energy, 65 104056, 104056. doi: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2019.104056

Realizing high thermoelectric properties of SnTe via synergistic band engineering and structure engineering

2019

Journal Article

Light-induced positive and negative photoconductances of InAs nanowires toward rewritable nonvolatile memory

Zhang, Xutao, Li, Ziyuan, Yao, Xiaomei, Huang, Hai, Wei, Dongdong, Zhou, Chen, Tang, Zhou, Yuan, Xiaoming, Chen, Pingping, Hu, Weida, Zou, Jin, Lu, Wei and Fu, Lan (2019). Light-induced positive and negative photoconductances of InAs nanowires toward rewritable nonvolatile memory. ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 1 (9), 1825-1831. doi: 10.1021/acsaelm.9b00368

Light-induced positive and negative photoconductances of InAs nanowires toward rewritable nonvolatile memory

2019

Journal Article

High porosity in nanostructured n-Type Bi2Te3 obtaining ultralow lattice thermal conductivity

Wang, Yuan, Liu, Weidi, Gao, Han, Wang, Lijun, Li, Meng, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Hong, Min, Wang, Hao, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang (2019). High porosity in nanostructured n-Type Bi2Te3 obtaining ultralow lattice thermal conductivity. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 11 (34) acsami.9b12079, 31237-31244. doi: 10.1021/acsami.9b12079

High porosity in nanostructured n-Type Bi2Te3 obtaining ultralow lattice thermal conductivity

2019

Journal Article

Understanding the formation and evolution of oxide inclusions in Si-deoxidized spring steel

Lyu, Sha, Ma, Xiaodong, Huang, Zongze, Yao, Zan, Lee, Hae-Geon, Jiang, Zhouhua, Wang, Geoff, Zou, Jin and Zhao, Baojun (2019). Understanding the formation and evolution of oxide inclusions in Si-deoxidized spring steel. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science, 50 (4), 1862-1877. doi: 10.1007/s11663-019-01613-0

Understanding the formation and evolution of oxide inclusions in Si-deoxidized spring steel

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Investigation of microstructure characteristics of high-strength cable steels and their effect on torsion
    Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    A customised triple-beam microscope for precise fabricating/characterising
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Cost-effective metal selenide materials for solid-state devices (ARC Discovery Project administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Ultra-high mobility Dirac semimetal nanostructures for solid state devices (ARC Discovery Project administered by QUT)
    University of Southern Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Imaging in the nano-scale age: terahertz and millimetre wave microanalysis
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Xe-plasma dual beam for advanced future materials (ARC LIEF grant administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Facility for Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Characterizations of inclusions and precipitates in high strength spring steel and investigation of strengthening mechanisms
    Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Understanding the properties of layered nanostructures using in-situ TEM
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Towards high-quality hetero-epitaxial III-V semiconductor nanowires
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    A fast, eco-friendly approach to the fabrication of low cost high performance titanium components
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Development of controllable and durable green concretes through the understanding of feedstock chemistry and geopolymerisation mechanism (ARC Linkage Project administered by USQ)
    University of Southern Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Dual Column-Focused Ion Beam/Scanning Electron Microscope facility for Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2014
    A parallel computer facility for modelling and simulation
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Understanding the heating-induced lattice parameter variations of novel In3Se4 and the crystal structures of its magnetic element doped compounds
    Australian Synchrotron Access Program
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Crystal structures of and phase transformations in novel indium selenides
    Australian Synchrotron Access Program
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Novel approach to grain refinement for continuous casting and ingot casting of steels
    Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2013
    UQ Travel Awards Category 1 - Dr Jing Lin
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    An integrated system for characterisation of mechanical behaviour of bio- and nanomaterials at micro and nano scales in Queensland (ARC LIEF Grant administered by QUT).
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    National in-situ transmission electron microscope facilities
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    A general platform technology for functional nanocomposites with advanced applications
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2012
    An integrated electrochemical device assembly and testing system
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Scanning electron microscope to house 3-Dimensional Sectioning Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    An integrated system for measuring thermoelectric properties of advanced materials
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Ultra-high resolution and advanced analytical scanning electron microscope facility
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Developing Light Emitting Diodes on Large Si Wafers for Lighting Applications
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Understanding the role of catalysts in the epitaxial growth of multinary III-V semiconductor nanowires and nanowire heterostructures
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Development of Novel Welding Technique for Metals Using Kinetic Metallization
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Queensland International Fellowship: Towards Novel Applications of Semiconductor Nanostructures
    Queensland International Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    Understanding the role of catalysts in the growth of epitaxial semiconductor nanowires and their hierarchical heterostructures
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Synthesis, characterisation, and applications of novel porous materials with complicated structures
    Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - ISL Australia-China Special Fund
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Fabrication and Testing Facilites for Mono-Dispersed Nanoporous Spheres in Advanced Bio-applications
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Epitaxial growth of Zn-VI/III-N nanowire-based structures for future device applications
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    An Integrated Raman Microscope and in situ STM-TEM Analysis System
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2008
    An Integrated Fabrication and Testing Facility for Applications of Solar Energy Materials
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2008
    High field magnet for materials processing and characterisation (ARC LIEF Administered by University of Wollongong)
    University of Wollongong
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2011
    Fabrication and characterization of device quality magnetic tunnel junctions for spintronic devices.
    DEST (Department of Education, Science and Training) Australia-China Special Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    A High Resolution Analytical Scanning Electron Microscope for South-East Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2010
    Charge-driven self-assembly of nanocomposites of ionic polymers and oxide nanoparticles
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Controllable Growth Of Semiconductor Quantum Dots For Future Nanoelectronic And Optoelectronic Devices
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006
    National Nanolithography Facility
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Structure of Epitaxial Semiconductor Quantum Dots
    ARC Linkage International
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Investigation of Nanostructure and Chemistry of Semiconductor quantum dot/rings
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Characterisation of structural defects in ion-beam processed III-V nitrides
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Investigating the nature of defects and microstructure in ion-beam processed III-V nitrides
    ARC Australian Research Fellowship/QEII F/ship
    Open grant

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  • Amorphous materials
  • Electron microscopy
  • Functional materials
  • Materials - Amorphous
  • Materials - functional
  • Materials - semiconductor
  • Nanocharacterisation
  • Nanoscience
  • Nanotechnology
  • Semiconducters

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