Professor Tao Zhang
Faculties, departments and locations
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- School of Engineering
- Roehampton Vale
Emeritus Professor of Materials Engineering
- Email:
- [email protected]
About
After obtaining a PhD in 1988 from Tsinghua University in China, I moved to the UK to continue my research in materials science and engineering.
I worked at Brunel University, Birmingham University, and London South Bank University before joining Kingston University in 2001. My research concerned near-net shape forming, nanopowder synthesis, surface engineering, and computer modelling. Computer simulations based on heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics were used to predict defects, mould flow, thermal stress analysis, thermal spray equipment design and process control, nanopowder synthesis, and processing optimization.
Over the last 25 years, I have published over 100 papers in journals and conference proceedings. The research has been supported by EPSRC, EC FP6 and FP7, Carbon Trust, and RAEng. Current ongoing research is focused on nanomaterials for industry and energy applications and on developing new processes to produce nanomaterials and coatings.
Qualifications
- BEng, Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, P.R.China, 12/81.
- PhD, Engineering Materials, Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R.China, 7/88
Domains
- Nanomaterial synthesis and applications
- Composites toughening and failure analysis
- Surface engineering
- Advanced manufacturing
- Theoretical and applied mechanics of materials
Publications
On the extent of fracture toughness transfer from 1D/2D nanomodified epoxy matrices to glass fibre composites
Domun, Nadiim, Paton, Keith R., Blackman, Bamber R.K., Kaboglu, Cihan, Vahid, Samireh, Zhang, Tao, Dear, John P., Kinloch, Anthony J. and Hadavinia, Homayoun, 2020, Journal of Materials Science (55), 11pp 4717-4733, Published
NiAl-TiC-Al[sub]2O[sub]3 composite formed by self-propagation high-temperature synthesis process: combustion behaviour, microstructure, and properties
Riyadia, Tri Widodo Besar, Zhang, Tao, Marchant, Denis and Zhu, Xiaomeng, 2019, Journal of Alloys and Compounds (805)pp 104-112, Published
Numerical simulation of TiO[sub]2 nanoparticle synthesis by flame spray pyrolysis
Torabmostaedi, Hosein and Zhang, Tao, 2018, Powder Technology (329)pp 426-433, Published
Thermal, mechanical, and shape-memory properties of nanorubber-toughened, epoxy-based shape-memory nanocomposites
Wei, Hong-Qiu, Chen, Ye, Leng, Jinsong, Zhang, Tao, Liu, Liwu, Qiao, Jinliang and Liu, Yanju, 2018, Journal of Applied Polymer Science (135), 6, Published
Enhancement of fracture toughness of epoxy nanocomposites by combining nanotubes and nanosheets as fillers
Domun, Nadiim, Paton, Keith R., Hadavinia, Homayoun, Sainsbury, Toby, Zhang, Tao and Mohamud, Hibaaq, 2017, Materials (10), 1179, Published
Improving the fracture toughness properties of epoxy using graphene nanoplatelets at low filler content
Domun, Nadiim, Hadavinia, Homayoun, Zhang, Tao, Liaghat, Gholamhossein, Vahid, Samireh, Spacie, Chris, Paton, Keith R. and Sainsbury, Toby, 2017, Nanocomposites (3), 3pp 85-96, Published
Process control for thermal-spray deposition of thermoset coatings using computer simulation
Xu, Hu, Bao, Yuqing, Gawne, David T. and Zhang, Tao, 2016, Progress in Organic Coatings (101)pp 407-415, Published
Influence of nanorubber toughening on the tensile deformation and tensile fatigue behaviour of a carbon fibre-reinforced epoxy composite
Ozdemir, Nazli G., Zhang, Tao, Hadavinia, Homayoun, Aspin, Ian and Scarpa, Fabrizio, 2016, Journal of Composite Materials (50), 19pp 2633-2645, Published
Toughening of carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites with rubber nanoparticles for advanced industrial applications
Ozdemir, N. G., Zhang, T., Aspin, I., Scarpa, F., Hadavinia, H. and Song, Y., 2016, Express Polymer Letters (10), 5pp 394-407, Published
Glass fibre reinforced polymer composites toughened with acrylonitrile butadiene nanorubber
Ozdemir, Nazli G., Zhang, Tao, Hadavinia, Homayoun, Aspin, Ian and Scarpa, Fabrizio, 2016, Composites Part B: Engineering (88)pp 182-188, Published
Improving the fracture toughness and the strength of epoxy using nanomaterials: a review of the current status
Domun, N., Hadavinia, H., Zhang, T., Sainsbury, T., Liaghat, G. H. and Vahid, S., 2015, Nanoscale (7), 23pp 10294-10329, Published
Rheological properties, cure characteristics, and morphology of acrylonitrile-based nanorubber modified epoxy
Ozdemir, Nazli G., Zhang, Tao, Hadavinia, Homayoun, Aspin, Ian and Wang, Jian, 2015, Journal of Applied Polymer Science (132), 18, Published
Numerical optimization of quenching efficiency and particle size control in flame synthesis of ZrO[sub]2 nanoparticles
Torabmostaedi, Hosein and Zhang, Tao, 2014, Journal of Thermal Spray Technology (23), 8pp 1478-1492, Published
Synthesis and fabrication of NiAl coatings with Ti underlayer using induction heating
Riyadi, T.W.B., Zhang, T., Marchant, D. and Zhu, X., 2014, Surface and Coatings Technology (258)pp 154-159, Published
Effect of nozzle geometry and processing parameters on the formation of nanoparticles using FSP
Torabmostaedi, H. and Zhang, T., 2014, Chemical Engineering Research and Design (92), 11pp 2470-2478, Published
Computational study of the effect of processing parameters on the formation and growth of ZrO2 nanoparticles in FSP process
Torabmostaedi, Hosein and Zhang, Tao, 2014, Revista Chilena de Obstetricia y Ginecologia (78)pp 1-10, Published
Process control for the synthesis of ZrO2 nanoparticles using FSP at high production rate
Torabmostaedi, H., Zhang, T., Foot, P., Dembele, S. and Fernandez, C., 2013, Powder Technology (246)pp 419-433, Published
Cure kinetics of flame-sprayed thermoset coatings
Bao, Yuqing, Gawne, David T. and Zhang, Tao, 2012, Surface and Coatings Technology (207)pp 89-95, Published
Combustion synthesis of Ni/Al base composites
Morris, Valerie, Zhu, Xiaomeng, Zhang, Tao and Marchant, Denis, 2012, Advanced Materials Research (545)pp 50-55, Published
Process modelling of thermal spraying for thermoset coatings
Bao, Yuqing, Zhang, Tao and Gawne, David T., 2012, Progress in Organic Coatings (73), 2-3pp 225-231, Published
Effect of a moving flame on the temperature of polymer coatings and substrates
Zhang, T., Bao, Y., Gawne, D.T. and Mason, P.J., 2011, Progress in Organic Coatings (70), 1pp 45-51, Published
The structure and properties of NiAl formed by SHS using induction heating
Zhu, X, Zhang, T., Marchant, D. and Morris, V., 2011, Materials Science and Engineering: A (528), 3pp 1251-1260, Published
Combustion synthesis of TiC-NiAl composite by induction heating
Zhu, X., Zhang, T., Marchant, D. and Morris, V., 2010, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (30), 13pp 2781-2790, Published
Processing and properties of plasma sprayed silicon nitride-glass composite coatings
Liu, J., Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2010, Advances in Applied Ceramics (109), 6pp 355-361, Published
Combustion synthesis of NiAl/Al2O3 composites by induction heating
Morris, V., Marchant, D., Zhu, X. and Zhang, T., 2010, Intermetallics (18), 6pp 1197-1204, Published
Plasma-scan sintering of aluminosilicate sol-gel films
Gao, J., Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2010, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (30), 4pp 847-855, Published
Sintering behaviour of glass-silicon nitride composites for thermal spray precursor powders
Liu, J., Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2010, Advances in Applied Ceramics: Structural, Functional and Bioceramics Journal - Advances in Psychiatric Treatment (109), 2pp 71-78, Published
Quantitative model for the viscous flow and composition of two-phase silicon nitride-based particles in plasma-spray deposition
Bao, Y., Zhang, T., Gawne, D.T. and Mason, P., 2009, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (29), 8pp 1521-1528, Published
CFD modelling of water injection for turbine blade cleaning
Yao, Jun, Yao, Yufeng, Mason, Peter, Zhang, Tao, Heyes, F. J. G. and Roach, P. E., 2009, Modern Physics Letters B (23), 3pp 341-344, Published
Effect of powder injection location on ceramic coatings properties when using plasma spray
An, Liantong, Gao, Yang and Zhang, Tao, 2007, Journal of Thermal Spray Technology (16), 5-6pp 967-973, Published
Computer model to simulate the random behaviour of particles in a thermal-spray jet
Karwatzki, J., Zhang, T., Bao, Y., Gawne, D.T. and Liu, B., 2006, Surface and Coatings Technology (201), 6pp 3552-3563, Published
Statistical analysis of the motion and heating of particles in a plasma jet
Zhang, T., Liu, B., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2005, Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing (25), 4pp 403-425, Published
Non-steady state heating of substrate and coating during thermal-spray deposition
Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2005, Surface and Coatings Technology (194), 1pp 82-90, Published
Modelling of plasma-particle two-phase flow using statistical techniques
Gwane, D.T., Liu, B., Bao, Y. and Zhang, T., 2005, Surface and Coatings Technology (191), 2-3pp 242-254, Published
Influence of composition and process parameters on the thermal spray deposition of UHMWPE coatings
Bao, Y., Zhang, T. and Gawne, D.T., 2005, Journal of Materials Science (40), 1pp 77-85, Published
Process model of plasma enamelling
Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2003, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (23), 7pp 1019-1026, Published
Numerical modelling of motion and heating of particles during plasma spraying
Liu, B., Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T., 2002, Surface Engineering (18), 5pp 350-357, Published
Computational analysis of the influence of a substrate, solid shield and gas shroud on the flow field of a plasma jet
Liu, B., Gawne, D.T. and Zhang, T., 2002, Surface and Coatings Technology (153), 2-3pp 138-147, Published
Smaltatura al plasma: un nuovo processo = Plasma enamelling: a new process
Gawne, D.T., Bao, Y. and Zhang, T., 2002, Smalto Porcellanato : Tecnologia & Mercati (64), 1pp 22-32, Published
Abrasive wear resistance of plasma-sprayed glass-composite coatings
Gawne, D.T., Zhang, T. and Bao, Y., 2001, Journal of Thermal Spray Technology (10), 4pp 599-603, Published
Plasma enamelling: a new process
Gawne, D.T., Bao, Y. and Zhang, T., 2001, The Vitreous Enameller (52), 4, Published
Influence of secondary phase on residual stress of plasma sprayed glass coating
Bao, Y., Gawne, D.T., Zhang, T., Qiu, Z. and Zhang, K., 2000, Surface Engineering (16), 6pp 473-479, Published
Computational analysis of the influence of process parameters on the flow field of a plasma jet
Liu, B., Zhang, T. and Gawne, D.T., 2000, Surface and Coatings Technology (132), 2-3pp 202-216, Published
Computer modelling of the influence of process parameters on the heating and acceleration of particles during plasma spraying
Zhang, T., Gawne, D.T. and Liu, B., 2000, Surface and Coatings Technology (132), 2-3pp 233-243, Published
Relaxation patterns in powder injection mouldings made with repeated flow reversals
Zhang, T., Evans, J.R.G. and Bevis, M., 1999, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (19), 4pp 411-417, Published
On the heat balance during double-gated, modulated-pressure injection moulding
Zhang, T, Evans, JRG and Bevis, MJ, 1998, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (41), 6-7pp 963-974, Published
The mechanism of crack formation in plasma sprayed enamel
Bao, Y., Zhang, T. and Gawne, D.T., 1998, Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing (76), 6pp 213-216, Published
The influence of process parameters on the degradation of thermally sprayed polymer coatings
Zhang, T, Gawne, DT and Bao, Y, 1997, Surface and Coatings Technology (96), 2-3pp 337-344, Published
Analysis of open-ended injection molding
Zhang, T., Evans, J.R.G. and Bevis, M., 1997, Advances in Polymer Technology (16), 2pp 105-115, Published
Orientation of binders and particles during ceramic injection moulding
Zhang, T., Blackburn, S. and Bridgwater, J., 1997, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (17), 1pp 101-108, Published
Control of orientation in short fibre-reinforced metal matrix composites
Zhang, T., Evans, J.R.G. and Bevis, M., 1996, International Journal of Powder Metallurgy (32), 4pp 331-339, Published
The control of fibre orientation in ceramic and metal composites by open-ended injection moulding
Zhang, Tao, Evans, J.R.D and Bevis, M., 1996, Composites Science and Technology (56), 8pp 921-928, Published
Debinding and sintering defects from particle orientation in ceramic injection moulding
Zhang, T., Blackburn, S. and Bridgwater, J., 1996, Journal of Materials Science (31), 22pp 5891-5896, Published
Injection moulding of silicon carbide using an organic vehicle based on a preceramic polymer
Zhang, T., Evans, J.R.G. and Woodthorpe, J., 1995, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (15), 8pp 729-734, Published
The properties of ceramic suspensions for injection moulding based on agar water solution binders
Zhang, T., Blackburn, S. and Bridgwater, J., 1994, British Ceramic Transactions (93), 6pp 229-233, Published
Effect of molding conditions on residual stress in powder injection molding
Kostic, B., Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, International Journal of Powder Metallurgy (29), 3pp 251 - 257, Published
Predicting the incidence of voids in injection molding of thick ceramic sections
Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (76), 2pp 481-486, Published
The solidification of large section in ceramic injection molding: II Modulated Pressure Molding
Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, Journal of Materials Research (8), 2pp 345-351, Published
Computation of volume flow in modulated pressure ceramic injection moulding
Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, Ceramics International (19), 6pp 367 - 373, Published
Relaxation effects in large injection moulded ceramic bodies
Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (12), 1pp 51 - 59, Published
The use of a heated sprue in the injection moulding of large ceramic sections
Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, British Ceramic Transactions (92), 4pp 146 - 151, Published
The solidification of large section in ceramic injection molding: I. Conventional molding
Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1993, Journal of Materials Research (8), 1pp 187-194, Published
The measurement of residual stress in injection-molded ceramics
Kostic, B., Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1992, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (75), 10pp 2773-2778, Published
Calculation of temperature distributions during the solidification stage in ceramic injection molding
Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1992, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (75), 8pp 2260-2267, Published
The heating effect of electrical resistance strain gauges applied to low thermal conductivity materials
Zhang, T., Evans, J.R.G. and Rees, D.W.A., 1992, Strain (28), 3pp 107 - 112, Published
Mechanical properties of injection moulding suspensions as a function of ceramic volume fraction and temperature
Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1991, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (7), 3pp 155-163, Published
The properties of a ceramic injection moulding suspensions based on a preceramic polymer
Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1991, Journal of the European Ceramic Society (7), 6pp 405-412, Published
Influence of rheology behavior of ceramic mixes on injection molding of ceramic compacts
Zhang, Tao, Jiang, Zuozhao, Wu, Jianguang and Zhengang, Chen, 1990, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (73), 7pp 2171 - 2175, Published
Anomalies in the thermal expansion of ceramic injection moulding bodies
Zhang, T. and Evans, J.R.G., 1990, Journal of Materials Science Letters (9), 6pp 672-674, Published
Computational prediction of local distorted flow in turbocharger
Yao, J., Yao, Y.F., Manson, P.J., Zhang, T., Heyes, F.J.G. and Roach, P.E. (2007). pp 154-157 [Published]
Simulation of gas water two-phase flow in diesel turbocharger
Yao, Jun, Yao, Yufeng, Mason, Peter, Zhang, Tao, Heyes, F. J. G. and Roach, P. E.(2009). [Published]
The CFD modelling of water injection flow in turbocharger
Yao, Jun, Yao, Yufeng, Mason, Peter and Zhang, Tao(2008). [Published]
CFD modelling of water injection flow for turbine blades cleaning
Zhang, T., Yao, J., Yao, Y. and Mason, P.J.(2008). [Published]
Computational prediction of local distorted flow in turbocharger
Yao, J., Yao, Y.F., Manson, P.J., Zhang, T., Heyes, F.J.G. and Roach, P.E.(2007). [Published]
Computational model for the prediction of the temperatures in the coating during thermal spray
Zhang, T., Gawne, D.T. and Bao, Y.(2004). [Published]
Process optimisation of plasma spraying using statistical modelling
Zhang, T., Liu, B., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.t.(2004). [Published]
Model of thermal spraying using a Monte-Carlo approach
Zhang, T., Liu, B., Gawne, D.T. and Bao, Y.(2003). [Published]
Computer simulation of shrouding on the profile of a plasma jet
Zhang, T., Liu, B., Gawne, D.T. and Bao, Y.(2001). [Published]
Heating effect of flame impingement on polymer coatings
Gawne, D.T., Zhang, T. and Bao, Y.(2001). [Published]
Temperature profiles and thermal stress analysis of plasma sprayed glass-composite coatings
Zhang, T., Bao, Y. and Gawne, D.T.(2000). [Published]
Analysis of residual stress generated during plasma spraying of glass coatings
Bao, Y., Zhang, T. and Gawne, D.T.(1998). [Published]
Degradation of in-flight PMMA particles during thermal spraying
Gawne, D.T., Zhang, T. and Bao, Y.(1998). [Published]