Prof. Dr. Tairong Kuang
Current Position:
Professor, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology
Head of Functional Polymers & Advanced Materials Laboratory (FPAM Lab)
Educational Background:
Ph.D., Jointly Trained by South China University of Technology and Ohio State University, USA
Recognition:
Listed in the "World''s Top 2% Scientists 2020-2023"
Selected for Zhejiang Province "Academician Mentorship Program for Young Talents" (mentored by Academician Qu Jinping)
Jiangsu Province "Double Innovation Talent"
National "Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Support Program"
Zhejiang University of Technology "Grand Canal Young Scholar"
Research Focus:
Functional polymers and advanced materials
Research Directions:
High-Performance Processing of Polymer Materials: By precisely controlling external conditions during processing, the crystallization behavior and morphological structure of polymers are regulated, establishing the intrinsic relationship between processing, structure, and performance. This provides a solid theoretical foundation for optimizing the performance of polymer materials in high-end applications.
Innovative Design of Functional Composite Materials: Through the meticulous design and regulation of nanofiller networks, polymer nanocomposites with special nanofiller network structures have been developed, demonstrating a variety of outstanding functionalities. This opens up new avenues for the innovative application of polymer-based composite materials.
Phase Control and Applications in Multiphase and Multicomponent Systems: Based on the interface-controlled synthesis of novel nanomaterials, the phase structure of polymer multiphase systems is precisely controlled, with in-depth studies on the characteristics and interactions of phase interfaces. The potential applications of these systems in nanotriboelectric generators, water electrolysis for hydrogen production, biomedicine, and radiative cooling are explored.
Development of Lightweight, High-Strength, Multifunctional Polymer Foamed Materials: Utilizing supercritical CO2 foaming technology, the microstructure of foams is optimized by adjusting foaming conditions. High-performance foamed materials with multifunctional properties, such as conductivity, electromagnetic shielding, thermal insulation, and electrical insulation, have been successfully developed to meet the diverse needs of advanced materials.
Recycling and High-Value Utilization of Waste: Efficient recycling and high-value utilization technologies are developed for waste materials such as plastics, electronic products, and lithium batteries, promoting their application in material regeneration and resource circulation, thereby achieving sustainable development goals.
Research Projects:
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) General Program and Youth Program
Key Projects of the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province
Zhejiang Province "Spearhead" and "Leading Goose" R&D Projects
Major Special Projects of Ningbo Science and Technology Innovation 2025
Major horizontal projects commissioned by enterprises
Key Research Achievements:
Published more than 70 SCI papers as corresponding or first author in journals such as Chem, Advanced Science, Nano Energy, Carbon, Chemical Engineering Journal, Trends in Biotechnology, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Composites Science and Technology, Composites Part B: Engineering, Polymer, among others
11 papers selected as ESI Hot Papers/Highly Cited Papers
Cited over 5600 times (Google Scholar)
Filed 30 Chinese patents, with 12 granted
Contributed to one chapter of an English monograph
Academic Roles:
Member of the Polymer Foaming and Porous Materials Professional Committee of SAMPE China Mainland Association
Youth Member of the Rheology Professional Committee of the Chinese Chemical Society and Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Youth Editorial Board Member of Chinese Chemical Letters (CAS Tier 1 Journal)
Editorial Board Member of Rubber & Plastics Technology and Equipment
Youth Editorial Board Member of China Plastics
Review expert for the National Natural Science Foundation of China
Review expert for high-tech enterprises in Zhejiang Province
Member of the Science and Technology Innovation Advisory Committee of the Shanghai Stock Exchange
Review expert for the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, Sichuan Province, and Shandong Province
Honors and Awards:
Outstanding Teacher, Zhejiang University of Technology, 2022
Top Ten Young Teachers in the 14th Young Teachers Teaching Competition, Zhejiang University of Technology
Excellent Thesis (Design) Supervisor, 2022 Graduates
First Prize in the First Young Teachers Teaching Skills Competition of the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology
Outstanding Student of Guangdong Province (Graduate Level)