Liuxian Zhang

About Liuxian

Liuxian Zhang joined Dr. Crozier’s group in Fall 2010 as a Ph.D. student. Research focuses on developing TiO2-based photocatalysts and in situ characterization using environmental TEM under light exposure. Studies surface changes and charge transfer mechanisms critical for pollutant decomposition and energy applications.

Notable achievements include observing light-induced surface amorphization in anatase nanocrystals and studying noble-metal-coated TiO2 under reaction conditions. Developed rhombohedral anatase nanocrystals for photocatalytic studies.

Key Publication:
Zhang L., Miller B., Crozier P. “Atomic Level In Situ Observation of Surface Amorphization in Anatase Nanocrystals During Light Irradiation in Water Vapor” Nano Letters 13(2), 679-684 (2013)

Conference Presentations:
– MRS Meeting 2012: TiO2 nanocomposites
– M&M 2012: In-situ TEM analysis
– NACS 2013: Surface amorphization
– M&M 2013: Ag nucleation on TiO2

Contact:
School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-8706
Phone: 480-241-0684
Email: [email protected]