Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
State University of New York at Binghamton
Binghamton, NY 13902-6015
Phone: (607)777 4605
Fax: (607)777 4478
Email: cjzhong@binghamton.edu
Website: http://chemistry.binghamton.edu/ZHONG/zhong1.htm

CJ Zhong’s research interests are in the interdisciplinary areas of materials chemistry, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, catalysis, and emerging nanotechnology fields. The overall direction is the design, fabrication, characterization, and application of novel nanostructured materials, miniaturization strategies and analytical tools for solving real-world problems in chemical or biological sensors, catalysis, micro/nano-electronics, environmental cleanup and biomedical devices. His current research explores both fundamental and applied aspects in this direction. The most recent projects include:
(1) molecularly-engineered nanomaterials with novel sensory, catalytic, optical, magnetic, and electronic functions, (2) microsensor arrays and microfluidic devices, and (3) analytical surface techniques for probing interfacial processes and reaction mechanisms.

Recent Publications

• S. Lim, F. Goroleski, D. Mott, N. Kariuki, W. Ip, J. Luo, C. J. Zhong, “Adsorption of Cyanine Dyes on Gold Nanoparticles and Formation of J-Aggregates in the Nanoparticle Assembly”, J. Phys. Chem., B. 2006, 110, 6673-6682.

• J. Luo, P. Njoki, Y. Lin, L. Wang, D. Mott, C. J. Zhong, “Activity-Composition Correlation of AuPt Alloy Nanoparticle Catalysts in Electrocatalytic Reduction of Oxygen”, Electrochem. Comm., 2006, 8, 581-587.

• L. Wang, J. Luo, Q. Fan, M. Suzuki, I. S. Suzuki, M.H. Engelhard, Y. Lin, N. Kim, Jian Q. Wang,C. J. Zhong, “Monodispersed Iron Oxide-Gold Core-Shell Nanoparticles”, J. Phys. Chem., B. 2005, 109, 21593 - 21601.

• J. Luo, L. Han, N. Kariuki, L. Wang, D. Mott, C. J. Zhong, T. He, “Synthesis and Characterization of Monolayer-Capped PtVFe Nanoparticles with Controllable Sizes and Composition”, Chem. Mater., 2005, 17, 5282-5290.

• C. J. Zhong, et al, “Interparticle Structural and Spatial Properties of Molecularly-Mediated Assembly of Nanoparticles”, in Nanoparticle Assemblies and Superstructures, Ed. N. Kotov, CRC Press, Chapter 21, 2005.

CJ Zhong has published more than 110 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.

Patents and Technology Licensing

• Zhong, C. J., a new technology on “Size-controlled Nanoparticles” (patent pending) has been licensed to a Biotech company (2005)

• Zhong, C. J., Luo, J., Maye, M. M., Han, L., Kariuki, N., T. He, “Core-Shell Synthesis of Carbon-supported Alloy Nanoparticle Catalysts”, US Patent, (allowed on 02/04/2006).

• Zhong, C. J., "A Low Power Electrically-Driven Microfluidic Pumping/Delivery Device", US Patent No. 6,458,256 (2002).

• Porter, M.D., Hoffman, D.K., Zhong, C. J. “Fluid Pumping System Based on Electrochemically-induced Surface Tension Changes”, US Patent, No. 5,472,577 (1995).

• Miller, L. L., Zhong, C. J. "Anisotropic Polymers", US Patent, No. 5,272,217 (1994).

Research Funding

Research grants of ~2.5 M have been received from federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and industries, including,

NSF-CAREER: Assembly of nanoparticles & sensors
NSF: Nanoparticle Catalysts
NSF: Nano spintronics (Collaborative Research)
NSF: Atomic Scale Imaging
DOE -NNSA: Nano Array Sensors
DOE -PNNL: Sensing nanomaterials
ACS-PRF(G, AC, SRF, & SE): Nano Catalysts
World Gold Council: Gold-based catalysts
Honda: Fuel Cell Catalysts (Phases I - III)
3M: Nanostructures
Concurrent Analytical: Nanoparticles

Honors and Awards:

Adjunct Professor of Hunan University, 2005 - present

National Science Foundation CAREER Award, 2004-2009

SUNY “Innovation, Creation and Discovery” Award, 2003.

3M Faculty Research Award, 2001-2006.

Professional Affiliations

• Member of American Chemical Society

• Member of Materials Research Society

• Member of Electrochemical Society

• Member of Microscopy Society of America

Presentations

Recent Invited Talks in Conferences:

• C.J. Zhong, "Surface and Core Properties of Bimetallic and Trimetallic Nanoparticle Catalysts", 231th American Chemical Society National Meeting, March 26-30, 2006. Atlanta.

• C.J. Zhong, “Nanostructured Sensing Arrays For Detecting Volatile organic Compounds”, Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, November 28-December 2, 2005, Boston.

• C.J. Zhong, "Analytical/Bioanalytical Applications of Nanoparticles and Assemblies”, Eastern Analytical Symposium, November 15 - 18, 2005, Somerset.

• C.J. Zhong, “Molecularly-Engineered Nanoparticles and Assemblies for Bioanalytical Applications”, 79th ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, June 12-15, 2005, Potsdam.

• C. J. Zhong, “Nanostructured Sensing Array Materials”, ChinaNANO2005: China International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology, June 9-11, 2005, Beijing.

CJ Zhong has given about 35 invited talks in national/international conferences, in addition to more than 100 contributed talks or posters.

Recent Invited Lectures at Universities/Industries

• C.J. Zhong, “Nanoscale Materials for Sensors and Catalysts”, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, Oct. 20, 2005.

• C.J. Zhong, “Nanostructured Materials for Sensors and Catalysts”, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, Oct. 14, 2005.

• C.J. Zhong, “Nanoscale Chemistry and Materials”, Corning Inc., September 14, 2005.

• C.J. Zhong, “Nanostructured Sensors and Catalysts”, Honda Research Institute Inc., July 11, 2005.

• C.J. Zhong, “Nanoscale Chemistry and Materials towards Sensors and Catalysts”, Peking University, June 1, 2005.

CJ Zhong has given about 30 invited lectures at Universities and Industries.

Recent Organizing & Chairing at National/International Conferences

• Co-Organizer: C.J. Zhong, Symposium of Catalysis & Surface Science Secretariat: “Nanotechnology in Catalysis IV”, in 231st American Chemical Society National Meeting, March 26-30, 2006, Atlanta.

• Organizer and Chair: C.J. Zhong, Symposium: Nanoparticles and Nnanostructures in Catalysis and Sensors, in Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, November 28-September 2, 2005. Boston.

• Organizer and Chair: C.J. Zhong, Symposia: Emerging Analytical/Bioanalytical Applications of Nanoparticles and Nanostructures, in Eastern Analytical Symposium, November 15 - 18, 2005, Somerset.

• Session Chair: C.J. Zhong, Preparation and Application of Soft Colloids, in 79th American Chemical Society Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, June 12-15, 2005, Potsdam.

• Organizer and Chair: C.J. Zhong, Symposium Biosensors/Sensors (I): Nanostructures, in 229th American Chemical Society National Meeting, March 13-17, 2005. San Diego.