Jinhong Zhang
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Associate Professor of Mining and Geological Engineering
Education:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Mining and Minerals Engineering, Ph.D.
China University of Mining and Technology(Beijing), Minerals Processing, M.S.
China University of Mining and Technology, Minerals Processing, B.S.
Research and Professional Experience
2007–present Department of Mining and Geological Engineering, University of Arizona
Degrees
- Ph.D. Mineral Processing
- Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
- Surface Forces between Silica Surfaces in CnTACl Solutions and Surface Free Energy Characterization of Talc
Interests
Teaching
mineral processing, surface chemistry, surface characterization, environmental engineering
Research
mineral processing: crushing, grinding, sizing, gravity separation, flotation, sedimentation, filtration;surface chemistry: dispersion, coagulation, flocculation;industry waste treatment: mine tailing, fly ash, geopolymerization, alkali-activation to make construction material, applying waste water in mineral processing;surface characterization: FTIR, SEM/EDS, Atomic Force Microscopy (surface force measurement, surface imaging, nano-indentation)
Courses
Mineral Processing
MNE 411 (Fall 2022)
MNE 411 (Fall 2021)
MNE 411 (Fall 2020)
MNE 411 (Fall 2019)
MNE 411 (Fall 2018)
MNE 411 (Fall 2017)
MNE 411 (Fall 2016)
MNE 511 (Fall 2022)
MNE 511 (Fall 2021)
MNE 511 (Fall 2020)
MNE 511 (Fall 2019)
MNE 511 (Fall 2018)
MNE 511 (Fall 2017)
MNE 511 (Fall 2016)
MSE 411 (Fall 2022)
MSE 411 (Fall 2021)
MSE 411 (Fall 2020)
MSE 411 (Fall 2019)
MSE 411 (Fall 2018)
MSE 411 (Fall 2017)
MSE 411 (Fall 2016)
MSE 511 (Fall 2022)
MSE 511 (Fall 2021)
MSE 511 (Fall 2020)
MSE 511 (Fall 2019)
MSE 511 (Fall 2018)
MSE 511 (Fall 2016)
Mineral Processing Lab
MNE 411L (Spring 2021)
MNE 411L (Spring 2020)
MNE 411L (Spring 2019)
MNE 411L (Spring 2018)
MNE 411L (Spring 2017)
MNE 511L (Spring 2022)
MNE 511L (Spring 2021)
MNE 511L (Spring 2020)
MNE 511L (Spring 2019)
MNE 511L (Spring 2017)
Srf Chem Of Flotation
MNE 439 (Spring 2021)
MNE 439 (Spring 2020)
MNE 439 (Spring 2019)
MNE 439 (Spring 2018)
MNE 439 (Spring 2017)
MNE 439 (Spring 2016)
MNE 539 (Spring 2022)
MNE 539 (Spring 2021)
MNE 539 (Spring 2020)
MNE 539 (Spring 2019)
MNE 539 (Spring 2018)
MNE 539 (Spring 2017)
MNE 539 (Spring 2016)
Independent Study
MNE 599 (Fall 2020)
MNE 599 (Fall 2019)
MNE 599 (Fall 2018)
MNE 599 (Fall 2017)
Research
MNE 900 (Spring 2022)
MNE 900 (Fall 2021)
MNE 900 (Spring 2021)
MNE 900 (Spring 2016)
Dissertation
MNE 920 (Spring 2017)
MNE 920 (Fall 2016)
MNE 920 (Spring 2016)
Selected Publications
Chapters
- Zhang, J., & Zhang, W. (2014). An Atomic Force Microscopy Study of the Adsorption of Collectors on Chalcopyrite. In Microscopy: advances in scientific research and education(pp 967-973). ISBN 978-84-942134-4-1: Formatex Research Center.
- Zhang, J., & Zhang, W. (2010). Applying an Atomic Force Microscopy in the Study of Mineral Flotation. In Microscopy: Science, Technology, Applications and Education(pp 2028-2034). ISBN-13: 978-84-614-6191-2: Formatex Research Center.
Journals/Publications
- Zhang, J., & An, D. (2020). A Study of Temperature Effect on the Xanthate’s Performance during Chalcopyrite Flotation. Minerals, 10(5), 426. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/min10050426
- Zhang, J., & Feng, Q. (2020). The making of Class C fly ash as high-strength precast construction material through geopolymerization. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. doi:10.1007/s42461-020-00283-w
- Zhang, J., & An, D. (2019). A micro-scale investigation of the adsorption of collectors on bastnaesite. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.
- Zhang, J., & Feng, Q. (2019). Making mine tailings as precast construction materials through alkali-activation. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.
- Zhang, J., & Zhang, W. (2015). An AFM Study of the Adsorption of Collector on Chalcocite. 2015 SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit, preprint, 15-138.
- Zhang, J., Zhang, W., An, D., & Feng, Q. (2014). A study of geopolymerization of mine tailings as construction materials. XXVII Internal Mineral Processing Congress, #586.
- Zhang, J., Zhang, W., Feng, Q., & An, D. (2014). An AFM Study of the Adsorption of Oleic Acid on Fluorite. 2014 SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit, preprint.
- Zhang, J., & Zhang, W. (2012). Adsorption of collectors on chalcopyrite surface studied by an AFM. Separation Technologies for Minerals, Coal, and Earth Resources, 65-73.
- Zhang, J., & Zhang, W. (2012). An AFM study of collectors' adsorption on minerals in copper/molybdenum flotation. 2012 SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit 2012, SME 2012, Meeting Preprints, 547-552.
- Zhang, J., & Zhang, W. (2012). Multi-scale investigation of applying secondary effluent in sulfide flotation. Water in Mineral Processing - Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium, 279-290.
- Zhang, J., Ahmari, S., & Zhang, L. (2012). 'Effects of activator type/concentration and curing temperature on alkali-activated binder based on copper mine tailings. Journal of Materials Science, 47, 5933–5945.
- Siddiqui, S., Zhang, J., Keswani, M., Fuerst, A., & Raghavan, S. (2011). Study of interaction between silicon surfaces in dilute ammonia peroxide mixtures (APM) and their components using atomic force microscope (AFM). Microelectronic Engineering, 88(12), 3442-3447.
- Zha, Z., Cohn, C., Dai, Z., Qiu, W., Zhang, J., & Xiaoyi, W. u. (2011). Nanofibrous lipid membranes capable of functionally immobilizing antibodies and capturing specific cells. Advanced Materials, 23(30), 3435-3440.
- Zhang, J. (2011). Synthesis and characterization of mine tailings-based geopolymers. Construction and Building Materials, 25(9), 3773-3781.
- Zhang, J., Cohn, C., Qiu, W., Zha, Z., Dai, Z., & Xiaoyi, W. u. (2011). Atomic force microscopy of electrospun organic-inorganic lipid nanofibers. Applied Physics Letters, 99(10).
Proceedings Publications
- Zhang, J., & Feng, Q. (2019, Feb 25-Feb 27). APPLYING FLY ASH AS A HIGH STRENGTH WATER-RESISTANT PRECAST CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL THROUGH GEOPOLYMERIZATION. In 2019 SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit, preprint.
- Zhang, J., & Zhang, W. (2018, September). An AFM Study of the Adsorption of Amyl Xanthate on Copper Sulfides. In XXIX Internal Mineral Processing Congress.
- Zhang, J., An, D., & Withers, J. (2019, Feb 25-Feb 27). A Study of the Adsorption of Collectors on Bastnaesite. In 2019 SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit, preprint.
- Zhang, J., & Feng, Q. (2016, Feb 21-Feb 24). Applying the mixture of mine tailings and fly ash as construction materials. In 2016 SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit, preprint.
- Zhang, J., & Zhang, W. (2016, Feb 21-Feb 24). An AFM Study of the Adsorption of Collector on Bornite. In 2016 SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit, preprint.
- Zhang, J., & Zhang, W. (2016, September). An AFM Study of the Adsorption of Ethyl Xanthate on Copper Sulfides. In XXVIII Internal Mineral Processing Congress.
Presentations
- Zhang, J. (2020, Jan 31, 2020). A study of the Chemicals’ Adsorption on Mineral Surface for Froth Flotation. Invited seminar. Clariant company (Tucson center): Clariant company.
- Zhang, J. (2020, Nov. 19, 2020). A study of the Chemicals’ Adsorption on Mineral Surface for Froth Flotation. 15th Chemical Dynamics Working Group. Ensco company (FL headquarter, virtual meeting): Ensco.
- Zhang, J. (2020, September 17-18, 2020). Study of the Chemicals’ Adsorption on Mineral Surface in Flotation. II International Congress of Mineral Processing PROCESSMIN 2020. Virtual Conference (Peru).