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 2018)
MNE 411 (Fall 2017)
MNE 411 (Fall 2016)
MNE 511 (Fall 2018)
MNE 511 (Fall 2017)
MNE 511 (Fall 2016)
MSE 411 (Fall 2018)
MSE 411 (Fall 2017)
MSE 411 (Fall 2016)
MSE 511 (Fall 2018)
MSE 511 (Fall 2016)
Mineral Processing Lab
MNE 411L (Spring 2019)
MNE 411L (Spring 2018)
MNE 411L (Spring 2017)
MNE 511L (Spring 2019)
MNE 511L (Spring 2017)
Srf Chem Of Flotation
MNE 439 (Spring 2019)
MNE 439 (Spring 2018)
MNE 439 (Spring 2017)
MNE 539 (Spring 2019)
MNE 539 (Spring 2018)
MNE 539 (Spring 2017)
Independent Study
MNE 599 (Fall 2018)
MNE 599 (Fall 2017)
Dissertation
MNE 920 (Spring 2017)
MNE 920 (Fall 2016)
Selected Publications
Journals/Publications
- 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.
- 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., 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).
- Zhang, J., & Zhang, W. (2010). An AFM study of chalcopyrite surface in aqueous solution. SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit 2010, 535-539.
- Zhang, J., Wiyono, S., Lee, P., & Xiao, W. (2009). Surface characterization of xanthate adsorption on molybdenite. SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit and CMA's 111th National Western Mining Conference 2009, 2, 485-490.
- Zhang, J., & Yoon, R. (2008). An AFM study of the surface force between TiO2 surfaces in CNTACl solutions. Hydrometallurgy 2008: Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium, 1134-1142.
- Zhang, J., Yoon, R., & Eriksson, J. C. (2007). AFM surface force measurements conducted with silica in CnTACl solutions: Effect of chain length on hydrophobic force. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 300(3 SPEC. ISS.), 335-345.
- Lobato, E., Zhang, J., Yildirim, I., Yoon, R., & Yordan, J. (2006). Characterization of surface free energies of talc powders using the thin layer wicking technique. 2006 SME Annual Conference - Functional Fillers and Nanoscale Minerals: New Markets/New Horizons, 2006, 101-114.
- Zhang, J., Yoon, R. -., Mao, M., & Ducker, W. A. (2005). Effect of dissolved gas on the force between silica and glass in aqueous ocyadecyltrimetylammonium chloride solutions. Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Publication Series, 659-664.
- Zhang, J., Yoon, R., Mao, M., & Ducker, W. A. (2005). Effects of degassing and ionic strength on AFM force measurements in octadecyltrimethylammonium chloride solutions. Langmuir, 21(13), 5831-5841.
- Mao, M., Zhang, J., Yoon, R., & Ducker, W. A. (2004). Erratum: Thin film of air at the interface between water and smooth hydrophobie solids? (Langmuir (2004) 20 (1843-1849)). Langmuir, 20(10), 4310-.
- Mao, M., Zhang, J., Yoon, R., & Ducker, W. A. (2004). Is there a thin film of air at the interface between water and smooth hydrophobic solids?. Langmuir, 20(5), 1843-1849.