Biography

Ms. Yuxin Zhou is currently a PhD student at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Nanjing Tech University in 2020 and 2023, respectively. Her research fields include Lithium-ion battery thermal runaway and its propagation disposal measures.

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Background of Education

• M.Eng. in Safety science and engineering, Nanjing Tech University (2023)

• B.Eng. in Safety science and engineering, Nanjing Tech University (2020)

 

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Research Areas

Lithium-ion battery thermal runaway; Flame retardant materials; Water mist

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Prizes and Awards

• 2018 ​First Prize of the Fourth National University Safety Science and Engineering Student Practice and Innovation Works Competition. 

• 2019 The third prize of the 16th "Challenge Cup" National Students' Extra-curricular Academic Science and Technology Works Competition. 

• 2021 First Prize of Science and Technology of China Occupational Safety and Health Association.

• 2021 National Scholarship for Postgraduate Students.

• 2021 China University Student Self-improvement Star.

• 2021 Three Excellent Graduate Students of Jiangsu Province.

• 2022 National Scholarship for Postgraduate Students.

 

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Publications

• Zhou Y, Bai J, Wang Z, et al. Inhibition of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries by fine water mist containing a low-conductivity compound additive [J]. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022, 340: 130841. (IF:11.072)

• Zhou Y, Wang Z, Gao H, et al. Inhibitory effect of water mist containing composite additives on thermally induced jet fire in lithium-ion batteries[J]. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2022, 147(3): 2171-2185. (IF:4.755)

• Zhu Y , Zhou Y , Gao H, et al. Synergistic inhibition of thermal runaway propagation of lithium-ion batteries by porous materials and water mist[J]. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023: 137099. (IF:11.072)

• Wang J, Zhou Y, Zhu Y, et al. Interfacially-engineered PBA based hierarchical structure with Ni (OH)2 nanocatalyst towards fire retardation of epoxy resin[J]. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2022: 110108. (IF:5.9)

• Zhou H, Zhou Y, Cao Y, et al. Hollow LDH cage covering with ultra-thin MXenes veil: Integrated micro-nano structure upon heat release suppression and toxic effluents elimination for polymer[J]. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 461: 142035. (IF:16.744)

• Zhou Y, Wang Z, Guo P, et al. Thermal runaway suppression of lithium-ion batteries based on phase change materials [J]. Fire Science and Technology, 2020,39(04):522-525. ( Chinese core journals IF: 0.564)

• Wang, J, Cao, Y, Wang, Z, Zhou, H., Zhou, Y, Zheng, X. & Wang, C. Designing hierarchical ternary structure based on NiAl LDH anchored phosphorus-doped g-C3N4 dotted with Fe3O4 nanoparticles towards improving the fire safety of thermoplastic polyurethane[J]. Applied Surface Science, 2022, 577: 151648. (IF:6.707)

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Patents​

• Zhirong Wang, Yuxin Zhou, Haipeng Gao, et al. Non-conductive ultra-fine water mist extinguishing agent and preparation method for suppressing lithium-ion battery fires[P].LU500335,2022-06-25. (Authorized)

• Zhirong Wang, Yuxin Zhou, Haipeng Gao, et al. Non-conductive ultra-fine water mist extinguishing agent and preparation method for suppressing lithium-ion battery fires[P]. Jiangsu Province: CN111840879B, 2021-04-23. (Authorized)

• Zhirong Wang, Yuxin Zhou, Junling Wang, et al. A phase change flame retardant fiber and preparation method for thermal management of confined space lithium-ion batteries [P]. Jiangsu Province: CN114717683A,2022-07-08. (Authorized)

• Yuxin Zhou, Kai Liu, Mingju Jing, et al. A water circulation cooling system for disposing of abnormal temperature rise of lithium-ion battery pack [P]. Jiangsu Province: CN109193076A,2019-01-11. (Published)

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Conference Communications​

• Zhou Y, Bai J, Wang Z, et al. Inhibition of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries by fine water mist containing a low-conductivity compound additive. 2nd International Symposium on Lithium Battery Fire Safety (oral) 

• Wang J, Zhou Y, Zhu Y, et al. Interfacially-engineered PBA based hierarchical structure with Ni (OH)2 nanocatalyst towards fire retardation of epoxy resin.4th Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Safety Materials Science and Engineering (oral)

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