Fengchun Zhang

Dr. Fengchun Zhang


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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2 July 2025 in Polymers
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TQTengfei Qu
Tengfei Qu
XWXiaowen Wang
Xiaowen Wang
FZFengchun Zhang
Fengchun Zhang
With the increasing demand for food quality and the need for green and sustainable development of food packaging materials in the environment, the preparation and optimization of multifunctional natural and renewable antibacterial packaging materials have become an important trend. This article aims to explore the development of chitosan–cellulose composite materials with good antibacterial properties and promote the widespread application of chitosan and cellulose in food packaging materials. Combining various natural polysaccharide polymers, we discuss the application of chitosan cellulose in meat, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, and fishery products. Meanwhile, we explore their antibacterial and antioxidant behaviors during their use as food packaging materials. This provides a reference for effectively improving the performance of modified chitosan and cellulose food packaging materials in the future. Based on the above explanation, we analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of modified chitosan and cellulose and looked forward to the future development trends of chitosan and cellulose blend films in food preservation. Chitosan–cellulose blends not only have important prospects in food packaging and preservation applications, but can also be combined with intelligent manufacturing to enhance their food preservation performance. The aim of this review is to provide valuable references for basic research on the antimicrobial properties of these composites and their practical application in smart food packaging.

23 October 2025 in Materials
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SHShuchun Hu
Shuchun Hu
JYJinde Yu
Jinde Yu
HCHua Chen
Hua Chen
LZLin Zengbin
Lin Zengbin
FZFengchun Zhang
Fengchun Zhang
YLYin Liu
Yin Liu
In this study, spent LiFePO4 (LFP) cathode materials were recycled and transformed into amorphous FePO4 (a-FePO4) via a leaching–precipitation method for further use as a high-performance cathode material in lithium-ion batteries. To enhance its electrochemical performance, a-FePO4 was composited with graphene oxide (GO) and subsequently reduced at different temperatures (250–450 °C) under N2 atmosphere to obtain a series of a-FePO4/rGO composites. Among them, the a-FePO4-rGO-1 (reduced at 250 °C) exhibited the most superior performance, delivering a specific high discharge capacity of 117 mAh·g−1 after 100 cycles at 1 C and an excellent rate capability of 98 mAh·g−1 even at 10 C. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy revealed that this composite possessed the lowest charge transfer resistance and most efficient Li+ diffusion kinetics. This study demonstrates that moderate-temperature thermal reduction is a critical strategy for optimizing the conductive network of a-FePO4-rGO composites, thereby significantly improving the electrochemical properties of recycled FePO4-based cathode materials.