Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

 

Zhejiang University, Yuquan Campus
38 Zheda Road
Hangzhou, China 310027

 

Other Appointments

Director, Energy-Saving Technology Section, Institute of Process Equipment

 

Professional Activities

Member, Society of Plastics Engineers, USA
Secretary-General, Professional Committee of Polymer, Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of Zhejiang
 

Education

Ph.D. – South China University of Technology (SCUT), Plastics Machinery, 2001
M. S – Zhejiang University, Fluid Mechanics, 1993,
B.S. – Zhejiang University, Chemical Process Equipment and Machinery, 1990

Working Experience

2008-, Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University
2008-2009, Academic Visitor in Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK
2003-2008, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University
2001-2003, Postdoctor, Department of Material Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology
1995 -2001, Lecturer, Department of Process Equipment and Machinery, South China University of Technology
1993 - 1995, Faculty member, Department of Process Equipment and Machinery, South China University of Technology
 

Awards and Honors

Tang Yongqian Excellent Young teacher Award, 2008
Science and Technology Award of Zhejiang, Second prize, 2007
Excellent Graduate Student Award of South China, Second prize, 2001

 

Research Interests

Micromixer & Micro Machinery
Polymer Processing
Plastics Machinery

 

Current Projects

1. High efficiency precise injection molding system and equipment. Science and Technology Project of Zhejiang.
2. Fundamental research on extrusion of polymer micro channel film and related equipments. National Natural Science Foundation of China.
3. Processing technology of high performance PU/organoclay composites. Enterprise Project of China.

Publication List

Recent Publications
[1]Zhongbin Xu, Chunhui Li, Damien Vadillo, Xiaodong Ruan, Xin Fu*. Numerical simulation on fluid mixing by effects of geometry in staggered oriented ridges micromixers, Sensor and Actuators B: Chemical. 2011, 153(1), 284-292
[2]Zhong-bin Xu, Wei-wei Kong, Ming-xing Zhou and Mao Peng, Effect of Surface Modification of Montmorillonite on the Properties of Rigid Polyurethane Foam Composites, Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2010, 28(4), 615-624
[3]Mao Peng, Mingxing Zhou, Zhijiang Jin, Weiwei Kong, Zhongbin Xu*, and Damien Vadillo, Effect of Surface Modification of Carbon Black (CB) on the Properties of CB/Polyurethane Foams. Journal of Materials Science, 2010(45): 1065-1073
[4]Zhongbin Xu, Yuqiang Zhang, Weirong Hong, Suxia Zheng. Electric Conductivity and Thermo-rheology Properties of Polyacrylonitrile/Nylon6 Composites filled with Carbon Black. Polymer-Plastics Technology & Engineering, 2009, 48( 3), 280-284

Selected Publications
[1]Zhongbin Xu, Chunhui Li, Damien Vadillo, Xiaodong Ruan, Xin Fu*. Numerical simulation on fluid mixing by effects of geometry in staggered oriented ridges micromixers, Sensor and Actuators B: Chemical. 2011,153(1), 284-292
[2]Zhong-bin Xu, Wei-wei Kong, Ming-xing Zhou and Mao Peng, Effect of Surface Modification of Montmorillonite on the Properties of Rigid Polyurethane Foam Composites, Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2010, 28(4), 615-624
[3]Zhongbin Xu, Yuqiang Zhang, Weirong Hong, Suxia Zheng. Electric Conductivity and Thermo-rheology Properties of Polyacrylonitrile/Nylon6 Composites filled with Carbon Black. Polymer-Plastics Technology & Engineering, 2009, 48( 3), 280-284
[4]Hai-yun Ma, Li-fang Tong, Zhong-bin Xu, and Zheng-ping Fang. Functionalizing Carbon Nanotubes by Grafting on Intumescent Flame Retardant: Nanocomposite Synthesis, Morphology, Rheology, and Flammability. Advanced Functional Materials, 2008, 18, 414-421
[5]Zhongbin Xu, Xiling Tang, Aijuan Gu, Zhengping Fang. Novel preparation and mechanical properties of rigid polyurethanes foams/organoclay nanocomposites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2007, 106(1), 439-447
[6]Zhongbin Xu, Chao Zhao, Aijuan Gu, Zhengping Fang, Lifang Tong. Effect of morphology on the electric conductivity of binary composites filled with carbon black. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2007, 106(3), 2008-2017
[7]Haiyun Ma, Lifang Tong, Zhongbin Xu and Zhengping Fang. Synergistic effect of carbon nanotube and clay for improving the flame retardancy of ABS resin. Nanotechnology, 2007, 18, 375602
[8]Zhongbin Xu, Lianfang Feng, Guohua Hu, Xiaobo Song, Xianming Zhang, Guangzan Li, Xueping Gu, Bogeng Li. An Improved Apparatus for In-line Measurement of the Residence Time Distribution of Thermomechanically Complex Systems. Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 2006, 35, 10, 439-446

Full Publications
[1]Zhongbin Xu, Chunhui Li, Damien Vadillo, Xiaodong Ruan, Xin Fu*. Numerical simulation on fluid mixing by effects of geometry in staggered oriented ridges micromixers, Sensor and Actuators B: Chemical. 2011,153(1), 284-292
[2]Zhong-bin Xu, Wei-wei Kong, Ming-xing Zhou and Mao Peng, Effect of Surface Modification of Montmorillonite on the Properties of Rigid Polyurethane Foam Composites, Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2010, 28(4), 615-624
[3]Mao Peng, Mingxing Zhou, Zhijiang Jin, Weiwei Kong, Zhongbin Xu*, and Damien Vadillo, Effect of Surface Modification of Carbon Black (CB) on the Properties of CB/Polyurethane Foams. Journal of Materials Science, 2010(45): 1065-1073
[4]Zhongbin Xu, Yuqiang Zhang, Weirong Hong, Suxia Zheng. Electric Conductivity and Thermo-rheology Properties of Polyacrylonitrile/Nylon6 Composites filled with Carbon Black. Polymer-Plastics Technology & Engineering, 2009, 48( 3), 280-284
[5]Hai-yun Ma, Li-fang Tong, Zhong-bin Xu, and Zheng-ping Fang. Functionalizing Carbon Nanotubes by Grafting on Intumescent Flame Retardant: Nanocomposite Synthesis, Morphology, Rheology, and Flammability. Advanced Functional Materials, 2008, 18, 414-421
[6]Zhongbin Xu, etc. Thermal Stability and Flame Retardancy of Rigid Polyurethane Foams/Organoclay Nanocomposites, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 2008, 47(11), 1-6
[7]Ma Haiyun, Tong Lifang, Xu Zhongbin, Fang, Zhengping. Intumescent flame retardant-montmorillonite synergism in ABS nanocomposites, Applied Clay Science, V0l.42(1-2), 2008, 42(1-2)，238-245
[8]Zhongbin Xu, Xiling Tang, Aijuan Gu, Zhengping Fang. Novel preparation and mechanical properties of rigid polyurethanes foams/organoclay nanocomposites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2007, 106(1), 439-447
[9]Haiyun Ma, Lifang Tong, Zhongbin Xu, Zhengping Fang, Yongming Jin and Fengzhu Lu. A novel intumescent flame retardant: Synthesis and application in ABS copolymer. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2007, 92(4): 720-726
[10]Zhongbin Xu, Chao Zhao, Aijuan Gu, Zhengping Fang, Lifang Tong. Effect of morphology on the electric conductivity of binary composites filled with carbon black. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2007, 106(3), 2008-2017
[11]Haiyun Ma, Lifang Tong, Zhongbin Xu and Zhengping Fang. Synergistic effect of carbon nanotube and clay for improving the flame retardancy of ABS resin. Nanotechnology, 2007, 18, 375602
[12]Zhenghong Guo, Lifang Tong and Zhongbin Xu, Zhengping Fang. Structure and properties of in situ compatibilized polystyrene/polyolefin elastomer blends. Polymer Engineering and Science, 2007, 47(6): 951-959
[13]Haiyun Ma, Lifang Tong, Zhongbin Xu and Zhengping Fang. Clay network in ABS-graft-MAH nanocomposites: Rheology and flammability. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2007, 92(8): 1439-1445
[14]Zhongbin Xu, Lianfang Feng, Guohua Hu, Xiaobo Song, Xianming Zhang, Guangzan Li, Xueping Gu, Bogeng Li. An Improved Apparatus for In-line Measurement of the Residence Time Distribution of Thermomechanically Complex Systems. Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 2006, 35, 10, 439-446
[15]Haiyuan Ma, Zhongbin Xu, Lifang Tong, Aijuan Gu, Zhengping Fang. Studies of ABS-graft-maleic anhydride/clay nanocomposites: Morphologies, thermal stability and flammability properties. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2006, 91, 2951-2959
[16]Xiaoye Luo, Zhongbin Xu*, Zhengping Fang. Influence of phase dispersant on the co-crosslinking of polyvinyl chloride with low density polyethylene. Polymer-Plastics Technology & Engineering, 2006, 45, 11,1271-1276
[17]Zhang Xian-Ming, Xu Zhong-Bin, Feng Lian-Fang, Hu Guo-Hua, Song Xiaobo. In-Line Residence Time Distribution in Co-Rotating Twin-Screw Extruders. Polymer Engineering and Science, 2006, 46, 510-519

 

Conference List

[1]Xu Zhongbin, Zheng Suxia, Luo Xiaoye, Hu Liqin.Measurement and Analysis of Filling Factor in Twin-screw Extruders. 7th International Symposium on Test and Measurement, Beijing, China, August 5~8, 2007: 2906-2909
[2]Luo Xiaoye, Xu Zhongbin, Zheng Suxia, Liu Zixuan. Online Measurement of Local Residence Time Distribution of Screw Elements in Extrusion Processes. 7th International Symposium on Test and Measurement, Beijing, China, August 5~8, 2007: 3157-3160
[3]Xu Zhongbin, Wu Shunying, Yi Xiaosu. Study on the Mechanism of Spinning Process of Screw Extrusion for High Performance Engineering Plastics. 3rd East-Asia Polymer Conference, Chengdu, China, June6-9, 2004

 

Patent List

[1]The system method and apparatus for in-line measurement of Residence Time Distribution of polymer. National Invention Patent of China (312645), ZL200410025407.6
[2]The trinity composite of rigid polyurethane foams and its processing method. National Invention Patent of China (418373), ZL200610052995.1
[3]The electrical drive method and device of direct feedback of back pressure for plastics injection machine. National Invention Patent of China (650813), ZL200810061617.9